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Sudima Kaikoura
Loose tap in bathroom and shower knob. No coffee maker available
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

Mondello Kaikoura
The staff were welcoming, the room was clean, and it was a great choice for a one-night stay.
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Excellent room really friendly staff and amazing location. The jet lag meant we saw a spectacular sun rise too.
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Very nice staff, clean spacious room,walk in shower.
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

Kaikoura Quality Suites
We enjoyed our stay. The rooms were clean and tidy. One thing to note is the unit does not have central AC which works well if it's not a hot day. However when the temperature climbs up to 21C that humidifier was not sufficient. However they did a cooling humidifier.
Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

The White Morph - Heritage Collection
Location was perfect. The host at desk was incredible.
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
Lovely, well-maintained place in a great location. We really enjoyed our stay, and the hosts were very accommodating.
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park
All good
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Good cabins, clean, warm and comfortable
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025
Waipapa Bay Hotel & Travel Guide
Book early as there aren't many rooms on Travelocity in or around Waipapa Bay's heart.
The High Country Wilderness Retreat is the closest Travelocity-listed hotel to central Waipapa Bay and the sole place to stay less than a quick drive away.
The Manakau Lodge can be found about 15 miles (24 kilometers) away from the middle of Waipapa Bay. Another accommodation option is the Ardara Lodge B&B, which is positioned 19 miles (30 kilometers) away. Two other Travelocity-listed places to stay in the Waipapa Bay area are the Quality Suites Kaikoura as well as the Alpine View Motel.
If time allows, adventurous travelers should discover more of South Island. Check out South Island's old towns and cathedrals and see the region's beaches and coastal plains. Common pastimes in this particular area of New Zealand include snowboarding, skiing and mountain biking.
Looking for things to do? Spend a few hours checking out St Clair Winery and Pollard Park, in Blenheim, 40 miles (67 kilometers) north of Waipapa Bay. The The Peppertree Luxury Accommodation and Angel Luxury Lodge are a few of the Travelocity-listed long and short-stay options in Blenheim. Or, you could stay in Picton, 60 miles (93 kilometers) to the north of Waipapa Bay, where you can choose from the Escape To Picton and Asure Jasmine Court Motel. The Edwin Fox and Mabel Island are a couple of the more popular places to check out in Picton.
When you are flying via Woodbourne Airport and want to find accommodation nearby, check out Vintners Retreat or Stonehaven Vineyard Homestay.
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