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 Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway.

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 ฿3,270 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿3,270
฿3,761 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (603 reviews)
"Great location, clean room and very helpful stuff."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Kaikoura Quality Suites
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ฿2,223 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
฿2,223
฿2,557 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (502 reviews)
"Place was great."
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Mondello Kaikoura
29 Beach Rd Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ฿2,161 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿2,161
฿2,485 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (469 reviews)
"Fantastic accomodation - extremely clean and warm (had electric blankets!) with central location to town. Friendly staff, no hassle to check in or out. Would highly recommend."
Reviewed on 8 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.

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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (421 reviews)
"Very nice shower, comfy bed, quiet, friendly welcome at check-in even though I arrived late! Super nice experience."
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

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 ...

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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
"The kitchen was great, it’s a lovely cottage set in beautiful gardens."
Reviewed on 28 Apr 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
฿3,425
per adult
78% of travellers recommend

Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
฿5,629
per adult

Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
฿2,653
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
฿3,988
per adult







