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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
795 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre
$151
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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
905 reviews
Location
0.9 km from city centre
$158
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Bay Cottages
Bay Cottages

Bay Cottages

29a South Bay Parade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
Bay Cottages is set in the southern bay in Kaikoura, next to the sea. Free private parking is available on site. You will find everything you need in the cottages from free toiletries to a hairdryer, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen tv and Netflix. The area is the starting point for many walking tracks including the Peninsula Walk.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.8
Excellent
745 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
$141
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Other accommodations in Kaikoura

Discover the ideal holiday rental or hostel for your stay in Kaikoura. Choose from a variety of options among the available accommodations. Listings are regularly updated, with the latest information as of 6 May 2026.
Panorama Motel
Panorama Motel

Panorama Motel

266 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$165
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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
$124
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
$173
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
$151
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
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$1,625
Avg. per night
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Koura Bay Golf Resort
Koura Bay Golf Resort

Koura Bay Golf Resort

75 Koura Bay Drive, Kaikoura, New Zealand
9.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$173
Avg. per night
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Kaikoura Beachfront Hotels FAQs

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Kaikoura to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 6 May 2026.

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

    There are 26 Kaikoura beachfront hotels available out of a total 222 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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