Kaikoura Peninsula Travel Guide

Kaikōura

A seal resting on a rocky surface.
A wooden boardwalk curving over a grassy area with a view of a lake and mountains in the distance.
A coastal landscape with green hills, a beach, and snow-capped mountains in the background.
A coastal landscape with white cliffs, a rocky shoreline, and a clear blue sea.
A coastal path with two hikers, a grassy hillside, and a calm sea with boats.

Stay near popular Kaikoura Peninsula attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Kaikoura Peninsula

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is £89 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
£89
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3 out of 5
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is £87 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
£87
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and bike hire on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (662 reviews)
"The check in process was easy. The views were amazing and property was clean"

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 out of 5
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is £58 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
£58
26 Nov - 27 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (535 reviews)
"Great studio. Convenient location"

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Kaikoura Quality Suites
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

3 out of 5
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is £45 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
£45
20 Nov - 21 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (510 reviews)
"Good place to stay nice little log cabin style room"

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Alpine View Motel

Alpine View Motel

3 out of 5
146 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is £65 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
£65
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 12 beach bars. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Kaikoura ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (570 reviews)
"Very well kept, super clean and well furnished. Very helpful staff. The beach is just at the back of the property and a great view of the mountains."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Alpine View Motel
Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura

3 out of 5
29 Beach Rd Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is £87 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
£87
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
Mondello Kaikoura
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Where to stay in Kaikoura Peninsula

Find the best Kaikoura Peninsula areas for the activities you enjoy most.

South Bay

Though South Bay may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony.

Kaikoura Flat

While visiting Kaikoura Flat, you might make a stop by sights like Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach.



Kaikoura Peninsula Travel Guide

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