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

8.9

 

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

9.9

 

7 reviews

A recently renovated vacation home, Kaikoura Blue haven in the bay offers accommodations in Kaikoura. This vacation home provides free private parking, bicycle parking, and free Wifi. Kaikoura Beach is 1.5 miles from the vacation home.

Opening onto a balcony with inner courtyard views, the air-conditioned vacation home consists of 3 bedrooms. Providing a terrace with mountain views, this vacation home also offers a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 2 bathrooms with a shower and a hair dryer. The property has an outdoor dining area.

For guests with children, the vacation home offers 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

9.8

 

5 reviews

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

 

129 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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3BR | Decks | Wi-Fi | Quiet | Modern
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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 2.48 km from centre

Offering a garden, 3BR | Decks | Wi-Fi | Quiet | Modern offers accommodations in Kaikoura. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Guests can use a terrace.

The air-conditioned vacation home consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are featured in the vacation home. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Kaikoura Beach is a 16-minute walk from the vacation home. Marlborough Airport is 87 miles away.

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

9.5

 

21 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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Classic Kiwi Bach Southbay
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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 2.54 km from centre

10.0

 

1 review

Classic Kiwi Bach Southbay offers accommodations in Kaikoura, 1.6 miles from Kaikoura Beach. This vacation home features free private parking, private check-in and check-out, and free Wifi.

The vacation home is composed of 2 separate bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is offered. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Marlborough Airport is 87 miles from the property.

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Avoca By The Sea
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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 2.57 km from centre

Avoca By The Sea offers accommodations in Kaikoura, a 7-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

With free Wifi, this 2-bedroom vacation home provides a satellite flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and toaster. 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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First Light Kaikoura
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Apartment in Kaikoura · 2.57 km from centre

9.2

 

107 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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Coastal Spacious Mountain Views
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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 2.61 km from centre

9.0

 

21 reviews

Providing a garden, Coastal Spacious Mountain Views features accommodations in Kaikoura. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Featuring a terrace and sea views, the spacious vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. The property has an outdoor dining area.

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

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Modern Home in Peaceful Surround with Great Views
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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 3.01 km from centre

8.9

 

8 reviews

Featuring a garden, Modern Home in Peaceful Surround with Great Views provides accommodations in Kaikoura. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Providing 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 walk-in shower and a bath. The accommodation has a fireplace.

Marlborough Airport is 88 miles away.

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Kakatu Retreat Bed & Breakfast
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Bed and breakfast in Kaikoura · 3.44 km from centre

8.2

 

149 reviews

Offering garden views, Kakatu Retreat Bed & Breakfast in Kaikoura provides accommodations, a garden, barbecue facilities, and a shared lounge. The bed and breakfast also offers free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests.

At the bed and breakfast, all units are equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Some accommodations include a patio with mountain views, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private bathroom with shower. At the bed and breakfast, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels.

A continental breakfast is available at the bed and breakfast.

You can play table tennis at Kakatu Retreat Bed & Breakfast. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace.

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Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours
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Farm stay in Kaikoura · 4.43 km from centre

8.4

 

266 reviews

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Wacky Stays is a tranquil retreat, offering six unique, self-contained lodging options that promise an unforgettable experience. Choose from a handcrafted colonial wagon, a charming house truck, a traditional Mongolian yurt, a cozy tepee tent, a historic train carriage, or a quaint two-bedroom farmer's cottage. Each accommodations features a fully fenced outdoor space. Our accommodations are thoughtfully furnished with meticulous attention to detail, making them the perfect setting for your family's adventures.

Nestled within a picturesque park, Wacky Stays is dedicated to eco-friendliness and offers guests a delightful menagerie of farm animals, including: llamas, alpacas, pigs, sheep, and chickens that lay fresh eggs for your breakfast. To help you connect with the environment and our sustainable lifestyle, we offer a complimentary farm tour where you can feed the animals and learn about sustainable living practices.

At Wacky Stays, you'll find a serene connection with nature, as we are proud to operate sustainably. Our commitment includes LED indoor lighting, solar-powered outdoor lighting, and solar panels on outdoor kitchen shelters. The House Truck is also equipped with solar-powered lights.

Located just 2.5 mi from Kaikoura town center.

For added entertainment, our mini-animal park hosts over 80 animals; also available are our world-famous Llama Trekking tours; and within 2.5 mi of the property, you'll discover the town center with an array of shops, bars, and restaurants to explore.

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Dolphin Lodge
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Hostel in Kaikoura · 0.39 km from centre

8.5

 

1,246 reviews

Located in Kaikoura, a 4-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach, Dolphin Lodge provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and massage services. The property has a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

The hostel has a grill. Guests at Dolphin Lodge will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kaikoura, like hiking.

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Dusky Lodge
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Hostel in Kaikoura · 0.72 km from centre

8.0

 

1,019 reviews

Dusky Lodge offers budget accommodations. Free WiFi in public areas and free on-site parking are provided. The property features a heated pool and a hot tub to relax in after a day of exploring.

Guests staying at Dusky Lodge Kaikoura can prepare a meal in the shared kitchens available.

For those looking to relax at the property there are sun decks, otherwise, the tour desk can help advise guests on what to see in the surrounding areas.

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Torquay Central - Kaikoura Holiday Home
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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 1.37 km from centre

6.3

 

18 reviews

Torquay Central - Kaikoura Holiday Home offers accommodations in Kaikoura, a 5-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach. Free Wifi is featured throughout the property and private parking is available on site. Guests can use a garden.

The vacation home features 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom. A TV is available. The accommodation is non-smoking.

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Sea View Motel - Unit 2
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Apartment in Kaikoura · 1.42 km from centre

6.8

 

66 reviews

Sea View Motel - Unit 2 offers accommodations in Kaikoura, a 2-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach. This apartment features free private parking and private check-in and check-out. Guests can use a garden.

With free Wifi, this 2-bedroom apartment provides a TV and a kitchenette with a microwave and toaster. 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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Sea View Motel - Unit 5
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Apartment in Kaikoura · 1.42 km from centre

6.7

 

31 reviews

Sea View Motel - Unit 5 offers accommodations in Kaikoura, a 2-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach. This apartment features free private parking and private check-in and check-out.

The apartment is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

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Sea View Motel - Unit 4
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Apartment in Kaikoura · 1.42 km from centre

6.8

 

25 reviews

Providing complimentary private parking, Sea View Motel - Unit 4 is a 2-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach.

With free Wifi, this 1-bedroom apartment provides a flat-screen TV and a kitchenette with a microwave and toaster. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

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Sea View Motel - Unit 7
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Apartment in Kaikoura · 1.42 km from centre

6.9

 

69 reviews

Sea View Motel - Unit 7 offers accommodations in Kaikoura, a 2-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking.

The apartment is composed of 2 separate bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

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