Kaikoura hotellia

Plussat: Stunning view from the room Friendly owner Good breakfast

Miinukset: We were staying at ground level and we could hear the steps from the room above us

Plussat: Location,cleanliness,breakfast and super host

Miinukset: nothing

Plussat: Made to feel like home away from home. Unbelievable views. Lovely gardens and lawns. Julie was wonderful hostess. Loved everything about our stay

Plussat: Great hospitality, wonderful sea view and walking distance to restaurants and shops.

Plussat: Everything!

Plussat: I chose this B&B because of the fabulous view and garden. The accommodation has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The bed is comfy and clean and the shower is great too. Julie is a friendly host and provides a homely breakfast of cereal, fruit, toast with preserves, tea and coffee in her lovely home. You can park your vehicle in her private drive and everywhere is easy to walk too. Definitely recommend.

Miinukset: The decor is a bit dated in the rooms.

Plussat: Sparkling clean, amazing views, exceptional hospitality. We loved our stay and would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area.

Plussat: Everything!

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: The beach, balcony's view , inside or outside the property is extremely clean and friendly owners, thanks Lynne and John.

Plussat: The hosts are so nice. The view in the room is perfect.

Miinukset: Nothing.

Plussat: Nice quite location, wonderful views

Miinukset: We had to leave, holiday was over

Plussat: Very nice room with very beautiful view~very friendly staff~easy to find~quiet and clean~feel like at home ~strong recommendation!!!

Miinukset: None

Plussat: Great location, within easy walking distance of the point, lot's o birds and seals. We were the first guests after the passing of the owner's (Peter) wife, so we had to make our own breakfast, but all necessities were provided. Good experience getting to live in a working sheep farm.

Miinukset: Nothing to complain about.

Plussat: ...a place to enjoy. It was really fun to get to know Peter. He is a great host who loves what he does. Location is cozy and clean. The view to the bay and the mountains are impressive!

Plussat: Great location and Peter was the perfect host

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Everything!! Perfect location, beautiful old house, stunning garden

Miinukset: No screens on Windows..

Plussat: Lovely owners, made to feel at home. Good location, excellent views from the property.

Plussat: Lovely location and house, Friendly & hospitable reception.

Plussat: Excellent Host. Family atmosphere.

Miinukset: Nothing that I can think of.

Plussat: This beautiful B & B is located in by far the best location in Kia Koura. There is a seal colony 5 minutes walk away and the sea across the road. The owner and daughter were wonderful hosts who couldn’t do enough for us. We loved meeting them and would highly recommend this beautiful B & B to everyone.

Plussat: The property is outside of town but that was perfect for us. The host was very accommodating and I genuinely believe he wanted everyone to enjoy their stay

Miinukset: My only slight criticism is that I would have liked coffee making facilities in the room.

Plussat: Wonderful breakfast, Neil was very welcoming and happy to share his experience in NZ, a photographer of recognition it was a please to chat about his landscapes which are proudly hung around the lodge. The Accommodation was super clean .. and I can fully understand his remarks to a recent client not wanting to allow take away food into the bedrooms .. most people stay for limited periods and as such any smells would ruin it for others. This is a wonderful quite location .. great bed and a very decent size bathroom with Shower and Bath.

Miinukset: There was nothing to dislike ..

Plussat: Comfortable bed and access to Netflx

Plussat: Lovely property, spotlessly clean, high quality, great location, everything perfect

Plussat: Out of town location. Very beautiful and peaceful.

Plussat: Clean, welcoming, very relaxing.

Plussat: This is a beautiful lodge in an elevated position with gorgeous views. Neil our host was charming and very hospitable. His lodge is impeccably presented and very well appointed. It is tastefully decorated and a truly welcoming, lovely place to stay. Moreover, Neil's breakfasts are absolutely delicious and a great start to your day ! Served with a smile too ! I would not hesitate to recommend this superb place to stay just outside Kaikoura itself.

Plussat: Beautiful views,peaceful location,lovely welcoming owner.

