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Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3.0 star property
Waterfront hotel in Kaikoura with free parking

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | View from room
Aerial view
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$193
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar

Explore the area

Map
126 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300
  • Kaikoura Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Kaikoura Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Kaikoura (KBZ)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 2 Bedroom 1st floor with ocean views

2 Bedroom 1st floor with ocean views

2 Bedroom 1st floor with ocean views

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
2 bedrooms
Jetted bath
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Ground Floor with Partial view

32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

2 Bedroom Ground Floor with Partial view

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for 2 Bedroom ground floor with patio

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bedroom ground floor with patio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 Bedroom

Economy Room, 1 Bedroom

Economy Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Kaikoura

At Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum. Highlights at this hotel include washing machines and free WiFi. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas and tour/ticket assistance. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Kaikoura hotel include Kaikoura District Museum and Fyffe House.

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 17 min walk
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 20 min walk
  • Fyffe House - 3 min drive
  • Peninsula Walkway - 4 min drive
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Catch Kaikoura - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood Bbq - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Slam Club - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Waterfront hotel in Kaikoura with free parking
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments offers its guests tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kaikoura hotel.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Smoking in designated areas
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Kaikoura hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Highchair

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments Hotel
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments Kaikoura
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments Hotel Kaikoura

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments?

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments?

As of 21 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments on 23 Mar 2025 start from AU$192.68, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments?

Yep, Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments?

Yep, Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments is a short 17-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments?

No, Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments?

No, pets are not allowed.

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 355 out of 489 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 489 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 489 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 489 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 489 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the waterfront. Poppy and Bruce great hosts, very helpful. Close to whale and dolphin encounter. Beautiful part of the world.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kokui

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property manager Poppy was so kind and made our stay comfortable and memorable. The property is in a great location that’s walking distance to the Kaikoura town centre. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Kaikoura.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location, superb property, fabulous views, clean and super-friendly and helpful. 10/10 thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ruth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, well equipped apartment for our family of four. Very clean and comfortable. Wish we stayed longer!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm a leisure traveller and usually make it a point to stay at the best accommodation i can find. This visit to Kaikoura however i was there for a very brief stay (just one night) so i decided to be a bit frugal. I was pleasantly surprised when went there. The property was right next to the beach, had ample space and was well managed. But the highlight of the trip was the hospitality. The hosts were super kind and friendly, and put up with my capricious requests at odd hours with warmth and generosity of spirit. Was it the fanciest place I've lived it? No. It is purposefully comfortable without being extravagant, and does show its age in a few places (i did pick the economy room though so it may have had something to do with it), but i slept well, had nice peaceful surroundings and everything was walkable. You don't go to Kaikoura to see the walls of a hotel room. You go there to enjoy breathtaking scenery and warmth of its people and this place delivered both!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuan Sheng

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best beds of the trip. Sea views from the balcony, nice kitchen and washing machine. Very comfortable and satisfactory!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mick, Bushfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, very friendly, clean and spacious unit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All round great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niklaus

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was magnificent warm comfortable and just beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

dalainey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ange

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation Would happily stay again Very clean and lovely furniture
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved Kaikoura
This was part of a holiday in NZ. We loved the apartment, the position from town centre and Kaikoura what a beautiful town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely example of great Kiwi hospitality — clean, well kept and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great appartments and great owners. Clean and friendly with great walks along the beachfront.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel so far in the South Island. Would highly recommend and would stay again no question.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great property to stay at. With excellent views, immediate access to the beach and walkways, and an easy seven minute stroll to shops/dining. I would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024