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Beach Hotels in Kaikoura

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Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments provides beachfront accommodation in Kaikoura. The property features sea and mountain views, and is 200 metres from Kaikoura Beach.

C
ChangHwan
From
South Korea
Very friendly staffs. Clean, cozy, and comfortable room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,659 reviews
Price from
US$100.44
1 night, 2 adults

Panorama Motel

Kaikoura

Wake up to stunning views of the Kaikoura Mountains and the sea at Panorama Motel. Our units are all ensuite and smoke-free.

S
Samantha
From
New Zealand
Loved that it’s dog friendly but still quality accomodation. We are a family that likes to take our dog everywhere with us but don’t always want to camp. Really comfortable we will definitely stay again when in the area. 😊
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,444 reviews
Price from
US$126.27
1 night, 2 adults

Waves on the Esplanade

Kaikoura

Situated in Kaikoura, 200 metres from Kaikoura Beach, Waves on the Esplanade has a private beach area, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access. The property has sea and mountain views.

L
Lorraine
From
United Kingdom
Great location, short walk to town Great views of the ocean Clean and modern apartment which was exceedingly well equipped (from a great kitchen to the washer and dryer and even a telescope for wildlife viewing)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews
Price from
US$185.39
1 night, 2 adults

Glenburn Coastal Retreat

Kaikoura

Glenburn Coastal Retreat in Kaikoura provides adults-only accommodation with an open-air bath and a garden. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.

S
Samantha
From
Singapore
Everything especially the view it offers.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 157 reviews
Price from
US$304.19
1 night, 2 adults

The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel

Kaikoura

Beachfront location! A modern and stylish motel with spacious rooms superbly located on Kaikoura's beachfront road "The Esplanade", with the majority of rooms enjoying magnificent views of the...

L
Laura
From
United States
Staff are friendly & helpful about activities, where to eat, etc..
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews
Price from
US$155.11
1 night, 2 adults

The Hamptons

Kaikoura

Boasting sea views, The Hamptons features accommodation with a garden, a terrace and barbecue facilities, around 60 metres from Kaikoura Beach.

M
Mary
From
United States
Spacious room, homely and very kind hosts!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews
Price from
US$188.26
1 night, 2 adults

Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

Kaikoura

Featuring a shared lounge, Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast is situated in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, 90 metres from Kaikoura Beach.

R
Robyn
From
New Zealand
Large room, ample space, great breakfast, named car park….superb
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews
Price from
US$149.23
1 night, 2 adults

Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

Kaikoura

Boasting sea views, Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast features accommodation with a garden, around less than 1 km from Kaikoura Beach.

A
Ales
From
Czech Republic
The accommodation is located in a stunning area with a beautiful view. The host will take excellent care of you.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews
Price from
US$189.40
1 night, 2 adults

Waves Kaikoura Luxury Waterfront Apartment 1

Kaikoura

Located in Kaikoura, within 200 metres of Kaikoura Beach, Waves Kaikoura Luxury Waterfront Apartment 1 offers accommodation with air conditioning.

c
carol
From
New Zealand
Clean, comfortable with amazing views. Easy access, good communication with owner Angela. Will definately book again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$218.10
1 night, 2 adults

Surfwatch House

Kaikoura

Surfwatch House is situated in Kaikoura and offers a private beach area, a garden and a terrace. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking.

T
Tobias
From
New Zealand
Location . ..decoration vibe views and 🐬
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$479.19
1 night, 2 adults
All beach hotels in Kaikoura

Looking for a beach hotel?

There’s nothing quite like waking up to the sound of swirling waves and the smell of sea air through your bedroom window. Beachfront accommodation comes in a variety of forms, from well decked-out resorts to secluded homestays and villas. Beach hotel amenities can include air-conditioned rooms, private terraces overlooking the sea and outdoor pools with adjacent bars.

Most booked beach hotels in Kaikoura and surroundings in the past month

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Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 344 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 562 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 999 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 852 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,659 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,023 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,449 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,747 reviews

Save money on beach in Kaikoura and nearby – budget options available

Sea View Motel - Unit 3

Kaikoura
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Set in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region with Kaikoura Beach nearby, Sea View Motel - Unit 3 features accommodation with free private parking. The property features sea and mountain views.

