Kaikoura hotels

Pros: The room had a mesmerizing view out to sea and it was extremely quiet but an easy walk into town with a variety of eateries. Also close to a fantastic walk along the peninsula with seals and prolific bird life. The breakfasts were scrumptious and our hosts extremely kind

Pros: Position opposite the water with views of snow capped mountains Space in room and bathroom was good Nice breakfast Good information from owners of property

Cons: Was a fair walk from town area

Pros: Beautiful room with a wonderful coffee setup, fridge and delicious homemade cookies! The hosts are lovely and set out a delicious breakfast in their upstairs “great room” with striking views of the mountains and ocean. Patrick and Mary are great fun and make you feel right at home.

Cons: Zero

Pros: Perfect stay with delightful hosts

Pros: EVERYTHING about this property was amazing. Patrick and Marie-Clare are wonderful hosts and it was a shame we did not stay another night, just so we could have mire conversations with them both. This place is a MUST STAY.

Cons: There is absolutely nothing we did not like. This place is PERFECT

Pros: Friendly hosts, great breakfast, a very comfy bed, fantastic outdoor bath, and the carriage itself is quirky and well equipped. All of this in an amazing quiet and scenic location. A unique experience.

Pros: Location was perfect!

Cons: Owners were lovely people :-)

Pros: Everything! Nice people, who paid attention to every detail. Can’t think of a single bad thing to say about this place. And it was clean & comfy/homely. Great welcome & the breakfast was fab.

Cons: Nothing

Pros: The way the carriage had been renovated, its history, the outside bath, the location, the whole quirky style.

Pros: This was our favourite stay during our holiday. The setting is fantastic and to stay in the carriage was such a novel experience. We enjoyed it very much. The breakfast was just great and very generous. Many thanks

Cons: Nothing

Pros: the view

Cons: ice cream bucket tied to the roof, hard bed matress, lack of privacy.

Pros: Everything. Comfortable quiet private friendly relax setting

Pros: The property is outside of town but that was perfect for us. The host was very accommodating and I genuinely believe he wanted everyone to enjoy their stay

Cons: My only slight criticism is that I would have liked coffee making facilities in the room.

Pros: Very Comfortable - good breakfast

Cons: A little isolated.

Pros: The breakfast foodcwas excellent. The roaring fire in the evening was welcome. The mountain view spectacular.

Cons: We were disappointed the supper platter was not a winter option as we weren't prepared with snacks.

Pros: The property is in a very quiet rural location with panoramic views of mountains and sea. Neil the host was extremely accomodating, he is also an accomplished landscape photographer and his works adorn the walls of the lodge.

Cons: A fridge in the room

Pros: Neil's friendly and attentive service. Loved the shower too!!!!

Cons: Shame we couldn't walk to a restaurant. Lovely meal in Zephyr but had to drive there which limited drinks.

Pros: The lodge is very modern and has an absolutely stunning view. It had everything we needed including fantastic tea and coffee facilities and a lovely lounge area with an open fire. The host was so friendly. We would definitely come back!

Pros: A warm welcome from our lovely host and the accommodation was in a stunning location overlooking the ocean , very well equipped and great brekkie!

Pros: Great place to stay

Pros: Location,cleanliness,breakfast and super host

Cons: nothing

Pros: Made to feel like home away from home. Unbelievable views. Lovely gardens and lawns. Julie was wonderful hostess. Loved everything about our stay

Pros: Superb view from the room! Nice and well furnished room & bathroom, comfortable bed, very good breakfast, very nice host, good parking space.

Cons: All great.

Pros: Very comfortable, bed feels like you’re floating. Great views. Hosts very nice and supplied some fantastic homemade shortbread. Super clean! Good continental breakfast and a communal table makes for good conversation with other guests.

Cons: It’s a 10 minute walk into town which can become tiresome if you do it a few times and it’s not particularly pleasant.

Pros: Lovely views from room, beautiful home and very nice owners.

Cons: The bed was very comfortable although the pillows could have been nicer. Location is a little way from town centre and bars/restaurants.

Pros: Location was excellent. Room was comfortable and very clean. Kiakoura was lovely and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit there.

