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Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

146 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, concierge services, and a library. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads, and hair dryers. This Kaikōura hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.2
Excellent
792 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre
$160
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The White Morph - Heritage Collection
The White Morph - Heritage Collection

The White Morph - Heritage Collection

92-94 The Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area. The White Morph - Heritage Collection offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. This Kaikōura motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.7
Excellent
904 reviews
Location
0.9 km from city centre
$150
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Inn The Bay Bed & Breakfast
Inn The Bay Bed & Breakfast

Inn The Bay Bed & Breakfast

196 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
A communal living room, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Housekeeping is not available. Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast offers 2 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. This Kaikōura bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.2
Excellent
334 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre
$232
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The Pier Hotel
The Pier Hotel

The Pier Hotel

1 Avoca Street, Kaikoura, New Zealand
Located in Kaikoura, 300 metres from Kaikoura Beach, The Pier Hotel provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Every room has a balcony. Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Each room comes with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while some feature sea views. The units at the hotel come with a seating area. An American breakfast is available at The Pier Hotel.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.3
Excellent
847 reviews
Location
1.4 km from city centre
$235
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Other accommodations in Kaikoura

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Panorama Motel
Panorama Motel

Panorama Motel

266 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$155
Avg. per night
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The Peninsula Kaikoura
The Peninsula Kaikoura

The Peninsula Kaikoura

16 Avoca Street, Kaikoura, New Zealand
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$133
Avg. per night
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Willowbank Motel
Willowbank Motel

Willowbank Motel

183 Beach Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand
3.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$121
Avg. per night
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Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

146 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$160
Avg. per night
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Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses
Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

1 Station Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand
12.3 km from city centre
Airport shuttle
$1,597
Avg. per night
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Koura Bay Resort
Koura Bay Resort

Koura Bay Resort

75 Koura Bay Drive, Kaikoura, New Zealand
9.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$141
Avg. per night
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Alpine View Motel
Alpine View Motel

Alpine View Motel

146 Beach Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand
3.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$104
Avg. per night
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Te Mahuru Retreat
Te Mahuru Retreat

Te Mahuru Retreat

233 Schoolhouse Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand
5.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$138
Avg. per night
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Kaikoura Beachfront Hotels FAQs

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  • How many beachfront hotels are there in total in Kaikoura?

    There are 26 Kaikoura beachfront hotels available out of a total 216 hotels that you can book on HotelsCombined.

  • Which are the most popular Kaikoura beachfront hotels?

    HotelsCombined users’ favourite beachfront hotels in Kaikoura are Kaikoura Boutique Hotel, The White Morph - Heritage Collection, and Panorama Motel. With a rating of 9.6/10, Panorama Motel is the highest-rated hotel.

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