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Beach Hotels in Kaikoura

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Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments provides beachfront accommodation in Kaikoura. The property features sea and mountain views, and is 200 metres from Kaikoura Beach.

P
Patrick
From
Germany
Wonderful clean and perfect equipped Motel with stunning view / Location. Could see Dolphins directly from terrace. Lovely owners and friendly Staff really caring that guests have a great time. Thanks for the stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,663 reviews
Price from
US$100.82
1 night, 2 adults

Panorama Motel

Kaikoura

Wake up to stunning views of the Kaikoura Mountains and the sea at Panorama Motel. Our units are all ensuite and smoke-free.

K
Kamila
From
Poland
Priceless view from the window! Apartment well equipped, comfortable bed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,484 reviews
Price from
US$126.74
1 night, 2 adults

Waves on the Esplanade

Kaikoura

Situated in Kaikoura, 200 metres from Kaikoura Beach, Waves on the Esplanade has a private beach area, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access. The property has sea and mountain views.

D
David
From
Spain
Alison helped us resolve an issue with booking as we had an access problem. The alternative accommodation was perfect
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 323 reviews
Price from
US$145.14
1 night, 2 adults

Glenburn Coastal Retreat

Kaikoura

Glenburn Coastal Retreat in Kaikoura provides adults-only accommodation with an open-air bath and a garden. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.

J
Joelle
From
France
Absolutely wonderful property. Top top quality In everything. Stunning views on both side, (sunrise on the sea from our bed in the morning through panoramic window) and sunset on the mountains from panoramic window in the living room. Well appointed kitchen, bbq, fab bathroom with bath that also offer stunning view. 10 min drive from the famous peninsula walking track. AWESOME!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 159 reviews
Price from
US$305.33
1 night, 2 adults

The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel

Kaikoura

Beachfront location! A modern and stylish motel with spacious rooms superbly located on Kaikoura's beachfront road "The Esplanade", with the majority of rooms enjoying magnificent views of the...

S
Susan
From
New Zealand
Very clean, comfortable and peaceful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 307 reviews
Price from
US$155.69
1 night, 2 adults

The Hamptons

Kaikoura

Boasting sea views, The Hamptons features accommodation with a garden, a terrace and barbecue facilities, around 60 metres from Kaikoura Beach.

F
Frits
From
Netherlands
Comfortable and clean room, very good breakfast, good location, attention to detail by the hosts
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 273 reviews
Price from
US$188.96
1 night, 2 adults

Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

Kaikoura

Featuring a shared lounge, Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast is situated in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, 90 metres from Kaikoura Beach.

R
Robyn
From
New Zealand
Large room, ample space, great breakfast, named car park….superb
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
Price from
US$149.79
1 night, 2 adults

Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

Kaikoura

Boasting sea views, Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast features accommodation with a garden, around less than 1 km from Kaikoura Beach.

S
Stephen
From
United Kingdom
Great location, very large clean room, nice facilities and our host Julie was fabulous
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
Price from
US$190.11
1 night, 2 adults

Waves Kaikoura Luxury Waterfront Apartment 1

Kaikoura

Located in Kaikoura, within 200 metres of Kaikoura Beach, Waves Kaikoura Luxury Waterfront Apartment 1 offers accommodation with air conditioning.

S
Shirley
From
Australia
Great apartment with absolutely everything you need, would certainly recommend to our friends and families Little touches were well thought out!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
Price from
US$230.44
1 night, 2 adults

Surfwatch House

Kaikoura

Surfwatch House is situated in Kaikoura and offers a private beach area, a garden and a terrace. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking.

T
Tobias
From
New Zealand
Location . ..decoration vibe views and 🐬
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
US$480.99
1 night, 2 adults
All beach hotels in Kaikoura

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There’s nothing quite like waking up to the sound of swirling waves and the smell of sea air through your bedroom window. Beachfront accommodation comes in a variety of forms, from well decked-out resorts to secluded homestays and villas. Beach hotel amenities can include air-conditioned rooms, private terraces overlooking the sea and outdoor pools with adjacent bars.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 560 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 308 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 411 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 851 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 991 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,028 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,663 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,484 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,816 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 755 reviews

Enjoy breakfast in Kaikoura and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 325 reviews

Boutique Hotel Kaikoura is housed in a historic 1880s building, just 10 minutes' walk from Kaikoura Town. Each room features a refrigerator, a 32-inch flat-screen TV and a coffee/tea plunger.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews

Boasting sea views, Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast features accommodation with a garden, around less than 1 km from Kaikoura Beach.

