Kaikōura

Travel Guide

A coastal landscape with mountains in the background and a turquoise sea in the foreground.
A winding dirt path through a grassy coastal landscape.
Rolling green hills, a distant mountain range with snow-capped peaks, and a clear blue sky.
A small blue and white airplane flying over a mountainous landscape.
A sign for a helicopter whale watch service with a backdrop of snow-capped mountains.

Where to stay in Kaikōura

Find the best Kaikōura areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

South Bay

While there might not be top attractions in South Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony.

Kaikoura Flat

If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Flat, Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Kaikoura Peninsula

While visiting Kaikoura Peninsula, you might make a stop by sights like Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony.

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ₩142,124 per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29
₩142,124
₩163,443 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (633 reviews)
"Almost new hotel, so right ons and facilities almost perfect."

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2026

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3 out of 5
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ₩100,789 per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
₩100,789
₩115,910 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and bicycle rentals on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 out of 5
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ₩91,131 per night from Oct 22 to Oct 23
₩91,131
₩104,804 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (520 reviews)
"Fantastic location to stay brilliant views to the snow capped peaks and a view of the ocean from the kitchenette. Was close to key amenities and was easy walking distance to town."

Reviewed on Oct 2, 2026

Kaikoura Quality Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

3.5 out of 5
1 Kersage Drive - Ocean Ridge Kaikoura
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (425 reviews)
"It was good overall but the reason I didn’t rate a 5 star was because there was either bed bugs or flea in one of the rooms. I got bites all over the body and very itchy. I still got another 10 days on the road so that makes it quite frustrating. The place is great, just need to deal with the bug ..."

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2026

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Barnacle Bills

Barnacle Bills

3.5 out of 5
86 Scarborough Street Kaikoura Canterbury
Stay at this cottage in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
"Ideal accommodation for 2 nights over Kaikoura hop . Had the lodge 4 adults 2 kids . Very spacious and plenty beds . Tidy presentation . Would recommend. Only issue had lots wind from 2 am 2nd night and on other side of wall from bed head there are lots of garden stuff hanging . These made quite ..."

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2026

Barnacle Bills
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

5 out of 5
78 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
Book a stay at this luxury apartment in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)
"Lives up to its name!"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026

Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Kaikōura attractions