Kaikōura

Travel Guide

Peninsula Walkway featuring tranquil scenes, a lake or waterhole and landscape views
Peninsula Walkway featuring tranquil scenes, a lake or waterhole and landscape views
Peninsula Walkway which includes general coastal views
Peninsula Walkway featuring landscape views, mountains and tranquil scenes
Kaikoura featuring an aircraft and tranquil scenes

Where to stay in Kaikōura

Person standing at lake with Kaikoura Seaward Range, Kaikoura South Island New Zealand

South Bay

While there might not be top attractions in South Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Peninsula Walkway and Fyffe House.

South Bay
Walking around Kaikoura Peninsula, New Zealand on a beautiful Spring day.

Kaikoura Flat

If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Flat, Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Kaikoura Flat
Beautiful unique adorable new zealand fur seal resting on the rocks spotted in Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway, Canterbury. Amazing marine mammals spotted in New Zealand

Kaikoura Peninsula

While visiting Kaikoura Peninsula, you might make a stop by sights like Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony.

Kaikoura Peninsula
Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is AED 573 per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
AED 573
AED 659 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (478 reviews)
Loved the shower. The veiw and the comfortable bed was fantastic.

Reviewed on 21 January 2026

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 out of 5
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is AED 376 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
AED 376
AED 433 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (399 reviews)
Clean comfortable spacious room

Reviewed on 15 January 2026

Kaikoura Quality Suites
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

3 out of 5
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is AED 230 per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
AED 230
AED 264 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (441 reviews)
Everything was amazing. Staff are so great and the room was awesome. Will definitely stay there again.

Reviewed on 20 January 2026

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
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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.
Blue Seas Motel

Blue Seas Motel

3.5 out of 5
222 Esplanade Kaikoura
Stay at this aparthotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway ...
9/10 Wonderful! (78 reviews)
Great location & friendly staff

Reviewed on 8 January 2026

Blue Seas Motel
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

3.5 out of 5
1 Kersage Drive - Ocean Ridge Kaikoura
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (413 reviews)
Best accommodation so far on our month long trip. I could live here.

Reviewed on 20 January 2026

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

5 out of 5
78 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
Book a stay at this luxury apartment in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
Beautiful ocean and bay views. location is close to several restaurants all walkable!

Reviewed on 8 January 2026

Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
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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.

Popular places to visit

Peninsula Walkway featuring general coastal views and rugged coastline

Peninsula Walkway

5/5(30 reviews)

You can take time to visit Peninsula Walkway during your travels to Kaikōura. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Peninsula Walkway

Mount Fyffe

4.5/5(6 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.

Mount Fyffe

Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park

5/5(2 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park during your stay in Kaikōura. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park

Point Kean Seal Colony

4.5/5(23 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.

Point Kean Seal Colony

Fyffe House

5/5(1 review)

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.

Fyffe House

Kaikoura District Museum

4.5/5(3 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.

Kaikoura District Museum

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