Beachfront hotels in Kaikoura

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Kaikoura. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Kaikoura Boutique Hotel Kaikoura, New Zealand

  

  Hotel. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel is housed in a historic 1880s building, just 10 minutes' walk from Kaikoura Town. Each room features a refrigerator, a 32-inch flat-screen TV and a coffee/tea plunger. All rooms include an en suite bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer. There is free WiFi and parking on site The staff at the tour desk can assist with arranging local activities. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel is 2 km from the Kaikoura Station and 3.2 km from South Bay Beach. It is 8 km from Kaikoura Airport and a 9-minute drive from Kaikoura Bay Golf course. Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 180 NZD.

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• 2 Sudima Kaikōura Kaikoura, New Zealand

  

  Hotel. Situated in Kaikoura, a few steps from Kaikoura Beach, Sudima Kaikōura features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 1. 4 km from Waioruarangi. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options are available each morning at the hotel. Sudima Kaikōura offers a sun terrace. Kaikoura Suburban is 5.5 km from the accommodation, while Hapuku is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kaikoura Airport, 7 km from Sudima Kaikōura. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 242 NZD.

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• 3 The White Morph - Heritage Collection Kaikoura, New Zealand

  

  Hotel. Set on the esplanade in iconic Kaikoura, White Morph Heritage offers a range of accommodation options with a balcony or patio and lovely ocean, mountain or garden views. Free WiFi is available in all rooms and the lobby. White Morph Kaikoura is less than a 1-minute walk from Kaikoura Dolphin Encounter. Kaikoura town centre is 10 minutes’ walk and Kaikoura Racecourse is 15 minutes’ walk away. All rooms offer cooking facilities including a microwave and refrigerator. Each has a flat-screen TV. Some rooms include a relaxing spa bath and a DVD player. There is a movie theatre and a range of shops, cafes and activities within walking distance from the property. Free wired internet is available in the lobby. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 286 NZD.

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• 4 The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel Kaikoura, New Zealand

  

  Motel. Situated on the beachfront in Kaikoura, The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel has free WiFi. Also boasts a family room. Free private parking is available and the motel also features car hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. All rooms at the motel come with air conditioning, a outdoor seating area, kettle ,tea and coffee making facilities, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, a shower and free toiletries. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel offers a barbecue. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kaikoura, like hiking and cycling. The mighty Clarence River is 34 km and Mount Lyford Ski Resort is 45km. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 242 NZD.

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• 5 Hapuku Carriages Kaikōura Kaikoura, New Zealand

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Only 2 minutes' walk from the beach, Hapuku Carriages Kaikōura offers unique accommodation in a restored railway carriage. Guests enjoy access to free WiFi and complimentary beer, wine and chocolates. The railway carriage has a patio with mountain views. It has flat-screen satellite TV, DVD and CD player. Also on offer is a private bathroom and an outdoor bathtub with hot water. Hapuku Carriages Kaikōura is 10 minutes' drive from Kaikoura town centre. Ohau Stream Walkway and Waterfall is a 15-minute drive away. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 250 NZD.

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• 6 Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments Kaikoura, New Zealand

  

  Aparthotel. Set in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, with Kaikoura Beach and Waioruarangi nearby, Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The aparthotel offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and shower. Some units also have a kitchen equipped with an oven, a dishwasher, and a microwave. A terrace is available on site and hiking can be enjoyed within close proximity of Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments. Kaikoura Suburban is 5.6 km from the accommodation, while Hapuku is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Kaikoura Airport, 7 km from Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 259 NZD.

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• 7 Blue Seas Motel Kaikoura, New Zealand

  

  Motel. Situated on the beach front in Kaikoura, Blue Seas Motel offers spacious studios and apartments in a quiet location. Most accommodation features views of the sea or mountains. Guests at Blue Seas Motel Kaikoura can choose from a range of studios and 1 or 2-bedroom apartments. Each has an outdoor patio, Samsung 55 inch Smart TV, kitchenette facilities and electric blankets. Barbecue facilities and a guest laundry are available. The tour desk can book whale watching trips, kayaking trips, swimming with dolphins or seals, helicopter rides and 4-wheel-drive tours. The cafes, bars and restaurants of Kaikoura town centre are a 20-minute walk away. It is a 5-minute drive to Kaikoura Railway Station. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 170 NZD.

