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

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

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.

1. Te Mahuru Retreat

Kaikoura Flat

Karen

CA $139

CA $159 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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

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.

2. Koura Bay Resort

Hapuku

Phil

CA $121

CA $140 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

A hotel with a sign indicating 'Kaikoura Quality Suites' and amenities like free unlimited WiFi, super king size beds, a courtyard/BBQ area, and onsite parking.

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

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

3. Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura

Paula

CA $97

CA $112 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

4. Mondello Kaikoura

Kaikoura

Carmel

CA $93

CA $108 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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 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."

5. Alpine View Motel

Kaikoura

Daniel

CA $101

CA $117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

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.

6. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

Kaikoura

Monique

CA $174

CA $202 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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 hotel room with a large window, a brown leather sofa, a small round table, and a bed with a wooden headboard.

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

7. Sudima Kaikoura

Kaikoura

Maree

CA $160

CA $186 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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 sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen area with a sink and cabinets.

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.

8. The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

Kaikoura Flat

ANNETTE

CA $134

CA $154 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, large windows, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

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.

9. Glenburn Coastal Retreat

Hapuku

James

CA $355

CA $410 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

A table with a vase of white flowers, a glass of water, and a sign with a red cross.

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

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

10. Kaikoura Motor Inn

Kaikoura

Tania

CA $96

CA $110 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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 two-story house with a covered porch, a satellite dish, and a well-maintained garden with various flowers and shrubs.

11. Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

Kaikoura

Helen

CA $207

CA $241 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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.

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, residential buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

12. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura

Sarah-Jane

CA $103

CA $119 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 hotel room with two beds, a red chair, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

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

13. Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

Kaikoura

MAYRA

CA $94

CA $111 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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

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

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

14. 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 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.

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

15. Wacky Stays

Kaikoura Flat

Adrian

CA $131

CA $174 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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 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

Mr. Glen

CA $128

CA $147 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

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

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 with a computer, and a TV.

17. Lobster Inn Motel

Kaikoura

Ka Hei

CA $111

CA $129 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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

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

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

18. Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Kaikoura

Mary-Angela

CA $63

CA $73 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

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

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

19. Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

Kaikoura

Mark

CA $67

CA $81 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

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

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

20. Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Kaikoura

Paul

CA $103

CA $120 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Top Waipapa Bay Hotel Reviews

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"

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"The apartment was a highlight of our stay in Kaikoura. It had a nice big balcony overlooking the water and was easily big enough for two people. It was clean and had the right equipment for cooking and doing laundry, which was a plus. We really enjoyed our stay, the apartment was comfortable and warm."

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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Kaikoura Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The owner of this property was really lovely and accommodating. We have come back a few times now. Each time for different reasons and sometimes needing abit of extra help. We’ve never had a problem with him not helping us out which we appreciate very much and are very thankful for."

Sudima Kaikoura

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff and location clean room very happy"

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 Waipapa Bay

Dusky Lodge - Hostel

67 Beach Road Kaikoura

CA $79

CA $91 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (231 reviews)

Sierra Beachfront Motel

160 Esplanade Kaikoura

CA $81

CA $94 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (284 reviews)

Kaikoura Seaside Lodge

268 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury

CA $82

CA $95 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 2 - Oct 3

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very good! (535 reviews)

Wacky Stays

12 Kowhai Ford Road Kaikoura

CA $131

CA $174 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

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 $73 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. Mondello Kaikoura

5. Alpine View Motel

6. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

7. Sudima Kaikoura

8. The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

9. Glenburn Coastal Retreat

10. Kaikoura Motor Inn

11. Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

12. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

13. Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

14. Kaikoura Beach Motel

15. Wacky Stays

16. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

17. Lobster Inn Motel

18. Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

19. Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

20. Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Learn more about Waipapa Bay

Top Waipapa Bay Hotel Reviews

Mondello Kaikoura

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Barnacle Bills

Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura Motor Inn

Sudima Kaikoura

Alpine View Motel

More cheap stays in Waipapa Bay

Dusky Lodge - Hostel

Sierra Beachfront Motel

Kaikoura Seaside Lodge

Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura Motor Inn

Wacky Stays

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