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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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Beachcomber
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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 2.61 km from centre

8.9

 

19 reviews

Providing a garden, Beachcomber 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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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 2.86 km from centre

9.4

 

14 reviews

Providing a garden, Country Views provides accommodations in Kaikoura. There's a sun terrace and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking.

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 walk-in shower and a hair dryer. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep warm by the fireplace on colder days. The vacation home offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service.

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

Marlborough Airport is 83 miles away.

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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

9.8

 

6 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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The Point Bed & Breakfast
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Bed & breakfast in Kaikoura · 3.20 km from centre

9.0

 

82 reviews

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Located in Kaikōura (Kaikoura Peninsula), The Point Bed & Breakfast is within a 5-minute drive of Fyffe House and Kaikoura Beach. This bed & breakfast is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Kaikoura Museum and 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Mount Fyffe.

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On the Ridge
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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 3.28 km from centre

8.6

 

10 reviews

Featuring a garden, On the Ridge offers accommodations in Kaikoura. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

With free Wifi, this 3-bedroom vacation home features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Marlborough Airport is 88 miles from the property.

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

8.2

 

135 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.

All units are equipped with a flat-screen TV, and certain units at the bed and breakfast have a patio. 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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Kakatu Retreat
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Bed & breakfast in Kaikoura · 3.44 km from centre

9.4

 

65 reviews

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With a stay at Kakatu Retreat in Kaikōura (Kaikoura Flat), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Kaikoura Golf Club and Kaikoura Museum. This golf bed & breakfast is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Kaikoura District Museum and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Kaikoura Beach.

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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

 

288 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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Fyffe Country Lodge
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Lodge in Canterbury, Kaikoura · 5.62 km from centre

9.9

 

22 reviews

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Offering mountain views, Fyffe Country Lodge in Kaikoura has accommodations, free bikes, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and a restaurant.

Each unit is equipped with a patio offering garden views, a flat-screen TV, a seating area, a well-fitted kitchenette and a private bathroom with shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A fridge and electric tea pot are also available.

A Full English/Irish breakfast is available at the lodge.

If you would like to discover the area, hiking and cycling are possible nearby.

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These properties may not be in the centre of Kaikoura, but are nearby and match your search.
Hapuku Carriages Kaikōura
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Bed and breakfast in Canterbury, Kaikoura · 8.05 km from centre

9.2

 

61 reviews

Offering a garden, Hapuku Carriages Kaikōura provides accommodations in Kaikoura. This beachfront property offers access to a patio and free private parking. Guests have access to a hot tub and open-air bath.

With free Wifi, this bed and breakfast offers a satellite flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchenette with a toaster and fridge. A private entrance leads guests into the bed and breakfast, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service.

Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kaikoura, like diving, cycling, and fishing. Guests at Hapuku Carriages Kaikōura can enjoy skiing and snorkeling nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace.

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Surfwatch House
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Guest house in Canterbury, Kaikoura · 11.57 km from centre

10.0

 

3 reviews

Featuring a terrace, Surfwatch House features accommodations in Kaikoura. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking.

The air-conditioned guest house consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the sea views. There's also a seating area and a fireplace.

The guest house has a garden where you can relax, along with a private beach area.

Marlborough Airport is 76 miles from the property.

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Glenburn Coastal Retreat
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Cabin in Canterbury, Hapuku · 6.61 km from centre

10.0

 

50 reviews

Located in Hapuku, Glenburn Coastal Retreat is by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum. This golf cabin is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Kaikoura District Museum and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Fyffe House.

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Awatea Country B&B
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Bed & breakfast in Canterbury, Hapuku · 6.66 km from centre

9.6

 

61 reviews

Located in Hapuku, Awatea Country B&B is a 5-minute drive from Kaikoura Beach and 7 minutes from Kaikoura Museum. This eco-certified bed & breakfast is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Kaikoura District Museum and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park.

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Ata Rangi Lodge Kaikōura
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Holiday home in Canterbury, Kaikoura · 7.00 km from centre

Featuring river views, Ata Rangi Lodge Kaikōura in Kaikoura offers accommodations, a spa and wellness center, and a garden. This vacation home features air-conditioned accommodations with a balcony. Each room includes a patio with mountain views.

The vacation home provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with hot tub and bathrobes. A microwave, a toaster, and fridge are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the vacation home, each unit includes bed linen and towels.

The vacation home offers a variety of wellness options, including a sauna, a hot tub, and yoga classes. You can play table tennis and darts at Ata Rangi Lodge Kaikōura, and the area is popular for cycling and hiking. An indoor play area is also available for guests at the accommodation.

Marlborough Airport is 88 miles from the property.

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Koura Bay Resort
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Hotel in Canterbury, Hapuku · 7.40 km from centre

9.4

 

87 reviews

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Located in Hapuku, Koura Bay Resort is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum. This golf hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Kaikoura Beach and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park.

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Koura Bay Golf Resort
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Hotel in Canterbury, Kaikoura · 7.40 km from centre

8.9

 

299 reviews

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Koura Bay Golf Resort is a few minutes drive north of Kaikoura, offering course-side accommodations, panoramic ocean views and a 9-hole \ 18-tee manicured golf course. Reception, Pro Shop, Cafe and Bar open 9am - 6pm daily.

There are 3 different room types to choose from breakfast and unlimited green fees are optional extras. All guest rooms are fitted with Smart TV's, fast free wifi, bar fridge, microwave, tea and coffee making facilities.

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Kereru Cottage
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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 7.85 km from centre

9.8

 

56 reviews

Providing a garden, Kereru Cottage offers accommodations in Kaikoura. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Offering a terrace and sea views, the vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. There's also a seating area and a fireplace.

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Sky Harbour
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Villa in Kaikoura · 7.87 km from centre

9.8

 

38 reviews

Offering a garden, Sky Harbour features accommodations in Kaikoura. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the villa.

Offering direct access to a balcony with mountain views, the air-conditioned villa consists of 1 bedroom. Featuring a terrace with sea views, this villa also comes with a satellite flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster, as well as 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and slippers. The villa offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service.

Guests at Sky Harbour can enjoy a continental breakfast. For those times when you'd rather not eat out, you can cook on the barbecue.

The area is popular for hiking, and free use of bicycles is available at the accommodation.

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The Factory
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Cottage in Canterbury, Hapuku · 8.08 km from centre

10.0

 

8 reviews

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When you stay at this cottage in Hapuku, you'll be on the beach and 8 minutes by car from Kaikoura Museum. This beach cottage is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Kaikoura Beach and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Kaikoura District Museum.

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The Factory
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Cottage in Canterbury, Hapuku · 8.08 km from centre

10.0

 

8 reviews

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When you stay at this cottage in Hapuku, you'll be on the beach and 8 minutes by car from Kaikoura Museum. This beach cottage is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Kaikoura Beach and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Kaikoura District Museum.

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