From US$140.19 per night

Sea View Motel - Unit 4

Kaikoura
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

Sea View Motel - Unit 4 is situated in Kaikoura. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking.

Sea View Motel - Unit 7

Kaikoura
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews

Sea View Motel - Unit 7 is located in Kaikoura. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$140.38 per night

Sea View Motel - Unit 1

Kaikoura
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews

Located in Kaikoura, within 200 metres of Kaikoura Beach, Sea View Motel - Unit 1 is an accommodation offering sea views. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$155.21 per night

Sea View Motel - Unit 5

Kaikoura
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

Situated in Kaikoura, 200 metres from Kaikoura Beach, Sea View Motel - Unit 5 offers accommodation with access to a garden.

From US$115.79 per night

Sea View Motel - Unit 6

Kaikoura
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews

Situated in Kaikoura, Sea View Motel - Unit 6 has accommodation 200 metres from Kaikoura Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.

From US$123.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews

Boasting sea views, Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast features accommodation with a garden, around less than 1 km from Kaikoura Beach.

From US$189.40 per night

The Hamptons

Kaikoura
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews

Boasting sea views, The Hamptons features accommodation with a garden, a terrace and barbecue facilities, around 60 metres from Kaikoura Beach.

Enjoy breakfast in Kaikoura and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 331 reviews

Boutique Hotel Kaikoura is housed in a historic 1880s building, just 10 minutes' walk from Kaikoura Town. Each room features a refrigerator, a 32-inch flat-screen TV and a coffee/tea plunger.

From US$155.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews

Located in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, Heays Lane Cottage has a garden. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews

Situated in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, Sea View Motel - Unit 2 features a garden. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews

Located in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, Sea View Motel - Unit 8 has a garden. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking.

Bay Cottages

Kaikoura
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 344 reviews

Bay Cottages is set in the southern bay in Kaikoura, next to the sea. Free private parking is available on site.

From US$97.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews

K'orca Cottage by the Sea is located in Kaikoura and offers a garden and barbecue facilities. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

A recently renovated holiday home located in Kaikoura, Kaikoura Blue haven in the bay features a private beach area. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 157 reviews

Glenburn Coastal Retreat in Kaikoura provides adults-only accommodation with an open-air bath and a garden. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.

From US$304.19 per night

Highly rated beach hotels in Kaikoura and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 459 reviews

Located in Kaikoura, 200 metres from Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Luxury Apartments - Formerly Waves Luxury Apartments features a terrace and views of the sea.

From US$314.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 562 reviews

Set on the esplanade in iconic Kaikoura, White Morph Heritage offers a range of accommodation options with a balcony or patio and lovely ocean, mountain or garden views.

From US$171.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 852 reviews

Set in Kaikoura, 200 metres from Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Beach Motel offers accommodation with a garden and free private parking. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are featured.

From US$169.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews

Hapuku Carriages Kaikōura is set in Kaikoura and offers an open-air bath and a garden. This beachfront property offers access to a patio and free private parking.

From US$172.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

Facing the seafront, The Factory Luxury Accomodation is a villa providing a 5-star accommodation in Kaikoura. It features water sports facilities, spa and wellness centre and parking on-site.

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Avg. price/night: US$169.32
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 852 reviews
Right on the beach front, great view. Super comfortable and clean
Guest review by
Jessica
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,747 reviews
The location was fabulous-right on the beach with fabulous views all around. Reception staff were courteous and helpful. The room was spacious and spotlessly clean and the bathroom was especially nice.
Guest review by
fiona
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews
Great location. Very clean and tidy. So nice to sit on the balcony and watch the waves on the beach and the sunset!
Guest review by
Deena
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$191.70
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,659 reviews
Perfect location on the beachfront and not far from restaurants and sites. Very comfortable beds
Guest review by
Amanda
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$190.29
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,023 reviews
Stunning location - right on the beachfront with an amazing view to wake up to! We booked a suite for our 1 night which was massive and very well equipped. Breakfast was very nice but there were a small number of waiting staff so took a bit of time.
Guest review by
Edward
Young couple