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Waterfront | Handy Location | Affordable | Unit 4 - KK31644

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A coastal town with a beach, a road along the coast, and mountains in the background. - Waterfront | Handy Location | Affordable | Unit 4 - KK31644 (Kaikoura)
A compact kitchen with a microwave, a sink, and cabinets. - Waterfront | Handy Location | Affordable | Unit 4 - KK31644 (Kaikoura)
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains. - Waterfront | Handy Location | Affordable | Unit 4 - KK31644 (Kaikoura)
A compact room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a kitchenette, and a TV mounted on the wall. - Waterfront | Handy Location | Affordable | Unit 4 - KK31644 (Kaikoura)
A motel with a two-story building, a picnic table, and a signboard. - Waterfront | Handy Location | Affordable | Unit 4 - KK31644 (Kaikoura)
Waterfront | Handy Location | Affordable | Unit 4 - KK31644 provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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9.0 out of 10
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Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 340 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
The current price is AU$121
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept

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About this property

Waterfront | Handy Location | Affordable | Unit 4 - KK31644

  • Enjoy budget friendly beachfront accommodation in Kaikōura. The rooms are cosy and older in style. They are dated but functional and ideal for relaxing after a day of exploring. Each room has a kitchenette with basic facilities and private amenities in a simple motel style layout. This room does not have a sea view, but the ocean sits just across the road. Whale watching, great seafood and scenic walks are all close by. Book your stay today.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 99 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 431 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Turn off all heaters and close windows

Ensure all doors and windows are locked

Return keys/lockbox as per your arrival instructions You don't need to strip beds or do a full clean, our team handles that. Just leave the place tidy and we'll take care of the rest.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please respect quiet hours between 10:00pm - 8:00am

The minimum age to make a booking is 21 years old

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

1 total (up to 99 kg per pet)

Note from host: Please ask first

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Located in Kaikōura, this apartment is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway, while Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are cultural highlights. Visit our Kaikōura travel guide
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Kaikoura

What's nearby

  • A pebble beach with mountains in the background.
    Kaikoura Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A coastal landscape with green hills, a beach, and snow-capped mountains in the background.
    Peninsula Walkway
    11 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Kaikoura Museum
    5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum
    5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Fyffe House
    8 min drive - 2.5 km

Restaurants

  • Coopers Catch
    18 min walk
  • King Tide Eatery
    13 min walk
  • The Whaler
    17 min walk
  • Groper Garage
    16 min walk
  • Zephyr
    17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront | Handy Location | Affordable | Unit 4 - KK31644 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 99 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront | Handy Location | Affordable | Unit 4 - KK31644?

As of 20 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront | Handy Location | Affordable | Unit 4 - KK31644 on 24 Sept 2026 start from AU$121, 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.

How much is parking at Waterfront | Handy Location | Affordable | Unit 4 - KK31644?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront | Handy Location | Affordable | Unit 4 - KK31644?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront | Handy Location | Affordable | Unit 4 - KK31644?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront | Handy Location | Affordable | Unit 4 - KK31644 located?

Situated on the beach, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Kaikoura Beach and Fyffe House. Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Waterfront | Handy Location | Affordable | Unit 4 - KK31644 Reviews

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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

6.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best stay I had, spacious, clean and beautiful. Everything went so smoothly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great day. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very enjyable stay. Got to go fishing too, With vision impairment everything was within walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Helga Arndy

Overall good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities, communication
Little bit tricky with the shower at the front door. Heating wasn’t very good, would be good to put the tv on a bracket that moves so you can watch from bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities, communication
For the price point this accomodation is pretty good for a one-night stay. However the roof/floor of the second story is very thin and we heard children stomping on the roof in to the late hours of the night. The shower drain was blocked and the shower experience was similar to being peed on. There was what I hope was dog poo in the car park area which was slightly off putting and there was a random hair ball near our front door when we checked in. Also recommend taking extra blankets if you're not used to the colder months in Kaikoura. Overall got what we paid for and for the price point am likely to stay again but we wanted to be fully open and transparent in this review. :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025