Title: Torquay Central – Kaikoura Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Torquay Central – Kaikoura Holiday Home Holiday home in Kaikōura with kitchen ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89180000/89172800/89172735/w3000h2246x0y2-db21851b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89180000/89172800/89172735/07f6eb69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89180000/89172800/89172735/87396832.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89180000/89172800/89172735/53f8bf99.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89180000/89172800/89172735/50b9074b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled near the Beach Esplanade, Torquay Central offers a relaxing retreat with an open plan living area and fully equipped kitchen. Explore the town on one of two bicycles or unwind in your private garden. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Torquay Central – Kaikoura Holiday Home With a simple five-minute walk to the Beach Esplanade, or an eight-minute stroll to Kaikoura Dolphin Encounter, this is a great base to explore all this exciting town has to offer. Welcome to Torquay Central! Grab some takeaways to enjoy on your outdoor garden table or take one of two complimentary bicycles to head out and explore the peninsula. Relax in your open plan living and dining area with TV and enjoy cooking in a fully equipped kitchen under the skylight. Your two-bedroom, one-bathroom accommodation sleeps up to four, with two queen beds. Amenities include a heat pump and washing machine. This near beachfront fully fenced section features three dwellings down a shared driveway, of which yours is found at the rear. A garage is available for parking, as well as limited off-street space. Famous for its dramatic coastline with resident seals and passing whales, don’t miss your chance to visit the locals, and book into your Torquay Central holiday-home! Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118320000/118311800/118311794/377048bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342 Kaikoura - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 2 reviews £197 includes taxes & fees 19 Nov - 20 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=118311794&PinnedHotelID=118311794&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106430000/106423200/106423134/ade25740.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Central | Affordable | 3 Bedroom Apartment - KK261121, Central Location | Affordable | 3 Bedroom Apa Kaikoura - Kitchen - Parking available - Mountain view - Microwave 8.0 Very good 2 reviews £133 includes taxes & fees 19 Nov - 20 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=106423134&PinnedHotelID=106423134&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97930000/97923200/97923161/d03e384e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 616554 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-42.413376,173.68231&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:n%7EyaGmiac%60%40%3FU%3FU%40S%3FU%40U%3FS%40U%40UBQ%40S%40UBUBUBS%40QBUDUBQDUBQDUDQDUDODUFQDQFSDQFQFQFQHQFQFQHSHMFSHMHOHQHOJMHOJMHOJOJMJKJOHKLKJOJKLKJKLKJILKLKLILGJKLINILGLELINGLELENGLGNELCNELENANGLANANCNANCLCN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%3FLBNBN%40NBN%40L%40NFN%40LDNDNBLDLDNHLDNDLFLHLDNFLHLHJJLFLHLJLJJHLJJJLJJJJNLJHJJNJJJLJNHNJLHNJLHNHNHPHLFRHLHRFPFPHPFLFRFRDPFRFPDPDTDNDTDPDTBPDTBPDTBTBP%40RBTBT%40TBR%40P%40T%40T%3FR%40T%40T%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTATAR%3FTATARAPCTATCRCTATCPCTERCPETCPETEPETEPETEPGPGPEPGTGPGLIRGPGPIPINGPINIPINILKNILKNINKLKNKJKNIJMJKNKJMJKJMJKHMHMLMFMHKJMHMFOHMDMFMHODMDOHMDMDO%40OFMBOBODM%40OBOBO%40OBM%40O%3FO%3FOBM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCO%3FO%3FMAOCOAOCOCMAOEOCMCOGMAOEMIOEMEMEOIMGMEMIOGMIKKMIMGMMMIKIMKKKMKKKKOMKIKKOKKKOKMIOKOIMKOIMIQIOIOGQIOIQGQGQISGOGSGQEQGQEQGQEUEQEUEQEUCQEUCQESCUAQCUCUCSAUAUCQASAU%3FUAS%3FUAU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lF-pk5-rl7poT_ryFLYKnPYvk3E=) Kaikoura, Canterbury #### What's nearby - Kaikoura Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Kaikoura Museum - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles - Kaikoura District Museum - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles - Fyffe House - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles - Peninsula Walkway - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles #### Getting around - Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 112 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Whaler - ‬16 min walk - ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬13 min walk - ‪Cods n Cray - ‬4 min drive - ‪Coopers Catch - ‬18 min walk - ‪Cafe Encounter - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Torquay Central – Kaikoura Holiday Home pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Torquay Central – Kaikoura Holiday Home? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### Where is Torquay Central – Kaikoura Holiday Home located? > Situated in Kaikōura, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Museum and Fyffe House. Kaikoura District Museum and Peninsula Walkway are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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