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Sudima Kaikoura
"Comfy bed and beautiful location. Everything was up to date. Breakfast was delicious and ample."
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2026

Mondello Kaikoura
"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 Jul 8, 2026

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
"Amazing views, friendly staff, beautiful clean rooms with close off street parking. We will be back!"
Reviewed on Jul 5, 2026

Kaikoura Quality Suites
"Great!"
Reviewed on Jul 13, 2026

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
"A property that is full of character and a wonderful staff makes this a great place to stay. For 2 nights, I stayed in a courtyard room which was perfect as a solo traveler. The room was warm and cozy which is saying a lot for a North American traveler visiting NZ in the wintertime. John and Deb ..."
Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026

The White Morph - Heritage Collection
"Location"
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
"Very close to the centre. A short walk or 2min drive"
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

Kaikoura Beach Motel
"Fantastic place to stay, super super clean with everything you need. Love it and will stay again xxxx"
Reviewed on Jul 8, 2026

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
"Small comfy cabin (ZB) with good views. The air freshener smell was overpowering on arrival, ok after ample ventilation. Swimming pool is Summer only but one great hotpool. Minimal kitchen utensils but crockery & cutlery can be hired."
Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026
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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Recent Waipapa Bay hotel reviews by fellow wanderers

Kaikoura Quality Suites
"Great!"






