Hotels in South Island near Kaikoura Whale Watching tour

Multiple accommodations for your stay
Destination
Check-in date:
15 Feb 2026
Check-out date:
16 Feb 2026
Guests
2 guests
Ages of children:
Filters:

Hotel ranking


Find hotel by


Price (per night)


Types of accommodation


Tourist sights

  • More Less

Hotel themes

  • More Less

Guest ratings


Hotel comes with

  • More Less

Room comes with


Clear Filters
Apply Filters

115 results found

Extremely Central

Beach Road 22, Kaikoura, New Zealand

0.6 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

The 2-bedroom villa is adjacent to Kaikoura Lookout, while Coastal Sports is approximately a 5-minute walk away. Extremely Central...
Read more...
9.0
Superb
22 reviews

Kowhai Cottage Pizza Oven Central

26 Beach Road Kaikoura, Kaikoura, New Zealand

0.7 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

The South Bay Reserve is not far from this 2-bedroom holiday home and the Ohau Point Seal Colony is a mere 1.5 km away.
Read more...
8.9
Fabulous
34 reviews

The White Morph - Heritage Collection

92-94 The Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand

0.7 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

The hotel is ideally situated only 1.7 km from the Kaikoura Lookout. Featuring a picnic area and barbecue grills, the 5-star The...
Read more...
8.8
Fabulous
537 reviews

Mondello Kaikoura

29 Beach Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand

0.7 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

The property lies about 5 minutes' drive from Art & Design Gallery. Featuring views of the garden, Mondello Kaikoura Apartment is...
Read more...
9.0
Superb
1516 reviews

Spacious Family Friendly Parkside

9 Pukeko Place, Kaikoura, New Zealand

0.7 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

Also, the holiday home is within a 10-minute drive of the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway and about a 25-minute walk from the Kaikoura...
Read more...
8.4
Very Good
6 reviews

Ocean Whisper Retreat - Kaikoura Holiday Home

Yarmouth Street, Kaikoura, New Zealand

0.8 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

This property is located a mere 1.7 km from Whale Watch Kaikoura, and Dolphin Encounter is a mere 200 metres away. The 1-bedroom Ocean…
Read more...
9.7
Exceptional
4 reviews

Kaikoura Top 10 Holiday Park

34 Beach Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand

0.8 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

The centre of Kaikoura can be reached in 10 minutes' walk of the holiday park, and such cultural venues as the heritage museum...
Read more...
8.9
Fabulous
874 reviews

Prime New Apartment - Kaikoura

17 Yarmouth Street 5, Kaikoura, New Zealand

0.8 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

This Kaikoura holiday home is located a few steps from Mayfair Theatre, and Dolphin Encounter is just 5 minutes' walk away. Situated...
Read more...
9.7
Exceptional
11 reviews

The Lazy Shag Lodge

37 Beach Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand

0.8 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

Ohau Point Seal Colony is nestled a 25-minute walk away, and South Bay Reserve Nature Preserve is 2.9 km from the accommodation....
Read more...
7.4
Good
1166 reviews

Sudima Kaikoura

114 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand

0.8 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

Staying in coastal area of Kaikoura, guests can easily reach Mayfair Theatre, which is just a 5-minute walk away. The 5-star luxury...
Read more...
8.8
Fabulous
1995 reviews

Kaikoura Beach Motel

124 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand

0.9 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

The South Bay Reserve lies 2.7 km away, and the Seal Swim Kaikoura is only 1.5 km from this smoke-free hotel. The 2-star…
Read more...
8.5
Fabulous
858 reviews

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

126 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand

0.9 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

This hotel is located 1.7 km from Whale Watch Kaikoura and 2.8 km from the South Bay Reserve. The 4-star beachfront Kaikoura...
Read more...
9.2
Superb
1680 reviews

Cosy Central Affordable

65 Torquay Street, Kaikoura, New Zealand

0.9 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

Guests can reach the centre of Kaikoura within 15 minutes' walk, and Dolphin Encounter is a few moments from the accommodation....
Read more...
9.3
Superb
45 reviews

Wits End

68 Torquay Street, Kaikoura, New Zealand

0.9 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

Situated about 5 minutes on foot from Dolphin Encounter, the 1-bathroom villa is also in proximity to entertainment places like...
Read more...
9.3
Superb
23 reviews

Sails Motel

134 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand

0.9 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

This Kaikoura motel has a beachfront location 19 minutes' walk from Ohau Point Seal Colony. Featuring a patio with outdoor dining...
Read more...
8.6
Fabulous
441 reviews

The Hamptons

138 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand

1 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

Nestled merely 1.1 km from the Seal Swim Kaikoura, the bed & breakfast is 2.4 km from the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway. Located around...
Read more...
9.8
Exceptional
273 reviews

Heays Lane Cottage

140 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand

1 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

Guests can reach the centre of Kaikoura in 15 minutes' walk and visit Dolphin Encounter, which is just 350 metres away. The 1-room...
Read more...
9.3
Superb
98 reviews

Boutique Hotel Kaikoura

146 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand

1 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

The hotel has a waterfront setting only 1.5 km from Kaikoura Museum, while natural sights like the South Bay Reserve are 3.4 km...
Read more...
8.2
Very Good
325 reviews

Dusky Lodge

67 Beach Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand

1 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

The budget accommodation is within 10 minutes' drive of South Bay Reserve Nature Preserve and within 15 minutes' walk of such...
Read more...
7.9
Good
926 reviews

Alpine-Pacific Holiday Park

69 Beach Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand

1.1 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

Merely a 5-minute walk from Canterbury Regional Council in Kaikoura, this 5-star holiday park is 4 km from the South Bay Reserve....
Read more...
8.3
Very Good
1286 reviews
Thank you for subscribing
Close