[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Waterfront | Affordable | Location | Unit 5, Waterfront | Affordable | Location Beachfront apartment in Kaikōura with kitchen ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106430000/106423200/106423185/a56fc5e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106430000/106423200/106423185/226174a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106430000/106423200/106423185/b85fad82.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106430000/106423200/106423185/96354afc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106430000/106423200/106423185/615dd7af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience Kaikoura's natural beauty at Sea View Kaikoura, a budget-friendly beachfront property with ocean views and easy access to whale watching. Relax in one of our cozy rooms or explore the scenic trails nearby. 6.0 ### Entire apartment 2 bathroomsSleeps 2431 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Waterfront | Affordable | Location | Unit 5, Waterfront | Affordable | Location Experience budget-friendly beachfront accommodation in Kaikoura. Our cosy rooms, though showing their age, are clean, functional, and perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. Please note, rooms come with a kitchenette but no full cooking facilities. Enjoy easy access to whale watching, seafood dining, and scenic trails. Sea View Kaikoura offers a simple, comfortable base for your Kaikoura adventure. Book your stay today! Please note, this property features a motel-style layout, while offering separate, private amenities. This particular room does not have a Seaview, however the ocean is just across the road. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 431 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27440000/27432300/27432294/07fdcb4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage South Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.8 Excellent 183 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=27432294&PinnedHotelID=27432294&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15690000/15685000/15684947/33075496.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bay Cottages South Bay - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.0 Wonderful 107 reviews CA $106 CA $123 total includes taxes & fees Oct 20 - Oct 21 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=15684947&PinnedHotelID=15684947&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106430000/106423200/106423193/a2433bc0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront | Affordable | Location | Unit 6, Waterfront | Affordable | Location Kaikoura - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill 6.0 3 reviews CA $75 CA $139 total includes taxes & fees Oct 7 - Oct 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-07&endDate=2025-10-08&selected=106423193&PinnedHotelID=106423193&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106430000/106423200/106423172/ebeec533.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront | Great Views | Affordable | Unit 2, Waterfront | Great Views | Affordable Kaikoura - Ocean view - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $108 CA $186 total includes taxes & fees Oct 7 - Oct 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-07&endDate=2025-10-08&selected=106423172&PinnedHotelID=106423172&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97930000/97923200/97923161/d03e384e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 632310 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-42.41200%2C173.68822&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-C8edSJngDzH8Eu0Y9npvqSYWcw=) Kaikoura #### What's nearby - Kaikoura Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Kaikoura District Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km - Fyffe House - 3 min drive - 2.5 km - Peninsula Walkway - 4 min drive - 2.5 km - Point Kean Seal Colony - 7 min drive - 3.6 km #### Restaurants - ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬18 min walk - ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬16 min walk - ‪Coopers Catch - ‬18 min walk - ‪The Whaler - ‬17 min walk - ‪Cods n Cray - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waterfront | Affordable | Location | Unit 5, Waterfront | Affordable | Location pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront | Affordable | Location | Unit 5, Waterfront | Affordable | Location? > As of Oct 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront | Affordable | Location | Unit 5, Waterfront | Affordable | Location on Oct 7, 2025 start from CA $65.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Kaikoura-Hotels-Sea-View-Motel-Unit-5.h106423185.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Waterfront | Affordable | Location | Unit 5, Waterfront | Affordable | Location? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Waterfront | Affordable | Location | Unit 5, Waterfront | Affordable | Location? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Waterfront | Affordable | Location | Unit 5, Waterfront | Affordable | Location located? > Situated on the beach, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kaikoura Beach and Fyffe House. Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Waterfront | Affordable | Location | Unit 5, Waterfront | Affordable | Location Reviews 6.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6.0/10 Cleanliness ### 6/10 Okay #### Susannah S. Oct 1, 2024 Liked: Check-in, location #### Would not stay here again Place smelled bad when I came in Tv didn’t work Very minimal kitchen equipment No shower curtain One mirror in whole place was so high I could only see the top of my head Advertised as waterfront but looked out into a parking lot Really awful lighting Big sign in kitchen saying all dishes to be done and rubbish removed but still charged a $65 cleaning fee Pros Was very close to waterfront once I got outside Bed was surprisingly comfortable Bed was ##### Susannah S. 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