Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Hotels
9.1 (2223 reviews)
126 Esplanade , Kaikoura , nz

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
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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 2223 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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Lizzie extended_group nz
10
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Carolyn couple nz
10
Relaxing, no worries
Pros:

Clean, modern, comfortable, warm and quiet. Large sunny patio with sounds of the surf. Kaikōura at its best. Great bed, linen, towels. Kitchen amply supplied, even a built in washing machine. Helpful and friendly hosts. Thankyou. We’ll be back

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Yvonne extended_group au
10
delightful apartment in great location fantastic amenities
Pros:

try modern clean spacious the owner was extremely helpful

Cons:

it was excellent

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Alastair couple nz
10
Would stay again; great location and service
Pros:

Very helpful staff...having an extra small table put in room was no problem for them to arrange.
Bed very comfortable. Room quiet.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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SIU KEI CALLY extended_group hk
8
Acceptable staying
Pros:

Location near eatery and star glazing and seal spotting area

Cons:

Very little seafood restaurants and seafoods are expensive, but not the fault of the property.

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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christophe extended_group fr
10
Pros:

Tout était parfait

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Christine extended_group sg
8
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline solo_traveller au
1
This property is not worthy of Booking.com advertising
Pros:

Location

Cons:

I booked 1bedroom apt. I was put into studio, round the back and facilities were not as advertised.
No wardrobe, hanging space cupboards to put clothing. Dirty carpet. Mould in bathroom. Broken tiles in bathroom and kitchenette. Disgusting smell of bleach and small boxy bathroom floor when wet was slippery and I fell over. The floor felt, when wet, slimey..No work surface for toaster other than in the sink! as the lead on the toaster did not reach the plug on other side of basin.
I was not made aware of " no view , no kitchen," until by email the night before check in. When I queried by return email I was told I would be able to make tea or coffee.
I had to put a towel on the floor in the shower area so I did not slip and fall again. There was an old non working air con unit still in situ and an now not used tv wall bracket still in situ..I used this to hang up my coat! All in all this was horrendous but no owner on site to talk to just a receptionist with a poor command of the English language.
I request a full refund and any out of pocket costs as a result of my fall in the shower due to slippery, not safe, bathroom fall. I did report fall to reception and was offered clean towels.
I have more photos should they be required
I actually stayed 2 nights though I note it has 1 night at the heading of this review.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Wendy extended_group au
6
I probably wouldn't stay there again.
Pros:

The location was excellent and free parking on site is a bonus. The apartment was spacious enough and clean.
Reception was friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Seating in the lounge area was inadequate for 4 adults, 1 not very comfy armchair and a 2, maybe 2.5 seater, lounge. The accessible bathroom, which we didn't need, did not have anywhere to put toiletries. If you lowered the seat you could not comfortably use the shower and there was nothing around the basin area to sit things. There was quite a lot of noise from the upstairs units throughout the night. We were only there 2 nights so just put up with it.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Karen family_with_children nz
10
Comfortable stay in a great location
Pros:

Great location. Across road from the beach. Quiet and short drive to town.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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yi extended_group cn
10
在凯库拉保留了最美好的记忆!
Pros:

办公室接待人员服务热情,帮我们电话联系看鲸船票,得知看鲸船票告罄,又主动推荐并联系观海豚船票,我们如愿以偿。还建议我们用空闲时间去point kean Viewpoint 周边游玩,我在那里看到了超多的海豹,我们深深感觉这次入住物超所值。旅店位置向东贴近海边,早晨看日出极为方便。我们住的家庭房可以做饭洗衣,还有洗碗机用!我们住得非常非常满意。

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Nicole extended_group nz
9
一线海景房,性价比很高。
Pros:

房子的地理位置非常优越,一线海景,看日出🌅的最佳选择;工作人员也非常好,提醒我六点半起床看日出🌅真的很美,非常难忘的住宿体验。

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Pinchuwan extended_group th
9
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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june couple gb
10
Enjoyed our stay, very relaxing, nice walk along the seafront.
2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Orapim solo_traveller th
8
Pros:

The location, the view from the room and the in-room facilities.

Cons:

-

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Miriam extended_group nz
8
I had a very easy communication with the manager /owner. He had made a clear instructions on how to find the other r
Pros:

Great location, and just front of the beach.
The room is clean and their beds are comfortable

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Doreen solo_traveller au
5
Pros:

Great location. Friendly staff

Cons:

Small unit tucked round the back with no views. Only dining was outside & very cold. Told that was what we paid for but would have been happy to upgrade if offered as place was half empty

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Robyn extended_group au
9
2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Martin extended_group nz
10
I would visit again
Pros:

Location is really great.

Cons:

I did find for early departures and late car arrivals of guests that the loose gravel made quite a lot of noise once you had gone to bed and before you got up. I wonder if the loose gravel could be swept up?

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Jacky family_with_children nz
9
Pros:

There were all the amenities from home, the view was amazing and it was clean.

2026-04-28 via Nuitee