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Sudima Kaikoura Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
Sudima Kaikoura Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)Sudima Kaikoura Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
0.08km from Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
Located on the shoreline, Sudima Kaikōura is a hotel with stunning views of mountains and sea. It’s just a short walk from the township’s retail centre and main activity and attraction booking centres. With state-of-the-art facilities it is one hotel of this size and quality in Kaikōura, making it the place to stay for visitors to the region.
Great
157 reviews
9.3/10
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AU$148
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Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
0.16km from Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
When you stay at Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments in Kaikōura, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Kaikoura District Museum and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Fyffe House. Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and free tea bags/instant coffee.
Great
61 reviews
9.3/10
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AU$130
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Alpine View Motel Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
Alpine View Motel Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)Alpine View Motel Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
2.55km from Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
Located in Kaikōura, Alpine View Motel is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum. This motel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Kaikoura District Museum and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Fyffe House. Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 12 beach bars. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Great
68 reviews
9.3/10
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AU$108
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The White Morph - Heritage Collection Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
The White Morph - Heritage Collection Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)The White Morph - Heritage Collection Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
0.06km from Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
With a stay at The White Morph - Heritage Collection in Kaikōura, you'll be by the ocean, just steps from Kaikoura Beach and a 2-minute drive from Fyffe House. This beach motel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Peninsula Walkway and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Point Kean Seal Colony. Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. This motel also features a picnic area and barbecue grills. Featured amenities include a business center, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 32 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Very Good
107 reviews
8.5/10
Price from
AU$125
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Mondello Kaikoura Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
Mondello Kaikoura Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)Mondello Kaikoura Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
1.39km from Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
A stay at Mondello Kaikoura places you in the heart of Kaikōura, within a 10-minute walk of Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum. This motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Kaikoura Beach and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Fyffe House. Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with stovetops and microwaves. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. 42-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and free tea bags/instant coffee, as well as phones with free local calls.
Great
130 reviews
9.3/10
Price from
AU$109
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The Fairways Luxury Accommodation Kaikoura Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
The Fairways Luxury Accommodation Kaikoura Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)The Fairways Luxury Accommodation Kaikoura Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
3.36km from Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
Located in Kaikōura (Kaikoura Flat), The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura is within a 5-minute drive of Kaikoura Golf Club and Kaikoura Museum. This beach aparthotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Kaikoura District Museum and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Kaikoura Beach. Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This aparthotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge) that operates within 8 kilometers. Take advantage of the aparthotel's room service (during limited hours). Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 21 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. 29-inch Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Great
100 reviews
9.0/10
Price from
AU$131
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Kaikoura Quality Suites Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
Kaikoura Quality Suites Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)Kaikoura Quality Suites Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
2.62km from Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
Located in Kaikōura, Kaikoura Quality Suites is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum. This motel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Kaikoura District Museum and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Fyffe House. Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This motel also features a picnic area and barbecue grills. Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Very Good
119 reviews
8.9/10
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AU$125
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Alpine-Pacific Holiday Park Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
Alpine-Pacific Holiday Park Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)Alpine-Pacific Holiday Park Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
1.81km from Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
With a stay at Alpine-pacific Holiday Park in Kaikōura, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute walk of Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura Beach. This holiday park is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Peninsula Walkway and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Kaikoura Golf Club. Dip into one of the 2 hot tubs or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this Art Deco holiday park include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 23 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include desks and desk chairs, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Very Good
114 reviews
8.7/10
Price from
AU$70
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Kaikoura Luxury Apartments - Formerly Waves Luxury Apartments Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments - Formerly Waves Luxury Apartments Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)Kaikoura Luxury Apartments - Formerly Waves Luxury Apartments Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
0.11km from Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
With a stay at Kaikoura Luxury Apartments in Kaikōura, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Kaikoura Beach and a 3-minute drive from Fyffe House. This beach apartment is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Peninsula Walkway and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Point Kean Seal Colony. This smoke-free apartment features books, ecotours nearby, and boat tours nearby. Recreational activities include bicycle rentals nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby. Featured amenities include luggage storage and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Rooms have private furnished patios. 48-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Great
58 reviews
9.3/10
Price from
AU$342
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Boutique Hotel Kaikoura Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
Boutique Hotel Kaikoura Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)Boutique Hotel Kaikoura Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
0.28km from Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
Located in Kaikōura, Kaikoura Boutique Hotel is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway. This beach hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Point Kean Seal Colony and 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from Mount Fyffe. Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This Colonial hotel also features concierge services and a reception hall. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge). Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Very Good
75 reviews
8.5/10
Price from
AU$168
per night
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Kaikoura Beach Motel Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
8.6/10
115 review

Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura | 0.13KM from Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
"Great rooms""Great sea view"
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Barnacle Bills Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
9.6/10
11 review

Barnacle Bills

Kaikoura | 0.49KM from Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
"Good Location"
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Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
8.6/10
97 review

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Kaikoura | 0.77KM from Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
"Good Location"
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Lemon Tree Lodge Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
9.1/10
35 review

Lemon Tree Lodge

Kaikoura | 0.82KM from Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
"Good Location"
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Kaikoura Seaside Lodge Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
8.3/10
39 review

