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A row of log cabin-style buildings with a reflective pond in front, set against a backdrop of mountains.

A spacious dining area with large windows offering a view of the landscape.

A patio with a stone pillar, a wooden bench, and a table overlooking a grassy field with a view of the horizon.

A golf course with a clubhouse featuring multiple rooms and a pond.

1. Koura Bay Resort

Hapuku

Phil

CA $120

CA $140 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern two-story building with a balcony, large windows, and a view of snow-capped mountains.

A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a small table, and a wall adorned with framed pictures of ocean scenes.

A pool table in a well-lit room with a fireplace, seating area, and decorative items.

A parking lot with a car, a building with a sign, and a mountain in the background.

2. Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura

Paula

CA $97

CA $112 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A bedroom with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with a view of mountains.

A wooden pathway under a covered structure with a sign reading "MAHUR RETREAT".

A building with a sign reading "Te Mahi Retreat" and a view of snow-capped mountains in the background.

A modern room with a large window, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a sofa, and a small table with books.

3. Te Mahuru Retreat

Kaikoura Flat

Karen

CA $152

CA $175 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A coastal town with a beach, houses, and mountains in the background.

A caravan park with a large open parking area, a building with a flat roof, and a view of the sea.

A pathway leading to a gate labeled "GUESTS ONLY" with a sign indicating "Cross to Beach with care 'Railway Line' Please Close Gate."

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a window with curtains.

4. Alpine View Motel

Kaikoura

Daniel

CA $108

CA $125 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A hotel room with a bed, a window with a mountain view, and a curtain.

A building with a flat roof and a large window, set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains under a clear sky.

A room with large windows offering a view of snow-capped mountains.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a brown leather sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a potted plant.

5. Mondello Kaikoura

Kaikoura

Carmel

CA $95

CA $110 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern balcony with a glass railing, a potted plant, and a sofa.

A bedroom with a large window overlooking the sea, a bed, and a chair.

A modern restaurant with wooden furniture, pendant lighting, and large windows offering a view of the sea.

A modern hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

6. Sudima Kaikoura

Kaikoura

Maree

CA $163

CA $189 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A wooden deck with two chairs and a small round table, overlooking a green landscape with trees and mountains.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, floral cushions, and a view of a dining area through large windows.

A playground with a yellow slide, swings, and a building with a red-tiled roof in the background.

A modern kitchen with a glass dining table, white cabinets, and a view of mountains and greenery.

7. Kaikoura Motor Inn

Kaikoura

Tania

CA $96

CA $110 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A modern room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a grassy field.

A modern wooden building with a sliding glass door leading to a bedroom with a bed and a view of the mountains. There are two Adirondack chairs on the deck.

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the beach.

A modern wooden cabin with a glass door leading to a bedroom with a bed and two chairs.

8. Glenburn Coastal Retreat

Hapuku

James

CA $354

CA $410 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A glass table and chairs with a view of a lake and mountains.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sunset through the window.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large island, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large mural of a seagull on the facade, multiple balconies with outdoor seating, and a sign reading "The White Morph".

9. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

Kaikoura

Monique

CA $185

CA $213 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A balcony with a view of a well-manicured lawn, a patio area with outdoor furniture, and a mountain range in the background.

A property with a sign indicating 'Brenda's House' and 'No Vacancy'.

A room with a brown sofa, a small table with a vase, a lamp, and a painting on the wall. There is a large window with a view of the sea and mountains.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.

10. Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

Kaikoura

Helen

CA $207

CA $241 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern house with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a view of the mountains.

A serene park with a gazebo, a pond, and a mountain backdrop.

A modern building with a sign that reads "THE FAIRWAYS accommodation."

A modern living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen area with a sink and cabinets.

11. The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

Kaikoura Flat

ANNETTE

CA $134

CA $154 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking the sea, two pine trees, and a white table with chairs.

A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa, a wooden table, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a stove. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of trees through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.

12. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura

Sarah-Jane

CA $101

CA $117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A balcony with a view of the sea and trees, two potted plants, and a table with chairs.

A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, two brown woven chairs, a flat-screen TV above a fireplace, and a potted plant.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A coastal town with a marina, residential buildings, and a prominent road leading to the beach.

13. Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura

Emma

CA $84

CA $97 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A wooden interior with a large window, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a view of a grassy field with mountains in the background.

A vintage camper parked in a grassy field with a mountain in the background.

A covered wagon with a wooden structure, a wooden ramp, and red wheels.

A traditional yurt with a four-poster bed, a small table, and two sleeping areas with benches.

14. Wacky Stays

Kaikoura Flat

Adrian

CA $130

CA $174 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A resort with a pool, hot tubs, and a view of mountains.

A wooden door leading to a picnic table and a picnic table in a grassy area with a river.

A building with a covered outdoor area, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain range in the background.

A cozy cabin room with a bed, a bench with cushions, a fan, and a view of the outdoors.

15. Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Kaikoura

Mary-Angela

CA $63

CA $73 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a granite countertop, white cabinets, and a black rug leading to a bedroom.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a kitchenette.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

16. Lobster Inn Motel

Kaikoura

Jim

CA $123

CA $141 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A modern pool area with a rectangular pool, surrounded by a black fence, and adjacent buildings with balconies and windows.

