Best Bed and Breakfast Kaikoura
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Best-rated
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Beach access
The Hamptons
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Terrace
Located about 5 minutes' walk from Mayfair Theatre, the comfortable The Hamptons Bed & Breakfast Kaikoura gives easy access to various tourist attractions. This 4-star beachfront bed & breakfast offers complimentary private parking nearby.
Nearby restaurants, including Encounter Kaikoura is in close proximity to the property.
The Hamptons
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Terrace
The Hamptons
Located about 5 minutes' walk from Mayfair Theatre, the comfortable The Hamptons Bed & Breakfast Kaikoura gives easy access to various tourist attractions. This 4-star beachfront bed & breakfast offers complimentary private parking nearby.
Nearby restaurants, including Encounter Kaikoura is in close proximity to the property.
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Guest favorite
Te Mahuru Retreat
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Sun terrace
Boasting 2 hot tubs, the 4-star recently renovated Te Mahuru Retreat Kaikoura hotel is situated 3.5 km from the Ohau Stream Walk. Offering a location near a train station, the comfortable bed & breakfast offers 6 rooms along with a private garden.
This accommodation offers on-site breakfast in the garden. Serving a wide assortment of dishes, Donegal House is a few moments from the hotel.
Te Mahuru Retreat
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Sun terrace
Te Mahuru Retreat
Boasting 2 hot tubs, the 4-star recently renovated Te Mahuru Retreat Kaikoura hotel is situated 3.5 km from the Ohau Stream Walk. Offering a location near a train station, the comfortable bed & breakfast offers 6 rooms along with a private garden.
This accommodation offers on-site breakfast in the garden. Serving a wide assortment of dishes, Donegal House is a few moments from the hotel.
Dover Terrace
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Sun terrace
Located nearly 5 minutes' walk from the Kaikoura Lookout, the comfortable Dover Terrace Kaikoura hotel features a sundeck and a picnic area. This recently renovated bed & breakfast, located not far from the Art & Design Gallery, features a luggage room.
While staying at Dover Terrace hotel, guests can choose from dining options nearby, such as Green Dolphin Restaurant & Bar, located 18 minutes' walk away, or The Pier Hotel Restaurant at an 18-minute walking distance.
Dover Terrace
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Sun terrace
Dover Terrace
Located nearly 5 minutes' walk from the Kaikoura Lookout, the comfortable Dover Terrace Kaikoura hotel features a sundeck and a picnic area. This recently renovated bed & breakfast, located not far from the Art & Design Gallery, features a luggage room.
While staying at Dover Terrace hotel, guests can choose from dining options nearby, such as Green Dolphin Restaurant & Bar, located 18 minutes' walk away, or The Pier Hotel Restaurant at an 18-minute walking distance.
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Beach access
Nikau Lodge
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Spa centre
- Sun terrace
The high-quality Nikau Lodge Kaikoura hotel is situated right in the centre of Kaikoura 0.7 km from such shopping venues as Coastal Sports. This 4-star bed & breakfast offers a private garden as well as private parking.
Why Not Cafe, located 8 minutes' stroll from this Kaikoura hotel, serves New Zealand cuisine to satisfy every taste.
Nikau Lodge
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Spa centre
- Sun terrace
Nikau Lodge
The high-quality Nikau Lodge Kaikoura hotel is situated right in the centre of Kaikoura 0.7 km from such shopping venues as Coastal Sports. This 4-star bed & breakfast offers a private garden as well as private parking.
Why Not Cafe, located 8 minutes' stroll from this Kaikoura hotel, serves New Zealand cuisine to satisfy every taste.
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Top location
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Beach access
Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Sun terrace
Ideally located about 5 minutes' walk from the Seal Swim Kaikoura, the comfortable Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast Kaikoura features 18 holes of golf. Guests will appreciate the views of the sea and a prime location near a boat dock, while staying in this 4-star beachfront bed & breakfast.
The daily specials include fresh fruits and fresh pastries. The Whaler offers a selection of dishes 650 m from the Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast Kaikoura.
Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Sun terrace
Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast
Ideally located about 5 minutes' walk from the Seal Swim Kaikoura, the comfortable Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast Kaikoura features 18 holes of golf. Guests will appreciate the views of the sea and a prime location near a boat dock, while staying in this 4-star beachfront bed & breakfast.
The daily specials include fresh fruits and fresh pastries. The Whaler offers a selection of dishes 650 m from the Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast Kaikoura.
Brook House B&B & Cottages
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Jacuzzi
- Sun terrace
Offering a sundeck, a shared lounge, and recreational facilities, and views of the garden, Brook House B&B & Cottages Kaikoura is located 5 km from the South Bay Reserve. Wi-Fi is accessible in public areas and free off-street parking is provided on site.
The seafood restaurant The Top Shop is situated a stone's throw from Brook House B&B & Cottages.
Brook House B&B & Cottages
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Jacuzzi
- Sun terrace
Brook House B&B & Cottages
Offering a sundeck, a shared lounge, and recreational facilities, and views of the garden, Brook House B&B & Cottages Kaikoura is located 5 km from the South Bay Reserve. Wi-Fi is accessible in public areas and free off-street parking is provided on site.
The seafood restaurant The Top Shop is situated a stone's throw from Brook House B&B & Cottages.
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Beach access
Inn The Bay Bed & Breakfast
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Ironing facilities
Located approximately a 25-minute stroll from Whale Watch Kaikoura, the comfortable 4-star Inn The Bay Bed & Breakfast Kaikoura offers Wi-Fi in public areas and a free private car park. The beachfront bed & breakfast lies in a museum area, within a few blocks of such cultural sights as the Kaikoura Museum.
Guests can relax at the on-site outdoor bar. Cafe Encounter, situated steps away from Inn The Bay Bed & Breakfast, is a perfect place to enjoy New Zealand cuisine.
Inn The Bay Bed & Breakfast
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Ironing facilities
Inn The Bay Bed & Breakfast
Located approximately a 25-minute stroll from Whale Watch Kaikoura, the comfortable 4-star Inn The Bay Bed & Breakfast Kaikoura offers Wi-Fi in public areas and a free private car park. The beachfront bed & breakfast lies in a museum area, within a few blocks of such cultural sights as the Kaikoura Museum.
Guests can relax at the on-site outdoor bar. Cafe Encounter, situated steps away from Inn The Bay Bed & Breakfast, is a perfect place to enjoy New Zealand cuisine.
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Beach access
Hapuku Carriages Kaikoura
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Laundry
- Golf centre
- Sun terrace
The 4-star Hapuku Carriages Kaikoura Bed & Breakfast is located merely 1.1 km from Star Roast and features a sunbathing terrace and a golf course on site.
Hapuku Carriages Kaikoura
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Laundry
- Golf centre
- Sun terrace
Hapuku Carriages Kaikoura
The 4-star Hapuku Carriages Kaikoura Bed & Breakfast is located merely 1.1 km from Star Roast and features a sunbathing terrace and a golf course on site.
The Point B&B
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Ironing facilities
- Terrace
- Garden area
The elegant 4-star The Point B&B Kaikoura is located just around the corner from the Jimmy Armers Beach and offers tour/ticket assistance for an unforgettable travel experience. Its prime location provides easy access to the heritage museum "Fyffe House", which is just 100 metres away.
At Kaikoura Seafood BBQ, situated just near The Point B&B, you can taste New Zealand cuisine.
The Point B&B
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Ironing facilities
- Terrace
- Garden area
The Point B&B
The elegant 4-star The Point B&B Kaikoura is located just around the corner from the Jimmy Armers Beach and offers tour/ticket assistance for an unforgettable travel experience. Its prime location provides easy access to the heritage museum "Fyffe House", which is just 100 metres away.
At Kaikoura Seafood BBQ, situated just near The Point B&B, you can taste New Zealand cuisine.
Kakatu Retreat Bed & Breakfast
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Sun terrace
Located approximately a 10-minute ride from the Seal Swim Kaikoura, the comfortable Kakatu Retreat Bed & Breakfast Kaikoura offers Wi-Fi in public areas and private car parking.
