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Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3.0 star property
Waterfront hotel in Kaikōura with free parking

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
2 Bedroom Ground Floor with Partial view | Private kitchen
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Living area
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$166
includes taxes & fees
27 June - 28 June

Explore the area

Map
126 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300
  • Kaikoura Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Peninsula Walkway
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Point Kean Seal Colony
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 2 Bedroom 1st floor with ocean views

2 Bedroom 1st floor with ocean views | Living area

2 Bedroom 1st floor with ocean views

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Living area

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Ground Floor with Partial view

32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

2 Bedroom Ground Floor with Partial view

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for 2 Bedroom ground floor with patio

2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bedroom ground floor with patio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 Bedroom

Economy Room, 1 Bedroom

Economy Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Kaikōura

At Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum. Highlights at this hotel include washing machines and free WiFi. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas and tour/ticket assistance. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Kaikōura hotel include Kaikoura District Museum and Fyffe House.

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Fyffe House - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 7 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Catch Kaikoura - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood Bbq - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Slam Club - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Waterfront hotel in Kaikōura with free parking
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments offers its guests tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kaikōura hotel.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Smoking in designated areas
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Kaikōura hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

English

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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

Family friendly

  • Highchair

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property is professionally cleaned
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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments Hotel
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments Kaikoura
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments Hotel Kaikoura

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments?

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments?

As of 15 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments on 27 Jun 2025 start from NZ$165.87, 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 Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments?

Yep, Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments?

Yep, Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments is a short 8-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments?

No, Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments?

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

Are pets allowed at Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments?

No, pets are not allowed.

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 384 out of 527 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 527 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 527 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 527 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 527 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was perfect for a break away with friends , walkable to shops also had lovely seaviews from our unit . Very warm and comfortable apartment 😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boon K

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Amenities
Great spot. Great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy accesible driving distance to town close to dolphin encounter
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Set in a beautiful location across from the beach, the convenience of a washing machine is super handy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous view of ocean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Collingwood

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot. Easy to live in for our four night stay. Lovely comfortable king bed and nice large living space. Good shower too. We enjoyed our stay and would stay there and in Kaikoura again — it’s a beautiful part of NZ.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Renee

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

fantastic value in the area

Fantastic place to stay in the area. It was very clean, well appointed, and had very comfortable beds. I got a great night's sleep and there are a bunch of dining options within walking distance. I wish I had another night here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, beautiful views, full kitchen was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

This was a beautiful, clean and quiet apartment to stay directly across the beach. The resturants up the street was very good and many to choose from. The parking was convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marc

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sunny seaview balcony and the best shower yet.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful apartment right over the beach. We would definately stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan, sammamish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hosts and most comfortable bed on our trip
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lois

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sonya

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good sized apartment with comfy beds. Straight across the road from the beach. Needed to be on the balcony to see the ocean being tucked in the corner at furtherest end of motels but weather was nice so we did get to use this. Well equipped kitchen. Beware of ants - bench covered in the time it took for us to eat our dinner. Luckily we brought all our food in a chilly bin so used that to keep our food in. Staff were quick to bring any spray when asked. The bath had pubic hairs in it when we arrived so obviously had not been cleaned between visitors. Owner apologised the following day as they had been on a day off which was appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poppy the Manager awesome communication and helpfulness. great location ...great view... we recommend you stay here and we will stay here next time passing through
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parinaz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property..stunning views. All the amenities provided.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Ramsey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were a little disappointed with our stay here. We booked the “economy room” which was the lowest category, but didn’t realise this meant that our room would be right next to reception and look out immediately onto a wall on one side and someone else’s house on the other. It also meant we had two apartments above us and the staircase to these next to our bedroom. We had a family with young children sharing the two apartments above and they were screaming and running back and forth until 1am and I had to ask them to stop. They started again at 7am. The accommodation itself is very basic and a bit tired and outdated. The pillow case on the bed was marked and there were cracks in the tiles in the bathroom. There were also very few surfaces to put our items and nowhere to hang any clothes. The TV was very small and the internet was unacceptably bad - to the point that our devices wouldn’t even connect. The location was a good 15 minute walk from the town and restaurants and not as centrally located as we had hoped. The only positives were the staff who seemed friendly and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Room disappointed us, it was around the back of the block with no view. The bathroom was very small, there was no table and the kitchen had an esky size fridge. Family rooms appeared spacious, not a suitable place to stay for a couple.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely apartment central to everything Kaikōura has to offer. Walking distance to town. Beach across the road. Ultra comfy. Great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025