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Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

4.5 star property

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Outdoor dining
Exterior detail
Executive lounge
Reception
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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146 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300
  • Fyffe House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Peninsula Walkway
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Point Kean Seal Colony
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Courtyard Standard Room

Courtyard Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Courtyard Room

Courtyard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi

WaterVIEW Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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WaterFRONT No Balcony

WaterFRONT No Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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WaterFRONT Balcony

WaterFRONT Balcony

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

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About this property

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Beach fun, near Fyffe House
This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, concierge services, and a library. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance.
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads, and hair dryers. This Kaikōura hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Kaikoura Boutique Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Kaikoura Beach. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Fyffe House and a few minutes from Peninsula Walkway
  • Local-area shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of Kaikoura Boutique Hotel, you'll find a library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The luxury Kaikoura Boutique Hotel also features a garden, concierge services, and express check-in. Free self parking is available.

This Colonial Kaikōura hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Boo Teek - Onsite bar. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1886
  • Colonial architecture
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • No pets 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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM.
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children 4 years old and younger aren't allowed 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

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Kaikoura Boutique
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Kaikoura Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 336 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 336 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 336 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 336 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 336 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property within walking distance to bars and restaurants. The owner was lovely and very helpful, we would definitely stay here again to do another whale watching tour!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

Great location in Kaikoura

Great stay in a room with a balcony overlooking the bay. We saw 2 great sunrises and enjoyed 2 evenings on the balcony. The bed was comfortable and the room quite large. The bathroom was spacious, as was the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

CAMPBELL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant stay, great location, very helpful staff. Got a great recommendation on where to have dinner, Donegal House. I generally don’t enjoy tourist towns but Kaikoura is an exception. When you book a room, check out its dimensions.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small and not an exciting hotel. Kind of the point. Very quiet and the owners and staff a super friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

Cute stay

Great view. Kind, helpful hosts. Cute. Nice outdoor seating area. Lovely walk along the sea.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Albatross tour. Not far to the walk around the peninsula. Breakfast great. Staff very very helpful. The accommodation worked fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc, Saratoga Springs

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and owners were very hospitable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Bishops Stortford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely hotel, very friendly staff. We loved our stay! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a short stay, but Jonny and Deb were fantastic hosts. The room had a magnificent view, and was very clean and updated. If you are staying in Kaikōura, stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

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

Lovely!

Hotel was lovely! The hosts are lovely and super accommodating. Only issue is the internet isn’t stable for streaming. Otherwise, breakfast was superb and location is premium. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast, but pay at the hotel rather than a booking agency it's cheaper.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Christchurch

Have stayed several times in the smaller ground floor courtyard units, which are great but this time upgraded ourselves to a Junior Suite in the main building that was well worth doing. It not only provided more spacious accommodation but we really enjoyed using the private deck with sea views. New owners John & Deb very friendly and welcoming, so we hope to return in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Shashank

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint little property. Cozy courtyard garden. The beach is right opposite. The staff were only available between like 9am to 6pm, but did share instructions for late check-in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Phyllis, Cobourg

Travelled with partner
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

Gail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were wonderful. There is a bar onsite which offered nice wines and beers. Property location convenient and in a quiet area. Room and bathroom was very small - I wish I had opted for a larger one.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Wonderful staff. Right across from the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chung Hin Aaron, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and peaceful location along the Kaikoura shoreline, right at the entrance to Tom's Walk. Parking is plentiful, with some dedicated parking spaces for guests off the main strip. Very beautiful inner courtyard for all of the rooms and also there is a cute bar and restaurant for guests.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

terry

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
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

Gail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The courtyard was lovely and colourful, potted flowering plants and other very attractive plantings.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location is very good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
wonderful hosts, room a bit small for us
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024