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Koura Bay Resort

3.5 star property
Mountain serenity meets recreational pleasure at this resort where guests can enjoy golf with spectacular views before relaxing at the bar or exploring the area

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Koura Bay Resort sits in the mountains offering a peaceful retreat with its 9-hole golf course, garden, and spacious terrace. Travelers can enjoy a drink at the bar and use WiFi from their rooms. The resort consistently receives positive reviews from those who have stayed.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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King Studio | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

King Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Hapuku, Koura Bay Resort is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway, while Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are cultural highlights. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching. Visit our Hapuku travel guide
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75 Koura Bay Dr, Hapuku, Canterbury, 7371

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach
    Kaikoura Beach
    6 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Peninsula Walkway
    Peninsula Walkway
    14 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Kaikoura Museum
    10 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Kaikoura District Museum
    10 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park
    12 min drive - 9.2 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
    156 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Whaler
    10 min drive
  • Why Not Cafe
    10 min drive
  • Coopers Catch
    10 min drive
  • Craypot
    10 min drive
  • Groper Garage
    10 min drive

About this property

Koura Bay Resort

Hotel in the mountains
A golf course, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Koura Bay Resort. Tee up with amenities like golf caddies at this hotel. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Concierge services, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 40-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free tea bags/instant coffee, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 10 to 10 for adults and NZD 10 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 9-hole golf course
  • Golf caddies

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 65.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 10 to 10 for adults, and NZD 10 to 10 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 65.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

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

Koura Bay Resort Hotel Kaikoura
Koura Bay Resort Hotel
Koura Bay Resort Kaikoura
Koura Bay Resort Kaikoura
Koura Bay Resort Hotel
Koura Bay Resort Hapuku
Koura Bay Resort Hotel Hapuku

Frequently asked questions

Is Koura Bay Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Koura Bay Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Koura Bay Resort?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Koura Bay Resort located?

Situated in Hapuku, this golf hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Museum, and Kaikoura District Museum. Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park and Fyffe House are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Koura Bay Resort Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 103 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A spacious room with adequate amenities, the bonus being a fantastic outlook across the Kiakoura peninsula.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maryna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time! The room is spacious, and the mattress is huge and incredibly comfortable. The bathroom has a shower and a bath. The room is quiet and peaceful. Plus, there’s a nice view of the golf course.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

BONNIE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view! The staff were helpful and it was more like staying in an apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Liked: Amenities
Able to arrive after hours no problem and enjoyed 9 holes of golf this morning before we left
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

The lady who checked us in was lovely. The room smelt damp. There were crumbs on the floor. The bathroon sink had a crack running through it. The fridge and crockery etc were in the wardrobe which was a bit awkward.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The view. from the. room was great. very remote, need a car to get there. and down into town but then it is a golf course.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely views from the room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room to live in! Quiet and Cozy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

DOUG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WOW - just a short drive from Kaikōura away from the noise and tourists you will find peace and tranquility at this resort with an added bonus if you play golf. Modern clean accomodation with great views over the golf course and the sea. Warren and Jen are wonderful hosts If you want to dine a5 Kaikoura’s better restaurants please Book in advance
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful place to stay, it surprised me in many way, the pictures doesn't tell what you actual saw in person. it is more beautiful than it is.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful hosts. We hoped for early arrival and hosts managed that for us. Much appreciated thankyou again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn

Perfect!

Just an amazing spot & views - wow! Great little golf course too. Very comfortable room. Make sure to state that you need the single bed if booking that room - we were kindly upgraded, but unfortunately because we were checking in late we hadn’t actually spoken to anyone. No huge problem, sharing a bed with a mate is ok, but a seperate bed would have been better!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is located directly on a golf course but it is very much out of the way of town with no restaurants nearby. The property had limited staffed hours for guests- closed at 5pm and reopened at 9am. The room was very nice and they left some breakfast items in the fridge for toast and cereal. The staff was very friendly when available. There was a pond right in front of our room and we enjoyed watching a goose family with their 9 checks enjoy the water. If you want to get out of the hustle and bustle this is a great option but not at all convenient for accessing dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

E

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning location with amazing views and so quiet!

Absolutely beautiful spot with stunning views. Very spacious. Disappointing there was no comfortable lounge chair to sit by the window to appreciate the view or have bed on the other side of the room so you could see the veiw from the bed. Bed extremely comfortable and so nice & quiet there. A bigger counter for tea/coffee making be a good idea and brighter light (with dimmer) be helpful. Staff left earlier than advertised reception hours so couldn’t ask questions. Owners could do so much more to make the most of stunning location & wonderful size of the rooms-be happy to give free interior design idea if interested. Of course the golf course the big draw card and the course did look extremely well maintained. Hope to return
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On arrival the gentleman in reception (I think the owner of the resort) was very helpful and courteous. Although the rooms were compact, they had a fantastic outlook of the 9th hole and the surrounding coastline.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect quiet location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

helen

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room.. only spent 1 night.. all ok..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ange

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay would definitely recommend.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ritchie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It would be nice to have a phone in the room for you to contact the reception desk if you needed anything, alarm clock in the room + restaurant menu in a folder would have been nice to see & read to see what was on offer, we were in room 6 our outside light was not working + fan in the bathroom was not working + room ceiling needs to be vacuumed I noticed there was dead bugs stuck to the ceiling, can face towels be added to the towels. I noticed hallway corridor there was marks on the wall it would be nice to touch up the walls with some fresh paint, it would be nice to have mobility parking space for people who suffer from mobility issues.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Girish

The host was extremely
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to stay & play, very quiet, and really convenient
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, views, golf course and staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place and great views all around
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A stunning place to stay, room was immaculate.