Kaikōura

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Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning
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Kaikōura
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Where to stay in Kaikōura

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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
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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 Peninsula

If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Peninsula, Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony are top sights worth seeing.

Kaikoura Peninsula
Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is €92 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
€92
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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! (404 reviews)
"A beautiful hotel in an amazing location. The hotel still appears brand new. Staff were welcoming and helpful. Positioned perfectly right on the water front and walking distance to everything. Fresh seafood from the restaurant was perfect."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3 out of 5
126 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is €80 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
€80
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (539 reviews)
"The apartment was very comfortable and spacious enough for four adults. It is in a great position, very close to the shops and restaurants but also great for a walk along the Esplanade."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura

3 out of 5
29 Beach Rd, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is €80 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
€80
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (380 reviews)
"Overall very good"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Mondello Kaikoura
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The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

3.5 out of 5
1 Kersage Drive - Ocean Ridge, Kaikoura
Stay at this 3.5-star 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! (400 reviews)
"Loved the location which was outside of the town. Super clean and beautiful layout. Very homely with gas fire in the lounge. Host was lovely - overall would highly recommend and would stay again."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Blue Seas Motel

Blue Seas Motel

3.5 out of 5
222 Esplanade, Kaikoura
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula ...
9/10 Wonderful! (71 reviews)
"The view is magnificent."

Reviewed on 12 May 2025

Blue Seas Motel
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

5 out of 5
78 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury
Stay at this 5-star luxury apartment in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
"Very comfortable and convenient with excellent water views."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
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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.

Popular places to visit

Peninsula Walkway

Peninsula Walkway

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Go wildlife spotting as you hike on a coastal route across cliff tops and down to the shoreline. See whales, seals, sea lions and much more.

Peninsula Walkway

Mount Fyffe

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Fyffe and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Kaikōura. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Mount Fyffe

Point Kean Seal Colony

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kaikōura with a stop at Point Kean Seal Colony. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Point Kean Seal Colony

Fyffe House

You can learn about the history of Kaikōura with a trip to Fyffe House. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Fyffe House

Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park

Enjoy an outing to Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park during your stay in Kaikōura. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park

Kaikoura District Museum

4/5(3 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Kaikoura District Museum during your trip to Kaikōura. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Kaikoura District Museum

Things to do

Whale watching in Winter

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

€92
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Private Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch

Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch

€153
per adult
Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch
Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura

Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura

€69
per adult
Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura
Kaikoura: Extended Flight Whale Watching & Mountain Tour

Kaikoura: Extended Flight Whale Watching & Mountain Tour

€202
per adult
Kaikoura: Extended Flight Whale Watching & Mountain Tour
40-minute Mt Fyffe Summit Heli Tour in Kaikoura

40-minute Mt Fyffe Summit Heli Tour in Kaikoura

€197
per adult
40-minute Mt Fyffe Summit Heli Tour in Kaikoura
Picture 7 for Activity Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour

€71
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
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