Sudima Kaikoura is on the coast, offering ocean-view dining at its restaurant. The property includes a garden, outdoor entertainment area, WiFi, gym, and seasonal pool. Attentive staff ensure a comfortable atmosphere for guests.
Located in Kaikōura, Sudima Kaikoura is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway, while Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are cultural highlights. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching. Visit our Kaikōura travel guide
Esplanade, 114, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300
What's nearby
Kaikoura Beach
1 min walk - 0.1 km
Peninsula Walkway
4 min drive - 2.9 km
Kaikoura Museum
16 min walk - 1.4 km
Kaikoura District Museum
18 min walk - 1.5 km
Fyffe House
3 min drive - 2.9 km
Getting around
Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
105 min drive
Restaurants
The Whaler
12 min walk
Kaikoura Seafood BBQ
4 min drive
Why Not Cafe
12 min walk
King Tide Eatery
9 min walk
Tipsy Foodie's
15 min walk
About this property
Sudima Kaikoura
Luxury hotel
A garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and an outdoor entertainment area are just a few of the amenities provided at Sudima Kaikoura. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
An outdoor pool
Free self-parking
Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
A banquet hall, a front desk safe and a lift
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 120 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
50-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
Free infant beds, daily housekeeping and phones
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NZD 35 for adults and NZD 17 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
Gym
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
In-room cot
Outdoor pool
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
2,002 square feet of conference space
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor entertainment area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchairs on site
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Banquet hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free cot
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Tea bags/instant coffee
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Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: from approximately NZD 35 for adults and from NZD 17 for children
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
National rating
Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.
Property is also known as
Sudima Kaikoura Hotel
Sudima Kaikoura Kaikoura
Sudima Kaikoura Hotel Kaikoura
Frequently asked questions
Does Sudima Kaikoura have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Sudima Kaikoura?
As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sudima Kaikoura on 7 Apr 2026 start from ฿3,419, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Sudima Kaikoura pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Sudima Kaikoura?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Sudima Kaikoura?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Sudima Kaikoura?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Sudima Kaikoura located?
Situated near the beach, this luxury hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum. Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Reviews
Sudima Kaikoura Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Nice, newish, big hotel if that’s what you’re looking for. Great rooms and beds. Clean, modern bathrooms. Seems very solidly built. 7ish minute walk to town amenities along a beach path or sidewalk.
Ryan
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Scott
30 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, clean and friendly staff. I would stay here again.
Beautiful hotel. The location is right across from the beach so cannot beat the view. Nice short walk to town. The restaurant needs serious improvement. The staff were lovely and the bar was nice but the food quality was poor.
We loved staying at Sudima Kaikoura. The hotel is great, the room was very spacious for a family of four and the view of the mountains and the beach was spectacular! The kids loved the pool also.
The location is great, a short 10 minute walk to the town center and there was free parking all along the beach.
We’d definitely come back!
This hotel was the perfect location for the dolphin encounter! It’s also across the street from the beach and easy access to other food options and local shops
Room was lovely. Wait staff at restaurant were very good, friendly, polite and attentive. Food was ok, we had dinner and breakfast. Dinner was fairly nice. Buffet breakfast was average. Most was not very hot by the time we ate. Which was 8:30am
The check in process was smooth with concierge actively helping with bags and finding what you needed. Rooms were clean and adjoining. We ate at the restaurant and it was fine for happy hour drinks and small plates. The pool was heated (but still not very warm). The location was nice and it was the best of the lodgings during our month-long travels.
Great hotel, clean, modern, parking available and comfy beds. Staff friendly. The restaurant gets very busy worth booking ahead. Seafood fettuccine was disappointing- no real flavour and not that tasty. Calamari was excellent. Kids choices sufficient and they provide complimentary drawing activities.
We stayed for a couple of nights. Very comfortable. Good location. Restaurant wasn’t available on our first night and unfortunately the oool was having maintenance so we couldn’t use.
New and clean hotel, very good room with nice soft bed. TV almost unfathomable, spent a long time trying to get anything - and I’m techie! Failed. Only one small negative, we had been looking forward to the wonderful Kaikoura sea view, but wer told that if we wanted that, it would be an additional $230 on top of what we had paid!! — for just one night.