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

A hotel room with a large bed, a painting on the wall, and a view of greenery through the window.

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

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

1. Te Mahuru Retreat

Kaikoura Flat

Karen

CA $145

CA $167 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a view of a golf course through the window, and a green throw blanket.

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.

2. Koura Bay Resort

Hapuku

Phil

CA $132

CA $153 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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.

3. Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura

Sean

CA $91

CA $105 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

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

4. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura

Iain

CA $106

CA $123 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

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

A compact living space with a sofa, dining table, chairs, kitchenette, and a decorative plant.

5. Mondello Kaikoura

Kaikoura

Keith

CA $125

CA $144 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A balcony with a view of the sea and trees, wooden flooring, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, two chairs, a painting on the wall, and a view of the sea through large windows.

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

A modern reception area with a wooden floor, teal chairs, and a white reception desk.

6. Sudima Kaikoura

Kaikoura

Maree

CA $138

CA $158 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden dining table with benches.

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.

7. Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura

Karen

CA $107

CA $123 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

A modern living room with a large gray sofa, a TV, and a fireplace. There is a kitchen area with a white island and pendant lights.

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

8. The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

Kaikoura Flat

Anna

CA $134

CA $154 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

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

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

9. Alpine View Motel

Kaikoura

Daniel

CA $108

CA $124 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A house with a stone chimney, wooden exterior, and a satellite dish.

A lakeside view with a tree and mountains in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and a view of greenery through the window.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining table. A kitchen area with a refrigerator and microwave is visible.

10. Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

Kaikoura

Anna

CA $168

CA $195 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

A row of rustic wooden cabins with green roofs, surrounded by lush vegetation and picnic tables.

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

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

11. Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Kaikoura

Mary-Angela

CA $66

CA $76 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

A row of wooden cabins with balconies, set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains and a clear blue sky.

A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and towels.

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

12. Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

Hapuku

Jessica

CA $1,563

CA $1,800 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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.

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

13. Kaikoura Motor Inn

Kaikoura

Merle

CA $106

CA $122 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A patio area with outdoor seating and a variety of shrubs and small trees.

A Bella Vista Motel with a modern design, featuring a parking lot and landscaped areas with various plants.

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a coffee machine, and a microwave.

A modern building with a white facade and a red-tiled roof.

14. Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

Kaikoura

jan

CA $121

CA $140 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

A modern interior with teal chairs and a glass door leading to a scenic view.

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".

15. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

Kaikoura

Monique

CA $167

CA $193 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 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 spacious living room with a large window offering a view of a body of water, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

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

16. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura

Sandra

CA $192

CA $221 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A wooden deck with a picnic table where three people are seated.

A modern hotel lobby with a large map, comfortable seating, a TV, and informational posters.

A modern interior with a large wall mural, a black leather sofa, a red chair, a wooden table, and a large window with a view of the outside.

A reception area with a wooden bench, a red sofa, a wall mural of a whale, a framed picture of a coastal landscape, and a row of framed certificates.

17. Dusky Lodge - Hostel

Kaikoura

Derek

CA $79

CA $91 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A room with a large window, a white cushioned bench, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A house with a view of a calm sea and mountains.

A modern two-story house with a large balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.

A balcony with a wooden table and chairs, overlooking a coastal area with mountains and a clear sky.

18. Lemon Tree Lodge

Kaikoura

Darren

CA $242

CA $279 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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.

19. Wacky Stays

Kaikoura Flat

Adrian

CA $130

CA $173 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A family cabin with a sliding glass door entrance, a bed, and a wooden deck.

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

A coastal town with a long beachfront, a road parallel to the coast, and mountains in the background.

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

20. Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

Kaikoura

Mark

CA $77

CA $92 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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Top Waipapa Bay Hotel Reviews

Alpine View Motel

10/10 Excellent

"A great place to stay. Very tidy and comfortable."

Sudima Kaikoura

8/10 Good

"We booked a balcony room with an ocean view. It was very nice. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. However, the shower had no door and was very dark and the lighting in the bathroom was also very dark. They do have a gym, but it is very small. Also the gym does not have water or heavy weights. I believe the heaviest is 25 kg. No barbells at all. Luckily it was just me in there both mornings or else it would be too many people! The pool was lovely and heated and not to be missed. The breakfast was average. The oatmeal was almost soup and the hard-boiled eggs were overcooked. However they had delicious hard cheese and a juicer. You will be fed and find something. The happy hour for beer was a bit of a rip off because they "discount" the Heineken but then also serve it in a smaller glass, so it is actually more expensive! The food for dinner was decent enough and worth eating a meal there. The location is fantastic and a 10 minute walk to the town center or a 40 minute walk to the seal beach. There are places to stop on the way there and excellent grilled seafood for lunch if you take that (recommended) walk. It was a solid hotel overall."

