Kaikōura
Travel Guide
Visit Kaikōura
Where to stay in Kaikōura
Find the best Kaikōura areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
South Bay
While there might not be top attractions in South Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony.
Kaikoura Flat
If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Flat, Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Kaikoura Peninsula
While visiting Kaikoura Peninsula, you might make a stop by sights like Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony.
Sudima Kaikoura
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is CA $133 per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
CA $133
CA $155 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (632 reviews)
"It was a quiet, high quality one night stay in Kaikoura."
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2026
Kaikoura Quality Suites
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is CA $97 per night from Oct 22 to Oct 23
CA $97
CA $112 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (519 reviews)
"Very nice Room with outdoor balcony, Heating is a small fan heater on wall, and the kitchen does not have a cooktop hob."
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2026
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is CA $100 per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
CA $100
CA $116 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and bicycle rentals on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (647 reviews)
"Great view from upstairs apartment and the apartment had everything you could want Only drawback were the very steep stairs up to the apartment."
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2026
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.
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
1 Kersage Drive - Ocean Ridge Kaikoura
Book a stay at this 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! (425 reviews)
"It was good overall but the reason I didn’t rate a 5 star was because there was either bed bugs or flea in one of the rooms. I got bites all over the body and very itchy. I still got another 10 days on the road so that makes it quite frustrating. The place is great, just need to deal with the bug ..."
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2026
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
78 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
Book a stay at this luxury apartment in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)
"Lives up to its name!"
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026
Barnacle Bills
86 Scarborough Street Kaikoura Canterbury
Stay at this cottage in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
"Ideal accommodation for 2 nights over Kaikoura hop . Had the lodge 4 adults 2 kids . Very spacious and plenty beds . Tidy presentation . Would recommend. Only issue had lots wind from 2 am 2nd night and on other side of wall from bed head there are lots of garden stuff hanging . These made quite ..."
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2026
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.
Stay near popular Kaikōura attractions
Things to do
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
CA $159
per adult
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
CA $236
per adult
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
CA $116
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
CA $144
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
