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Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

4.0 star property
Waterfront bed & breakfast in Kaikōura with free parking

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Beach
The Endeavour Room | Terrace/patio
The Endeavour Room | Travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property - evening/night
BBQ/picnic area
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast offers a quiet oceanside escape. Guests enjoy continental breakfast with water views, relax in the garden with barbecue grills, and stay connected with free newspapers and WiFi. Practical amenities include laundry facilities.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Forest Room | Travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Forest Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Heated bathroom floor
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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The Endeavour Room | Travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Endeavour Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2014
Heated bathroom floor
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Kaikōura, Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast is near a train station and on the waterfront. 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.
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Map
196 Esplanade, Kaikoura, 7300

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Fyffe House - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Peninsula Walkway - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whaler - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cods n Cray - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

Upscale bed & breakfast by the ocean
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with heated floors and rainfall showers
  • Travel cribs 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 self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 for adults and NZD 10 for children

Family friendly

  • Travel crib

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 20 for adults and NZD 10 for children

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Inn Bay Bed & Breakfast Kaikoura
Inn Bay Bed & Breakfast
Bay Kaikoura
The Bay & Breakfast Kaikoura
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast Kaikoura
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast Kaikoura

Frequently asked questions

Is Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast located?

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

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