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• 8 Alpine View Motel Kaikoura, New Zealand

  

  Motel. Featuring direct beach access and free Wi-Fi usage per day, Alpine View Motel is only 1 km from Kaikoura Train Station. Heated guest rooms are fitted with a satellite TV. Each has a microwave, a fridge and tea/coffee making facilities. The en suite bathroom comes with toiletries and a hairdryer. A guest laundry with ironing equipment, washing machine and dryer is provided. Barbecue facilities and picnic tables can be found on the property’s lawn. The staff at the tour desk can assist with arranging tours and local activities. Motel Alpine View is a 3-minute drive from Kaikoura town centre and 4 km from Kaikoura Peninsula. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around 145 NZD.

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• 9 The Hamptons Kaikoura, New Zealand

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Offering free WiFi and free breakfast, The Hamptons B&B is set in a quiet, seaside location just 15 minutes' walk from central Kaikoura. All rooms feature a patio and a flat-screen smart TV. The family-owned Hamptons Bed & Breakfast is 5 minutes' drive from Kaikoura Racecourse. It is 20 minutes' drive from Ohau Stream Walkway and Waterfall. The air-conditioned rooms each offer sea views, a sofa, a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, bathrobes and guest toiletries. Guests can share a meal on the sun terrace, which offers BBQ facilities and outdoor furniture. Other facilities include luggage storage and a guest laundry. Your included breakfast consists of muesli, yoghurt, eggs, fresh fruit and juice, tea and coffee, toasts and condiments. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around 313 NZD.

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• 10 Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast Kaikoura, New Zealand

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Featuring free WiFi and included breakfast Bendamere House B&B offers views of the Kaikoura mountain range and the Pacific Ocean. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV and guests enjoy free home-baked shortbread. Set on half an acre of rose gardens and manicured lawns, Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast is 5 minutes’ walk from Kaikoura. It is 3 minutes’ drive to see dolphins at Encounter Kaikoura and to the Seal Swim experience. Guests are welcome to relax in the spacious gardens which offer outdoor furniture. Reception offers a booking service for local attractions such as dolphin-watching cruises and the Wings Over Whales scenic flight. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, sofa, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Each offers an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Bed linen and electric blankets are provided. Your delicious breakfast is served in the communal dining room and includes cereals, fresh fruit, toast, home-made spreads, muffins and ham and cheese croissants. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around 280 NZD.

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• 11 Panorama Motel Kaikoura, New Zealand

  

  Motel. Wake up to stunning views of the Kaikoura Mountains and the sea at Panorama Motel. Our units are all ensuite and smoke-free. Every unit opens out onto either a patio area with outdoor seating or onto its own private balcony, to allow our guests to enjoy the panoramic views. Inside we have Sky TV, free Wi-fi, a kitchenette with a hob, microwave, fridge and very comfortable beds. Parking is off-street, with enough space to park your boat or trailer. We are pet friendly, and love to welcome the whole family. Panorama Motel is at the quiet end of town, but is still close to activities like the Dolphin Encounter, the golf courses and it’s just a short 5 minute drive from the train station. Guests can order a continental breakfast, or make use of BBQ facilities and the guest laundry. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 199 NZD.

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• 12 Bay Cottages Kaikoura, New Zealand

  

  Motel. Bay Cottages is set in the southern bay in Kaikoura, next to the sea. Free private parking is available on site. You will find everything you need in the cottages from free toiletries to a hairdryer, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen tv and Netflix. The area is the starting point for many walking tracks including the Peninsula Walk. This is a beachfront hotel. Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 190 NZD.

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• 13 Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast Kaikoura, New Zealand

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Offering free Wi-Fi and free parking, Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast is a 10-minute walk from Kaikoura's town centre. It features splendid mountain and ocean views from the guest lounge and balcony. Guests enjoy included continental breakfast daily. The ground floor guest rooms include heating and offer an en suite bathroom with free toiletries, towels and a hairdryer. You can relax in the shared guest lounge which offers a TV, a reading area and tea/coffee making facilities. Kaikoura Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast is a 5-minute walk from Dolphin Encounter and an 8-minute drive from Kaikoura Airport. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 250 NZD.

