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A balcony with a view of a well-manicured lawn, a patio area with outdoor furniture, and a mountain range in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A property with a sign indicating 'Brenda's House' and 'No Vacancy'.

A two-story house with a covered porch, a satellite dish, and a well-maintained garden with various flowers and shrubs.

1. Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

2 km from Kaikoura Beach

Helen

NT$5,143

NT$5,915 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A bedroom with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with a view of mountains.

A modern room with a large window, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a sofa, and a small table with books.

A wooden pathway under a covered structure with a sign reading "MAHUR RETREAT".

A hotel room with a large bed, a painting on the wall, and a view of greenery through the window.

2. Te Mahuru Retreat

2.7 km from Kaikoura Beach

Karen

NT$3,647

NT$4,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A potted tree with a view of a coastal landscape through a window.

A living room with two brown sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A cottage with a sign indicating "COTTAGE" and "Cottage parking".

3. Barnacle Bills

3.1 km from Kaikoura Beach

Patricia

NT$3,181

NT$3,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A modern balcony with a glass railing, a potted plant, and a sofa.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a potted plant, and a large window with a view of trees and the sea.

A modern hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

A modern lobby with teal armchairs, a reception desk, and large windows.

4. Sudima Kaikoura

2.8 km from Kaikoura Beach

Maree

NT$3,287

NT$3,780 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A balcony with a view of the sea, a chair, and a glass door.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed with white linens, a brown headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a dishwasher, and a sink. There is a dining area with a grey sofa and a small table.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a kitchen area with stools and a bar.

5. Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

2.6 km from Kaikoura Beach

Alfred

NT$8,248

NT$9,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A hotel room with a bed, a window with a mountain view, and a curtain.

A room with large windows offering a view of snow-capped mountains.

A compact living space with a sofa, dining table, chairs, kitchenette, and a decorative plant.

A building with a flat roof and a large window, set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains under a clear sky.

6. Mondello Kaikoura

1.4 km from Kaikoura Beach

Jeremy

NT$2,803

NT$3,223 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A room with a large window, a white cushioned bench, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A balcony with a wooden table and chairs, overlooking a coastal area with mountains and a clear sky.

A house with a view of a calm sea and mountains.

A room with a large glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea and mountains.

7. Lemon Tree Lodge

2 km from Kaikoura Beach

Darren

NT$5,378

NT$6,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A modern two-story building with a balcony, large windows, and a view of snow-capped mountains.

A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a small table, and a wall adorned with framed pictures of ocean scenes.

A parking lot with a car, a building with a sign, and a mountain in the background.

A hotel with a sign indicating 'Kaikoura Quality Suites' and amenities like free unlimited WiFi, super king size beds, a courtyard/BBQ area, and onsite parking.

8. Kaikoura Quality Suites

0.3 km from Kaikoura Beach

Craig

NT$1,987

NT$2,285 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water.

A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of a body of water, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A room with a balcony, two armchairs, a small table with a vase, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A doorway leading to a room with a view of the sea.

9. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

2.9 km from Kaikoura Beach

Sandra

NT$3,053

NT$3,511 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A glass table and chairs with a view of a lake and mountains.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large mural of a seagull on the facade, multiple balconies with outdoor seating, and a sign reading "The White Morph".

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large island, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A modern interior with teal chairs and a glass door leading to a scenic view.

10. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

3.2 km from Kaikoura Beach

Monique

NT$5,050

NT$5,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, and a view of the city through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a computer, and a TV.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a kitchenette.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

11. Lobster Inn Motel

0.6 km from Kaikoura Beach

Jim

NT$3,563

NT$4,097 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A coastal town with a beach, houses, and mountains in the background.

A pathway leading to a gate labeled "GUESTS ONLY" with a sign indicating "Cross to Beach with care 'Railway Line' Please Close Gate."

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A caravan park with a large open parking area, a building with a flat roof, and a view of the sea.

12. Alpine View Motel

0.3 km from Kaikoura Beach

Daniel

NT$2,427

NT$2,791 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A resort with a pool, hot tubs, and a view of mountains.

A wooden door leading to a picnic table and a picnic table in a grassy area with a river.

A row of rustic wooden cabins with green roofs, surrounded by lush vegetation and picnic tables.

A cozy cabin room with a bed, a bench with cushions, a fan, and a view of the outdoors.

13. Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

1 km from Kaikoura Beach

Bronwyn

NT$1,417

NT$1,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A patio area with outdoor seating and a variety of shrubs and small trees.

A Bella Vista Motel with a modern design, featuring a parking lot and landscaped areas with various plants.

A modern building with a white facade and a red-tiled roof.

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a coffee machine, and a microwave.

14. Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

2.4 km from Kaikoura Beach

MAYRA

NT$2,572

NT$2,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A wooden deck with two chairs and a small round table, overlooking a green landscape with trees and mountains.

A playground with a yellow slide, swings, and a building with a red-tiled roof in the background.

A table with a vase of white flowers, a glass of water, and a sign with a red cross.

A modern kitchen with a glass dining table, white cabinets, and a view of mountains and greenery.

15. Kaikoura Motor Inn

0.5 km from Kaikoura Beach

Ralph

NT$2,402

NT$2,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A wooden deck with a picnic table where three people are seated.

A room with a mural of a mountain landscape and a wave, a skylight, and a door.

A reception area with a wooden bench, a red sofa, a wall mural of a whale, a framed picture of a coastal landscape, and a row of framed certificates.

A kitchen with a wooden countertop, gas stove, and a large window.

16. Dusky Lodge - Hostel

1.1 km from Kaikoura Beach

Derek

NT$1,774

NT$2,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern kitchen with black countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a window providing natural light.

