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Sudima Kaikoura

5.0 star property
Luxurious 5-star hotel with outdoor pool

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Beach/ocean view
In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Ocean View Suite | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Meeting facility
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Esplanade, 114, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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Accessible King | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Accessible King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Twin | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Twin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe King | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Ocean View Twin | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Ocean View Twin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Ocean View King | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Ocean View King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Ocean View Balcony Twin

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Ocean View Balcony King | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Ocean View Balcony King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Ocean View Suite | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Ocean View Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Kaikōura

Close to the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Kaikoura Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Kaikoura Museum with a stay here. Kaikoura District Museum and Fyffe House are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kaikoura Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Fyffe House - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Peninsula Walkway - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood BBQ - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Whaler - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Craypot - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Sudima Kaikoura

Luxurious 5-star hotel with outdoor pool
Sudima Kaikoura offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 2002 square feet (186 square meters) and includes conference space. The luxury Sudima Kaikoura also features a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 24-hour room service. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 5-star Kaikōura hotel is smoke free.

  • 120 guestrooms or units
  • 2002 sq ft of conference space
  • 186 sq m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Sudima Kaikoura offers 120 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Kaikōura hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited number of onsite self parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • 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 available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 35 for adults and 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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

How close is Sudima Kaikoura to the airport?

Sudima Kaikoura is 85.6 mi (105-min drive) away from the Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sudima Kaikoura?

As of Apr 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sudima Kaikoura on May 4, 2026 start from $102, including 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.

Does Sudima Kaikoura have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sudima Kaikoura.

How close is Sudima Kaikoura to the beach?

This hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sudima Kaikoura offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sudima Kaikoura, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 35 for adults and NZD 17 for children. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Sudima Kaikoura?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at Sudima Kaikoura?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Sudima Kaikoura have a pool?

Sudima Kaikoura features an outdoor pool.

Does Sudima Kaikoura have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Sudima Kaikoura have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sudima Kaikoura to downtown Kaikōura?

Sudima Kaikoura is 0.7 mi away from Kaikōura.

Sudima Kaikoura Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 427 out of 563 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 563 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 563 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 563 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 563 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ELAINE

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and clean room. Loved all the windows.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Paula

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julianna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, nice clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Marianne, Cos Cob

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Sheryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The body wash in the shower was empty which was a nuisance when already in shower
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the shower. The veiw and the comfortable bed was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous, everything impeccable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, very clean and modern
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, friendly staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gemma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This hotel was lovely, definitely worth staying if you’re in kaikoura. Everything feels fresh and new still. Check in was a bit slow but I think the hotel was busy so lots of people asking questions at the reception desk. Annoyingly the car park was full when we arrived so it’s worth keeping in mind that parking is not guaranteed but we were able to find street parking close by relatively easily. Pool was nice especially as it was heated, there’s a limited number of loungers around the pool but we didn’t have a problem finding a spot. You can also order food and drinks via a QR code to the pool. The restaurant is really nice, we had dinner and the food was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas, Fox Point

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel, very clean, staff very friendly and lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Moana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful stay at Sudima as always, we continue to come back knowing the standard is always top notch
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lucas Pablo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Reasonably nice hotel for Kaikoura, with a heated pool which is nice. Breakfast is crap though, so avoid that.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly team : comfortable accomodation / well positioned / great pool area
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Struan, Schnapper Rock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Moana

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Dipti

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is great. The staff I would say average lacking over all the experience !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

ercan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamish

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to navigate, friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025