Kaikōura Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





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Where to stay in Kaikōura
Find the best Kaikōura areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Kaikōura
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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 ฿3,663 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿3,663
฿4,212 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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! (642 reviews)
"Loved view of water & accommodations. Happy hour crew need a little more training. When bringing apps to table, also bring flatware & napkins. Tables had remnants from previous guests that were not removed & tables needed to be wiped. It was not busy so no reason to not be clean. Still enjoyed & ..."
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,019 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
฿4,019
฿4,622 total
26 Nov - 27 Nov
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! (657 reviews)
"Overall a great place to stay and close to most facilities."
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Kaikoura Quality Suites
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ฿2,179 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
฿2,179
฿2,506 total
18 Nov - 19 Nov
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 ...
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! (426 reviews)
"Good stay in a beautiful location and helpful friendly staff"
Reviewed on 20 Oct 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 Jul 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
Things to do

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
฿3,394
per adult
80% of travellers recommend

Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
฿5,578
per adult

Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
฿2,742
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
฿3,763
per adult







