Kaikoura Peninsula Travel Guide

Kaikōura

A seal resting on a rocky surface.
A wooden boardwalk curving over a grassy area with a view of a lake and mountains in the distance.
A rocky shoreline with driftwood and waves crashing against the rocks.
A wet wooden bridge with a seal resting on it.
A rocky shoreline with seals resting on the rocks.

Stay near popular Kaikoura Peninsula attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Kaikoura Peninsula

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ฿3,639 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿3,639
per night
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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! (643 reviews)
"Rooms were spacious and upmarket. Shower was awesome"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3 out of 5
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ฿3,808 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿3,808
per night
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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! (657 reviews)
"Overall a great place to stay and close to most facilities."

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 out of 5
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ฿2,292 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿2,292
per night
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 ...
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

3 out of 5
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ฿1,597 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿1,597
per night
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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! (508 reviews)
"The amenities and cleanliness of the place was five star. It was such a serene location and we had a great time. My only issue was their things to do around town book needed updating. A super minor thing that didn’t really impact us. Already planning the next stay!"

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Alpine View Motel

Alpine View Motel

3 out of 5
146 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ฿2,463 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿2,463
per night
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 12 beach bars. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Kaikoura ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (569 reviews)
"A great place to stay. Very tidy and comfortable."

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

Alpine View Motel
Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura

3 out of 5
29 Beach Rd Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ฿3,080 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿3,080
per night
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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 ...
Mondello Kaikoura
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.

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.



Kaikoura Peninsula Travel Guide