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Large sunny 2 bedroom apartment nicely appointed and furnished. Opposite the beachfront. Large kitchen , nice bathroom"

Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful setting and the facilities have been very well planned out. Staff were friendly and informative from the start. Cabin and all facilities are clean and well maintained. Easy access to town centre and services that might be needed."

Sierra Beachfront Motel

8/10 Good

"While it is an older motel It is clean and has all the amenities you require. It is value for money to put your head down for the night with good choice of food places not far down the road to choose from if you wish to support local eatery business (the thai shop was good!) or a little further for the supermarket for the more budget conscious traveller"

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

10/10 Excellent

"Good stay in a beautiful location and helpful friendly staff"

Mondello Kaikoura

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent apartment, very clean, quiet well equipped , strong shower pressure and an amazing view of the mountains!"

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

8/10 Good

"Very friendly staff, we felt very welcomed & appreciated being able to drop our luggage off earlier than check in. They had very thoughtfully considered that my travelling companion & I may prefer to be in rooms close to each other & so booked us into rooms a stones throw from each other with one room being a free upgrade because of this. Thank you! The rooms were clean, beds comfortable with more than adequate seating, table and kitchenette facilities. There is traffic noise but situated on a main road only to be expected. Our stay was during October, the weather was wet and cold and even though we were for the most part comfortable temperature wise, we would not book to stay there during the colder months as, based on the rooms we had, do not feel the heating would be adequate plus there are no electric blankets. We feel the somewhat steep walk to the Motor Lodge should be mentioned on the sites that advertise this property; we arrived on foot, having travelled on the Coastal Pacific, & even though by chance we read mention of it when we did a Google maps search to get directions & are still mobile enough in our late 60's for it to be well manageable, we feel that for some it would be an important aspect to consider when booking. We were surprised that there was no information in our rooms in respect of things such as safety evacuation process, how to operate the tv/sky box etc. Overall, yes we can recommend it, but just bear in mind the few points mentioned."

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed in cabin with bathroom. Was very good. Nice and warm and lots of heating."

More cheap stays in Waipapa Bay

Dusky Lodge - Hostel

67 Beach Road Kaikoura

CA $79

CA $91 total

Nov 7 - Nov 8

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (231 reviews)

Kaikoura Seaside Lodge

268 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury

CA $80

CA $92 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

includes taxes & fees

7.4/10 Good! (18 reviews)

Sierra Beachfront Motel

160 Esplanade Kaikoura

CA $88

CA $101 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (286 reviews)

Kaikoura Motor Inn

205 Beach Road Kaikoura

CA $106

CA $122 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very good! (538 reviews)

Kaikoura Beach Motel

124 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury

CA $107

CA $123 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (455 reviews)

Wacky Stays

12 Kowhai Ford Road Kaikoura

CA $130

CA $173 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (82 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What are the best family hotels in Waipapa Bay?

For family-friendly accommodation in Waipapa Bay, the Farm cottage in the picturesque Clarence Valley is a highly recommended option.This property, with an excellent rating of 9.4, is well-equipped for families. It offers a highchair and a travel crib for young children, ensuring a comfortable stay for even the littlest guests. Families will also appreciate the outdoor play area and a playground, providing plenty of space for children to enjoy themselves.

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You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Waipapa Bay.

How much is the nightly rate at a Waipapa Bay hotel?

Prices for hotels in Waipapa Bay often vary, but you can find a great deal from CA $76 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Waipapa Bay hotels

1. Te Mahuru Retreat

2. Koura Bay Resort

3. Kaikoura Quality Suites

4. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

5. Mondello Kaikoura

6. Sudima Kaikoura

7. Kaikoura Beach Motel

8. The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

9. Alpine View Motel

10. Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

11. Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

12. Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

13. Kaikoura Motor Inn

14. Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

15. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

16. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

17. Dusky Lodge - Hostel

18. Lemon Tree Lodge

19. Wacky Stays

20. Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

Learn more about Waipapa Bay

Top Waipapa Bay Hotel Reviews

Alpine View Motel

Sudima Kaikoura

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

Sierra Beachfront Motel

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

More cheap stays in Waipapa Bay

Dusky Lodge - Hostel

Kaikoura Seaside Lodge

Sierra Beachfront Motel

Kaikoura Motor Inn

Kaikoura Beach Motel

Wacky Stays

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