Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

4.5 star property
Beach fun, near Fyffe House

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Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi
Exterior detail
Reception
Executive lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$189
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct

Explore the area

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146 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300
  • Place, Fyffe House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Peninsula Walkway
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Point Kean Seal Colony
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Courtyard Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Courtyard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

WaterVIEW Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

WaterFRONT No Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

WaterFRONT Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2013
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Kaikōura

A luxury stay in Kaikōura awaits you at Kaikoura Boutique Hotel. You'll be 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Fyffe House and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Peninsula Walkway. Highlights at this beach hotel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .Boo Teek is the hotel's own bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a library. Continental breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 4.5-property class Kaikōura hotel include Point Kean Seal Colony and Mount Fyffe.

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Fyffe House - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 7 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Whaler - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cods n Cray - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Beach fun, near Fyffe House
As a guest of Kaikoura Boutique Hotel, you'll find a library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The luxury Kaikoura Boutique Hotel also features a garden, concierge services, and express check-in. Free self parking is available.

This Colonial Kaikōura hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1886
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead and a hydromassage showerhead, and hairdryers. This Kaikōura hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.95 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 4 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 4 are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 25 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.95 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, debit cards, cash and mobile payments.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children 4 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Boutique Hotel Kaikoura
Hotel Kaikoura
Kaikoura Boutique
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
Kaikoura Hotel
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel Hotel
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel Kaikoura
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel Hotel Kaikoura

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kaikoura Boutique Hotel?

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Kaikoura Boutique Hotel?

As of 26 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kaikoura Boutique Hotel on 1 Oct 2025 start from AU$188.94, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Kaikoura Boutique Hotel?

Yep, Kaikoura Boutique Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Kaikoura Boutique Hotel?

Yep, Kaikoura Boutique Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach.

What makes Kaikoura Boutique Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Kaikoura Boutique Hotel.

Does Kaikoura Boutique Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is offered daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kaikoura Boutique Hotel?

No, Kaikoura Boutique Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kaikoura Boutique Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kaikoura Boutique Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.