A room with a bed, a table with a checkered tablecloth, two wooden chairs, a potted plant, a tissue box, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A neatly made bed with patterned bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, and potted orchids on each side.

17. Willowbank Motel

0.3 km from Kaikoura Beach

Deirdre

NT$3,273

NT$3,764 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A cozy room with a fireplace, large windows, and wooden furniture.

A modern building with a wooden balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

A garden with a gravel path, a wooden staircase, and a variety of plants.

A wooden treehouse with multiple levels, built on stilts, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

18. Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

9.1 km from Kaikoura Beach

Jessica

NT$35,468

NT$40,788 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A row of log cabin-style buildings with a reflective pond in front, set against a backdrop of mountains.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a view of a golf course through the window, and a green throw blanket.

A patio with a stone pillar, a wooden bench, and a table overlooking a grassy field with a view of the horizon.

A golf course with a clubhouse featuring multiple rooms and a pond.

19. Koura Bay Resort

5.7 km from Kaikoura Beach

Phil

NT$3,086

NT$3,549 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A wooden interior with a large window, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a view of a grassy field with mountains in the background.

A traditional yurt with a four-poster bed, a small table, and two sleeping areas with benches.

A vintage camper parked in a grassy field with a mountain in the background.

A covered wagon with a wooden structure, a wooden ramp, and red wheels.

20. Wacky Stays

4.2 km from Kaikoura Beach

Adrian

NT$2,917

NT$3,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Compare popular hotels close to Kaikoura Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast	9.8 Exceptional 186 reviews	View
Te Mahuru Retreat	9.6 Exceptional 167 reviews	View
Barnacle Bills	9.6 Exceptional 30 reviews	View
Sudima Kaikoura	9.4 Exceptional 635 reviews	View
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 52 reviews	View

Top Kaikoura Beach Hotel Reviews

Kaikoura Quality Suites

8/10 Good

"Good roomy unit with useful dishes etc for meals - very handy New World 50m down the road. Good wifi."

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Booked a 2 bedroom unit. It was great, plenty of space. This property is on a main highway but we didn't notice any noise from traffic. Would stay again."

Alpine View Motel

8/10 Good

"Clean spacious room. Bit out of town but ok if you have a vehicle. Friendly staff"

Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"Our welcoming host, Julie, made us feel like her personal guests. The rooms were spacious, cozy, spotlessly clean, and had a wonderful ocean view. The homemade shortbread cookies were a very nice addition to our evening balcony coffee"

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"The wifi was terrible. Not sure if that's because my room was the furtherest away or it's just bad in general. The room itself was nice and the toilets and showers were good. I told them I would be late arriving and they told me where to find the key. Overall the stay was good it was just the wifi that was the issue because I wanted to work from my room so it was kind of important."

Mondello Kaikoura

10/10 Excellent

"Loved my stay here, large space with a view of the snowy mountains and farm land. Comfy bed. Will be booking again."

Kaikoura Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice, clean, warm, shower was amazing!!!"

The White Morph - Heritage Collection

8/10 Good

"Helpful staff,proximity to town,clean & warm. Only negative was disability bathroom not draining and always wet."

Dusky Lodge - Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"all good "

Other attractions near Kaikoura Beach

Peninsula Walkway

9.4/10 (467 reviews)

Go wildlife spotting as you hike on a coastal route across cliff tops and down to the shoreline. See whales, seals, sea lions and much more.

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Kaikoura Museum

9.0/10 (164 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Kaikoura Museum during your travels in Kaikōura. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Kaikoura District Museum

8.8/10 (87 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Kaikoura District Museum during your trip to Kaikōura. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Fyffe House

8.2/10 (91 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Kaikōura with a visit to Fyffe House. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Lavendyl - Kaikoura Lavender Farm

Enjoy an outing to Lavendyl - Kaikoura Lavender Farm during your stay in Kaikōura.

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Point Kean Seal Colony

9.2/10 (459 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kaikōura when you spend time at Point Kean Seal Colony. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Mount Fyffe

8.6/10 (98 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Fyffe and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Kaikōura. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kaikoura Beach?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Kaikoura Beach, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options and charming cafes. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 35 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Kaikoura Beach?

Adjacent to Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Quality Suites is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good choices within a short distance include Mondello Kaikoura and Alpine-pacific Holiday Park.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Kaikoura Beach?

Expedia has 35 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Kaikoura Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kaikoura Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Kaikoura Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Kaikoura Beach?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Kaikoura Beach, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Kaikoura Beach?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum. You might plan a visit to Peninsula Walkway or Kaikoura Golf Club while you're in the area. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Fyffe House and Point Kean Seal Colony.

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Our top choices for Kaikoura Beach hotels

1. Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

2. Te Mahuru Retreat

3. Barnacle Bills

4. Sudima Kaikoura

5. Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

6. Mondello Kaikoura

7. Lemon Tree Lodge

8. Kaikoura Quality Suites

9. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

10. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

11. Lobster Inn Motel

12. Alpine View Motel

13. Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

14. Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

15. Kaikoura Motor Inn

16. Dusky Lodge - Hostel

17. Willowbank Motel

18. Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

19. Koura Bay Resort

20. Wacky Stays

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Top Kaikoura Beach Hotel Reviews

Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Alpine View Motel

Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Mondello Kaikoura

Kaikoura Motor Inn

The White Morph - Heritage Collection

Dusky Lodge - Hostel

Other attractions near Kaikoura Beach

Peninsula Walkway

Kaikoura Museum

Kaikoura District Museum

Fyffe House

Lavendyl - Kaikoura Lavender Farm

Point Kean Seal Colony

Mount Fyffe

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