Boutique Hotel Kaikoura

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Free Wifi

10

Property highlights

About this property

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. All rooms include an private bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer. There is free WiFi and parking on site The staff at the tour desk can assist with arranging local activities. Boutique Hotel Kaikoura is 1.2 mi from the Kaikoura Station and 2 mi from South Bay Beach. It is 5 mi from Kaikoura Airport and a 9-minute drive from Kaikoura Bay Golf course.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

  • Located in the best-rated area in Kaikoura, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Aisha
United States United States
“Really cute hotel. Friendly host who lives on site. You can tell they put a lot of thought and care into the accommodation, even left a cup of milk in the fridge for me for my tea/coffee. Good location. There is every amenity you would need/want.”
Diana
New Zealand New Zealand
“Beautiful courtyard, friendly staff and beach across the road for a morning dip. Lovely character building and a great place to stay”
Trevor
United States United States
“We had a very nice overnight stay at the Boutique Hotel Kaikoura. The chalets were nice and I particularly enjoyed the breakfast the next morning. It was also a bonus to have parking readily available on site.”
Kathy
United States United States
“The couple that own this hotel are extremely nice! The room had a balcony with a spectacular view of the ocean. The room was very clean and efficiently organized.”
Simona
Sweden Sweden
“The location is pretty good and walking distance the busy area of Kaikoura and water front. The rooms are on the smaller size, but they have a little outside areas as well.”
Sandra
Canada Canada
“Beautiful historical building with ocean views and court yard. Friendly hosts.”
Bill
United States United States
“Great view from the room of the beach. Great location at a non-busy area of the beach boulevard. Nice breakfast with staff”
Andrew
United States United States
“Adorable facility with wonderful common areas. Location is fabulous.”
Melissa
United States United States
“Really beautiful hotel and garden. I just wanted to sit out there all the time! The breakfast wasn’t included but I thought it was well worth it and very lovely. Staff was great and the room was comfortable and clean!”
Kevin
United States United States
“The view and the location. The whole place is adorable.”

Hotel area info

House rules

Boutique Hotel Kaikoura takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 1 is required on arrival. That's about $0. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a nonrefundable 2.6% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card.

Please note that there is a nonrefundable 3.8% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card.

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Kaikoura Boutique Hotel in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that group bookings of 3 or more rooms may require payment in full or a deposit at the time of booking.

Please inform Boutique Hotel Kaikoura of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR tests are available at this property at no extra charge for those exhibiting symptoms consistent with the virus and have been confirmed by an accredited doctor.

A damage deposit of NZD 1 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.