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Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel in Kaikōura with free parking

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Outdoor dining
Executive lounge
Exterior detail
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi
Reception
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel offers a tranquil escape amid natural wonders. Guests can relax in the garden, browse the library, or visit the onsite cafe. The hotel provides WiFi and attentive staff to ensure a comfortable stay with a genuine local connection.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Courtyard Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi

Courtyard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Courtyard Standard Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi

Courtyard Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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WaterFRONT Balcony | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi

WaterFRONT Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2013
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi

WaterVIEW Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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WaterFRONT No Balcony | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi

WaterFRONT No Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
146 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Fyffe House - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Peninsula Walkway - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 7 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whaler - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cods n Cray - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Luxury hotel near Fyffe House
Located close to Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony, Kaikoura Boutique Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Kaikoura Boutique Hotel include perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Hydromassage showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Smart TVs with streaming services and premium channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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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 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Boo Teek

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1886
  • Colonial architecture
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Streaming services

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

Pets not 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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 25 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.95 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Children 4 years old and younger are not permitted 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

Boutique Hotel Kaikoura
Hotel Kaikoura
Kaikoura Boutique
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
Kaikoura Hotel
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel Hotel
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel Kaikoura
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel Hotel Kaikoura

Frequently asked questions

Is Kaikoura Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kaikoura Boutique Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Kaikoura Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Kaikoura Boutique Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Kaikoura Boutique Hotel located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Kaikōura hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Fyffe House, Peninsula Walkway, and Point Kean Seal Colony. Mount Fyffe is 9.2 mi (14.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 340 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 340 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 340 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 340 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 340 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luxury

Very comfortable, beautiful surrounds, great hosts & fabulous breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay in Kaikoura
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Wonderful helpful friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing peaceful place enjoyed the day spa and the views!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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

Lisa

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

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable clean room with spacious bathroom, in a lovely quiet little courtyard at the rear of the hotel. Easy 10 mins walk into town. Really enjoyed our 3 night stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

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

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel is just lovely! View of the sea from the front common rooms which are the Cafe and lounge/bar area. Wonderful friendly and helpful staff. Great bed! We enjoyed our time there. Would certainly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value cosy courtyard room close to Dolphin Encounter centre and seafront. Nice cafe. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

terry

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

8/10 Good

Phyllis

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

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very clean, room small but functional, breakfast OK, not a great choice of continental food as no cheese or meats or croissants just cereal, natural yogurt, 2 fruits and boiled eggs (cold), toast and danish pastries but service was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Even though our courtyard room had no view, the room was quiet, well-appointed and clean

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Brief but great

Only stayed 1 night. Arrived late so key was in lockbox for us. Had to leave early for our dolphin encounter so unfortunately didn’t get to meet owners. Place was comfy though with everything you could need & great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant staff, but the courtyard bedroom was small and the bathroom cramped to say the least. Considering most visitors were in transit and had a lot of luggage there wasn’t any room to spread out. ‘Glamorous breakfast’ was a stretch! Coffee, juice and eggs were good but in a country that prides itself on fresh produce why was the fruit tinned?
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We stayed one night, which was fine. I wouldn’t want to stay longer. Bathroom was very small with no hooks for towels to hang or dry. They supply shampoo/conditioner but no shower soap/body wash. Shower’s temperature controls were non existent- it was either hot or cold. When I went to bed, there was an unpleasant stain on the sheets. Bed was comfy- which is important. There is a small fridge as well as a coffee maker. The inner courtyard is quite pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Lisa

The property was ok. Nothing special. The outside is cute, as is the garden. The lobby area is nice. Rooms are tiny and lack soundproofing. There are no screens on the windows, which probably explains the insects in the room and bites I woke up with. There’s not a single shelf or drawer to put clothes in. The shower is contiguous with the bathroom so everything gets wet when the shower is used. The check-in staff person was probably tired when we got there at 5:30 but in any event she seemed to know nothing about the area and was just in a hurry for us to leave. I’m still giving it a 3 because it met basic expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sweet little property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Len

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly owners
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Hubert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Kein Meerblick.Frühstück gut
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place very convenient and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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