Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Hotels
9.1 (2085 reviews)
126 Esplanade , Kaikoura , nz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and spacious rooms
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location
Cons:
Limited food and beverage options

Categories

Cleanliness
9.08
Consistently mentioned as very clean across multiple reviews.
Service
9.35
Numerous mentions of friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.59
Great location with proximity to the beach and local attractions.
Room Quality
9.04
Rooms described as spacious and well equipped.
Amenities
8.77
Well-equipped apartments with essential facilities available.
Value for Money
8.83
Overall good value as indicated by reviews, with no concerns raised.
Food and Beverage
8.58
Basic amenities available for self-catering but limited mention of food services.
Overall Experience
9.55
Overall experiences described positively, with guests expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 09:56

Property Description

Breathtaking Views and Modern Amenities
Experience stunning sea and mountain views at Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments. Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi, private parking, and an electric vehicle charging station.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Units
Relax in our spacious units featuring a seating area, flat-screen TV, and private bathroom. Some rooms offer a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances for your convenience.

Explore Nature and Adventure
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Kaikoura with activities like hiking just steps away from the property. Don't miss the chance to experience the best of what the area has to offer.

Book now to make Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments your home away from home.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for NZD 15 per person per stay when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 0 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 2085 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.08
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.59
Room Quality: 9.04
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 8.83
Food and Beverage: 8.58
Overall Experience: 9.55
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Tore • extended_group • de
10
Perfekte Lage, super Ausstattung, sehr freundliches Personal. Absolute Empfehlung.
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • family_with_children • nz
10
Wonderful wee spot!
Pros:

Location, value, cleanliness

Cons:

N/A

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Dorothy • couple • nz
7
Very nice
Pros:

The view and location were awesome
Apartment was well equipped, clean and comfortable

Cons:

We considered it a bot odd that we were required to empty bins take out rubbish to bins, the amount we paid should have covered that

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Graeme • couple • nz
8
all detailed above
Pros:

The view from our unit was brilliant looking directly down the driveway out to the ocean. Pleasant sitting in the sun watching the passing traffic Handy to all amenities.

Cons:

nothing enjoyed the total experience

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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leo • extended_group • nz
9
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Gray • extended_group • nz
8
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • extended_group • nz
9
Fantastic
Pros:

Great outdoor area. Comfy beds

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Colin • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Good value for money.

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Whareherehere • extended_group • nz
9
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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barry • family_with_children • nz
9
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Giddens • extended_group • nz
6
Pros:

Good size unit. Very comfortable bed

Cons:

The noisy shingle!! Awful soap bottles 2 squeeze and even worse not on wall in shower. Really hard to open tea and coffee sachets

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Janelle • family_with_children • nz
8
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • au
6
Pros:

Amazing helpful staff, but washed out by the Very strong plumbing smell in bathroom. This was very clean but was from a major plumbing or drainage issue

Cons:

Strong plumbing smell in bathroom from significant drainage issue

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
9
Excellent.
Pros:

Even a teapot and egg cups!!
Comfortable bed.
Well equipped.

Cons:

I thought I’d have a seafront apartment, but in the end the new hotel blocked a lot of the view.

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Mihaela • extended_group • gb
10
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Janelle • extended_group • nl
9
Super fijn appartement
Pros:

Super fijn appartement! Mooi, schoon, duidelijke instructies. Het is dichtbij de restaurantjes en winkeltjes. Alle benodigdheden waren aanwezig. Zeker aan te raden om hier te verblijven!

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Mihaela • extended_group • gb
10
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
7
Pros:

The location was good and the room was reasonable.
There was in fact free washing and drying facilities on site which was a bonus as this was not mentioned in the literature we received beforehand.
I sadly didn't get her name but there was one particular member of staff who was very pleasant and helpful.

Cons:

The bathroom was very small and the room we were in (17)
The was clearly next to the staff room and so at times it was noisy and certainly not very private.
The company are somewhat officious in the number of times they remind you of the booking and their terms and conditions but once there the staff were very pleasant.

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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paul • couple • gb
9
Great spacious and modern apartment
Pros:

Lovely, spacious and modern apartment which was well located in a nice part of town

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Laura • extended_group • nz
8
Great one night stay, kitchen had everything we needed.
Pros:

Location was great, it was quiet.

Cons:

It was a little pricey

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee