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A balcony with a view of a well-manicured lawn, a patio area with outdoor furniture, and a mountain range in the background.

A property with a sign indicating 'Brenda's House' and 'No Vacancy'.

A room with a brown sofa, a small table with a vase, a lamp, and a painting on the wall. There is a large window with a view of the sea and mountains.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.

1. Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

0.3 mi from Kaikoura District Museum

Helen

£128

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A potted tree with a view of a coastal landscape through a window.

A modern outdoor seating area with a wooden deck, a large planter with flowers, and a welcoming entrance with a 'Welcome' sign.

A living room with two brown sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

2. Barnacle Bills

0.9 mi from Kaikoura District Museum

Patricia

£87

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A modern house with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a view of the mountains.

A modern building with a sign that reads "THE FAIRWAYS accommodation."

A modern living room with a large gray sofa, a TV, and a fireplace. There is a kitchen area with a white island and pendant lights.

A modern living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen area with a sink and cabinets.

3. The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

Kaikoura Flat, 1.8 mi from Kaikoura District Museum

ANNETTE

£82

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a window with a mountain view, and a curtain.

A room with large windows offering a view of snow-capped mountains.

A compact living space with a sofa, dining table, chairs, kitchenette, and a decorative plant.

A building with a flat roof and a large window, set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains under a clear sky.

4. Mondello Kaikoura

0.2 mi from Kaikoura District Museum

Carmel

£65

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A modern balcony with a glass railing, a potted plant, and a sofa.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a brown leather sofa, a small round table, and a bed with a wooden headboard.

A modern hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

A modern restaurant with wooden furniture, pendant lighting, and large windows offering a view of the sea.

5. Sudima Kaikoura

0.8 mi from Kaikoura District Museum

Maree

£103

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A balcony with a view of the sea, a chair, and a glass door.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed with white linens, a brown headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a dishwasher, and a sink. There is a dining area with a grey sofa and a small table.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a kitchen area with stools and a bar.

6. Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

0.7 mi from Kaikoura District Museum

Alfred

£192

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking the sea, two pine trees, and a white table with chairs.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a stove. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of trees through large windows.

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, residential buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa, a wooden table, and a television mounted on the wall.

7. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

0.9 mi from Kaikoura District Museum

Heather

£63

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A room with a large window, a white cushioned bench, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A house with a view of a calm sea and mountains.

A balcony with a wooden table and chairs, overlooking a coastal area with mountains and a clear sky.

A room with a large glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea and mountains.

8. Lemon Tree Lodge

0.3 mi from Kaikoura District Museum

Darren

£140

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water.

A room with a balcony, two armchairs, a small table with a vase, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of a body of water, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A doorway leading to a room with a view of the sea.

9. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

0.9 mi from Kaikoura District Museum

Mr. Glen

£84

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A modern two-story building with a balcony, large windows, and a view of snow-capped mountains.

A hotel with a sign indicating 'Kaikoura Quality Suites' and amenities like free unlimited WiFi, super king size beds, a courtyard/BBQ area, and onsite parking.

A parking lot with a car, a building with a sign, and a mountain in the background.

A pool table in a well-lit room with a fireplace, seating area, and decorative items.

10. Kaikoura Quality Suites

1 mi from Kaikoura District Museum

Paula

£64

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A modern pool area with a rectangular pool, surrounded by a black fence, and adjacent buildings with balconies and windows.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a view of mountains through the window.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a gas stove, and a built-in oven.

11. Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

0.3 mi from Kaikoura District Museum

Paul

£71

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A glass table and chairs with a view of a lake and mountains.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sunset through the window.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large island, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large mural of a seagull on the facade, multiple balconies with outdoor seating, and a sign reading "The White Morph".

12. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

1.1 mi from Kaikoura District Museum

Monique

£108

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A coastal town with a beach, houses, and mountains in the background.

A caravan park with a large open parking area, a building with a flat roof, and a view of the sea.

A pathway leading to a gate labeled "GUESTS ONLY" with a sign indicating "Cross to Beach with care 'Railway Line' Please Close Gate."

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a window with curtains.

13. Alpine View Motel

1 mi from Kaikoura District Museum

Michelle

£67

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A resort with a pool, hot tubs, and a view of mountains.

A wooden door leading to a picnic table and a picnic table in a grassy area with a river.

A building with a covered outdoor area, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain range in the background.

A cozy cabin room with a bed, a bench with cushions, a fan, and a view of the outdoors.

14. Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

0.5 mi from Kaikoura District Museum

Mary-Angela

£39

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A patio area with outdoor seating and a variety of shrubs and small trees.

A modern building with a white facade and a red-tiled roof.

A Bella Vista Motel with a modern design, featuring a parking lot and landscaped areas with various plants.

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a coffee machine, and a microwave.

15. Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

0.5 mi from Kaikoura District Museum

MAYRA

£64

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of the ocean and greenery, a brown leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a modern pendant light.

A dining area with a view of the sea, a sofa, and a table with chairs.

A patio area with a wooden deck, seating, and a view of the ocean.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

16. Ocean & Mountain Views 3-bedroom Home

0.6 mi from Kaikoura District Museum

Sarah

£118

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A wooden deck with two chairs and a small round table, overlooking a green landscape with trees and mountains.

A playground with a yellow slide, swings, and a building with a red-tiled roof in the background.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, floral cushions, and a view of a dining area through large windows.

A table with a vase of white flowers, a glass of water, and a sign with a red cross.

17. Kaikoura Motor Inn

1.4 mi from Kaikoura District Museum

Tania

£58

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A rocky beach with large boulders and calm water.

A motel with a large sign advertising vacancies.

A motel sign with a whale tail and a vacancy notice.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a shower.

18. Sierra Beachfront Motel

1 mi from Kaikoura District Museum

Sharon

£50

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A wooden deck with a picnic table where three people are seated.

A pool area with umbrellas, a wooden deck, and a view of mountains.

A room with a mural of a mountain landscape and a wave, a skylight, and a door.

A reception area with a wooden bench, a red sofa, a wall mural of a whale, a framed picture of a coastal landscape, and a row of framed certificates.

19. Dusky Lodge - Hostel

0.4 mi from Kaikoura District Museum

Anna

£49

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern kitchen with black countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a window providing natural light.

A room with a bed, a table with a checkered tablecloth, two wooden chairs, a potted plant, a tissue box, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, a small coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

20. Willowbank Motel

1.2 mi from Kaikoura District Museum

Deirdre

£91

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Kaikoura District Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast	9.8 Exceptional 185 reviews	View
Barnacle Bills	9.8 Exceptional 28 reviews	View
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura	9.6 Exceptional 424 reviews	View
Mondello Kaikoura	9.4 Exceptional 484 reviews	View
Sudima Kaikoura	9.4 Exceptional 628 reviews	View

Top Kaikoura District Museum Hotel Reviews

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Warm welcome, great facilities and cracking position for the sunrise!"

Kaikoura Beach Motel

10/10 Excellent

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Mondello Kaikoura

10/10 Excellent

"The room was excellent, clean and extra things were in room to make it comfortable."

South Bay | Boatie's Paradise | Family-Friendly - KK25143

10/10 Excellent

"Great setup, very close to boat ramp, will be booking again next year"

Kaikoura Quality Suites

8/10 Good

"Nice little motel. Convenient and clean."

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great room, close to town, friendly staff"

Sudima Kaikoura

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff and location clean room very happy"

Charming Villa | Family Friendly | Handy to Town - KK14769

10/10 Excellent

"Great house with lots of space. Was the perfect home base for our family reunion. Appreciated the communication and flexibility of the hosts. Thanks so much!"

Alpine View Motel

8/10 Good

"This recently renovated property had friendly owners, was spacious and quiet. Would recommend for travellers on a budget."

Other attractions near Kaikoura District Museum

Peninsula Walkway

9.4/10 (467 reviews)

Go wildlife spotting as you hike on a coastal route across cliff tops and down to the shoreline. See whales, seals, sea lions and much more.

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Kaikoura Museum

9.0/10 (164 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Kaikoura Museum during your travels in Kaikōura. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Fyffe House

8.2/10 (91 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Kaikōura with a trip to Fyffe House. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Point Kean Seal Colony

9.2/10 (459 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kaikōura with a stop at Point Kean Seal Colony. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Mount Fyffe

8.6/10 (98 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Fyffe and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Kaikōura. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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Humpback

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Humpback during your travels in Hapuku. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kaikoura District Museum?

Kaikoura District Museum is located in an area of Kaikōura known for its beautiful ocean views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 60 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Kaikoura District Museum?

Adjacent to Kaikoura District Museum, Mondello Kaikoura is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. Other good options close by include Sudima Kaikoura and Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments.

How many hotels will I find near Kaikoura District Museum?

Expedia has 60 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Kaikoura District Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kaikoura District Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Kaikoura District Museum.

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Our top choices for Kaikoura District Museum hotels

1. Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

2. Barnacle Bills

3. The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

4. Mondello Kaikoura

5. Sudima Kaikoura

6. Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

7. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

8. Lemon Tree Lodge

9. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

10. Kaikoura Quality Suites

11. Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

12. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

13. Alpine View Motel

14. Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

15. Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

16. Ocean & Mountain Views 3-bedroom Home

17. Kaikoura Motor Inn

18. Sierra Beachfront Motel

19. Dusky Lodge - Hostel

20. Willowbank Motel

Compare popular hotels close to Kaikoura District Museum

Top Kaikoura District Museum Hotel Reviews

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Beach Motel

Mondello Kaikoura

South Bay | Boatie's Paradise | Family-Friendly - KK25143

Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Sudima Kaikoura

Charming Villa | Family Friendly | Handy to Town - KK14769

Alpine View Motel

Other attractions near Kaikoura District Museum

Peninsula Walkway

Kaikoura Museum

Fyffe House

Point Kean Seal Colony

Mount Fyffe

Humpback

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