10 hotels in Kaikoura: Best hotel deals for 2023

August 11, 2022 Franklyn Hardiman

In the Maori language, Kaikoura means "meal of crayfish," a nod to the New Zealand township's seafood-rich origins. Remnants of those early days can be found at Fyffe House, the oldest surviving building, and Kaikoura Museum. Today, the South Island settlement provides an ideal base camp for observing the abundant offshore wildlife (sperm whales, dusky dolphins, orcas and fur seals) and dining on fresh local catch. Numerous galleries showcase the knitting, pottery and jewelry of area artisans.
Restaurants in Kaikoura

1. The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel Kaikoura

208 Esplanade Cnr Margate Street, Kaikoura 7300 New Zealand
Excellent
75%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 667 reviews

The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel Kaikoura

The Anchor Inn is a modern and stylish motel superbly situated on the Kaikoura Waterfront with most rooms enjoying magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean and the stunning Kaikoura Ranges. Our award-winning motel offers a range of studios and family units which are spacious and well-appointed, fully self-contained, climate controlled and double-glazed for your total comfort and enjoyment. The Anchor Inn holds a 4+ Qualmark star rating and a Tripadvisor certificate of excellence. We provide a guest laundry, wireless Fibre internet, Sky's 50+ channels and an extensive DVD movie library. Secure off-street parking is provided in our enclosed courtyard.

Million dollar view

Reviewed By GoBrownie

Spent 2 days in lush accommodation with fabulous view on our doorstep and a gorgeous little town to explore. Spacious room, great heating, comfy bed and good shower. Kitchen set up perfect for our short stay. Will definitely be back when next over from Australia, thanks Lyn!

2. Kaikoura Top 10 Holiday Park

34 Beach Road, Kaikoura 7300 New Zealand
Excellent
57%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 941 reviews

Kaikoura Top 10 Holiday Park

Kaikoura Top 10 Holiday Park is located in the center of Kaikoura, just a 5 min walk to the town center with bars, restaurants and shops. Kaikoura Top 10 Holiday Park has a wide range of accommodation types suited for a variety of budgets. We pride ourselves on having plenty of activities for kids, which include a games room, jumping pillow, playground, heated pool as well as a TV lounge. Relax in park-like settings with mountain vistas at our award-winning Kaikoura accommodation. Whatever your budget, we offer an excellent range of accommodation for families, couples, backpackers, tourists, singles and other travelers. Choose from our range of Camping sites, Motels or Units and Cabins, there is something to suit everyone.

Very pleasant stay

Reviewed By 51graemea

We spent two nights here, the weather was cool and the scenery with snow on the nearby mountains spectacular. The facilities were clean, we used the bathrooms and the camp kitchen including the bbq’s.

3. Alpine-Pacific Holiday Park

69 Beach Road, Kaikoura 7300 New Zealand
Excellent
60%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 584 reviews

Alpine-Pacific Holiday Park

Alpine Pacific Motels & Holiday Park in Kaikoura New Zealand offers an excellent range of accommodation styles and budget options including: Studio Motels, One and Two Bedroom Motels, Standard Cabins and Ensuite Cabins. Your ideal Kaikoura accommodation choice is Alpine-Pacific Motels. Not only do we offer a fantastic mountain views but also a relaxing environment with Hot Pools (all year) & a heated Swimming pool (summer). If you are looking for a Kaikoura Motel unit, which is close to town, restaurants & activities.

Alpine Pacific Holiday Park

Reviewed By Global741387

We loved our stay here. Everything was perfect. The studio room with well equipped kitchen and large bathroom was lovely. Clean spacious , even a hot pool if we wanted close by in the park. Hostess recommended a takeaway food bar 3 doors down for dinner and they were best we had on our entire NZ trip. Would certainly highly recommend and will return for sure. Thanks so much guys for an awesome stay . Dawn and Don Whitianga

4. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

146 Esplanade Corner Esplanade and Brighton Street, Kaikoura 7300 New Zealand
Excellent
57%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 518 reviews

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

This charming historic hotel on the Esplanade of Kaikoura's peninsula has amazing and uninterrupted views of the sea, mountains and dramatic sun rises. Your entire experience of the hotel is sure to delight from stunning contemporary interior design to the deliciously famous breakfast spread and what many say, NZ's best barista coffee. The hotel boasts the planet's most far-flung champagne bar, Phenix. Delightful spot to linger over bubbles and the spectacular view or for pre-dinner drinks. Open daily til sunset. Room rate includes , wifi, parking and a memory you'll not soon forget.

