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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Sylvia • couple • nl
7
Indien we goed hadden kunnen slapen zouden we zeker zijn teruggekomen
Pros:

Heerlijk groot en schoon appartement dicht bij alles

Cons:

De bedden (app. 7) waren afschuwelijk, een kuil in het bed en veel te zacht. We hebben 2 nachten nauwelijks geslapen

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • couple • au
9
Pros:

Good location

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Phil • couple • nz
1
Dissatisfied
Cons:

Not a lot views were gas bottles and laundry on clothes line next door

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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YIKMAN • family_with_children • tw
9
Pros:

Great location. Walking distance to the city center.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • au
9
Great place on the waterfront
Pros:

Beautiful place. Staff OK

Cons:

Turning the water iff to our apartment without informing us

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • extended_group • au
10
Pros:

Clean comfortable well appointed 2 bedroom room. Staff were very friendly. Ocean view from upstairs apartment wonderful.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • au
8
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • extended_group • gb
8
Great location especially for an early whale watching trip
Pros:

Great location and view over the bay

Cons:

Stairs up to first floor apartments were a bit of a struggle with cases

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Evelyn • solo_traveller • nz
8
It is a pleasurable stay at your property
Pros:

First thing, the property is well maintained. Then secondly the perfect view of the sea just right across the property

Cons:

If there’s one thing iI dislike is the shower curtain.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Yolanda • family_with_children • nz
10
We’ve stayed here a couple of times and loved it every time great for families amazing amenities
Pros:

Beautiful views clean tidy great staff everything you need

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Bryony • couple • nz
10
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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María Dolores • couple • nz
5
Just ok
Pros:

Location snd nice staff

Cons:

Outdated and priced.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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JouAn • extended_group • tw
9
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • couple • gb
9
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Roland • couple • ch
10
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Carol • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Jessie • extended_group • nz
10
Pros:

Staff were so accommodating and helping to our needs. Very clean and tidy. Central to everything and right on the waterfront…how lucky we were to see such a beautiful view!! Thank you to all motel staff xxx

Cons:

The e bikes, scooters were not charged as they had come back from a service. Would’ve loved to hired these out.

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Nabil • extended_group • au
10
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Fabian • extended_group • at
10
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee