Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

4.0 star property
Waterfront bed & breakfast in Kaikōura with free parking

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Beach
Front of property – evening/night
BBQ/picnic Area
The Endeavour Room | Terrace/patio
The Endeavour Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$250
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct

Explore the area

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196 Esplanade, Kaikoura, 7300
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Peninsula Walkway
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Point Kean Seal Colony
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Forest Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

The Endeavour Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2014
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Kaikōura

Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast places you steps from Kaikoura Beach and within a 20-minute stroll of Fyffe House. Highlights at this B&B include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas and a communal living room. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Kaikōura B&B include Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum.

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Fyffe House - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 6 min drive - 3.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whaler - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cods n Cray - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

Waterfront bed & breakfast in Kaikōura with free parking
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast offers its guests a communal living room. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Kaikōura bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • No smoking on site
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast offers 2 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. This Kaikōura bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 for adults and NZD 10 for children

Family friendly

  • Travel cot

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 20 for adults and from NZD 10 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Inn Bay Bed & Breakfast Kaikoura
Inn Bay Bed & Breakfast
Bay Kaikoura
The Bay & Breakfast Kaikoura
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast Kaikoura
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast Kaikoura

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast?

Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast?

As of 27 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast on 29 Oct 2025 start from NZ$249.61, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast?

Yep, Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast?

Yep, Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast is a short 1-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach.

Does Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental brekkie is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast?

No, Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast?

No, pets are not allowed.