Brilliant staff, relaxing non-chain hotel

Reviewed By Fforde

A welcome when entering and a guest lounge (with free books) and bar made everyone who arrived connect and feel welcome. I was travelling along but along with the three other travelling groups we all spontaneous had a drink and chatted about life. I stayed in the cheapest room, in the courtyard. Very clean, quite, no view, off street parking, access to a large outdoor courtyard plus my own private one. Would highly recommend. The receptionist was outstanding, went beyond her job to ensure I enjoyed an evening meal in the town and was confident that transport was arranged there and back,

5. Nikau Lodge

53 Deal Street close to State Hwy 1, Kaikoura 7300 New Zealand
Excellent
84%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5 based on 376 reviews

Nikau Lodge

Situated 10 minutes walk from Kaikoura's main town centre, Nikau Lodge has magnificent views of the Kaikoura Mountain Range and the Ocean. Choose your breakfast from a range of cafe quality, cooked options, or home made granola served with yoghurt and berries. Toast and spreads, local percolated coffee and a range of teas are also available.

Excellent stay

Reviewed By MattyS72

Great location. Close to town. Lovely clean room. Beautiful view of the ocean and mountains. Beautiful breakfast included. Choice of breakfast which is freshly cooked in the morning. Comfortable bed and nice sitting area in room to admire the view. Lovely hosts

6. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

126 Esplanade, Kaikoura 7300 New Zealand
Excellent
52%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 138 reviews

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Beautiful, modern 1 and 2 bedroom courtyard or balcony apartments with stunning sea and mountain views. Only 50 metres to the beach, 100 metres to Dolphin Encounter, Albatross Encounter, award winning cafes and restaurants and a 2 minute drive to Watch Watch and town. Located on the sea edge of the famous Peninsula Walk. Executive double spa bath, access and family apartments. Apartments all have a fully self-contained kitchen (stove top, oven, rangehood, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, toaster, kettle, plunger coffee machine), in-room laundry (washer/dryer), 50+ channels on SKY LCD TV, wireless Internet access, super king and twin bedrooms, double glazing, air conditioning/heat pumps, electric blankets, hairdryer, alarm clocks, a private balcony or a private gated courtyard to enjoy the views, indoor and outdoor dining settings, free on-site parking. .Continental breakfasts available for purchase. 2 Studio units with kitchenette, ensuite, Queen or King bed, 50+ Sky channels at complex rear - perfect for a quiet restful overnighter.

Best accommodation in Kaikoura

Reviewed By angusgoodrick

Absolutely fantastic accommodation in Kaikoura. Modern, clean with an outstanding view of the ocean across the road from a pebble beach. Full kitchen facilities and enough room for a family of four. Highly recommend

7. Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

196 Esplanade, Kaikoura 7300 New Zealand
Excellent
84%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5 based on 85 reviews

Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Kaikoura, offering a quaint environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. The Point Sheep Shearing Show (1.2 mi), located nearby, makes Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast a great place to stay for those interested in visiting this popular Kaikoura landmark. As your “home away from home,” the bed and breakfast rooms offer a refrigerator, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available. Guests have access to newspaper and outdoor furniture while staying at Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast. In addition, Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast offers free breakfast, which will help make your Kaikoura trip additionally gratifying. And, as an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. Kaikoura has plenty of seafood restaurants. So when you’re here, be sure to check out popular spots like The Pier Hotel Restaurant, Coopers Catch Kaikoura, and Cods and Crayfish, which are serving up some great dishes. Should time allow, Ohau Point Seal Colony is a popular attraction that is within walking distance. Enjoy your stay in Kaikoura!

