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Sudima Kaikoura
"Lovely clean and warm room the bed was super comfortable Breakfast was a disappointment but once a complaint was made it was fully refunded"
Reviewed on Aug 16, 2026

Mondello Kaikoura
"Clean and quiet. The bed was very comfortable. My only complaint was that there was not a normal frying pan."
Reviewed on Aug 9, 2026

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
"Clean rooms , good staff , ample parking"
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2026

Kaikoura Quality Suites
"Handy location to town, supermarket, beach"
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026

Kaikoura Beach Motel
"Beautiful location and beautiful views. right on the beach."
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2026

Alpine View Motel
"The location is fantastic, the staff and very helpful and friendly and the room was a great size and set up"
Reviewed on Jul 5, 2026

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
"I highly recommend Alpine pacific as a solo traveller. It’s affordable, clean and has friendly staff. There is a large section in the centre of the property with bathrooms and showers that were tidy and clean, as well as a laundry room and kitchen (if you’re planning to cook I recommend bringing ..."
Reviewed on Aug 5, 2026

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
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Alpine View Motel
Kaikōura Hotel & Travel Guide\n
Wise visitors to South Island are spoilt for choice when it's time to start looking for the perfect hotels and apartments in Kaikoura. Travelocity's database features 36 hotel options within 6 miles (10 kilometers) of Kaikoura's urban core.
Hoping to situate yourself near the heart of town? Read about the Nikau Lodge and Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast that are conveniently located within a 0.6 miles (1 kilometer) walk of the city's heart.
The Kaikoura area has a selection of lower-priced hotel and apartment options sure to satisfy even the most budget-minded visitors. 0.2 miles (0.3 kilometers) from Kaikoura's downtown is the Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge. The Ardara Lodge B&B is just 3 miles (4 kilometers) away. The Quality Suites Kaikoura and the Alpine View Motel are some more economical places well worth looking into.
6 miles (9 kilometers) outside of the city center of Kaikoura, you will come across the Manakau Lodge. The Fyffe Country Lodge is about 4 miles (6 kilometers) away. Alternatively, check in to the The Fairways Apartments or the The White Morph Heritage Boutique Collection.
Would you like to go a little out of the center? South Island is home to a number of options. Get to know South Island's old towns. Anyone with a love for the great outdoors should also leave time to admire the region's beaches and coastal plains. Common pastimes in this pocket of New Zealand include snowboarding.
Looking for things to do? Consider spending some time exploring St Clair Winery and Pollard Park, which can be found in Blenheim, 60 miles (100 kilometers) to the north of Kaikoura. The The Peppertree Luxury Accommodation and Angel Luxury Lodge are just a handful of the Travelocity-recommended accommodation choices in Blenheim. Or, you could stay the night in Hanmer Springs, 45 miles (75 kilometers) west of Kaikoura, where you can choose from the The St James and Heritage Hanmer Springs. The Waiau Ferry Bridge and Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve are a couple of the most popular places to experience when visiting Hanmer Springs.
Woodbourne Airport is a practical arrival point for flights, and is 60 miles (100 kilometers) from central Kaikoura. Nearby accommodation options are Vintners Retreat and Stonehaven Vineyard Homestay.
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