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 P5,953 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P5,953
P6,846 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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 P4,392 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
P4,392
P5,051 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 P4,132 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
P4,132
P4,752 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
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 Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
P10,462
per adult

Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
P7,057
per adult

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
P6,365
per adult
78% of travellers recommend








