Kaikōura Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Kaikōura
Find the best Kaikōura areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Kaikōura
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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
If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Peninsula, Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony are top sights worth seeing.
Sudima Kaikoura
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is £78 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
£78
9 Sept - 10 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
Kaikoura Quality Suites
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is £61 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£61
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (506 reviews)
"I was stuck during the jairkours Floods and the owner was so lovely and helpful And looked after us all huge thank you"
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026
Mondello Kaikoura
29 Beach Rd Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is £56 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£56
16 Aug - 17 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
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
1 Kersage Drive - Ocean Ridge Kaikoura
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (422 reviews)
"The room was excellent. Staff were very friendly and helpful"
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
78 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
Stay at this luxury apartment in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)
"Lives up to its name!"
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026
Barnacle Bills
86 Scarborough Street Kaikoura Canterbury
Stay at this cottage in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
"The kitchen was great, it’s a lovely cottage set in beautiful gardens."
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Stay near popular Kaikōura attractions
Things to do
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
£87
per adult
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
£128
per adult
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
£78
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
£60
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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