Kakatu Retreat Bed & Breakfast
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Sun terrace
Kakatu Retreat Bed & Breakfast
Located approximately a 10-minute ride from the Seal Swim Kaikoura, the comfortable Kakatu Retreat Bed & Breakfast Kaikoura offers Wi-Fi in public areas and private car parking.
Kakatu Retreat
- On-site car park
- Flat-screen TV
The comfortable Kakatu Retreat Bed & Breakfast Kaikoura, located 3.8 km from the Wings Over Whales Kaikoura, is proud to offer 18 holes of golf. Featuring a summer terrace, various recreational opportunities, and barbecue grills, this 4-star bed & breakfast has air-conditioned rooms with golf course views.
Kakatu Retreat
- On-site car park
- Flat-screen TV
Kakatu Retreat
The comfortable Kakatu Retreat Bed & Breakfast Kaikoura, located 3.8 km from the Wings Over Whales Kaikoura, is proud to offer 18 holes of golf. Featuring a summer terrace, various recreational opportunities, and barbecue grills, this 4-star bed & breakfast has air-conditioned rooms with golf course views.
Birdsong Alley Bed And Breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Ironing facilities
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
Featuring Wi-Fi in the rooms, the comfortable Birdsong Alley Bed And Breakfast Hanmer Springs is approximately a 25-minute walk from the Catholic church "St Roch's Parish". There is also private parking.
Birdsong Alley Bed And Breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Ironing facilities
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
Birdsong Alley Bed And Breakfast
Featuring Wi-Fi in the rooms, the comfortable Birdsong Alley Bed And Breakfast Hanmer Springs is approximately a 25-minute walk from the Catholic church "St Roch's Parish". There is also private parking.
Tree House Lodge Bed & Breakfast
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Sun terrace
Located 4.2 km from the Findlay's Lookout Track, the comfortable Tree House Lodge Bed & Breakfast Cheviot offers cosy rooms approximately a 25-minute walk from the Tweedies Gully Track. Boasting a fitness area and a private garden, this 4-star hotel is 1.9 km from the Manuka Bay Track.
Breakfast is served from 08:00 to 10:00 daily.
Tree House Lodge Bed & Breakfast
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Sun terrace
Tree House Lodge Bed & Breakfast
Located 4.2 km from the Findlay's Lookout Track, the comfortable Tree House Lodge Bed & Breakfast Cheviot offers cosy rooms approximately a 25-minute walk from the Tweedies Gully Track. Boasting a fitness area and a private garden, this 4-star hotel is 1.9 km from the Manuka Bay Track.
Breakfast is served from 08:00 to 10:00 daily.
Fontainebleau Luxury B&B
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Sun terrace
Located within 5 minutes' walk of the Hanmer Heritage Forest Trust, the comfortable 4-star Fontainebleau Luxury B&B Hanmer Springs offers a summer terrace, a shared lounge, and a golf course. Along with the use of a fitness suite on site, sports fans are invited to discover the miniature A-Maze-N-Golf, which is around 2 km away.
You can dine at Springs Pizza, just 1.3 km from the Fontainebleau Luxury B&B.
Fontainebleau Luxury B&B
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Sun terrace
Fontainebleau Luxury B&B
Located within 5 minutes' walk of the Hanmer Heritage Forest Trust, the comfortable 4-star Fontainebleau Luxury B&B Hanmer Springs offers a summer terrace, a shared lounge, and a golf course. Along with the use of a fitness suite on site, sports fans are invited to discover the miniature A-Maze-N-Golf, which is around 2 km away.
You can dine at Springs Pizza, just 1.3 km from the Fontainebleau Luxury B&B.
Vibrant Living Retreat
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Sun terrace
Guests of the comfortable Vibrant Living Retreat Bed & Breakfast Hanmer Springs can visit the miniature A-Maze-N-Golf, situated a mere 1.6 km away. Around 15 minutes' walk from the Hanmer Springs Animal Farm Park, this 5-star bed & breakfast offers spacious rooms plus a yoga room.