Cons: The property is up for sale and our impression was that the owners are emotional disengaged from the business. Would benefit from a folder containing emergency information eg local pharmacy, GP, emergency services, earthquake procedures. There may have been one but we didn’t locate it, neither were we introduced to it. There were no toiletries available. We always take our own but if you went expecting them, as stated on the booking form . . . . If you’re upstairs it’s a struggle with luggage. We were charged a credit card fee twice but we didn’t pay using a credit card at all. We had no reply to an email query re this charge and no resolution over the phone so the issue was settled via Booking.com and the charge was refunded. The first fee was automatically included so check what you’re being charged before you complete your booking. Poor cooked breakfast. Vegetarian couple staying when we were there advised to remove bacon from pre prepared meal! Not offered any alternative eg boiled eggs when they declined to do so. The whole experience, although pleasant, we felt was overpriced, slightly regimented and isn’t one we’d wish to repeat.

Pros: Everything!

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Luxurious boutique B&B in quiet location on promontory above Kaikoura, with fine view over the bay to the mountains. Spotlessly clean, well equipped room with kitchenette and comfortable large bed. Friendly, helpful owners and nice breakfast. We would have loved to stay longer.

Pros: The hosts are so nice. The view in the room is perfect.

Cons: Nothing.

Pros: Nice quite location, wonderful views

Cons: We had to leave, holiday was over

Pros: Very nice room with very beautiful view~very friendly staff~easy to find~quiet and clean~feel like at home ~strong recommendation!!!

Cons: None

Pros: Good location and easy access to the beach

Cons: Definitely not value for money

Pros: Great room. Very clean. Lovely view.

Cons: A little far from town.

Pros: excellent！very tidy！The owner is very nice！

Pros: Best view in Kaikoura! Huge room. Everything we needed. Friendly staff.

Pros: The room was very well laid out and equipped. There was ample seating. The bathroom has plenty space for toilet bags.

Pros: quiet away from traffic, near the seals,sunny,clear salty air and handy to two very good dining sites

Pros: liked how quiet it was, being on the outskirt of town. still could walk to the penguins or into town. very comfortable bed, great shower & nice to have a sofa to sit on.

Cons: there was actually nothing we didn't like.

Pros: Wonderful place to stay. Fantastic views. Warm and welcoming

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Lovely food, friendly. Knowledgeable hosts , comfy bed ,nice toiletries , complimentary wine & cookies, great location.

Cons: Fluffier towels

Pros: Great place to stay

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Friendly owners. Tasty breakfast. Just a couple minutes out of town to avoid the crowds.

Pros: Great location, within easy walking distance of the point, lot's o birds and seals. We were the first guests after the passing of the owner's (Peter) wife, so we had to make our own breakfast, but all necessities were provided. Good experience getting to live in a working sheep farm.

Cons: Nothing to complain about.

Pros: ...a place to enjoy. It was really fun to get to know Peter. He is a great host who loves what he does. Location is cozy and clean. The view to the bay and the mountains are impressive!

Pros: Great location and Peter was the perfect host

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Lovely location and house, Friendly & hospitable reception.

Pros: Great location & lovely host. Loved the style of the property as well

Pros: The breakfast was good. The room and en-suite were very clean.

Cons: Had to walk through the main part of the owner's home to get to our room (at the back). Not having a key to the room (no locks). The owner had a dinner party while we were there, it was very noisy in the evening.

Pros: This beautiful B & B is located in by far the best location in Kia Koura. There is a seal colony 5 minutes walk away and the sea across the road. The owner and daughter were wonderful hosts who couldn’t do enough for us. We loved meeting them and would highly recommend this beautiful B & B to everyone.

Pros: Location on a golf course, had a lovely view. Room was nicely styled, appeared modern and new. Check in was efficient, and helpful with local knowledge

Cons: Room was a studio, fridge, kettle ect were in a cupboard I booked the room as other reviews said it was very quiet, however I could clearly hear the guest in the adjacent room. When I commented on check out that it wasn’t what I was looking for, particularly the accommodation noise, I was basically disagreed with, and they said the neighbouring guest must have been yelling. Not sure how you yell a sneeze. Reception were helpful other than at this point but really didn’t want to know my opinion on check out.

