Half Moon Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A rocky coastline with seals resting on the rocks.
A rocky shoreline with seals resting on the rocks and water.
A seagull on a rocky shore with a clear blue sky in the background.
A coastal landscape with a pebbly beach, ocean waves, and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.
A rocky shoreline with a boat on a calm sea, mountains in the background, and a cloudy sky.
Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is NZ$202 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
NZ$202
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (632 reviews)
"It was a quiet, high quality one night stay in Kaikoura."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 out of 5
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is NZ$155 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
NZ$155
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (520 reviews)
"Fantastic location to stay brilliant views to the snow capped peaks and a view of the ocean from the kitchenette. Was close to key amenities and was easy walking distance to town."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

Kaikoura Quality Suites
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3 out of 5
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is NZ$151 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$151
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and bike hire on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
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The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

3.5 out of 5
1 Kersage Drive - Ocean Ridge Kaikoura
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (425 reviews)
"It was good overall but the reason I didn’t rate a 5 star was because there was either bed bugs or flea in one of the rooms. I got bites all over the body and very itchy. I still got another 10 days on the road so that makes it quite frustrating. The place is great, just need to deal with the bug ..."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

5 out of 5
78 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
Stay at this luxury apartment in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)
"Lives up to its name!"

Reviewed on 15 July 2026

Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
Barnacle Bills

Barnacle Bills

3.5 out of 5
86 Scarborough Street Kaikoura Canterbury
Stay at this cottage in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
"Ideal accommodation for 2 nights over Kaikoura hop . Had the lodge 4 adults 2 kids . Very spacious and plenty beds . Tidy presentation . Would recommend. Only issue had lots wind from 2 am 2nd night and on other side of wall from bed head there are lots of garden stuff hanging . These made quite ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Barnacle Bills
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Half Moon Bay attractions

Ohau Point Lookout

9.4/10 (184 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Half Moon Bay when you take a trip to Ohau Point Lookout. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
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A small food stall named Waipapa Bay with a sign advertising healthy smoothies and cooked crays.

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