Vibrant Living Retreat
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Sun terrace
Vibrant Living Retreat
Guests of the comfortable Vibrant Living Retreat Bed & Breakfast Hanmer Springs can visit the miniature A-Maze-N-Golf, situated a mere 1.6 km away. Around 15 minutes' walk from the Hanmer Springs Animal Farm Park, this 5-star bed & breakfast offers spacious rooms plus a yoga room.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Bed and Breakfast in Kaikoura, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| The Hamptons |
9.8 / 10 (261 Reviews) |
From 131$ | |
| Te Mahuru Retreat |
9.4 / 10 (789 Reviews) |
From 78$ | |
| Dover Terrace |
9.8 / 10 (61 Reviews) |
From 122$ | |
| Nikau Lodge |
9.6 / 10 (149 Reviews) |
From 228$ | |
| Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast |
9.6 / 10 (98 Reviews) |
From 173$ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which bed and breakfasts near Kaikoura Beach are ideal for a relaxing stay?
Inn The Bay Bed & Breakfast is located right by Kaikoura Beach, offering beachfront access and scenic ocean views. Brook House B&B & Cottages also provides a peaceful atmosphere just a short drive from the beach.
Visit Kaikoura Beach in the early morning to enjoy stunning sunrises and avoid crowds later in the day.
Which adult-only bed and breakfasts are suitable for a romantic getaway?
Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast offers private suites and beautiful gardens, perfect for couples. The Point B&B provides a tranquil, adults-only atmosphere with scenic ocean views.
Book your stay at Bendamere House during off-peak seasons for lower rates and more intimate experiences.
What family-friendly bed and breakfasts in Kaikoura offer ample space for kids?
Brook House B&B & Cottages has self-catering cottages and a large outdoor area for children to play. Kakatu Retreat provides flexible accommodations and family rooms close to local attractions.
Choose accommodations at Brook House B&B with kitchen facilities to prepare quick meals for your family.
Which Kaikoura bed and breakfasts have beautiful mountain views?
Te Mahuru Retreat and the Hamptons both feature rooms with stunning views of the Kaikoura mountain ranges, making for a breathtaking backdrop.
Request a room with a mountain view at Te Mahuru Retreat for the chance to enjoy starry skies at night.
What are the best bed and breakfasts near local attractions for outdoor activities?
Centrally located, Inn The Bay Bed & Breakfast is close to whale watching tours and the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway. The Point B&B is near the Kaikoura Seal Colony, perfect for wildlife encounters.
Plan whale watching tours in advance, especially during peak season, to secure your preferred times.
Which bed and breakfasts in Kaikoura have unique experiences like stargazing?
Te Mahuru Retreat offers unique stargazing events in collaboration with the Kaikoura Dark Sky Trust, making it ideal for astronomy enthusiasts. Bendamere House also provides tranquil outdoor spaces for evening stargazing.
Check local stargazing event times at Te Mahuru Retreat and bring a telescope if you have one for a memorable night.
Which bed and breakfasts offer breakfast included in Kaikoura?
The Hamptons and Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast both include complimentary breakfasts featuring fresh, local ingredients for their guests.
Ask about special dietary options when booking to ensure a meal that meets your needs at The Hamptons.
What unique local events should I plan to attend during my visit to Kaikoura?
During your visit, consider attending the Kaikoura Ocean Racing team event held in February for thrilling races and a fun atmosphere. The Kaikoura Seafest in October showcases local seafood and community culture.
Book accommodations early for both events to secure the best locations near key activities.
How can I efficiently get around Kaikoura without a car?
Kaikoura is easy to navigate on foot, especially near downtown where most attractions are located. Biking is also popular, with rental options available at various shops.
Rent a bike at a local shop early in the day to explore the scenic coastline without the crowds.
When is the best time to visit Kaikoura for whale watching?
Whale watching is best from June to August, when sperm whales are commonly sighted. Visit during these months to increase your chances of seeing marine wildlife.
Reserve your whale watching tour at least a few weeks in advance during peak season to avoid disappointment.
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