Pros: The room was very clean and lovely ironed sheets and duvet. Beautiful curtains and voiles. Good breakfast...fresh fruit would have been nice and some fruit juice but a good breakfast to have in your room.

Cons: A shame the basin in the bathroom had a large crack in it, with such a luxurious feel to everything else. Golf cart was great and so clean. Very helpful staff.

Pros: The property was stunning and the managers were very warm and helpful.

Cons: Nothing.

Pros: The views whilst playing golf were breathtaking

Pros: Great view over the golf course and down to Kaikoura and the sea Warren was very helpful in booking a restaurant

Pros: Very clean and lovely friendly welcome

Cons: Bathroom doors

Pros: Nice staff, both at the reception and room service. Quite new furnishings and fittings.

Cons: Expensive for what it is. Small surcharge for paying with credit card

Pros: Very polite & professional staff!

Pros: The heated bathroom floor was great at night. The room was spacious and the bed was comfortable.

Pros: Supplied own breakfast. Ok location.

Cons: We where put in a wheelchair accessible unit. We should have been told that at the time of making our booking;so, shower to low on wall, the seat in the shower kept falling down while we showered, shower curtain didn’t touch the floor so water flooded out onto the floor. Towels to soft and fluffy, nice to touch but not good for drying yourself.

Pros: The unit was very nice lovely and clean. The bed was so comfortable. Staff very accomodating in regards to my very late arrival.

Cons: Not enough parking. The place was crammed full with vehicles of all descriptions.

Pros: Nice Motel if you travel through Kaikoura. The receptionist was very friendly.

Cons: There was bright light shining all night in the inner courtyard. It disturb our sleep, because the curtains were not light tight.

Pros: Clean and good facilities

Cons: Location to town was ok but unfortunately the main road (state highway) which it was on was being resurfaced and work went on all night. The only disengaged receptionist we’ve encountered on our trip to date.

Pros: The motel was easy to find and the owner very helpful. As it was our last night in N.Z. we wanted to go to a nice restaurant for dinner. She very kindly booked us a table and gave us directions of how to walk there (which was not very far) As advertised the view of gardens and mountains stunning.

Cons: Not the motels fault but overnight roadworks made it very dusty and noisy. Access to our upstairs room was a little tight but this was offset by the view.

Pros: The room was the smallest of all the places we stayed while in NZ, but clean and fine for a one night stay.

Pros: Clean comfortable and large room Great welcome and good local cafes

Pros: Was a nice clean room with usual amenities

Cons: Would ask if night roadworks are completed before booking- continued until about 3am!!

Pros: Great place, owners were great to deal with as we were delayed and it wasn’t a problem

Pros: Staff very friendly

Cons: Couldn't fault it

Pros: Location was a short walk to the town centre. Staff were very nice upon checking in. Had a two bedroom apartment with a nice view of the mountains. Would definitely stay again!

Pros: Quite near the train station n main street.

Cons: No aircon and quite warm. Very busy street outside n bit noisy if window is opened

Pros: When we were in trouble, the lady at the reception counter was very kind. We are very grateful. I am very happy to have stayed at this motel.

Cons: There was nothing wrong. Perfect.

Pros: Nice friendly staff. Nice clean well maintained units.

Cons: Parking spaces a bit little for bigger vehicles.

Pros: Excellent facilities. very clean and tidy and friendly hosts. we had a very late check in and our room was ready for us when we arrived, will definitely recommend to others on our ventures :)

Pros: Bed was ok.

Cons: Fan in shower didn't work. No where to sit outside that was pleasant with shelter. Parking difficult and there wasn't enough parking at rear. Units at back not like photo on internet, environment close and ugly. Hot water changed when in shower to hot and then cold when some other used it in another unit. Noisy with digger over the fence. No comfortable seating inside unit. Needs upgrading generally.

Cons: there was a road construction which was very noisy and disturbing our sleep during our stay

Pros: Near to other faclity and family

Cons: The claustraphic of the facility, look out on corrugated fence. Car par beside a sloping pathe the the car door scraped on when opened.

Pros: surroundings

Cons: a number of washers/driers out of order.

Pros: The facility caters for many types of travellers. It is well organised, clean, safe and has good facilities. I have no problem recommending it to travellers. We stayed in a two bedroom apartment which was very comfortable.

