Kaikōura Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kaikōura
Our guide on where to stay in Kaikōura
Find the best Kaikōura 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.
Kaikoura Peninsula
If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Peninsula, Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony are top sights worth seeing.
Sudima Kaikoura
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is AU$170 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
AU$170
22 Oct - 23 Oct
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 ...
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is AU$114 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$114
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 ...
Kaikoura Quality Suites
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is AU$121 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$121
16 Oct - 17 Oct
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (522 reviews)
"Good roomy unit with useful dishes etc for meals - very handy New World 50m down the road. Good wifi."
Reviewed on 10 Oct 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.
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
1 Kersage Drive - Ocean Ridge Kaikoura
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (425 reviews)
"It was good overall but the reason I didn’t rate a 5 star was because there was either bed bugs or flea in one of the rooms. I got bites all over the body and very itchy. I still got another 10 days on the road so that makes it quite frustrating. The place is great, just need to deal with the bug ..."
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026
Barnacle Bills
86 Scarborough Street Kaikoura Canterbury
Stay at this cottage in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are located ...
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
78 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
Stay at this luxury apartment in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)
"Lives up to its name!"
Reviewed on 15 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.
Stay near popular Kaikōura attractions
Activities
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
AU$144
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
AU$237
per adult
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
AU$160
per adult
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight
AU$157
per adult
