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Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3.0 star property
Beachfront relaxation awaits on New Zealand's stunning Kaikoura coast, where natural beauty surrounds visitors just steps from the shoreline

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Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments offer true beachside living along this scenic coastline. Guests appreciate the outdoor entertainment area, complimentary in-room WiFi, and self parking. The prime location and helpful staff consistently earn positive reviews from travelers.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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2 Bedroom ground floor with patio | Living area | 32-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, streaming services

2 Bedroom ground floor with patio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Smart TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Room, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster, highchair

Economy Room, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Smart TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Ocean view

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32-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, streaming services

2 Bedroom Ground Floor with Partial view

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Smart TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Partial ocean view

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2 Bedroom 1st floor with ocean views | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bedroom 1st floor with ocean views

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Washing machine
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Ocean view

About the neighborhood

Located in Kaikōura, Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments is on the waterfront. Fyffe House and Point Kean Seal Colony are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway. Don't miss out on a visit to Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ziplining, ecotours, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Kaikōura travel guide
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126 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300

What's nearby

  • #lifeatexpedia
    Kaikoura Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Peninsula Walkway which includes general coastal views, mountains and landscape views
    Peninsula Walkway
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Kaikoura Museum
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kaikoura District Museum
    19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Fyffe House
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    111 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Whaler
    13 min walk
  • Why Not Cafe
    13 min walk
  • Kaikoura Seafood BBQ
    4 min drive
  • King Tide Eatery
    10 min walk
  • Cafe Encounter
    2 min walk

About this property

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Hotel near Kaikoura Beach
Located close to Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum, Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments provides an outdoor entertainment area. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, outdoor furniture, and scooter rentals
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and cribs/infant beds
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, toasters, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Scooter/moped rentals

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • High chair

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Handrails in stairways (33 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:30 AM - 10:30 AM) and Monday - Sunday (2:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 40 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 40 per stay
  • High chair fee: NZD 40 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 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, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments Hotel
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments Kaikoura
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments Hotel Kaikoura

Frequently asked questions

Is Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Museum, and Kaikoura District Museum. Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 440 out of 592 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 592 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 592 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 592 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 592 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Spacious and has everything you need. Easy walk by ocean to restaurants and shops. Highly recommend for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elias

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to central Kaikoura. Our view upstairs had a great view across the bay. Apartment had everything you needed. Spacious living. Very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly, the space was very clean, spacious and the beds so comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very welcoming owners. Room was very clean and well appointed. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent lovely and clean Easy walking to town Lovely uninterrupted views
Views from apartment
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent. Easiest check-in with keys waiting in the apartment, new and spotless apartment with dishwasher, washing machine and dryer. Very happy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Simple check in and check out friendly and accomodating staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great appartment directly across from the beach. Close to town for access but far enough away to be quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dannii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this property, clean, ocean view and friendly staff, though there were slight problems gave us the wrong key and the Wi-Fi didn't turn on, the friendly staff got everything sorted. Would definitely stay here again if we went to Kaikiura again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Roslyn

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

Great Location

Had a very comfortable 2 night stay. Good location opposite waterfront. Our unit had no view however we were aware of that when we booked. Bathroom was compact but shower was good. Staff were lovely and we’d stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was beautiful. The rooms were exceptionally clean. The location was fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poppy was so helpful. Rooms were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hamish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. have stayed prior in a 2 bedroom unit. This time was a 1 bedroom, out the back. Not as good as prior, as very small bathroom, odd layout, but the property is clean, well run & pleasant people to deal with
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Amenities
Right across street from water. Modern clean rooms, well stocked kitchen. Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay beach veiws are gorgeous lovely staff very clean and tidy diffently will book again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The apartment was in a great location and had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, beautiful views, full kitchen was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were fantastic people. Very thoughtful of our comfort & moved us due to an issue with the apartment booked. Great spot, super clean & would definitely return. Very kind when our grandson had a minor bump - it’s amazing what a paua shell will do to fix the issue… thanks heaps
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location and goood quality accomodation
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hosts and most comfortable bed on our trip
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kishor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect place to stay when visiting Kaikoura, just across the road from the beach and walking distance to the shops and restaurants in town. Looking forward to coming back for longer next time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Amenities
Great spot. Great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo'elle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay. Beautiful views and walking distance to restaurants and the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location and wonderful staff - would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024