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 P8,402 per night from Sep 23 to Sep 24
P8,402
P9,662 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
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! (628 reviews)
"Great staff and location clean room very happy"
Reviewed on Sep 5, 2026

Kaikoura Quality Suites
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is P4,357 per night from Oct 22 to Oct 23
P4,357
P5,011 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
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! (513 reviews)
"Ran out of hot water, fridge froze food, and only limited tv channels"
Reviewed on Sep 21, 2026

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P4,810 per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
P4,810
P5,532 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and bicycle rentals on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (644 reviews)
"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 ..."
Reviewed on Sep 20, 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 ...

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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
"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 ..."
Reviewed on Sep 20, 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

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
P6,556
per adult
80% of travellers recommend

Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
P10,775
per adult

Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
P7,268
per adult








