Kaikoura Peninsula Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kaikoura Peninsula
Stay near popular Kaikoura Peninsula attractions
Activities
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
NZ$179
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
NZ$199
per adult
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
NZ$295
per adult
Our pick of the best Kaikoura Peninsula Hotel Deals
Sudima Kaikoura
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is NZ$237 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$237
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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! (650 reviews)
"Lovely helpful staff on front desk.We did eat in one evening but was very underwhelmed by the food for the price. Bedroom was a good size and clean"
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is NZ$210 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
NZ$210
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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! (663 reviews)
"We had a nice ocean view from our room, which was quite large. We had a balcony which was nice. We were able to walk to the downtown area with ease."
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026
Kaikoura Quality Suites
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is NZ$155 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$155
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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! (535 reviews)
"Great studio. Convenient location"
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is NZ$113 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
NZ$113
18 Nov - 19 Nov
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! (510 reviews)
"Good place to stay nice little log cabin style room"
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026
Alpine View Motel
146 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is NZ$167 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
NZ$167
15 Dec - 16 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 12 beach bars. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Kaikoura ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (570 reviews)
"Very well kept, super clean and well furnished. Very helpful staff. The beach is just at the back of the property and a great view of the mountains."
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026
Mondello Kaikoura
29 Beach Rd Kaikoura Canterbury
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$209 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
NZ$209
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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 ...
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.
