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 $117 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
CA $117
CA $137 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
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! (621 reviews)
"Lovely clean and warm room the bed was super comfortable Breakfast was a disappointment but once a complaint was made it was fully refunded"
Reviewed on Aug 16, 2026
Kaikoura Quality Suites
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is CA $99 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
CA $99
CA $114 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
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! (507 reviews)
"Handy location to town, supermarket, beach"
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026
Mondello Kaikoura
29 Beach Rd Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is CA $86 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
CA $86
CA $100 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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! (477 reviews)
"Clean and quiet. The bed was very comfortable. My only complaint was that there was not a normal frying pan."
Reviewed on Aug 9, 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (422 reviews)
"The room was excellent. Staff were very friendly and helpful"
Reviewed on Jul 28, 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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
"The kitchen was great, it’s a lovely cottage set in beautiful gardens."
Reviewed on Apr 28, 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 $162
per adult
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
CA $241
per adult
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
CA $113
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
CA $146
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
