Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Kaikōura B&B

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Beach
The Endeavour Room | Travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
BBQ/picnic area
Front of property - evening/night
The Endeavour Room | Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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196 Esplanade, Kaikoura, 7300
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Peninsula Walkway
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Point Kean Seal Colony
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Forest Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

The Endeavour Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 393 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Kaikōura

Oceanside stay.Stay at this Kaikōura B&B and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Kaikoura Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Fyffe House. Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Fyffe House - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Peninsula Walkway - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whaler - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cods n Cray - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Kaikōura B&B
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast offers its guests a communal living room. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Kaikōura bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • No smoking on site
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast offers 2 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. This Kaikōura bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Travel crib

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 for adults and NZD 10 for children

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 continental breakfast: approximately NZD 20 for adults and NZD 10 for children

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Inn Bay Bed & Breakfast Kaikoura
Inn Bay Bed & Breakfast
Bay Kaikoura
The Bay & Breakfast Kaikoura
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Frequently asked questions

Does Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast.

How much does it cost to stay at Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast?

As of Nov 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast on Nov 5, 2025 start from $127.49, excluding 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.

How close is Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 1-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 20 for adults and NZD 10 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast have a pool?

Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast does not have a pool.

Does Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast to downtown Kaikōura?

Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast is 1 mi away from Kaikōura.