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The 10 Best B&Bs in Kaikoura, New Zealand

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Located in Kaikoura, Awatea Country Bed & Breakfast features accommodation with seating area. With mountain views, this accommodation offers a balcony. The bed and breakfast also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

Great quiet place Room very comfortable Host very kind Close to the sea and not too far to the town center

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9.7
Exceptional
181 reviews
Price from
£79
per night

Offering free WiFi and free breakfast, The Hamptons B&B is set in a quiet, seaside location just 15 minutes' walk from central Kaikoura. All rooms feature a patio and a flat-screen smart TV.

The family-owned Hamptons Bed & Breakfast is 5 minutes' drive from Kaikoura Racecourse. It is 20 minutes' drive from Ohau Stream Walkway and Waterfall.

Great location and owners. Amazing breakfast.

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9.7
Exceptional
372 reviews
Price from
£124
per night

Each suite has its own private bathroom and glass sliding door to the gardens and mountain views. Also included in the suites is a fridge, TV and tea/coffee facilities. The private 2-bedroom cottage has its own gardens, views and BBQ.

The retreat is very comfortable and our host was very welcoming. The location is away from the hustle and bustle of town. Grounds are lovely, breakfast was excellent and we truly enjoyed our stay.

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9.3
Superb
792 reviews
Price from
£83
per night

Offering free Wi-Fi and free parking, Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast is a 10-minute walk from Kaikoura's town centre. It features splendid mountain and ocean views from the guest lounge and balcony. Guests enjoy included continental breakfast daily.

Everything! Just what we needed after a hike to Mt Fyff’s summit. Great location right by the beach, incredibly comfy all round and the shower was exceptional! It made our trip to Kaikoura that extra special and the hosts were so kind and caring! What a beautiful home they have created.

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9.3
Superb
133 reviews
Price from
£133
per night

Just 2 km from Kaikoura town centre, Brook House B&B & Cottages offers free continental breakfast with accommodation in the main house, while Brook cottages are two separate units. Free off-street parking and free unlimited WiFi is available.

Home away from home! A very peaceful and comfortable stay. The host was amazing!

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9
Superb
713 reviews

Featuring free WiFi and included breakfast Bendamere House B&B offers views of the Kaikoura mountain range and the Pacific Ocean. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV and guests enjoy free home-baked shortbread.

The house is beautiful and clean. While Kerry and Julie are both so nice as well as the breakfast.

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9.6
Exceptional
141 reviews
Price from
£133
per night

Nikau Lodge Bed and Breakfast is located in the heart of Kaikoura, just 3 minutes’ drive from Whale Watch Kaikoura. Kaikoura Racecourse is a 2-minute drive away.

The breakfast includes a variety of cooked breakfast options or homemade Granola with yoghurt and berries.

Felt just like home. So comfortable, welcoming and warm.

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9.6
Exceptional
136 reviews

The spacious bed and breakfast is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the sea views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

The house is in a quiet landscape with surrounding grassland with cows, sheep, rabbits. Aspects that really stand out include the views- the mountains behind the house, the sun rising over the ocean in front of the house, and the house itself, which is large, with an upstairs loft bedroom and very comfortable living room downstairs. Indigo has furnished and decorated it beautifully. We really enjoyed her friendly hospitality. Kaikoura is nearby with fine walks and restaurants.

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9.6
Exceptional
47 reviews
Price from
£100
per night

Only 2 minutes' walk from the beach, Hapuku Carriages Kaikōura offers unique accommodation in a restored railway carriage. Guests enjoy access to free WiFi and complimentary beer, wine and chocolates.

The railway carriage has a patio with mountain views. It has flat-screen satellite TV, DVD and CD player. Also on offer is a private bathroom and an outdoor bathtub with hot water.

We loved the uniqueness and outdoor bath tub

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9.4
Superb
58 reviews
Price from
£143
per night

Offering garden views, Kakatu Retreat Bed & Breakfast in Kaikoura provides accommodation, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a lift, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The bed and breakfast also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

Clean and plenty of room for the 4 of us in the 1 room

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8.7
Fabulous
104 reviews
Price from
£65
per night

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  • Awatea Country Bed & Breakfast
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 181 reviews

    Located in Kaikoura, Awatea Country Bed & Breakfast features accommodation with seating area. With mountain views, this accommodation offers a balcony.

    Helpful host. Enjoyed the garden to sit and relax.

  • The Hamptons
    Breakfast options
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 373 reviews

    Offering free WiFi and free breakfast, The Hamptons B&B is set in a quiet, seaside location just 15 minutes' walk from central Kaikoura. All rooms feature a patio and a flat-screen smart TV.

    Modern room, excellent shower and lovely friendly hosts.

  • Te Mahuru Retreat
    Breakfast options
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 791 reviews

    Located on two landscaped acres surrounded by mountains, farmlands and views to the peninsula, Te Mahuru Retreat is just a 5-minute drive to Whale Watch Kaikoura.

