Kaikoura Peninsula

Kaikōura

Kaikoura waterfront walkways
Kaikoura waterfront walkways
If you do the peninsula walk, don't forget to walk down the stairs at Whalers bay. There are some beautiful photo opportunities and if you're lucky there will also be some seals around.
Seals up close! (of course, you use common sense and keep a respectable distance)
Seals up close! (of course, you use common sense and keep a respectable distance)

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Things to do


Top hotels in Kaikoura Peninsula

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is €131 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
€131
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (469 reviews)
Lovely hotel, very clean, staff very friendly and lovely

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 out of 5
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is €89 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
€89
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (392 reviews)
Lovely stay here, a good walk (25 mins) into town along the beach walk each morning for morning coffee was a highlight. Clean property with comfortable beds. Friendly staff. A pool table free to use. Quiet at night even though on the main road into Kaikoura. We will happily stay here again. Thank ...

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Kaikoura Quality Suites
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

3 out of 5
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is €75 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
€75
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (438 reviews)
Good facilities, clean spacious accommodation, well stocked kitchen

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3 out of 5
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is €128 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
€128
19 Jan - 20 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (590 reviews)
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Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
The White Morph - Heritage Collection

The White Morph - Heritage Collection

4.5 out of 5
92-94 The Esplanade Kaikoura
The price is €127 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
€127
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star beach motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (627 reviews)
Easy access and parking. Had all the amenities needed. Friendly staff.

Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

The White Morph - Heritage Collection
Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura

3 out of 5
29 Beach Rd Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is €104 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
€104
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (416 reviews)
Good laundry services and good location, helpful lady at Reception as came to our room to sort issue with TV

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Mondello Kaikoura
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Kaikoura Peninsula

Small but beautiful town. Tons to do. Sadly my seal encounter got cancelled due to weather, but my dolphin encounter was the best thing I've ever done in my entire life. And I heard the whale watching was also phenomenal. When I get back to NZ

South Bay

Though South Bay may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Peninsula Walkway and Fyffe House.

South Bay
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Kaikoura Flat

While visiting Kaikoura Flat, you might make a stop by sights like Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach.

Kaikoura Flat


Kaikoura Peninsula

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