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Kaikoura, nestled on the east coast of New Zealand's South Island, is a captivating destination renowned for its stunning natural beauty and rich marine life. As a charming town in the Canterbury region, Kaikoura offers a unique blend of coastal and mountainous landscapes, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. Visitors can choose from a variety of accommodations, ranging from cozy bed and breakfasts to luxurious lodges, ensuring a comfortable stay for every traveler.

The best neighborhoods to stay in Kaikoura include the town center, which provides easy access to local shops and restaurants, and South Bay, known for its picturesque views and proximity to the beach. Top attractions in Kaikoura include whale watching tours, where you can witness majestic sperm whales and playful dolphins, and the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway, offering breathtaking views of the rugged coastline and abundant wildlife.

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Alpine View Motel
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Motel in Kaikoura · 1.59 km from centre

8.4

 

507 reviews

Located in Kaikōura, Alpine View Motel is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum. This motel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Kaikoura District Museum and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Fyffe House.

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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 1.67 km from centre

9.2

 

64 reviews

Absolutely offers accommodations in Kaikoura, a 15-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. Guests can use a terrace.

This vacation home includes 1 bedroom, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a washing machine. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the sea views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

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Blue Seas Motel
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Aparthotel in Kaikoura · 1.82 km from centre

9.0

 

59 reviews

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When you stay at Blue Seas Motel in Kaikōura, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway. This aparthotel is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Kaikoura Museum and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Kaikoura Beach.

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Bay Cottages
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Cottage in Kaikoura · 1.88 km from centre

8.8

 

103 reviews

With a stay at Bay Cottages in Kaikōura (South Bay), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura Beach. This beach cottage is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Fyffe House and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Peninsula Walkway.

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HIDEAWAY - South Bay
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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 1.88 km from centre

9.3

 

12 reviews

HIDEAWAY - South Bay offers accommodations in Kaikoura, 1.3 miles from Kaikoura Beach. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

The air-conditioned vacation home consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the sea views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

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Kaikōura Peaks eMotel
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Motel in Kaikoura · 1.88 km from centre

8.8

 

717 reviews

Located in Kaikoura, 1.6 miles from Kaikoura Beach, Kaikōura Peaks eMotel provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking. The motel features family rooms.

Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a electric tea pot, a shower, free toiletries and a closet. Each room comes with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while selected rooms are equipped with a patio and others also offer mountain views. Guest rooms at the motel come with a seating area.

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Cosy Private Home in South Bay
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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 1.92 km from centre

8.8

 

12 reviews

Cosy Private Home in South Bay offers accommodations in Kaikoura, 1.5 miles from Kaikoura Beach. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

With free Wifi, this 2-bedroom vacation home provides a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Marlborough Airport is 87 miles away.

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Willowbank Motel
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Motel in Kaikoura · 2.01 km from centre

7.6

 

131 reviews

When you stay at Willowbank Motel in Kaikōura, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum. This motel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Kaikoura District Museum and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Fyffe House.

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Brookside
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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 2.17 km from centre

9.3

 

36 reviews

Brookside offers accommodations in Kaikoura, 1.8 miles from Kaikoura Beach. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. Outdoor seating is also available at the vacation home.

With free Wifi, this 2-bedroom vacation home features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are offered in the vacation home. There's also a seating area and a fireplace.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

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Seaside Serenity
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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 2.17 km from centre

9.5

 

4 reviews

Providing a garden, Seaside Serenity features accommodations in Kaikoura. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the vacation home.

Featuring a terrace and sea views, the spacious vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

Kaikoura Beach is 1.3 miles from Seaside Serenity. Marlborough Airport is 88 miles from the property.

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BellBird Scenic Retreat - views of alps and ocean
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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 2.17 km from centre

9.2

 

30 reviews

BellBird Scenic Retreat - views of alps and ocean offers accommodations in Kaikoura, a 12-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are available at the vacation home free of charge. The vacation home has a sun terrace and a hot tub.

The vacation home consists of 3 separate bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a living room. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Guests at BellBird Scenic Retreat - views of alps and ocean can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

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Clifftop Cabins
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Apartment in Kaikoura · 2.20 km from centre

9.9

 

54 reviews

Providing mountain views, Clifftop Cabins in Kaikoura provides accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the apartment.

All units come with a terrace with sea views, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with bath. A balcony, a satellite flat-screen TV streaming services, an air conditioning, and a heating are provided in each unit. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies.

Kaikoura Beach is a 10-minute walk from Clifftop Cabins.

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Kaikoura Motor Inn
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Motel in Kaikoura · 2.24 km from centre

8.4

 

465 reviews

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When you stay at Kaikoura Motor Inn in Kaikōura, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum. This eco-certified motel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Kaikoura District Museum and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Fyffe House.

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K'orca Cottage by the Sea
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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 2.30 km from centre

9.2

 

88 reviews

Providing a garden, K'orca Cottage by the Sea provides accommodations in Kaikoura. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. The accommodation features luggage storage space and private check-in and check-out for guests.

Featuring a terrace and sea views, the vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. The vacation home offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service.

For those times when you'd rather not eat out, you can cook on the barbecue.

Guests at the vacation home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kaikoura, like skiing, canoeing, and hiking.

Kaikoura Beach is 1.4 miles from K'orca Cottage by the Sea.

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Spacious, Sunny and Warm Home in Kaikoura
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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 2.38 km from centre

8.7

 

10 reviews

Providing a garden, Spacious, Sunny and Warm Home in Kaikoura features accommodations in Kaikoura. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

With free Wifi, this 4-bedroom vacation home provides a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. The accommodation has a fireplace.

Marlborough Airport is 84 miles away.

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Blue haven in the bay
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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 2.40 km from centre

10.0

 

1 review

Blue haven in the bay offers accommodations in Kaikoura, 1.5 miles from Kaikoura Beach. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

The air-conditioned vacation home consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

For guests with children, the vacation home provides a baby safety gate.

Marlborough Airport is 87 miles away.

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Pink Palace , South Bay Kaikoura
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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 2.43 km from centre

10.0

 

1 review

Pink Palace, South Bay Kaikoura offers accommodations in Kaikoura, 1.5 miles from Kaikoura Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Guests can use a garden.

The air-conditioned vacation home consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. A private entrance leads guests into the vacation home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Marlborough Airport is 87 miles away.

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Austin Heights - Kaikoura
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Guest house in Kaikoura · 2.45 km from centre

9.5

 

126 reviews

Featuring mountain views, Austin Heights - Kaikoura in Kaikoura features accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. Guests can enjoy garden views.

Accommodation is equipped with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchenette with a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with shower, a hair dryer, and free toiletries. A toaster, a fridge, and kitchenware are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the guest house, units include bed linen and towels.

Kaikoura Beach is a 15-minute walk from the guest house. Marlborough Airport is 87 miles from the property.

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Kaikoura Peninsula Retreat
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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 2.53 km from centre

9.6

 

27 reviews

Providing massage services, Kaikoura Peninsula Retreat features accommodations in Kaikoura. The air-conditioned accommodation is a 16-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary Wifi. Guests can use a garden.

Featuring a terrace and mountain views, the spacious vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. The property has an outdoor dining area.

The vacation home has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors.

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First Light Kaikoura
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Apartment in Kaikoura · 2.57 km from centre

9.4

 

110 reviews

First Light Kaikoura offers accommodations in Kaikoura, a 18-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach. There's a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. The apartment also offers free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests.

The apartment provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A patio with an outdoor dining area and garden views is offered in all units. At the apartment complex, units come with bed linen and towels.

Guests at First Light Kaikoura can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden.

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