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Featured Kaikōura Independent accommodation

Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 out of 5
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is NZ$220 per night
NZ$220
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum are located nearby.
Parking included
Free WiFi
Free cancellation
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Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura

3 out of 5
29 Beach Rd Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is NZ$223 per night
NZ$223
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are located nearby.
Parking included
Free WiFi
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3 out of 5
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is NZ$258 per night
NZ$258
23 Jan - 24 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are located nearby.
Parking included
Free WiFi
Free cancellation
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Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

3 out of 5
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is NZ$127 per night
NZ$127
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are located nearby.
Pool
Hot tub
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

4.5 out of 5
146 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is NZ$270 per night
NZ$270
28 Jan - 29 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are located nearby.
Parking included
Free WiFi
Kaikoura Motor Inn

Kaikoura Motor Inn

3 out of 5
205 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is NZ$179 per night
NZ$179
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a local area shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum are located nearby.
Parking included
Free WiFi
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

4.5 out of 5
18 Churchill Street Kaikoura
The price is NZ$168 per night
NZ$168
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are located nearby.
Pool
Parking included
Free cancellation
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The White Morph - Heritage Collection

The White Morph - Heritage Collection

4.5 out of 5
92-94 The Esplanade Kaikoura
The price is NZ$242 per night
NZ$242
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star beach motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Kaikoura Museum are located nearby.
Parking included
Free WiFi
Free cancellation
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Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura Beach Motel

2.5 out of 5
124 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is NZ$196 per night
NZ$196
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are located nearby.
Parking included
Free WiFi
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

3.5 out of 5
1 Kersage Drive - Ocean Ridge Kaikoura
The price is NZ$217 per night
NZ$217
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Kaikoura Golf Club and Kaikoura District Museum are located nearby.
Parking included
Free WiFi
Free cancellation
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Blue Seas Motel

Blue Seas Motel

3.5 out of 5
222 Esplanade Kaikoura
The price is NZ$290 per night
NZ$290
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located nearby.
Kitchen
Parking included
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

5 out of 5
78 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is NZ$548 per night
NZ$548
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury apartment in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are located nearby.
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free cancellation
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Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
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5 / 5
Great room, very comfy and well equipped. Excellent views from balcony. Great space and location to chill. Easy walk to cafes, shops, pubs etc or to meet for planned trips. Friendly and helpful hosts. Would def stay again.
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