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The 10 Best Lodges in Kaikoura, New Zealand

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Situated in a peaceful rural setting among groves of Manuka trees and at the foot of the Seaward Kaikoura mountain ranges, Manakau Lodge offers luxurious guest rooms with free WiFi, free movies and music entertainment. Guests enjoy panoramic ocean and mountain views and each room features a private patio.

property was great in all small details, very well equipped

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9.9
Exceptional
26 reviews
Price from
$527
per night

Built in 1993, the luxurious Fyffe Country Lodge boasts stylish boutique decor and handmade furniture. Just 300 metres from the shoreline, it offers free continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi access and free use of bicycles. Guests can enjoy beautiful views of Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Ranges from the lodge.

it was a beautiful comfy house with lots of charm.

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9.7
Exceptional
14 reviews
Price from
$266
per night

Set in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, with Kaikoura Beach nearby, Lemon Tree Lodge offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

The lodge offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and shower. A fridge is also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle.

Large studio with Ocean view. Excellent breakfast!

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8.9
Excellent
88 reviews
Price from
$171
per night

Situated in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region and Kaikoura Beach reachable within less than 1 km, Barnacle Bills features accommodation with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, a garden and free private parking.

The lodge offers a terrace.

Spacious, clean & comfortable house. Large well stocked kitchen that made it easy to prepare meals. The view was of both mountains & water. Location is great. Easy to walk both to Kaikoura & South Bay & other tracks. Our host was very responsive & kind. Should we ever find ourselves in Kaikoura again, we would definitely stay here again.

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8.9
Excellent
36 reviews
Price from
$140
per night

The Lazy Shag Lodge in Kaikoura has a garden and a terrace. The hostel features a shared lounge. All rooms at The Lodge have private toilet and shower. The Lodge has a log burner, shared kitchen and garden/deck.

Location was great, friendly staff, great base to getaway early for a tramp the next day

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7.8
Good
1,212 reviews
Price from
$50
per night

Situated in Kaikoura, Alpine Manuka View Cabin features air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. This lodge has a garden and free private parking.

The nearest airport is Kaikoura Airport, 17 km from the lodge.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
Price from
$133
per night

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Ideal for nature lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and have kitchen facilities. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than vacation homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.
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Lodges That Guests Love in Kaikoura

  • Avg. price/night: $55.30
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 997 reviews
    Always love staying at the lodge couldn't ask for a better stay away from home will definitely be staying again.
    clifton
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $139.72
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 36 reviews
    Friendly welcome from Veronika, who gave us some complementary milk and we bought some lovely free-range eggs. We stayed in The Lodge, which has a very well-equipped kitchen and lots of nice furniture. So much space! Very comfortable beds. The bathroom (wet room) was quite basic but absolutely fine. We liked that separate boxes were provided for sorting recycling. Free laundry facilities. Various games, puzzles and DVDs. Very peaceful location
    Kathryn
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $526.94
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 26 reviews
    Manakau Lodge is situated beautifully between the ocean and the mountains. Janice was a wonderful and gracious host, helping me with dinner recommendations and reservations, offering to drive us there, showing us walking trails nearby and providing us with fresh eggs for breakfast. The lodge is just perfect. Clean, beautiful, and had all the perfect “touches”. The sunrise that morning was incredible.
    Colleen
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $99.36
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,234 reviews
    Room was spacious, clean and well-equipped. Lodge is located close to Kaikoura (centre) and the activities you might want to undertake. Owners were very friendly!
    Hanne
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 14 reviews
    Sitting directly across from a stunning mountain range is the delightful, well-managed Fyffe Country Lodge. Hosts Chris & Colin are the friendliest people we’ve met on our travels around New Zealand. It felt as though we’ve known each other for many years. The grounds are lovingly maintained. Our room, was perfect with its elegant decor and cleanliness beyond expectations. Meals were delicious and well-presented.
    Seale
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $62.10
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,212 reviews
    I stayed in my own private room. It was perfect for a 3 night stay. The family who run the lodge are super friendly and chatty. The kitchen area was quite quiet when I stayed but I still met a few nice travellers. It was cleaned everyday.
    Natalie
    Solo traveler
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,023 reviews
    The lady who runs Dolphin lodge is very friendly and helpful. The kitchen area was clean and the location is great.
    Cheryl
    Family with young children
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,023 reviews
    The site we could see from the Dolphin Lodge
    Koro
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $55.30
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 997 reviews
    Pleasant and helpful manager. Unfortunately, we decided not to stay at this facility. It was no fault of the lodge / backpackers. In my haste to book accommodation, I did not realise I was booking shared facilities.
    Stokes
    Family with young children
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,023 reviews
    The twin room lodge was a quiet oasis in a beautiful area.
    Stuart
    Solo traveler