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Highest rated hotelHapuku Lodge & Tree Houses – 5
Cheapest month to bookMay
Average 4 star hotel price$201 per night
Average 5 star hotel price$258 per night

Your guide to finding the best hotels in Kaikoura, New Zealand

To make the most of your time in Kaikoura, reserve a hotel that’s right for you. We’ve collected some of the city’s hottest hotels, from luxury to budget-friendly.

Best time to visit Kaikoura

Kaikoura is an interesting place to visit, but before booking your vacation, be sure to keep in mind what you're looking for (or hoping to avoid) when it comes to things like weather and price. Low and high season in Kaikoura

Busiest month(s): Kaikoura experiences its peak season in October, leading to an average nightly rate of $190. If you're planning to travel during this time frame should be prepared for higher costs compared to the slower times of year, when average nightly prices dip to $158.

Quietest month(s): The cheapest time to visit is usually August, when the average room rate per night is $158. Compared with the busier times of the year, you'll see significant savings.

Kaikoura sees a low amount of annual rainfall, ideal if you like drier weather.

If you are looking to avoid wet weather, visit Kaikoura in February when you can avoid the rainy season, which takes place in June.

October is the most expensive month to stay in Kaikoura, so plan accordingly. When prices peak, you should be prepared to spend an average of $190 per night on hotels. Prices are usually highest on Friday. No matter the time of year, Monday is typically the cheapest day to stay.

Where to stay in Kaikoura

Enjoy your vacation at the right hotel for the right price. Whether it's a 5-star resort or a popular place in the middle of the city, there are plenty of perfect choices in Kaikoura. The best-rated hotels in Kaikoura

If you plan to experience the absolute best of the city, book a stay in one of its top-rated hotels.

The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel Kaikoura is a great place to stay, with its 4.5-star rating and excellent amenities. This hotel provides an excellent retreat in the center of Kaikoura, and you can enjoy the hotel's free Wi-Fi, fitness center, outdoor pool, and on-site restaurant offerings.

The White Morph Heritage Collection is a 5-star hotel that offers a breakfast, fitness center, indoor pool, and free parking, along with a modern and comfortable design. Popular hotels in Kaikoura

Take a look at these other top-rated Kaikoura hotels that you can stay at:

The Alpine-Pacific Holiday Park is another good choice for comfort and affordability. With a 4-star rating, this hotel provides free breakfast, fitness center, indoor pool, and business center options.

If you are looking for a 4-star hotel that offers both comfort and modern amenities, look no further than the Kaikoura Top 10 Holiday Park. The hotel provides a free breakfast, fitness center, indoor pool, and free Wi-Fi to make your stay a good one.

The Kaikoura Boutique Hotel, a 4-star hotel, offers you with plenty of amenities, such as a free breakfast, Fitness center, indoor pool, and free Wi-Fi.

Things to do in Kaikoura

In the center of the city, you can find well-known attractions and things to do like the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway. If you love food, you'll find a lot of great eateries, like Black Rabbit Pizza, The Pier Hotel Restaurant, Coopers Catch Kaikoura, Kaikoura Seafood BBQ, and The Whaler.

Finding cheap hotels in Kaikoura: FAQs

In Kaikoura, the expected average temperature in April is 12°C. The warmest month is typically February, which averages 19°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is June, and the driest month is February.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Kaikoura with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is $77 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for $81 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is $215 per night, and the average price on weekends is $172. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Kaikoura could be Sunday.
The nearest airport to Kaikoura is Blenheim Airport (BHE), which is 99.6km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Picton Airport, which is 120.4km from the city centre.
Christchurch Airport, which is 152.8km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Sunday is the cheapest day to stay in Kaikoura. And the most expensive day seems to be Wednesday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Kaikoura is currently around $145 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is $106 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Kaikoura is currently around $187 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is $116 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Kaikoura is currently around $214 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is $147 per night.
Get your morning laps in at Sudima Kaikoura, Alpine-Pacific Holiday Park and Dusky Lodge.