Kaikoura Peninsula Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kaikoura Peninsula
Stay near popular Kaikoura Peninsula attractions
Activities
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
AU$243
per adult
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
AU$172
per adult
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight
AU$160
per adult
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
AU$147
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Kaikoura Peninsula Hotel Deals
Sudima Kaikoura
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is AU$137 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$137
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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 and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (609 reviews)
"Nice room and good breakfast!"
Reviewed on 20 July 2026
Kaikoura Quality Suites
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is AU$124 per night from 29 July to 30 July
AU$124
29 July - 30 July
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 ...
Mondello Kaikoura
29 Beach Rd Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is AU$101 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$101
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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 ...
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is AU$75 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$75
26 July - 27 July
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (499 reviews)
"Small comfy cabin (ZB) with good views. The air freshener smell was overpowering on arrival, ok after ample ventilation. Swimming pool is Summer only but one great hotpool. Minimal kitchen utensils but crockery & cutlery can be hired."
Reviewed on 6 July 2026
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is AU$129 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$129
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and bike hire on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (635 reviews)
"Amazing views, friendly staff, beautiful clean rooms with close off street parking. We will be back!"
Reviewed on 5 July 2026
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
146 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is AU$162 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
AU$162
15 Aug - 16 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (378 reviews)
"A property that is full of character and a wonderful staff makes this a great place to stay. For 2 nights, I stayed in a courtyard room which was perfect as a solo traveler. The room was warm and cozy which is saying a lot for a North American traveler visiting NZ in the wintertime. John and Deb ..."
Reviewed on 6 July 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.
Our guide on where to stay in Kaikoura Peninsula
Find the best Kaikoura Peninsula areas for the activities you enjoy most.
South Bay
Though South Bay may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony.
Kaikoura Flat
While visiting Kaikoura Flat, you might make a stop by sights like Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach.