Very comfortable stay

Reviewed By Helen B

This is such a nice place to stay; so much space and everything is clean, comfortable and beautifully done. The host was friendly and very accomodating. The location is perfect; a nice stroll along the esplanade takes you to either Kaikoura town center or the pier. The beach is just across the road. Lovely breakfast on top of all that.

8. The White Morph Heritage Collection

92-94 Esplanade post code: 7300, Kaikoura 7300 New Zealand
Excellent
41%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 574 reviews

The White Morph Heritage Collection

Set on the Esplanade in iconic Kaikoura, The White Morph enjoys commanding views of the ocean right to the distant horizon and mountains, and gives you access to all of the region's many experiences. We offer a range of 5 Star and 4 Star Qualmark rated studios and self-contained apartments. Our 5 Star Premium studios include an ocean views and a hydrotherapy spa en-suite. Our 4 Star Garden Studios and Family Apartments look out to the garden area. Cafe Encounter, Shops, movie theatre and all activities are in close vicinity. 8 Premium Studios, king beds, with hydra-therapy spa baths. 4 Premium Studios, with either a king bed or twin beds,with spa baths. 4 Deluxe Studios, king bed with bath and shower. 3 Family Apartments, accommodation for up to 6 persons. 12 Garden Studios with queen and single beds

Just an average motel

Reviewed By Greennz2017

I think unless you’re in one of the 2 waterfront rooms you’re having a different motel experience. This is not luxury accommodation. The rooms are tired dated and not clean. We had a view of the car park and bugs on the floor. Stayed for a night which was plenty. A long walk to town, need your car to visit any restaurants or shops. Not sure how this is part of the Heritage group as it’s really just a little old motel.

9. Lobster Inn Motor Lodge

115 Beach Road, Kaikoura 7300 New Zealand
Excellent
34%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
6%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 89 reviews

Lobster Inn Motor Lodge

Family owned and operated since 1999. Newly renovated Studio rooms with tea/coffee and breakfast making facilities to delux studios and family units with cooking facilites. Delux queen studio and two bedroom family units have own balconies and look out to Kaikoura Mountain ranges. Ample free car parking and boat parks available. Guest Laundry. Free wifi. Holiday park off Hawthorne Road access offers sites all with power and water. Fish filleting area, waste station and ample parking. Located one KM from Township and directly adjacent to Harakeke shopping centre and New World.

Good old fashioned service never fails

Reviewed By daveattess

I’m a regular guest at the Lobster inn , I’m there every two weeks and I’m always impressed at the friendly helpful service , the rooms are always spotless ,lovely comfortable beds, the owners care about providing old fashioned service and are always willing to help in any way. A good variety of meals can be enjoyed at the bar and restaurant with regular specials and additions to the menu. I travel extensively for my work , and have a good opportunity to critique South Island accomodation the Lobster Inn Kaikoura rates at the top of my preferred list .

10. Panorama Motel

266 Esplanade, Kaikoura 7300 New Zealand
Excellent
31%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 233 reviews

Panorama Motel

Welcome to Panorama Motel, your Kaikoura “home away from home.” Panorama Motel aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year. Close to The Point Sheep Shearing Show (0.8 mi), a popular Kaikoura landmark, Panorama Motel is a great destination for tourists. Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Panorama Motel offer a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and a kitchenette. Guests of Panorama Motel are also welcome to enjoy barbeque facilities, located on site. For travelers arriving by car, free parking is available. While in Kaikoura be sure to experience local lobster favorites at Kaikoura Seafood BBQ, Green Dolphin Restaurant & Bar, or Lobster Inn Motor Lodge. During your visit, be sure to check out Ohau Point Seal Colony (1.1 mi), which is a popular attraction within walking distance of the motel. Panorama Motel puts the best of Kaikoura at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

Would stay again

Reviewed By Erin O

Stayed in a 1 bedroomed motel. Good sized rooms with modern decor. Very clean and well maintained. Views across the bay to wake up to. The motel is away from the very centre of town which made it a peaceful location, but still close enough that restaurants and shops were easily accessible. Friendly hosts and would stay again.

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