Quality accommodation with magnificent mountain views. 5 minute walk to surfcasting beach, 1 hour drive to Mt Lyford ski field. 5 minutes from all attractions and activities - whale watch, dolphin and seal swimming tours, restaurants. 13 fully self-contained ground-floor studio units, double-glazed (sleep 1-3). 4 units with interconnecting doors for families. 2 units with access facilities. Fully equipped kitchens with microwaves. Queen/single beds, Sky TV, cot, highchair and BBQ available on request. All units non-smoking. Guest laundry. Cooked/continental breakfast to units. Courtesy pick-up by arrangement from bus or train.

Assuring courteous service, quality amenities and offering amiable hospitality to discerning travellers, the Quality Suites Kaikoura (formally Aspen Court Kaikoura0 is a perfect base for an enjoyable stay. Conveniently set between the ocean and mountains, the Quaility Suites Kaikoura is only 2 minutes drive from the town centre. All the spacious accommodation units in this lodge are gracefully designed and facilitated with a host of contemporary facilities for a relaxing stay.

Sea View Motel and Sunrise Bungalow provides rooms and motel units with kitchenette facilities and offers sea views from almost every room. It is a short walk from the town of Kaikoura and restaurants. Sea View Motel and Sunrise Bungalow is in a great location to enjoy whale watching, sea kayaking, swimming with dolphins or seals. Guest can also visit the Lavender farm and the Kaikoura winery.

First Light Kaikoura is within a 6-minute drive of Kaikoura Township and South Bay. The property can arrange private fishing trips and whale spotting flights for guests. All apartments feature a kitchenette with a microwave, a fridge and an electric kettle. The apartments are equipped with air conditioning, a DVD player and a flat-screen TV. Each offers the views of the surrounding mountains, the sea or the garden. The en suite bathroom comes with shower and a hairdryer. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi access, free parking, and free use of guest laundry. Barbecue facilities are available for use. Kaikoura First Light is a 12-minute walk from Kaikoura Train Station and a 4-minute drive from Encounter Kaikoura.  

Set on 6 acres of beautiful lakes and gardens, Donegal House offers free Wi-Fi and free continental breakfast. It boasts a traditional Irish bar, a restaurant and a sunny terrace. Donegal House is a 15 minutes walk from Kaikoura Beach and 25 minute walk from central Kaikoura and Kaikoura Railway Station.  Each of the air-conditioned rooms has a separate seating area with a TV. All rooms offer an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer. Your buffet breakfast includes fresh fruit, cereal, yoghurt and freshly baked croissants. You can relax alongside the fireplace at the bar, which also features traditional Irish music. The restaurant offers a range of pub-style meals which can be enjoyed indoors or outdoors. Free shuttle services are available to and from the railway station.

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel is housed in a historic 1880s building, just 10 minutes' walk from Kaikoura Town. It offers free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a bar. All rooms are situated behind the historic hotel and offer views of the courtyard. Free parking is provided on site. Each room features a refrigerator, a 32-inch flat-screen TV and a coffee/tea plunger. All include an en suite bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can dine at the Kaikoura Boutique Hotel's restaurant, Maxtons, which offers outdoor dining in warmer weather. The restaurant also includes a bar offering a selection of wine and beer. There is a guest lounge offering views of the ocean and the Kaikoura Mountain Range. The staff at the tour desk can assist with arranging local activities.

YHA Kaikoura

Breathe the scent of the South Pacific Ocean and view the majestic mountain ranges, with the ever changing 'living picture' windows from our beach front location or relax and soak up the atmosphere in our courtyard/pergola area. Explore the Kaikoura Peninsula, bird sanctuary and fur seal colonies.  We have dorms and shared facility rooms.

Welcome to Kaikoura's newest backpackers. ALL ROOMS have EN-SUITES and HEATING system. Warm, clean, well equipped, the Lazy Shag is set among magnificent trees with superb mountain views and gardens that stretch down to river. Seal swims, snorkeling trips, log fire in winter, plenty of car parking space. Activities all within 5mins walk of town centre.

Once the town's post office and telephone exchange, we're now a character and homely backpackers. Enjoy the warm and friendly atmosphere with relaxed background music, FREE Fairtrade tea and fresh ground Fairtrade coffee, and good FREE movies in our TV Room, separate to the main lounge. We are an 8 minute walk from the town centre, and one block away from the beach. We are located on a quiet street, sheltered from the wind and traffic of the town. We are a member of Kiwi Green and do what we can to limit our environmental impact.