Hotel
 Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Beachfront

146 Esplanade, 7300 Kaikoura, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 418 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.2
Very Good
418 reviews

Great little boutique champagne bar with treats, friendly staff and great Accomodation with shared courtyard to enjoy the sun and drinks!

Ian New Zealand

Return visit to a great hotel with wonderful staff and a perfect location.

Michael United States of America

Superb hosts. Went the extra mile with hospitality and catering for breakfast needs.

Wayne New Zealand

The cafe downstairs was lovely for brunch after a long walk on the beach.

Gabrielle New Zealand

this is a simple but very clean and friendly hotel. It offered breakfast and a coffee bar. I would stay here again.

Joyce United States of America

Great little boutique hotel very well organized to make the most out of small places.

Deborah United States of America

Breakfast was phenomenal, with many choices, the location was excellent for walking to good places to eat and for getting to the Peninsula walk.

Mary United States of America

Cute boutique hotel. Modern, lovely furnishings, very clean. Beautiful area.

Clive United States of America

Owner Jen was incredibly personable. The feel of the place is cool with a sophisticated yet relaxed vibe.

Camille United States of America

View. Most comfortable bed and nice shower and deck. Had to leave early, so we missed the breakfast.

Diane United States of America
8.2
Very Good
418 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Great little boutique champagne bar with treats, friendly staff and great Accomodation with shared courtyard to enjoy the sun and drinks!”
    Ian Ian New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Return visit to a great hotel with wonderful staff and a perfect location.”
    Michael Michael United States of America United States of America
  • “Superb hosts. Went the extra mile with hospitality and catering for breakfast needs.”
    Wayne Wayne New Zealand New Zealand
  • “The cafe downstairs was lovely for brunch after a long walk on the beach.”
    Gabrielle Gabrielle New Zealand New Zealand
  • “this is a simple but very clean and friendly hotel. It offered breakfast and a coffee bar. I would stay here again.”
    Joyce Joyce United States of America United States of America
  • “Great little boutique hotel very well organized to make the most out of small places.”
    Deborah Deborah United States of America United States of America
  • “Breakfast was phenomenal, with many choices, the location was excellent for walking to good places to eat and for getting to the Peninsula walk.”
    Mary Mary United States of America United States of America
  • “Cute boutique hotel. Modern, lovely furnishings, very clean. Beautiful area.”
    Clive Clive United States of America United States of America
  • “Owner Jen was incredibly personable. The feel of the place is cool with a sophisticated yet relaxed vibe.”
    Camille Camille United States of America United States of America
  • “View. Most comfortable bed and nice shower and deck. Had to leave early, so we missed the breakfast.”
    Diane Diane United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.1
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort8.7
  • Value for money7.8
  • Location9.1
  • Free WiFi7.6

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel is housed in a historic 1880s building, just 10 minutes' walk from Kaikoura Town.

Each room features a refrigerator, a 32-inch flat-screen TV and a coffee/tea plunger. All rooms include an private bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer. There is free WiFi and parking on site

The staff at the tour desk can assist with arranging local activities.

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel is 1.2 mi from the Kaikoura Station and 2 mi from South Bay Beach. It is 5 mi from Kaikoura Airport and a 9-minute drive from Kaikoura Bay Golf course.

This is our guests' favorite part of Kaikoura, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 1, 2012

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Beachfront

Property Highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Kaikoura, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.1

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Closest beach

  • Kaikoura Beach

    8.4 Very good beach
    100 feet from property

Guest reviews

8.2
Very Good · 418 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.1
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort8.7
  • Value for money7.8
  • Location9.1
  • Free WiFi7.6

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  • Ian
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Great little boutique champagne bar with treats, friendly staff and great Accomodation with shared courtyard to enjoy the sun and drinks!”
  • Michael
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Return visit to a great hotel with wonderful staff and a perfect location.”
  • Wayne
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Superb hosts. Went the extra mile with hospitality and catering for breakfast needs.”
  • Gabrielle
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “The cafe downstairs was lovely for brunch after a long walk on the beach.”
  • Joyce
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “this is a simple but very clean and friendly hotel. It offered breakfast and a coffee bar. I would stay here again.”
  • Deborah
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great little boutique hotel very well organized to make the most out of small places.”
  • Mary
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Breakfast was phenomenal, with many choices, the location was excellent for walking to good places to eat and for getting to the Peninsula walk.”
  • Clive
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Cute boutique hotel. Modern, lovely furnishings, very clean. Beautiful area.”
  • Camille
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Owner Jen was incredibly personable. The feel of the place is cool with a sophisticated yet relaxed vibe.”
  • Diane
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “View. Most comfortable bed and nice shower and deck. Had to leave early, so we missed the breakfast.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Is breakfast included in your room rate
    Not since covid, no... Fabulous cafe open from 7am... yumminess and a coffee from under $10
    Answered on January 28, 2021
  • Do you have a restaurant for night time dining
    Hi... technically no... food is served all day from 7am - last food orders are 6pm and bar closes at 7pm. Some people do like to kick back and relax with a platter in the garden... instead of going out for dinner though. Jen
    Answered on January 28, 2021
  • Hi Do you have microwave please? Thanks
    No microwaves, kitchens or cooking in all of our rooms.
    Asked about: Superior Courtyard Room • Answered on January 28, 2021
  • Do you have wheelchair accessible rooms? Do you have rooms with a sea view?
    Yes we do have wheelchair accessible rooms - but none with sea views.
    Answered on January 28, 2021
  • Is your parking secure?
    Our carpark is on a very quiet side street - it is not secure or covered.
    Answered on June 19, 2020

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Zephyr
    0.6 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Strawberry Tree
    0.6 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Kaikoura Beach
    100 feet
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Amenities of Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Beachfront
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Walking tours Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Canoeing Off-site Additional charge
  • Skiing Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
  • Tennis court Off-site Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Car rental
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Check-in

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of NZD 1 is required on arrival. That's about 0.62USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos American Express Kaikoura Boutique Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that there is a nonrefundable 2.6% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card.
Please note that there is a nonrefundable 3.8% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card.

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Kaikoura Boutique Hotel in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that group bookings of 3 or more rooms may require payment in full or a deposit at the time of booking.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR tests are available at this property at no extra charge for those exhibiting symptoms consistent with the virus and have been confirmed by an accredited doctor.

Please inform Kaikoura Boutique Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of NZD 1 is required on arrival. That's about 0.62USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Kaikoura Boutique Hotel by:

    • Car 2h 30min

  • Kaikoura Boutique Hotel is 0.8 miles from the center of Kaikoura.

  • The prices at Kaikoura Boutique Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Kaikoura Boutique Hotel include:

    • Double

  • Check-in at Kaikoura Boutique Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Kaikoura Boutique Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Walking tours