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Top Waipapa Bay hotels

Farm cottage in the picturesque Clarence Valley
"The accommodation was very comfortable and fully equipped"
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026

Sudima Kaikoura
"Immaculate room with stunning view of waterfront. Excellent room facilities with Alexa speaker, TV streaming services Coffee pod machine. Only downside was food credit advertised through Expedia which isn’t honoured by Sudima which hotel have advised Expedia about numerous times."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026

Mondello Kaikoura
"Excellent stay great location good clean rooms"
Reviewed on May 26, 2026

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
"Great location on the beach, quiet and comfortable"
Reviewed on May 30, 2026

Kaikoura Quality Suites
"Spacious room, easy drive into town and attractions"
Reviewed on May 23, 2026

The White Morph - Heritage Collection
"Clean tidy room good location helpful staff got upgraded enjoyable stay"
Reviewed on May 26, 2026

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
"Very comfortable, good value for money, and only 5 to 10 minute walk to shops, restaurants, and bars."
Reviewed on May 11, 2026

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
"We love this charming hotel and would stay here again!"
Reviewed on May 10, 2026

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
"I Had a good restful night. Place was clean. The only gap was the contact info on hotels.com, it had this landline but after 6.30pm no one answers the phone. Didn’t know they had a minder and it put a lot of stress. Maybe if they could divert the call from reception to the minder’s phone that would ..."
Reviewed on May 29, 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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Sudima Kaikoura
"Immaculate room with stunning view of waterfront. Excellent room facilities with Alexa speaker, TV streaming services Coffee pod machine. Only downside was food credit advertised through Expedia which isn’t honoured by Sudima which hotel have advised Expedia about numerous times."






