Hotels in South Island near Kaikoura Whale Watching tour

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Ocean & Mountain Views Hilltop Home

74 Churchill St House, Kaikoura, New Zealand

0.6 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

The Kaikoura Museum is merely 0.8 km away, guests can visit the Seal Swim Kaikoura, which is around 10 minutes' walk from this...
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9.3
Superb
9 reviews

Waves On The Esplanade

78 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand

0.6 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

This apartment lies 2.8 km from the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway and a short way from the Seal Swim Kaikoura. Located just 550 m from...
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9.1
Superb
293 reviews

Waves Kaikoura Luxury Waterfront Apartment 1

78 Esplanade 1, Kaikoura, New Zealand

0.6 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

The Ohau Point Seal Colony is only 1.2 km away, while Mayfair Theatre is steps away from the apartment. To enjoy your vacation in...
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9.7
Exceptional
44 reviews

Waves Kaikoura Waterfront Apartment

Kaikoura Unit 7, Kaikoura, New Zealand

0.6 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

The apartment lies just moments from the Kaikoura Coastal Track. Waves Kaikoura Waterfront Apartment is located only 0.7 km from St...
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9.7
Exceptional
10 reviews

Kaikoura Luxury Apartments - Formerly Waves Luxury Apartments

78 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand

0.6 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

The Kaikoura Lookout is within 20 minutes' walk of the apartment. To enjoy your vacation in Kaikoura, stay at Kaikoura Luxury...
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8.9
Fabulous
451 reviews

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...
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8.9
Fabulous
23 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.
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8.9
Fabulous
35 reviews

The White Morph Motels

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...
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8.7
Fabulous
537 reviews

Mondello Kaikoura

29 Beach Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand

0.7 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

The apartment lies around a 25-minute walk from Dolphin Encounter. Mondello Kaikoura Apartment, located in the museum district of...
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8.9
Fabulous
1532 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...
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8.2
Very Good
7 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...
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8.9
Fabulous
892 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...
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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....
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7.4
Good
1152 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...
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8.8
Fabulous
1935 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…
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8.5
Fabulous
855 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...
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9.1
Superb
1663 reviews

Centrally Located Hilltop Apartment

74 Churchill Street, Kaikoura, 7300, Canterbury Region, Kaikoura, New Zealand

0.9 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

Dolphin Encounter is merely 1.6 km from the apartment. To enjoy your vacation in Kaikoura, stay at the 45 m² Centrally Located...
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9.7
Exceptional
3 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....
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9.2
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...
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9.3
Superb
24 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...
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8.6
Fabulous
437 reviews
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