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Featuring mountain views, Austin Heights - Kaikoura in Kaikoura features accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

We stayed here for 2 nights and absolutely loved it! The room had everything we needed and was really clean. We met the owners briefly and they were really friendly. Would highly recommend to anyone staying in Kaikoura.
Review score
9.4
Wonderful
106 reviews
Price from
$94.91
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring a garden, Golfer's Retreat offers accommodations in Kaikoura. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The guest house has a picnic area and a hot tub.

Very good location and scenic views
Review score
8.9
Excellent
59 reviews
Price from
$111.01
1 night, 2 adults
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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travelers who prefer laid-back accommodations with a personal touch. Usually family run, these hosts will provide local recommendations and even optional meals. Guest houses sometimes feature a cozy living room or a garden – and are still cheaper than most regular hotels.

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  • Avg. price/night: $155.41
    Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 136 reviews
    Great location opposite the beach. Our room was very clean and comfortable for our 2-night stay. The bathroom appeared to be renovated recently. Our hosts, Luke and Kylie, were very welcoming and helpful. The included continental breakfast was fresh and perfectly suitable for us as we are not big breakfast eaters. Our room, which was located facing the road, was very quiet. I'm not sure if the room at the back of the property would be a better option during busy times.
    Guest review by
    Grahame O'Brien
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $81.04
    Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 416 reviews
    Fantastic hosts, very clean, tidy and quiet. Great location.
    Guest review by
    Lucy
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $122.11
    Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 133 reviews
    Pete was a very friendly and welcoming host. Very quiet and scenic spot at the end of the Kaikoura penisula. Close to walkways and Seal colony. I didn't vist these on this occasion as I was tired and weather was cold and wet. But great location on a good day. Itr's an old homestead on a farm with a campsite as well.
    Guest review by
    Ralph
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $49.95
    Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 1,195 reviews
    The hostel had a lovely, laidback vibe. It was in a great location, a short walk into the Centre of Kaikoura. All the staff I met were friendly and welcoming. The garden area was lovely, and it has a beautiful terrace with sea views. The kitchen was well-equipped, and the free ground coffee was a really nice touch. The washing machine was cheap at 2 dollars, and you could use the washing line outside to dry your things.
    Guest review by
    Jeni
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $83.26
    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 383 reviews
    Great place quiet and tidy. Great shower too. Loved that it was next to the beach. Hotel has great facilities if you want something away from town and great hosts.
    Guest review by
    Neville
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $155.41
    Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 136 reviews
    Great location and host who took the time to share recommendations for restaurants and sightseeing. Pleasantly surprised to find this was a small intimate family run Inn with our own lounge kitchen area to enjoy quiet space to relax and eat our breakfast in the morning. Would highly recommend staying here.
    Guest review by
    Iain
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $158.19
    Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 805 reviews
    Everything was perfect! The room was clean and confortable. We have access to a nicely furnished kitchen to prep meals and the breakfast is composed off fresh fruit every morning. Judy is a great hostess even accommodated us for our breakfast at 6.30am so that we could have our stomach full before going whale watching. Highly recommend!
    Guest review by
    Eliot Dewilde
    Young couple
  • Review score
    9.8
    Exceptional · 41 reviews
    The property was quiet, clean, and charming. It was the most cozy cottage I have ever been in. The stay was easy to find. Craig the host was very responsive and quick to answer any questions I had. Will certainly revisit when we return.
    Guest review by
    Sarah
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $158.19
    Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 805 reviews
    Very nice quiet place. Judy is borne to be a great host. She explained a lot of things about the area and insider tips.
    Guest review by
    Edwin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $96.79
    Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 537 reviews
    Great location near the beach, very quiet and the room was comfortable and well equipped with cutlery/crockery/microwave cooker and even had electric blankets. Crystal the host was very friendly and helpful.
    Guest review by
    Ming Keng
    Young couple