Kaikoura hotels

Located in Kaikoura, Heritage Court Motor Lodge offers affordable accommodation with free unlimited WiFi, mountain views and a well-equipped kitchen. Kaikoura Station is 2 km away. Heritage Court offers spacious studios and apartments. Each unit is on the ground floor and is equipped with flat screen TV, HRV system, heat pump and ensuite bathroom. Facilities include guest laundry and a children’s playground. The barbecue area offers outdoor dining options.

Seaview Motel provides rooms with kitchenette facilities. It is a short 2-minute walk from local cafes, restaurants and gift shops. There is free and secure off-street parking for cars, boats and trailers. The motel is located on The Esplanade, just a 10-minute walk from Kaikoura town centre. Motel Seaview Kaikoura is in a great location to enjoy whale watching, sea kayaking, or swimming with dolphins or seals. It is only 200 metres from the summer outdoor pool, which is located on the beach.

Set on a 1.7-acre large garden, the Kaikoura Cottage Motels offers self-contained cottages with views of Kaikoura Mountains. A 5-minute walk from the Kaikoura Beach, it offers free on-site parking and 100 MB of free WiFi access daily. Spacious cottages feature a well-equipped kitchenette with a fridge, a stove and kitchenware. Each comes with an undercover outdoor seating area for guests to relax and enjoy the tranquil surroundings. There is also a lounge area with a digital flat-screen TV and a DVD player. A guest laundry facility is available on site. Guests can request for portable barbecue equipment to be placed in their own private courtyard. The staff at the tour desk can assist with booking local activities like whale watching, scenic flights and Maori tours. Cottage Motels Kaikoura is a 3-minute drive from various local dining options. It is a 5-minute drive from Kaikoura Train Station and the Kaikoura Racecourse. Kaikoura Airport is a 10-minute drive away.

Featuring an on-site restaurant and bar, Lobster Inn Motor Lodge offers a range of self-contained accommodation within 1 km of Kaikoura’s cafes and restaurants. Guests receive free WiFi. Located next door to a large supermarket, Lobster Inn Motor Lodge Kaikoura is a 3-minute drive from Kaikoura Train Station and Whale Watch Kaikoura. Kaikoura Peninsula is 10 minutes’ drive away. Harakeke Shopping Centre is just a 3-minute walk from Lobster Inn Motor Lodge, while the town centre is within 1 km of the property. Each studio and apartment includes a microwave, refrigerator and toaster, as well as a digital TV and en suite bathroom with hairdryer. Some also offer cooking facilities and a flat-screen TV with DVD player. Free parking is included for large vehicles and boats. Laundry facilities are provided. Continental breakfast can be delivered to your room at an extra charge.

Admiral Court Motel Kaikoura is a 5-minute drive from Kaikoura Train Station. A 2-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach, this property offers free parking on site and free WiFi access. Heated guest rooms are fitted with ironing equipment, tea/coffee making facilities and satellite television. Each has its own en suite bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. The staff at the tour desk can assist with arranging local activities such as whale watching, scenic flights and walking trips into the wilderness. Guests can enjoy an outdoor barbecue in a garden setting. A guest laundry facility is available. Charge-back services are available from the Green Dolphin Restaurant that is located next to the motel. Motel Admiral Court Kaikoura is a 5-minute drive from Kaikoura Racecourse and an 8-minute drive from Kaikoura Golf Club. Kaikoura Airport is a 10-minute drive away.

Wacky Stays offers 6 unique accommodation types, including a colonial wagon, house truck, yurt, tipi tent, train carriage and a two-bedroom farmer’s cottage. Wacky Stays is located 4 km from Kaikoura town centre. Free continental breakfast is provided. The property offers mountain views and for 2 hours per day guests have exclusive access to over 30 farm animals, including IIama, pigs, sheep, alpaca, chickens and more. All accommodation features a fully equipped kitchen, electric blankets, outdoor furniture and mountain views. Most have a flat-screen TV, DVD player and free WiFi. Guests can explore the surrounding areas using the free bicycles provided. To keep you entertained there is mini golf and a tennis court located within 4 km from the property. The town centre has a variety of bars, restaurants and a tourist information centre.

Offering free Wi-Fi and free parking, Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast is a 10-minute walk from Kaikoura's town centre. It features splendid mountain and ocean views from the guest lounge and balcony. Guests enjoy included continental breakfast daily. The ground floor guest rooms include heating and offer an en suite bathroom with free toiletries, towels and a hairdryer. You can relax in the shared guest lounge which offers a TV, a reading area and tea/coffee making facilities. There is also a private garden with BBQ facilities. Laundry facilities are available. Kaikoura Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast is a 5-minute walk from Dolphin Encounter and an 8-minute drive from Kaikoura Airport.

Just 5 minutes’ walk from Kaikoura Beach, Nikau Lodge features a hot tub and a sunny terrace. Built in 1925, it offers rooms with free Wi-Fi, free breakfast and free transfers to and from Kaikoura Railway Station. Nikau Lodge Bed and Breakfast is located in the heart of Kaikoura, just 3 minutes’ drive from Whale Watch Kaikoura. Kaikoura Racecourse is a 2-minute drive away. A flat-screen TV and DVD player are standard in all rooms. Each room has tea and coffee making facilities and a bathroom with bathrobes, a hairdryer and free toiletries. The breakfast includes a variety of cooked breakfast options or homemade Granola with yoghurt and berries.

With a stay at Dusky Lodge & Backpackers in Kaikoura, you'll be minutes from Kaikoura Beach and close to Kaikoura Museum. This hostel is within the region of Fyffe House and Mount Fyffe.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 40 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Housekeeping is provided daily, and cribs/infant beds (complimentary) can be requested. Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a spa tub, a sauna, and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hostel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Near Kaikoura Beach

Bay Cottages is set in the southern bay in Kaikoura, next to the sea. Free private parking is available on site. You will find everything you need in the cottages from free toiletries to a hairdryer, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen tv and Netflix. The area is the starting point for many walking tracks including the Peninsula Walk.

Near Kaikoura Museum