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 rocky shoreline with driftwood and waves crashing against the rocks.
A wet wooden bridge with a seal resting on it.
A rocky shoreline with seals resting on the rocks.

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 £74 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£74
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (617 reviews)
"Hotel is nice and clean. We have the ocean view rooms but blocked by trees :( as our rooms are on the 2nd floor. Car park is small and we could not find any parking lot. We parked outside and Kaikōura is relatively safe. Kaikōura is nice and scenic"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 out of 5
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is £61 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
£61
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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! (507 reviews)
"Handy location to town, supermarket, beach"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Kaikoura Quality Suites
Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura

3 out of 5
29 Beach Rd Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is £55 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£55
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (477 reviews)
"Clean and quiet. The bed was very comfortable. My only complaint was that there was not a normal frying pan."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Mondello Kaikoura
Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura Beach Motel

2.5 out of 5
124 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is £53 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
£53
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (447 reviews)
"Had to check in late, the staff made it easy and had good communication."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Kaikoura Beach Motel
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

4.5 out of 5
146 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is £85 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
£85
14 Aug - 15 Aug
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 in their reviews. Popular ...
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

4.5 out of 5
18 Churchill Street Kaikoura
The price is £55 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£55
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
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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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