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Sudima Kaikoura

Property class: 5 and above
Luxurious 5-star hotel with outdoor pool

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A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a chair, and a painting on the wall.
A conference room with rows of chairs, a podium, and large windows.
A buffet with various food options including fruits, cheeses, and meats.
A modern hotel entrance with a sign reading 'Sudima Hotels'.
A modern hotel room with a sofa set, a small table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a balcony with a view of trees and a body of water.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 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
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a television, and an air conditioning unit.

Accessible King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Twin

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a shower area, and a view of mountains through the window.

Deluxe King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a wooden desk, a coffee machine, a black speaker, and a door with an emergency evacuation plan.

Ocean View Twin

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, two chairs, a painting on the wall, and a view of the sea through large windows.

Ocean View King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of trees.

Ocean View Balcony Twin

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Ocean View Balcony King

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

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a sliding glass door to the outside.

Ocean View Suite

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

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 - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Fyffe House - 9 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Peninsula Walkway - 12 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Whaler - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Zephyr - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬12 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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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.

Property class

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 Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sudima Kaikoura on Oct 27, 2026 start from $90, 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. 485 out of 637 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 637 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 637 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 637 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 637 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Friendly staff, good rooms and room service with delicious food. Close to town and comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location clean new rooms and comfy beds fabulous stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great happy hour and room, bed etc were great. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, about a 5-10 minute walk down beach from the town center. We loved our stay here!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night only but met everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accessible room was excellent, staff were friendly and helpful, bed was super comfy, breakfast was great, no complaints
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay amazing place with amazing views
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and comfortable. Good location. Good for an overnight.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel across the road from beach - lovely amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, close to water, clean and good amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location really friendly staff in a clean and modern hotel..Top marks!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed and beautiful location. Everything was up to date. Breakfast was delicious and ample.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable rooms. Great restaurant/bar area, very comfortable. Great walkable location to town center and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot and excellent amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and easy, beautiful spot
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New hotel in Kaikoura, probably the best in Town, stunning view on Mountain and Ocean. Wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second time staying here..Fabulous location and staff..Really great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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