Best places in Kaikōura

Discover the best places in Kaikōura, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 28 places in the city.

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Kaikoura TOP 10 Holiday Park
Holiday park
$48/night
4.50 (1K reviews)
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Kaikoura Museum
Local history museum
👍👍 What a Cool place, Lots of interesting things I loved it .Take your Time but you get all day ticket So you can go back through the day . Brought back memories of my younger days ..The staff are lovely happy to have a chat . The earthquake room is So informative ,knowing what really happened that day...
4.50 (395 reviews)
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Donegal House
Hotel
4.40 (583 reviews)
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Alpine Pacific Motels & Holiday Park Kaikoura
Motel
Modest motel with studios, apartments & cabins, plus hot tubs, an outdoor pool & a shared kitchen.
$44/night
4.40 (451 reviews)
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The Pier Hotel
Inn
Humble rooms, a restaurant & a bar in a down-to-earth 1800s hotel opposite the ocean.
$56/night
4.30 (1.4K reviews)
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Koura Bay Golf Resort
Resort hotel
4.70 (136 reviews)
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Hapuku Lodge + Tree Houses
Hotel
Polished rural hotel offering mountain & ocean views, plus dining & an outdoor pool.
4.80 (95 reviews)
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Coopers Catch
Fish and chips takeaway
👍 We usually visit this place when visiting Kaikoura. In the off peak periods it's usually the one place guaranteed to be open. Fish meals are pretty good. Batter on fish nice & crunchy & chips look to be hand cut. My order was the dory meal. Fish was small but cooked perfectly & served with lemon & t...
$ $$$
4.20 (1.6K reviews)
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Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
Motel
Straightforward motor inn offering casual studios & apartments, plus an outdoor pool & a sauna.
$96/night
4.40 (222 reviews)
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Strawberry Tree Kaikoura Ltd.
Seafood restaurant
👍👍 We stopped here because the restaurant we wanted to eat at closed early. It man that was some good luck on our part. Even though they didn’t open until 5pm for food, they let us sample some craft brews and even explained the specials for the evening. I was all about fish and chips. But Kyle ( who...
$$ $$
4.20 (715 reviews)
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The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel Kaikoura
Motel
Cosy studios & apartments with free continental breakfast & kitchens, some with waterfront views.
4.30 (256 reviews)
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Brook House B&B
Bed & breakfast
Humble rooms, some with balcony access, in a quaint B&B offering a kitchen, a lounge & a garden.
4.70 (88 reviews)
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Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Indoor lodging
4.40 (170 reviews)
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Mondello Kaikoura
Motel
$96/night
4.50 (126 reviews)
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Sudima Kaikoura
Hotel
4.40 (151 reviews)
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The Fairways Luxury Accommodation Kaikoura
Hotel
Contemporary hotel with understated accommodations offering free Wi-Fi & gardens with sitting areas.
4.40 (137 reviews)
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Bella Vista Kaikoura
Motel
Down-to-earth lodging featuring simple rooms & studios, plus BBQ facilities & a guest laundry.
4.30 (170 reviews)
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Dusky Lodge
Serviced accommodation
Compact quarters in a low-key hostel offering a hot tub, a pool and a sauna, plus 3 guest kitchens.
$50/night
4.10 (331 reviews)
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Dolphin Lodge Backpackers
Hostel
Casual dorms & private rooms in a laid-back hostel offering ocean & mountain views, plus a hot tub.
$65/night
4.30 (116 reviews)
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Kaikoura Motor Inn
Bed & breakfast
Simple apartments in a casual motel offering a kids' play area, plus BBQ facilities & a garden.
4.20 (134 reviews)
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