Hotels in Kaikoura, New Zealand

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Discover well-known properties in Kaikoura that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 210 hotels in Kaikoura and price data was last updated on 28 March 2024. The average price for a hotel in Kaikoura is $176/night.
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205 Beach Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand
Heritage Court Motor Lodge provides comfortable 3-star accommodation in Kaikoura. It also offers luggage storage, a ticket service and a playground.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
8.3
Excellent
247 reviews
Location
4.1 km from city centre
222 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
Blue Seas Motel is located in Kaikoura and is close to Kaikoura Beach. It is conveniently positioned for those wanting to sightsee in the area.
Parking
8.4
Excellent
879 reviews
Location
0.8 km from city centre
146 Beach Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand
Featuring a swimming pool, Alpine View Motel is located in Kaikoura and provides comfortable accommodation. It also offers bicycle rental, a free shuttle service and a playground.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.3
Excellent
934 reviews
Location
3.4 km from city centre
18 Churchill Street, Kaikoura, New Zealand
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge is situated on South Island and provides 4-star accommodation as well as free Wi-Fi. Popular facilities, such as an outdoor pool and a sauna, make for a satisfying stay in Kaikoura.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.4
Excellent
1272 reviews
Location
1.5 km from city centre
92-94 The Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
The White Morph Heritage is located on South Island and offers 5-star facilities in addition to free Wi-Fi. The numerous amenities this modern motel features include highchairs, DVD/video rental and luggage storage.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.7
Excellent
586 reviews
Location
0.9 km from city centre
115 Beach Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand
Lobster Inn Motor Lodge is located on South Island and offers 4-star facilities as well as free Wi-Fi. It also provides free private parking on site and Gold Art & Design Gallery is a brief car trip away.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.2
Excellent
537 reviews
Location
3.1 km from city centre
233 Schoolhouse Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand
This luxury bed & breakfast in Kaikoura offers free wireless internet, as well as a playground and a Jacuzzi. It also provides luggage storage, meeting rooms and a ticket service.
Free Wi-Fi
9.2
Excellent
826 reviews
Location
5.9 km from city centre
1 Avoca Street, Kaikoura, New Zealand
The Pier Hotel Kaikoura is located in Kaikoura and offers free Wi-Fi. It is also a short car ride from Kaikoura Beach and the Kaikoura District Museum & Archives.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.9
Good
592 reviews
Location
1.4 km from city centre
154 Beach Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand
Kaikoura Quality Suites is located in Kaikoura and offers free Wi-Fi. It also provides an airport shuttle, a 24-hour reception and luggage storage.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
8.9
Excellent
2186 reviews
Location
3.5 km from city centre
21 Green Burn Way, Kaikoura, New Zealand
Kakatu Retreat is situated on South Island and offers 4-star accommodation in addition to free Wi-Fi. It also provides free private parking on site and is a short drive from Kaikoura Beach, the Kaikoura District Museum & Archives and Gold Art & Design Gallery.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Airport shuttle
8.7
Excellent
182 reviews
Location
3.5 km from city centre

Tips for booking hotels in Kaikoura

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Kaikoura. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Cheapest month:May
Most expensive month:October
Average price in Kaikoura:$176/night
Cheapest price found:$90/night
Cheapest day:Monday
Most expensive day:Friday
$105 - $290
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$98 - $170
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Cheapest hotels in Kaikoura, New Zealand

Discover affordable stays in Kaikoura that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Kaikoura can be found for as low as $120 per night. There is currently one property in Kaikoura that can be booked for this price. Sierra Beachfront Motel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Kaikoura. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2024
At the moment, these hotels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Kaikoura. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.
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160 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$120
Avg. per night
16 Avoca Street, Kaikoura, New Zealand
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$142
Avg. per night
45-47 Churchill Street, Kaikoura, New Zealand
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$165
Avg. per night
75 Koura Bay Drive, Kaikoura, New Zealand
9.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$178
Avg. per night
146 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$198
Avg. per night
266 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$200
Avg. per night
183 Beach Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand
3.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$201
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Kaikoura

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Kaikoura to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Kaikoura at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
A breakdown of the average price per hotel class in Kaikoura. As an added layer, we've also marked the most popular and best value properties in each hotel class.
2 stars
2 stars and under
183 Beach Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand
160 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
3 stars
3 stars
222 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
146 Beach Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand
205 Beach Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand
4 stars
4 stars +
1 Station Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand
$1,085
115 Beach Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand

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Other accommodations in Kaikoura

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1 Station Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand
12.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$1,085
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Kaikoura

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About Kaikoura

The seaside settlement of Kaikoura rests where the Pacific Ocean meets the snow-capped peaks of the Seaward Kaikoura Ranges. It’s one of New Zealand’s best places to encounter whales, catch and eat crayfish and hike coastal trails.

Things to do in Kaikoura

Encounter Kaikoura's most majestic marine life on a whale-watching cruise between November and March. If you’re lucky, you might even glimpse the annual migration. You can also go snorkeling with wild dolphins.

Point Kean Seal Colony is another must-see for wildlife enthusiasts, offering a peninsula boardwalk and viewing platform where you can see the fur seals up close. On your return journey, stop by Kaikoura Seafood BBQ, a long-standing roadside restaurant and top-rated place to sample affordable crayfish and scallops.

One of the best provincial museums in New Zealand, the Kaikoura Museum offers an insightful look into the culture and traditions of the Maori people and Kaikoura’s whaling and farming history. For an outdoor adventure, follow a wilderness trail in the Kaikoura Ranges, such as the Mt Fyffe and Kowhai-Hapuku circuits.

Arrive in time for Kaikoura Seafest, a one-day celebration in early October that blends seafood, wine, beer and music. Costumes are encouraged, so feel free to join in with the local folk by dressing as a penguin, dolphin or whale. After all the festivities, stroll through purple gardens at Lavendyl Lavender Farm.

Getting around Kaikoura

Kaikoura is a scenic 2.5-hour drive north of Christchurch International Airport. Intercity buses arrive from Christchurch, while trains come from Picton in the north. Rental cars and shuttle buses are available for local transport.

Facts about staying in Kaikoura

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Kaikoura to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 28 March 2024.
  • What are the best hotels in Kaikoura?

    1,197 reviews rated Sudima Kaikoura with an average score of 8.8/10. It may also be worth looking into the Kaikoura TOP 10 Holiday Park, which received a rating of 9.1/10 from 18 reviews. Dusky Lodge could also be a good option, with a score of 7.8/10 from 1,022 reviews.

  • What is a good hotel near Kaikoura Beach?

    Reviews of Dusky Lodge recommend it as a good place to stay near Kaikoura Beach, scoring 7.8/10 from 1,022 ratings.

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