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Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

4.5 star property
4.5-star beach hotel near Peninsula Walkway

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Interior
Front of property
Historic Waterfront Room
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
146 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300
  • Kaikoura Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Peninsula Walkway
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Point Kean Seal Colony
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Courtyard Standard Room

Courtyard Standard Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Courtyard Room

Courtyard Room

  • 20.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Waterfront

  • 29 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Waterfront Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Historic Waterfront Room

Historic Waterfront Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Kaikōura

Oceanside stay.You'll find Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Point Kean Seal Colony is within 3 miles (5 km) and Mount Fyffe is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Fyffe House - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Catch Kaikoura - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood Bbq - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Slam Club - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

4.5-star beach hotel near Peninsula Walkway
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Kaikoura Boutique Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This Colonial Kaikōura hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1886
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads, and hair dryers. This Kaikōura hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.95 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 4 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 4 are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 20 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.95 percent

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, mobile payments, and cash
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, Union Pay, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children 4 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Kaikoura Boutique
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Kaikoura Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 205 out of 333 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 333 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 333 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 333 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 333 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a short stay, but Jonny and Deb were fantastic hosts. The room had a magnificent view, and was very clean and updated. If you are staying in Kaikōura, stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely!
Hotel was lovely! The hosts are lovely and super accommodating. Only issue is the internet isn’t stable for streaming. Otherwise, breakfast was superb and location is premium. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast, but pay at the hotel rather than a booking agency it's cheaper.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Christchurch

Have stayed several times in the smaller ground floor courtyard units, which are great but this time upgraded ourselves to a Junior Suite in the main building that was well worth doing. It not only provided more spacious accommodation but we really enjoyed using the private deck with sea views. New owners John & Deb very friendly and welcoming, so we hope to return in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Shashank

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint little property. Cozy courtyard garden. The beach is right opposite. The staff were only available between like 9am to 6pm, but did share instructions for late check-in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Phyllis, Cobourg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cramped room around an outside courtyard. Nicely decorated. Very small area for coffee nook & refrigerator. Tiny bathroom. Kaikoura is beautiful & the hotel is across from the ocean, so nicely located.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were wonderful. There is a bar onsite which offered nice wines and beers. Property location convenient and in a quiet area. Room and bathroom was very small - I wish I had opted for a larger one.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Wonderful staff. Right across from the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chung Hin Aaron, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and peaceful location along the Kaikoura shoreline, right at the entrance to Tom's Walk. Parking is plentiful, with some dedicated parking spaces for guests off the main strip. Very beautiful inner courtyard for all of the rooms and also there is a cute bar and restaurant for guests.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were 7 units that opened up to a beautiful courtyard outside with flowers and other plantings. It was quite charming and secluded. Across the street from the hotel was a walkway along the bay and a beautiful view. The units were cozy and well decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice spot in Kaikoura. Our room was small but comfortable for two people and had everything we needed. The host was so nice and helpful! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The courtyard was lovely and colourful, potted flowering plants and other very attractive plantings.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location is very good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
wonderful hosts, room a bit small for us
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

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

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The new owners seem set to make travellers feel special during their stays here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ceri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely welcome with good tips of local area Lovely room small but adequate Real good breakfast even though it was not traditional lovely staff friendly and sociable Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were beautifully decorated, although small
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Lovely grounds and right across from the beach. Helpful with getting dining reservations and very friendly staff. The rooms are quaint, but had all the amenities you need. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel lovingly restored
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with an incredible view of the ocean. The rooms are small but very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sherie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024