Plussat: Perfect place, peaceful and beautiful! We enjoyed a lot! Thank you very much!!! :)

Plussat: Great room. Very clean. Lovely view.

Miinukset: A little far from town.

Plussat: Exceptionally clean and fitted with brand new kitchen and bathroom fixtures. Super location near the wharf and peninsula walkway. Quiet and away from the action in town centre. Very helpful host. Guest laundry available to use. Comfortable bed. Patio with seating to enjoy the last of the sunshine. Very close to 2 good restaurants, one with tables with view of the harbour. Easy access to the seal colony and coastal walk. Highly recommend.

Plussat: Great location close to two restaurants and the peninsula walk. Sea views. The unit had everything you needed and was very well thought out and maintained.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Super clean and it just feels comfortable, safe and cozy. Lots of natural light. Drinking tea in the mornings and looking at the Kaikoura mountains and the sea from front porch was so lovely. Fully functional kitchen, comfortable beds, huge TV and friendly owners/manager. Also nice laundry facility with option to hang dry outside. Also have a shared barbecue and free parking in front of unit. Ideal! I came back here for a 2nd time during my travels because I felt so comfortable here and it is about a 30 minute walk to “downtown” Kaikoura along the seafront.

Miinukset: Not a thing. All great

Miinukset: It would have been good to have a full length mirror in the room and possibly a blind in the bathroom, but other than that everything was great

Plussat: Bed was comfortable. Room was clean and spacious.

Miinukset: noisy. Walls are thin. We had to ask our neighbor to be quiet. Fortunately, they did so.

Plussat: beautiful and spacious room with a view of the Kaikoura bay... owners were very helpful to make our wishes come true... rich breakfast with special wishes, which could be ordered the evening before.

Miinukset: ...

Plussat: The best view of our whole trip from our bedroom window. Breakfast was great as well as the hosts.

Plussat: Lovely property.. great views. A little noisy from the road but owners provided ear plugs. Good breakfast. Very clean.

Miinukset: It was difficult walking through the lounge to our room whilst owners were watching TV. We felt we were intruding on their privacy. We didn’t like the restaurants in the town. Very ‘fast food’ didn’t like Kaikoura as a place but good sea trips

Plussat: Welcoming hosts. Good breakfast. Lovely gardens. Fantastic views to mountains and sea.

Miinukset: Noise penetration from noisy road. Noise from room next door due to lack of sound insulation- we were woken at 6.00am. We could see directly into the next room - blinds would be good.

Plussat: Absolutely superb!! Hosts wonderful & views & bedroom & breakfast & location!! 10 out of 10

Miinukset: Everything was top class!!

Plussat: Our studio looked way better than the pictures! It was spacious and bright, with an amazing ocean view. Everything was very tidy and new, the staff has been super friendly too. Would stay there again.

Miinukset: Fittings in the room very dark - drab place to stay.

Plussat: Very friendly and helped directing us with things to do in the area

Plussat: Beautiful setting, lovely owner, nice room and good size. The view was stunning and such a relaxing stay. Highly recommend

Plussat: Wonderful staff, million dollar views

Miinukset: Could have used a comfy chair in room, but plenty of comfortable furniture in open areas.

Plussat: Amazing location with breathtaking views across the bay. Own 9 hole golf course. Brilliant staff

Miinukset: Nothing

Miinukset: The accommodation was clean and well set up, however the service appalling. We had an additional charge on our credit card following our stay and I called and emailed the accommodation a few times to clarify. Did not get a response and had to reach out to booking.com a number of times to help get a clarification. The whole process took more than a month and was draining and unnecessary. In the end, it was because of additional guests (my child) in our room - this could have been explained better and clearer during our check in. In addition, a response to clarify through email or phone will have been helpful to avoid any miscommunication and stress on the guests even after the stay.

Plussat: Good views, Sky TV, bath

Miinukset: Overpriced accommodation and continental breakfast was $20 extra. Stayed on other locations where it was included. Shower was dirty.

Plussat: The bed was comfortable and the view from the room looking over the ocean was enjoyable.