    Very nice location and good accommodation. Kind host

  • Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 134 reviews

    Offering free Wi-Fi and free parking, Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast is a 10-minute walk from Kaikoura's town centre. It features splendid mountain and ocean views from the guest lounge and balcony.

    Fantastic location, excellent breakfast, great room

  • Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 141 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi and included breakfast Bendamere House B&B offers views of the Kaikoura mountain range and the Pacific Ocean.

    Wonderful views, friendly host. Perfect. Thank you

  • Kakatu Retreat Bed & Breakfast
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 104 reviews

    Offering garden views, Kakatu Retreat Bed & Breakfast in Kaikoura provides accommodation, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a lift, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.

    Quiet, views were fantastic and the table tennis was cool.

  • Kakatu Retreat
    Breakfast options
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 180 reviews

    Offering a sun terrace and views of a native reserve and mountains and partial sea views, Kakatu Retreat is located in Kaikoura, next to an 18-hole golf course and just a 5-minute walk from the beach.

    Beautiful location. Clean and comfortable. Thank you!

  • The Point B&B
    Breakfast options
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 81 reviews

    Located on the Kaikoura Peninsula, The Point Bed & Breakfast offers stunning sea and mountain views and is only a 3-minute walk over the road to the ocean.

    Wonderful View, lovely old house, friendly, trusting host.

Great access to the city centre! Check these B&Bs in Kaikoura

  • White Caps Kaikoura Farmstay
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 47 reviews

    Set in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, White Caps Kaikoura Farmstay offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property features mountain views.

    Very comfortable bed and pillows and friendly service

  • Nikau Lodge
    Central location
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 137 reviews

    Just 5 minutes’ walk from Kaikoura Beach, Nikau Lodge features a hot tub and a sunny terrace.

    Felt just like home. So comfortable, welcoming and warm.

  • Hapuku Carriages Kaikōura
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 58 reviews

    Only 2 minutes' walk from the beach, Hapuku Carriages Kaikōura offers unique accommodation in a restored railway carriage. Guests enjoy access to free WiFi and complimentary beer, wine and chocolates.

    stunning and unique, loved the attention to detail.

  • Brook House B&B & Cottages
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 716 reviews

    Just 2 km from Kaikoura town centre, Brook House B&B & Cottages offers free continental breakfast with accommodation in the main house, while Brook cottages are two separate units.

    Cosy and quiet bungalow, beautiful view from window

  • Golfer's Retreat
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 38 reviews

    Situated in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, Golfer's Retreat has a patio and garden views. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Guests can make use of a garden.

    Nice peaceful area and Alan the host very nice guy

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  • Avg. price/night: £54.80
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 592 reviews
    Great place to stay. Old fashioned hotel but very comfortable. Excellent breakfast. Very quiet and having an evening sitting on the balcony was very pleasant.
    David
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £73.86
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 931 reviews
    Lovely warm welcome. Everything explained and suggestions of things to do and places to eat. Private beach access. Large room with comfortable bed and pillows. Excellent shower. Great to have heatlamp lighting. Soft Fluffy towels and face cloths. Cooking facilities in room and plenty of seating. Table and chairs outside room. Lovely quiet spot.
    Jacky
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £95.31
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 81 reviews
    Pete was a very friendly and welcoming host. Very quiet and scenic spot at the end of the Kaikoura penisula. Close to walkways and Seal colony. I didn't vist these on this occasion as I was tired and weather was cold and wet. But great location on a good day. Itr's an old homestead on a farm with a campsite as well.
    Ralph
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £89.59
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,039 reviews
    Very scenic location. Very quiet and private. Clean and tidy studio unit.
    Judy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £95.79
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 560 reviews
    Great location, easy to walk to places. Quiet and comfortable
    David
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £179.47
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 35 reviews
    Roomy house in a great location. Nice to have a kitchen with everything you need, as well as a good sized BBQ. Private garden and quiet area. Near to the beach, walking tracks and the town. Whale watching boat trip great!
    Alison
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £77.74
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 569 reviews
    Quiet and comfy. Easy access to waterfront. Private parking outside unit.
    A
    Anonymous
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 464 reviews
    Didn't even feel like a motel as there were so few units, more like a private apartment with a handy kitchenette! Charming courtyard, quiet, tasteful decor and fixtures, and steps from the beach. I only wished I was staying longer at this wonderful spot.
    Ariana
    Solo traveller
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 137 reviews
    Perfect location for us, quiet and away from town, private with small balcony, all the amenities that were required, friendly host, off street parking, warm, clean and tidy - overall a great location and experience. Would stay here again
    Grant
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £77.74
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 569 reviews
    Private, quiet and calm. Just off the Esplanade. Great location and great value. Room was comfortable and spacious, with everything we needed to be comfortable. Nice patio too.
    Mathew
    Family with young children