Hotels on the beach in Kaikoura, New Zealand
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 beach hotels and resorts in Kaikoura. I hope you will like it!
This page was last updated in June 2026.
The List 3 Amazing Beach Hotels in Kaikoura
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1 Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast
Kaikoura
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast offers accommodations in Kaikoura, a few steps from Kaikoura Beach. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking. The accommodation features full-day security and private check-in and check-out for guests. The bed and breakfast offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries, and walk-in shower. Each room has a kettle, while some rooms include a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a fridge. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities. Buffet and continental breakfast options with fruit and juice are available. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors.
Address 196 Esplanade Show on map -
2 The Point B&B Kaikoura
The Point B&B in Kaikoura provides adults-only accommodations with a garden and a terrace. The bed and breakfast, set in a building dating back to 1900, features free Wifi and free private parking. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. At the bed and breakfast, units have a private bathroom with bathrobes and a hair dryer. Kaikoura Beach is 1.1 miles from the bed and breakfast.
Address 85 Fyffe Quay Show on map -
3 Sails Motel Kaikoura
Located on the beachfront in Kaikoura, Sails Motel has a garden and free WiFi. The rooms are fitted with a microwave, fridge, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. At the motel rooms include a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, and a patio with a garden view. Sails Motel offers a barbecue.
Address 134 Esplanade Show on map- Pets are welcome
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