Miinukset: We expected a golf resort with full restaurant facilities as we have enjoyed in other NZ golf resorts. There were no kitchen facilities available for an evening meal on arrival or breakfast the following day - even though the resort is advertised as having a restaurant.

Plussat: Lovely location with views over looking the golf course and ocean. Comfortable and clean rooms. The rooms had everything we needed even travelling with a baby. The owners and hotel staff were very helpful and gave us some great local tips.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Lovely having trampoline, hot tub and swimming pool even if we didn't use them

Miinukset: Not to do with TOP 10 but we wanted to find a bottle store somewhere but found Henry's after it was closed. Also, some information about the seal colony would have been useful.

Plussat: Everything a camping ground could offer including pool & spa. Loved our unit which was fully equipped. Bathrooms though shared were fantastically clean and included hair dryers. I was very impressed with this property

Miinukset: Nothing, we were very happy with this property

Plussat: The environment was very good. We enjoyed 偶然time outside the room with beer and fruits, while the sunset glow tinted the sky red. And the rooms was comfortable and quiet.

Miinukset: Nothing.

Plussat: Clean & tidy

Miinukset: Location

Plussat: Nice location close to town back from the road so quiet.

Miinukset: Sadly the reception was not as friendly as the Bella Vista we stayed in for two nights the day before. We booked online and felt that we were an inconvenience to whatever the host was doing when we arrived. The shower head could do with a descale as it sprayed everywhere and turned the bathroom into a swamp with a lot of water on the floor which soaked the bath mat so it was hopeless for the second person to shower. Heavy coating Hard water/soap scum on the door also.

Plussat: Great location good clean room, excellent shower

Miinukset: Some noise from adjacent rooms especially when showers.

Plussat: All compact and a little tight for 3 adults but we had everything we needed!

Plussat: Neat little motel above Kiakoura. Very helpful operator

Miinukset: Noisy neighbours

Plussat: Clean, tidy had everything you needed.

Plussat: Valoisa ja siisti huone.

Miinukset: Ei erikoista puutetta.

Plussat: The propriety was very engaging and helpful

Plussat: The view

Miinukset: Some newer towels

Plussat: The room was large as was the bathroom with a very big corner jacuzzi bath, which was a surprise. Overall just the cleanliness and space were excellent

Miinukset: There was nothing not to like really.

Miinukset: Our unit faced SH1 and was a little noisey at night with trucks going past but the motel as a whole was fine.

Plussat: Big rooms, good location. Clean and comfortable. Very friendly staff.

Miinukset: Solid. No major complaints. Nice staff and good location.

Plussat: Good location, good facilities, value for money.

Plussat: Great location and lovely views from the lounge. Staff lovely too. Courtyard pretty.

Miinukset: Courtyard room far too small - so claustrophobic. Small double bed so unfortunately not comfortable for us.

Plussat: We booked a courtyard room at a boutique hotel. What we got was a small 14 square meter room out the back of the main hotel!, This hotel has 7 motel style rooms attached to the back of the main building. Our room had no enclosed hanging space, no shelves or draws, in fact no where to unpack. When I complained to the owner she replied “oh so yo want to unpack” !! I have stayed in many hotels around the world in the past 20 years but never have I been in such a microscopic room with nowhere to unpack. This hotel should not market these rooms as “boutique hotel courtyard rooms” They are “small motel style rooms with no clothes storeage available”.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Great location, fairly quaint set up. Personal approach as per a boutique accomodation.

Miinukset: Over priced for what is provided for the room. Small room but appointed with basic amenities. Shower pretty bad, very low flow.

Plussat: Beautiful view of water across the street, perfect distance to walk to the tiny town, nearby restaurants very good—Black Rabbit Pizza, the pier. Love staying in quaint old buildings, but our newer room was behind the inn. Great big bathroom.

Plussat: We only stayed for one night on our way to Christchurch. No one there to check us in as we were a late arrival but our keys were left in reception for collection with a very helpful note if we needed anything. Comfortable bed and a very pretty courtyard. A ten minute walk from the centre with a good selection of eateries and shops.

