Hotels in South Island near Kaikoura Whale Watching tour

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Bay Cottages

29A South Bay Parade, Kaikoura, New Zealand

1.6 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

This Kaikoura motel has a prime setting within reach of the South Bay Reserve. Situated around 25 minutes' walk from Whale Watch...
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8.8
Fabulous
350 reviews

Close To Beach, Spacious, Outdoor Living - Kk00379

9 Hawthorne Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand

1.6 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

The accommodation has a convenient setting, 5 km from Kaikoura airport, while natural sights like the South Bay Reserve are 4.1 km...
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8.8
Fabulous
22 reviews

Blue Seas Motel

222 The Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand

1.6 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

The motel in a museum district, 2.2 km from Point Kean Viewpoint. A picnic area, various recreational opportunities, and barbecue...
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8.6
Fabulous
1786 reviews

South Bay, Cosy, Bbq Area - Kk61334

34A Kotare Place, Kaikoura, New Zealand

1.6 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

Point Kean Viewpoint is 2.9 km away, and Whale Watch Kaikoura is 2.4 km from the holiday home. With the capacity to host 4 guests…
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8.7
Fabulous
22 reviews

The Kaikoura Bach Retreat

35 South Bay Parade, Kaikoura, New Zealand

1.6 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

The property is within 5 km of Kaikoura airport and 2.3 km from such cultural points of interest as the heritage museum "Fyffe...
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9.4
Superb
26 reviews

Hot Tub, Great Views, Close To Beach

Torquay Street 164, Kaikoura, New Zealand

1.6 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

This holiday home is within 5 km of Kaikoura airport and 1.7 km from such cultural points of interest as the heritage museum "Fyffe...
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9.4
Superb
46 reviews

Great View, Handy To Beach, Sunny - Kk29174

174 Torquay Street, Kaikoura, New Zealand

1.7 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

The 2-bedroom holiday home offers a prime location, 2.1 km from the Ohau Point Seal Colony, while the heritage museum "Fyffe House"...
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8.8
Fabulous
9 reviews

South Bay | Marina | Peninsula Walks - Kk32565

65A S Bay Parade, Kaikoura, New Zealand

1.7 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

The property is within 5 km of Kaikoura airport and approximately a 10-minute ride from such cultural points of interest as the...
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10
Exceptional
2 reviews

Seaside Serenity

42 Kotuku Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand

1.9 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

The heart of Kaikoura can be reached in 25 minutes' walk of this property, and such culture-oriented venues as the heritage museum...
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9.6
Exceptional
16 reviews

Mountain Views, Beachfront, Central, Kk86200

200 Torquay Street, Kaikoura, New Zealand

1.9 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

This accommodation offers a prime location, 19 minutes' walk from the Art & Design Gallery, while natural sights like the South Bay...
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8.7
Fabulous
3 reviews

Panorama Motel

266 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand

1.9 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

The Kaikoura Lookout is within reach of the 3-star hotel, while Dolphin Encounter is 950 metres away. Offering a location a 6-minute...
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9.0
Superb
1573 reviews

Alpine View Motel

146 Beach Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand

1.9 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

Situated approximately 800 metres from Kaikoura Beach, the hotel is nearly a 10-minute drive from Dolphin Encounter. The 4-star...
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9.0
Superb
946 reviews

Kaikoura Seaside Lodge

268 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand

1.9 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

The Kaikoura hostel is 2.5 km from the Ohau Point Seal Colony and a short way from such cultural venues as the heritage museum "Fyffe…
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8.0
Very Good
1082 reviews

Yha Kaikoura

Esplanade 270, 270, Kaikoura, New Zealand

1.9 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

The hostel is 16 minutes' walk from the Art & Design Gallery and within a few blocks of such cultural venues as the heritage museum...
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8.0
Very Good
105 reviews

Sunny | Spacious | Sea Views - Kk62109

109 Scarborough St, Kaikoura, New Zealand

1.9 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

This property is 2.4 km from the Kaikoura Museum and a 10-minute drive from the Seal Swim Kaikoura. Offering sea views, Sunny |...
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9.2
Superb
39 reviews

Kaikoura Quality Suites

154 Beach Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand

2 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

The centre of Kaikoura can be reached in 20 minutes' walk of the hotel, and such cultural venues as the Kaikoura Museum are nearly a…
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8.5
Fabulous
1498 reviews

Clifftop Cabins

277 Scarborough Street, Kaikoura, New Zealand

2 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

This apartment lies 3.1 km from the South Bay Reserve. Featuring a scenic location, Clifftop Cabins Kaikoura apartment offers views...
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9.8
Exceptional
115 reviews

K'Orca Cottage By The Sea

101B South Bay Parade, South Bay, New Zealand, Kaikoura, New Zealand

2 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

The holiday home has a beachfront setting, 5 km from Kaikoura airport, while natural sights like the South Bay Reserve are 850...
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9.3
Superb
119 reviews

Driftwood Villa, Kk60166

166A Beach Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand

2.1 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

The villa is within 5 km of Kaikoura airport and around 10 minutes' drive from such cultural points of interest as the heritage...
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9.0
Superb
2 reviews

Driftwood Villa

166A Beach Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand

2.1 km to Kaikoura Whale Watching tour (Open map)

The Ohau Stream Walk is only 1.1 km away, and cultural attractions such as the Kaikoura Museum lie within a 2-km distance of the…
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