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• 14 The Factory Luxury Accomodation Kaikoura, New Zealand

  

  Villa. Located along the Hapuku beachfront and boasting beautiful mountain views from your patio, The Factory Luxury Accomodation features 3 bedrooms, a hot tub and a fireplace. It is 10 minutes’ drive from Kaikoura's town centre. Guests can enjoy an outdoor meal using the BBQ facilities in the courtyard, surrounded by a lovely garden. A 3-course breakfast can be arranged. Free bicycles are available if you wish to explore the surrounding area. The Factory Luxury Accomodation Kaikoura is a 5-minute drive from Kaikoura Golf Course. Mount Fyffe and Dolphin Encounter Kaikoura are both 15 minutes’ drive away. The cottage features a fully equipped kitchen and a spacious lounge area with a flat-screen TV, a Blu-Ray player and an iPod docking station. The en suite bathroom offers a claw-foot bathtub. Show full description Guest review score 9.8, rooms from around 609 NZD.

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• 15 K'orca Cottage by the Sea Kaikoura, New Zealand

  

  Holiday home. Featuring mountain views, K'orca Cottage by the Sea features accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 2.1 km from Kaikoura Beach. Boasting free private parking, the holiday home is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking, skiing and canoeing. The holiday home with a terrace and sea views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The holiday home provides a barbecue. Waioruarangi is 3.4 km from K'orca Cottage by the Sea, while Kaikoura Suburban is 7.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kaikoura Airport, 7 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.2

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• 16 Waves Luxury Apartments Kaikoura, New Zealand

  

  Apartment. Waves Luxury Apartments features sea views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Kaikoura, a few steps from Kaikoura Beach. Fitted with a balcony, the units offer air conditioning and feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. A terrace is available on site and both hiking and cycling can be enjoyed within close proximity of the apartment. Waioruarangi is 1.2 km from Waves Luxury Apartments, while Kaikoura Suburban is 5.3 km away. The nearest airport is Kaikoura Airport, 7 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 370 NZD.

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• 17 Kopuha Kaikoura, New Zealand

  

  Holiday home. Kopuha is a beachfront property located in Kaikoura, 1.9 km from Waioruarangi and 5.9 km from Kaikoura Suburban. Set 500 metres from Kaikoura Beach, the property offers a garden and free private parking. The holiday home is fitted with 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a dining area, and a bathroom. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. Hapuku is 11 km from the holiday home, while Mangamaunu is 18 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kaikoura Airport, 7 km from Kopuha. Show full description Guest review score 8.0

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• 18 Glenburn Coastal Retreat Kaikoura, New Zealand

  

  Apartment. Glenburn Coastal Retreat features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Kaikoura, 2.7 km from Hapuku. The apartment provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. A stovetop and toaster are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Waioruarangi is 7.1 km from Glenburn Coastal Retreat, while Kaikoura Suburban is 7.9 km away. The nearest airport is Kaikoura Airport, 14 km from the accommodation. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.8, rooms from around 480 NZD.

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• 19 Beachcomber Kaikoura, New Zealand

  

  Holiday home. Boasting mountain views, Beachcomber features accommodation with a terrace and a balcony, around 2.7 km from Waioruarangi. This holiday home has a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a kettle, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. Kaikoura Suburban is 2.9 km from the holiday home, while Hapuku is 6.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kaikoura Airport, 10 km from Beachcomber. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.7

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• 20 Annette Place Kaikoura, New Zealand

  

  Holiday home. Offering sea views, Annette Place is an accommodation situated in Kaikoura, less than 1 km from Kaikoura Beach and 3.5 km from Waioruarangi. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. Situated on the ground floor, this holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a well-equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, a living room, and a TV. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. Kaikoura Suburban is 7.6 km from the holiday home, while Hapuku is 13 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kaikoura Airport, 9 km from Annette Place. Show full description Guest review score 8.7

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!