Miinukset: N/A

Plussat: Good beds

Miinukset: A bit pricey considering it was out of town

Plussat: Great value for money - older property but is in good condition & nice and clean.

Miinukset: On the outskirts of town.

Plussat: Great wee motel and a lovely beach walk to town. Had everything we needed.

Plussat: Close access to beach

Plussat: Good location. Comfortable room.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Excellent location lovely bright lodge very clean

Miinukset: Nothiing

Plussat: Close to the beach and township.

Miinukset: Tidy and clean.

Plussat: walk through a gate cross railway line then onto the beach. awesome supermarket in walking distance. again awesome after going through road works able to wash car on site. thrice awesome

Plussat: Friendliness and spacious accommodation

Plussat: Handy location, convenient and clean

Miinukset: All the photos show views of the water but ours was a two bedroom and looks like all of those face a construction side. Little run down in parts and next to no amenities other than tea coffee.

Plussat: The cleanliness and friendly staff

Miinukset: Nothing . We thoroughly enjoyed our stay .

Plussat: Very good location. Clean.

Plussat: Clean and comfortable rooms in a great, location in front of the beach.

Plussat: Great

Miinukset: Nil

Plussat: Location and room were good

Miinukset: .There was no service whatsoever, other than room cleaning - in the morning only. The price for the room was exorbitant given the service offered, no breakfast and nothing personalized.

Plussat: Parking up front. They have a super cute Doggo. Lovely view of the mountains. Was clean. Wifi was ok. Town centre a bit further away.

Miinukset: Only one pillow; was not enough.

Plussat: Friendly staff, although old and a bit dated was a pleasant stay

Plussat: Really clean room!

Plussat: Nice apartment and friendly staff

Miinukset: Internet very slow otherwise nice little place

Plussat: Good facilities

Plussat: Very friendly staff, BBQ area, and a small playground for the kids. Good and clean kitchen equipment.

Miinukset: Wifi can be better

Plussat: Nice room, friendly and helpful staff, more quiet than I thought it would be.

Miinukset: Overpriced. Wet cups and plates in cupboard. Plates not cleaned properly. Just poor job by cleaners.

Plussat: It was novel.

Miinukset: The host, Kevin, was exceptionally rude. I was under the impression I had already been charged by booking.com so as my partner and I went to leave the property, Kevin came striding over, almost outraged. I apologised profusely when I realised the error (he did actually have my credit card details so could have charged but I believe wanted efpos payment to avoid the charge via booking.com) but despite apologising, the manner and tone was uncomfortable. It’s a shame because the property is pretty novel and fun but my experience was clouded by Kevin’s rudeness and the fact he did the adorable middle age male phenomenon of talking to my boyfriend instead of me; despite it being a booking in my name, paid for by me, arranged by me.

Plussat: Mostly everything

Miinukset: No TV (broken) and wifi didn’t work.

Plussat: Very quirky, various accommodation types. Our accommodation was more suitable for family than two couples.

Plussat: A nice retro camper. Very romantic.

Miinukset: Quite stuffy inside. No fan or a/c. The shower has only hot (too hot for me) water without any possibility to control the temperature. Breakfast included? There were a few ingredients like 3 raw eggs in the fridge and some bread but that’s about it. It might be a nice alternative to a hostel dorm but it’s way too bad for it’s price. Still we enjoyed our stay

Plussat: The teepee was spotlessly clean and fun to stay in. The location was beautiful and just lovely at night. The animals were gorgeous and very funny!!!! Our host Kevin was very welcoming.

Miinukset: The only downside was the early start of the cement works up the road and possibly the heat in the teepee (Kaikoura had 30 degrees that day so the humidity was stifling!!)

Plussat: Absolutely loved the experience to stay in a wagon. Perfect location for privacy. Everything was done and supplied.... recommend to everyone to go stay for at least a night. The Llamas are a beautiful sight and friendly too. Winter would be perfect as wagon has under floor heating, comfy bed and a hot bath. Loved the outdoor kitchen /dining area too.

Miinukset: One minor hiccup was the hot water had been turned off prior to our visit so had to wait a hour or so for evening shower.