Cons: Perhaps the second bedroom could have had slightly bigger beds rather than three smallish ones but they are ideal for children.

Pros: I stayed in one of their "cabins" with a full kitchen and private bath. It was super-well appointed with everything a vacationing family would need. One item that I suggest they add is a private safe with digital lock (nicer hotels have them and it takes the worry of any intruder or crooked housekeeping staff taking your valuables). That wasn't a problem here, but you can't provide too much security.

Cons: Cabins on the Highway side of the compound had their rear windows within about two-meters from the highway. But there was very little traffic at night so not a real problem.

Pros: Short way to town. Good fittings and equipments.

Cons: Directly to highway 1 with its noisy conditions.

Pros: Great experience - house in a wonderful place where the ocean meets the snow mountains, and this can be seen from the court of this hotel. Can't get more.

Pros: Friendly staff and comfortable bed great stay

Cons: Glass bathroom door let’s too much light in too early in the morning

Pros: Good location. Friendly personnel. Good breakfast.

Cons: Room was a bit small.

Pros: Great location Quality toiletries provided Sunny well tended courtyard

Cons: We didn’t think it was value for money . We have paid the same or less for better facilities and more room e.g plates, utensils , toaster . The room was very small, fortunately it was sunny and we could sit in courtyard. No secure ventilation for keeping a window open at night.

Pros: The location on the waterfront was great. We booked a room without breakfast, but our hostess offered breakfast as a free upgrade upon arrival. This was unexpected and appreciated and we really enjoyed the selection available for breakfast.

Cons: Our reason for booking this hotel, was because we like staying in this type of historic building. However, on arrival we found we were in a more modern courtyard annex, which was disappointing for us. Although comfortable enough, these courtyard rooms are rather small, and the bed only a standard double (compared to the other five properties we stayed at on this trip, all of which were roomy and had queen or king beds). This was by far the most expensive property we stayed at, and given the above, was not great value for money!

Pros: Host was great and premises were lovely

Pros: Location was great. Room was comfortable and clean, staff very welcoming and helpful.

Cons: I found the room was a bit cramped - very narrow bathroom/toilet and not a lot of room around the bed, however I did ask for a studio room

Pros: Room was very small with no air conditioning. We couldn’t lock the door from the inside so didn’t feel very safe during the night.

Pros: The location was perfect and had easy access to the beach.

Cons: The only thing I didn’t like was that it was a bit away from the city centre and it would be great if there were fans in the rooms for air circulation.

Pros: Location

Cons: Window sills AND skirting boards dusty

Pros: A good location, nice and clean.

Cons: N/A

Pros: Good value for money

Pros: Lovely homely vibe of the place. Owners were so welcoming and accommodating. Telling us to make ourselves at home. Perfect central location to all the things to see and do in golden bay. Nice and quiet town.

Pros: Every thing was clean and tidy.

Cons: Surface of car park was quite noisy when people walking over it especially early in the morning

Pros: The motel is on the main road so is easy to find. We had no problems with noise. The town supermarket is very close by and town itself is only a few minutes away. There were some nice books in the motel library. Staff were pleasant and helpful.

Cons: The bathroom was cramped.

Pros: The bed was exceptionally comfortable, we peeled back the sheets to see if we could find a brand. The room was very clean. The girl at the front desk was lovely and helpful.

Cons: There were very squeaky floorboards in our room, our neighbours room and on the deck outside our rooms. Was woken by the neighbour at around 5.30 am out on the deck, and I can only guess that the other neighbour could here us moving around in our room as we could clearly hear them! I did feel it was a little pricey as we have stayed at other locations for a similar price but the quality was a little higher there.

Cons: For the price of $240 it is very expensive. We have stayed in lots of wonderful places this trip and this is the only over priced place. Manager could be a lot more friendly as well.

Cons: The front sliing door to the unit was stuffed and made a terrible noise when you opened it.

Pros: The location was convenient. Beds were comfortable and having a kitchen is great if you want to cook. Bathroom is big enough.

Cons: Nothing. All good.

Pros: The bed was very comfortable and lovely sea view

Pros: The bed was so comfortable, like sleeping on a cloud.

Cons: You could hear people walking around in the room above at night.