Kaikoura Seaside Lodge

Kaikoura | 1.2KM from Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
"Good Location"
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9.6/10
Amazing
AAnonymous UserThe landlord is still good, will send their own baked biscuits to customers, very delicious. The breakfast is rich, the lake view is beautiful, the room price is more expensive, but you get what you pay for. There is no kitchen in the room. If you fish in the surrounding sea, you need to go to the restaurant outside.
Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)

Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

Kaikoura
Price per night from:AU$218
9.5/10
Amazing
GGuest UserBest place we’ve stayed in New Zealand!!! Very clean, nice view, amazing amenities and friendly host. The best thing is they have a clean and good hot tub (nice view as well). We wake up with a super nice mountain view and the breakfast is amazing. The host is very nice and let us know about the activities we can do around Kaikoura!! Everything is exactly like the description and images they post👍👍👍
Te Mahuru Retreat Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)

Te Mahuru Retreat

Kaikoura Flat, Kaikoura
Price per night from:AU$130
8.9/10
Very Good
大牧羊仔仔There is a park for children to play, and the space is very spacious.  The toilet and kitchen are open and very clean. There are also washing machines and dryers. Go to see the whale meeting place for 8 minutes. Affordable and very satisfied.
Kaikoura Top 10 Holiday Park Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)

Kaikoura Top 10 Holiday Park

Kaikoura
Price per night from:AU$94
8.9/10
Very Good
GGuest UserA particularly comfortable place, the room is very comfortable, very clean, the surroundings are very nice and beautiful, and you can see the invincible and beautiful sunrise at the seaside, which is very suitable for vacation.
The Peninsula Kaikoura Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)

The Peninsula Kaikoura

Kaikoura
Price per night from:AU$129
8.8/10
Very Good
FFENIncluding breakfast, of course not as rich as the hotel, but for B&B, it is already very good The room we booked cannot accommodate an extra bed, but our husband and wife brought children over 4 years old to live well. There is no extra charge for children staying. The room has a small terrace with a nice view The landlord has a dog and a cat, very cute The lodging location is not in the center of the town, but the town itself is not big, so it doesn't matter if you drive. A few hundred meters to the supermarket. Drive 5 minutes to the whale watching and embarkation point.
Brook House B&B & Cottages Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)

Brook House B&B & Cottages

Kaikoura
Price per night from:AU$101
8.6/10
Very Good
GGuest UserThe hotel faces the sea and is backed by the snow-capped mountains. The scenery is very beautiful. The house is clean and hygienic, and the kitchen utensils are complete. It is a good choice to stay in such a hotel when you come to Kaikula.
Kaikoura Motor Inn Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)

Kaikoura Motor Inn

Kaikoura
Price per night from:AU$99
7.8/10
Good
JJIANCHENGThe environment is good, everyone is quiet. One night, there was a little brother outside the sister, very exaggerated No for one night.
Dusky Lodge Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)

Dusky Lodge

Kaikoura
Price per night from:AU$35

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)?

How much does it cost to stay at a hotel near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter) per night?

According to Trip.com, the average cost for a one-night stay at a hotel near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter) in Kaikoura is AU$158. Please note that prices fluctuate often, so this is a general guide only.

Which popular hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter) have pools?

Summer is the perfect time to cool off with a family getaway to Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter) in Kaikoura. Sudima Kaikoura (price from AU$139),Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge (price from AU$126) and Kaikoura Top 10 Holiday Park (price from AU$84) are some top hotels with pools where you can unwind and beat the heat.

What are the best hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter) with parking?

If you're planning a road trip to Kaikoura Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter), consider staying at Sudima Kaikoura (price from AU$139),Kaikoura Beach Motel (price from AU$113) and The White Morph - Heritage Collection (price from AU$135) , these hotels all offer parking.

What hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter) offer great breakfasts?

A good breakfast is all you need to kick-start your day. If you're after a hotel in Kaikoura near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter) with an excellent breakfast, you can consider staying Sudima Kaikoura (price from AU$139),Boutique Hotel Kaikoura (price from AU$193) and Lemon Tree Lodge (price from AU$253) .These hotels are very popular, so book early.

Which hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter) have gyms?

As people become more health-conscious, many hotels now include fitness rooms. Sudima Kaikoura (price from AU$139) is a great option for hotels with fitness rooms.

How much does it cost to stay at hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter) this weekend?

According to Trip.com, the average cost for a one-night weekend stay at a hotel near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter) in Kaikoura is about AU$140. Prices can change often, so please use this as a general guide.

Which hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter) have free Wi-Fi?

Free and reliable Wi-Fi is a must when you're travelling. Sudima Kaikoura (price from AU$139),The White Morph - Heritage Collection (price from AU$135) and Kaikoura Beach Motel (price from AU$113) are all popular hotels that have free Wi-Fi.

What luxury hotels are near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)?

Sudima Kaikoura (price from AU$139) is a great choice for a luxury hotel.

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Kaikoura Hotels near Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter) Information

Highest PriceAU$803
Lowest PriceAU$86
Number of Reviews 2,183
Total Properties39
Average Price(Weekday Night)AU$297
Average Price(Weekend Night)AU$299