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

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.

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

1. Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

2 km from Kaikoura Beach

Helen

P9,846

P11,322 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 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.

2. Te Mahuru Retreat

2.7 km from Kaikoura Beach

Karen

P8,123

P9,341 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A potted tree with a view of a coastal landscape through a window.

A modern outdoor seating area with a wooden deck, a large planter with flowers, and a welcoming entrance with a 'Welcome' sign.

A living room with two brown sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

3. Barnacle Bills

3.1 km from Kaikoura Beach

Patricia

P6,280

P7,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

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.

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

4. Sudima Kaikoura

2.8 km from Kaikoura Beach

Maree

P7,863

P9,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A balcony with a view of the sea, a chair, and a glass door.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a kitchen area with stools and a bar.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a dishwasher, and a sink. There is a dining area with a grey sofa and a small table.

A beach with a sunset, calm sea, and a tree line.

5. Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

2.6 km from Kaikoura Beach

Alfred

P13,956

P16,050 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.

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

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.

6. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

2.8 km from Kaikoura Beach

Sarah-Jane

P4,738

P5,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

7. Mondello Kaikoura

1.4 km from Kaikoura Beach

Carmel

P4,336

P4,987 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A room with a large glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea and mountains.

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

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

8. Lemon Tree Lodge

2 km from Kaikoura Beach

Darren

P10,616

P12,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of the ocean and greenery, a brown leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a modern pendant light.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

A room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a body of water.

A patio area with a wooden deck, seating, and a view of the ocean.

9. Ocean & Mountain Views 3-bedroom Home

2.7 km from Kaikoura Beach

Sarah

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

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

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

10. Kaikoura Quality Suites

0.3 km from Kaikoura Beach

vicki

P4,292

P4,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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.

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

11. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

2.9 km from Kaikoura Beach

Sandra

P6,027

P6,931 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 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.

12. Kaikoura Beach Motel

2.8 km from Kaikoura Beach

Emma

P3,723

P4,281 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 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.

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

13. Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

2.1 km from Kaikoura Beach

Paul

P4,892

P5,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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".

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.

14. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

3.2 km from Kaikoura Beach

Monique

P9,261

P10,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

15. Lobster Inn Motel

0.6 km from Kaikoura Beach

Jim

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

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.

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

16. Alpine View Motel

0.3 km from Kaikoura Beach

Daniel

P4,790

P5,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

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

17. Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

1.3 km from Kaikoura Beach

Mark

P3,274

P3,859 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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

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

18. Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

1 km from Kaikoura Beach

Mary-Angela

P2,797

P3,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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.

19. Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

2.4 km from Kaikoura Beach

MAYRA

P4,901

P5,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 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.

20. Kaikoura Motor Inn

0.5 km from Kaikoura Beach

Tania

P4,239

P4,875 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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Compare popular hotels close to Kaikoura Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast	9.8 Exceptional 185 reviews	View
Te Mahuru Retreat	9.6 Exceptional 167 reviews	View
Barnacle Bills	9.6 Exceptional 29 reviews	View
Sudima Kaikoura	9.4 Exceptional 631 reviews	View
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 52 reviews	View

Top Kaikoura Beach Hotel Reviews

Kaikoura Quality Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice Room with outdoor balcony, Heating is a small fan heater on wall, and the kitchen does not have a cooktop hob."

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 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."

The White Morph - Heritage Collection

8/10 Good

"Helpful staff,proximity to town,clean & warm. Only negative was disability bathroom not draining and always wet."

Other attractions near Kaikoura Beach

Peninsula Walkway

9.4/10 (467 reviews)

Go wildlife spotting as you hike on a coastal route across cliff tops and down to the shoreline. See whales, seals, sea lions and much more.

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Kaikoura Museum

9.0/10 (164 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Kaikoura Museum during your travels in Kaikōura. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Kaikoura District Museum

8.8/10 (87 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Kaikoura District Museum during your trip to Kaikōura. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Fyffe House

8.2/10 (91 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Kaikōura with a visit to Fyffe House. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Point Kean Seal Colony

9.2/10 (459 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kaikōura when you spend time at Point Kean Seal Colony. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Mount Fyffe

8.6/10 (98 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Fyffe and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Kaikōura. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kaikoura Beach?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Kaikoura Beach, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options and charming cafes. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 35 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Kaikoura Beach?

Adjacent to Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Quality Suites is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good choices within a short distance include Mondello Kaikoura and Alpine View Motel.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Kaikoura Beach?

Expedia has 35 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Kaikoura Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kaikoura Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Kaikoura Beach.

What can I see and do near Kaikoura Beach?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum. You might plan a visit to Peninsula Walkway or Kaikoura Golf Club while you're in the area. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Fyffe House and Point Kean Seal Colony.

Hotels near Kaikoura Beach

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Our top choices for Kaikoura Beach hotels

1. Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

2. Te Mahuru Retreat

3. Barnacle Bills

4. Sudima Kaikoura

5. Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

6. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

7. Mondello Kaikoura

8. Lemon Tree Lodge

9. Ocean & Mountain Views 3-bedroom Home

10. Kaikoura Quality Suites

11. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

12. Kaikoura Beach Motel

13. Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

14. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

15. Lobster Inn Motel

16. Alpine View Motel

17. Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

18. Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

19. Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

20. Kaikoura Motor Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Kaikoura Beach

Top Kaikoura Beach Hotel Reviews

Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Motor Inn

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Mondello Kaikoura

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Kaikoura Beach Motel

Alpine View Motel

The White Morph - Heritage Collection

Other attractions near Kaikoura Beach

Peninsula Walkway

Kaikoura Museum

Kaikoura District Museum

Fyffe House

Point Kean Seal Colony

Mount Fyffe

Frequently asked questions