From US$184.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

Located in Kaikoura, within 200 metres of Kaikoura Beach, Waves Kaikoura Luxury Waterfront Apartment 1 offers accommodation with air conditioning.

The Hamptons

Kaikoura
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 273 reviews

Boasting sea views, The Hamptons features accommodation with a garden, a terrace and barbecue facilities, around 60 metres from Kaikoura Beach.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews

Located in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, Heays Lane Cottage has a garden. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Set in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region with Kaikoura Beach nearby, Sea View Motel - Unit 3 features accommodation with free private parking. The property features sea and mountain views.

From US$180.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews

Situated in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, Sea View Motel - Unit 2 features a garden. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews

Located in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, Sea View Motel - Unit 8 has a garden. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking.

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Sea View Motel - Unit 4

Kaikoura
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

Sea View Motel - Unit 4 is situated in Kaikoura. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking.

Sea View Motel - Unit 1

Kaikoura
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews

Located in Kaikoura, within 200 metres of Kaikoura Beach, Sea View Motel - Unit 1 is an accommodation offering sea views. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$207.15 per night

Shearwater Apartments

Kaikoura
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

100 metres from Kaikoura Beach, Shearwater Apartments is a recently renovated property located in Kaikoura and provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking.

Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

Kaikoura
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge, Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast is situated in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, 90 metres from Kaikoura Beach.

Bay Cottages

Kaikoura
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 341 reviews

Bay Cottages is set in the southern bay in Kaikoura, next to the sea. Free private parking is available on site.

Panorama Motel

Kaikoura
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,484 reviews

Wake up to stunning views of the Kaikoura Mountains and the sea at Panorama Motel. Our units are all ensuite and smoke-free.

K'orca Cottage by the Sea

Kaikoura
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews

K'orca Cottage by the Sea is located in Kaikoura and offers a garden and barbecue facilities. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

A recently renovated holiday home located in Kaikoura, Kaikoura Blue haven in the bay features a private beach area. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

Highly rated beach hotels in Kaikoura and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 560 reviews

Set on the esplanade in iconic Kaikoura, White Morph Heritage offers a range of accommodation options with a balcony or patio and lovely ocean, mountain or garden views.

From US$241.39 per night

Alpine View Motel

Kaikoura
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 991 reviews

Featuring direct beach access and free Wi-Fi usage per day, Alpine View Motel is only 1 km from Kaikoura Train Station. Heated guest rooms are fitted with a satellite TV.

From US$109.46 per night

The Pier Hotel

Kaikoura
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 411 reviews

Located in Kaikoura, 300 metres from Kaikoura Beach, The Pier Hotel provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Every room has a balcony.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

Facing the seafront, The Factory Luxury Accomodation is a villa providing a 5-star accommodation in Kaikoura. It features water sports facilities, spa and wellness centre and parking on-site.

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Avg. price/night: US$91.60
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 851 reviews
Right on the beach front, great view. Super comfortable and clean
Guest review by
Jessica
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$152.67
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,816 reviews
The location was fabulous-right on the beach with fabulous views all around. Reception staff were courteous and helpful. The room was spacious and spotlessly clean and the bathroom was especially nice.
Guest review by
fiona
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 323 reviews
Great location. Very clean and tidy. So nice to sit on the balcony and watch the waves on the beach and the sunset!
Guest review by
Deena
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$287.47
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,663 reviews
Perfect location on the beachfront and not far from restaurants and sites. Very comfortable beds
Guest review by
Amanda
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$191.01
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,028 reviews
Stunning location - right on the beachfront with an amazing view to wake up to! We booked a suite for our 1 night which was massive and very well equipped. Breakfast was very nice but there were a small number of waiting staff so took a bit of time.
Guest review by
Edward
Young couple