A modern two-story building with a flat roof, a visible front entrance, and a sign indicating a motel.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a view of mountains through the window.

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a gas stove, and a built-in oven.

17. Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Kaikoura

Paul

CA $103

CA $120 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water.

A doorway leading to a room with a view of the sea, a small balcony, and a white door.

A room with a balcony, two armchairs, a small table with a vase, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of a body of water, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

18. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura

Mr. Glen

CA $136

CA $157 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A wooden hot tub with a metal frame, surrounded by wooden walls and a wooden deck.

A compact hotel room with a bed, kitchenette, and seating area.

A small, single-story building with a red and white exterior, a covered porch, and a gravel driveway.

A gravel path leading through a landscaped garden with various shrubs and a wooden fence.

19. Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

Kaikoura

Mark

CA $72

CA $86 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A cozy room with a fireplace, large windows, and wooden furniture.

A wooden treehouse with multiple levels, built on stilts, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A modern building with a wooden balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

A garden with a gravel path, a wooden staircase, and a variety of plants.

20. Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

Hapuku

Jessica

CA $1,378

CA $1,587 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Top Puhi Puhi Hotel Reviews

Kaikoura Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice, clean, warm, shower was amazing!!!"

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"John was incredibly helpful and hospitable. The location is fabulous and the room was beautifully appointed. We had a balcony overlooking the ocean."

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"We were blown away with the ocean views our “apartment” had. The apartment was spacious with two bedrooms, a great kitchen, a six-person table and cozy living room. We were given a bottle of milk when we arrived to put in our fridge for coffee, tea, hot chocolate (all in the kitchen). We opened one of the cupboards and found a washing machine - awesome! This place and staff were amazing! Highly recommend!"

Mondello Kaikoura

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean room and very nice and helpful staff. Would stay there again"

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Great place and very comfortable"

Kaikoura Quality Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Ran out of hot water, fridge froze food, and only limited tv channels"

Barnacle Bills

8/10 Good

"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 a racket crashing and banging . They need to be hung elsewhere."

Kaikoura Beach Motel

10/10 Excellent

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Alpine View Motel

8/10 Good

"This recently renovated property had friendly owners, was spacious and quiet. Would recommend for travellers on a budget."

More cheap stays in Puhi Puhi

Sierra Beachfront Motel

160 Esplanade Kaikoura

CA $83

CA $96 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (284 reviews)

Kaikoura Seaside Lodge

268 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury

CA $82

CA $96 total

Oct 3 - Oct 4

includes taxes & fees

7.4/10 Good! (17 reviews)

Kaikoura Beach Motel

124 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury

CA $84

CA $97 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (449 reviews)

Kaikoura Motor Inn

205 Beach Road Kaikoura

CA $96

CA $110 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very good! (537 reviews)

Wacky Stays

12 Kowhai Ford Road Kaikoura

CA $130

CA $174 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (82 reviews)

Dusky Lodge - Hostel

67 Beach Road Kaikoura

CA $11

CA $234 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (231 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Puhi Puhi?

Located 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from the heart of Puhi Puhi, Sudima Kaikoura is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Two other choices for your stay in the area are Kaikoura Quality Suites and Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Puhi Puhi.

What are some of the best vacation home rentals that Puhi Puhi has to offer?

Spacious | Mountain Outlook | Family Escape - KK44412: This vacation home rental near Puhi Puhi is equipped with a balcony, air-conditioning, and laundry facilities to help you feel comfortable during your stay. It has 4 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. See all vacation rentals in Puhi Puhi.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Puhi Puhi, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Puhi Puhi.

What is staying in Puhi Puhi like?

Visitors to Puhi Puhi are sure to find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 187 hotels and other accommodations in the surrounding area. Find out more about Puhi Puhi.

What should I see while I'm in Puhi Puhi?

A favorite place to visit is Seaward Kaikoura Range. You'll also find Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Puhi Puhi guide.

What's the weather like in Puhi Puhi?

The hottest months are usually January and February with an average temp of 62°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 48°F. Average annual precipitation for Puhi Puhi is 41 inches.

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Our top choices for Puhi Puhi hotels

1. Koura Bay Resort

2. Kaikoura Quality Suites

3. Te Mahuru Retreat

4. Alpine View Motel

5. Mondello Kaikoura

6. Sudima Kaikoura

7. Kaikoura Motor Inn

8. Glenburn Coastal Retreat

9. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

10. Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

11. The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

12. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

13. Kaikoura Beach Motel

14. Wacky Stays

15. Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

16. Lobster Inn Motel

17. Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

18. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

19. Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

20. Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

Top Puhi Puhi Hotel Reviews

Kaikoura Motor Inn

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Mondello Kaikoura

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Kaikoura Quality Suites

Barnacle Bills

Kaikoura Beach Motel

Alpine View Motel

More cheap stays in Puhi Puhi

Sierra Beachfront Motel

Kaikoura Seaside Lodge

Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura Motor Inn

Wacky Stays

Dusky Lodge - Hostel

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