Kaikoura Peninsula Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A seal resting on a rocky surface.
A wooden boardwalk curving over a grassy area with a view of a lake and mountains in the distance.
A rocky shoreline with driftwood and waves crashing against the rocks.
A wet wooden bridge with a seal resting on it.
A rocky shoreline with seals resting on the rocks.

Stay near popular Kaikoura Peninsula attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best Kaikoura Peninsula Hotel Deals

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is NZ$192 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
NZ$192
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! (519 reviews)
"Very nice Room with outdoor balcony, Heating is a small fan heater on wall, and the kitchen does not have a cooktop hob."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Kaikoura Quality Suites
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3 out of 5
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is NZ$145 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$145
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (646 reviews)
"We were blown away with the ocean views our “apartment” had. The apartment was spacious with two bedrooms, a great kitchen, a six-person table and cozy living room. We were given a bottle of milk when we arrived to put in our fridge for coffee, tea, hot chocolate (all in the kitchen). We opened one ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura

3 out of 5
29 Beach Rd Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is NZ$180 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$180
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (487 reviews)
"Loved my stay here, large space with a view of the snowy mountains and farm land. Comfy bed. Will be booking again."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Mondello Kaikoura
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

3 out of 5
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is NZ$101 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$101
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (502 reviews)
"Great place and very comfortable"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura Beach Motel

2.5 out of 5
124 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is NZ$121 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
NZ$121
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (449 reviews)
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Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Kaikoura Beach Motel
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.

Our guide on where to stay in Kaikoura Peninsula

Find the best Kaikoura Peninsula areas for the activities you enjoy most.

South Bay

Though South Bay may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony.

Kaikoura Flat

While visiting Kaikoura Flat, you might make a stop by sights like Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach.



Kaikoura Peninsula Travel Guide

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