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Bay Cottages

3.0 star property
3-star beach cottage near Kaikoura Beach

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Courtyard
Deluxe Cottage, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Mountain View (Adult Only) | Room amenity
Deluxe Cottage, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Mountain View (Adult Only) | Living area | LED TV, fireplace
Comfort Cottage, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible, Mountain View (Adult Only) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

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  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
29a South Bay Parade, Kaikoura, 7300
  • Popular LocationKaikoura Beach4 min drive
  • Popular LocationFyffe House6 min drive
  • Popular LocationPeninsula Walkway7 min drive
  • AirportBlenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)111 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Cottage, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Mountain View (Adult Only) | Living area | LED TV, fireplace

Deluxe Cottage, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Mountain View (Adult Only)

  • 409 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Cottage, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible, Mountain View (Adult Only) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Comfort Cottage, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible, Mountain View (Adult Only)

  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Cabin, Ocean View (Adult Only)

Comfort Cabin, Ocean View (Adult Only) | Living area | LED TV, fireplace

Comfort Cabin, Ocean View (Adult Only)

  • 409 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Cottage, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Mountain View (Adult Only)

Comfort Cottage, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Mountain View (Adult Only) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Comfort Cottage, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Mountain View (Adult Only)

  • 409 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kaikoura

Seaside stay .Your stay at this South Bay cottage places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura Beach. Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kaikoura District Museum - 3 min drive
  • Kaikoura Beach - 4 min drive
  • Fyffe House - 6 min drive
  • Peninsula Walkway - 7 min drive
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cods & Crayfish - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lobster Inn Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kaikoura Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Craypot - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bay Cottages

3-star beach cottage near Kaikoura Beach
As a guest of Bay Cottages, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. Bay Cottages also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Kaikoura cottage is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 2000
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Bay Cottages offers 5 accommodations with fireplaces and safes. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

Dutch, English, German, Russian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Electrical adapters
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Safe
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • Near the airport
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 5 buildings
  • 5 units
  • Built in 2000
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Property does not allow children
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Reception hours are 7:30 AM-10 AM and 2 PM-7 PM daily.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between August 01 and August 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Bay Cottages House Kaikoura
Bay Cottages Kaikoura
Bay Cottages Cottage
Bay Cottages Kaikoura
Bay Cottages Cottage Kaikoura

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bay Cottages to the airport?

Bay Cottages is 86.5 mi (112-min drive) away from the Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bay Cottages have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bay Cottages.

How close is Bay Cottages to the beach?

This cottage is 1.8 mi (4-min drive) from Kaikoura Beach.

Does Bay Cottages offer free breakfast?

Bay Cottages does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bay Cottages?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Bay Cottages?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bay Cottages?

This cottage offers free self parking.

Does Bay Cottages have a pool?

Bay Cottages does not have a pool.

Does Bay Cottages have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Bay Cottages to downtown Kaikoura?

Bay Cottages is 1.2 mi away from Kaikoura.

Bay Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 96 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Latrice

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Bernard, Portland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable and convenient stay near dolphin, orca and seal watching.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hosts were both friendly and helpful and the facility was thoughtfully designed and maintained.. Good spot for a visit to Kiakoura.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All communicationwas friendly and helpful. We were going to be arriving late, so we rang to let them know. We received a cheerful response saying this would be fine. The unit was very clean and warm. It was fully set up with all utensils and appliances. Although it wasn't required it was good to see the unit including the bathroom facilities were accessible to disabled people. If we return to the area we would certainly return here and also recommend Bay Cottages.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hosts, extremely clean & well presented. It was nice to be out of the mainstream but close enough if wanted to indulge in retail therapy or dine out.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

JANEEN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, cottage was clean and comfortable. The bed was very comfortable! We wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023