Up the Creek with a Paddle: Hotels Close to Top Kayaking Spots

“In some of the most beautiful parts of the world the only way to access the most spectacular scenery is by getting out onto the water. These five hotels all offer an excellent base for exploring top kayaking spots, including remote islands, rugged coastlines and places home to all manner of wildlife.

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Aminess Maestral Hotel, Novigrad, Croatia
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The entire coastline of Croatia is a paradise for kayakers. In Novigrad you’ll have the chance to explore both the Adriatic coastal scenery as well as cruise the calm waters of the picturesque Mirna river, home to all kinds of birdlife. The Aminess Maestral Hotel offers kayak rental and organised tours, as well as plenty things to do back on dry land. Facilities include tennis courts, a fitness centre, deluxe wellness centre and two restaurants.

If you want to see more hotels in Novigrad, visit our Novigrad hotels page.

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Picton Yacht Club, Picton, New Zealand
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With its mix of bays and inlets, each seemingly more remote than the last, the Marlborough Sounds is one of the world’s premier kayaking destinations, with paddling for all abilities along a thousand miles of coastline. The four-star Picton Yacht Club is right on the harbour in Picton, and close to a number of rental and tour companies who can show you the best spots. Back at the hotel, you can unwind at the poolside bar or linger over a meal in its Chartroom Restaurant.

If you want to see more hotels in Picton, visit our Picton hotels page.

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Royal Lotus Hotel Halong, Ha Long, Vietnam
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The iconic islands of Halong Bay are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you can combine your kayaking expeditions with the chance to experience local culture, from the different towns and villages along the shoreline to the fishing boats working alongside you as you paddle. The Royal Lotus Hotel Halong is a great place to relax and unwind after your day on the water, courtesy of its pools, spa, sauna and rooftop terrace. It can also help you organise kayak rental and tours.

If you want to see more hotels in Ha Long, visit our Ha Long hotels page.

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Loreto Bay Golf Resort & Spa at Baja, Loreto, Mexico
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If you’re keen on observing ocean wildlife close up, including several different species of whales, then Baja California is the destination for you. The Loreto Bay Golf Resort & Spa is set among the mangrove forests that line the shore in this part of the world, home to turtles, stingrays and dolphins, and you can kayak directly from the hotel. It also offers a range of other activities to enjoy including golf, birdwatching, sport fishing, scuba diving and, you’ll be pleased to know, whale watching excursions.

If you want to see more hotels in Loreto, visit our Loreto hotels page.

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Tofino Resort + Marina, Tofino, Canada
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The northern shore of Vancouver Island is home to some of the best kayaking in all of Canada, with stunning scenery peppered with wildlife on both land and water, including whales and orcas, eagles and bears. A number of tour operators can get you out on the water from Tofino, where you’ll also find the Tofino Resort + Marina. This three-star hotel is on the waterfront with its own marina, a cosy bar and restaurant. It’s a great base from which to explore the coastline.

If you want to see more hotels in Tofino, visit our Tofino hotels page.”