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Kaikoura Motor Inn - Kaikoura - Balcony
Kaikoura Motor Inn
Kaikoura, New Zealand
8.3Very Good(825)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 443+
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The White Morph - Heritage Collection - Kaikoura - Building
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
Kaikoura, New Zealand
8.8Very Good(866)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R3 354+
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Koura Bay Golf Resort - Kaikoura - Building
Koura Bay Golf Resort
Kaikoura, New Zealand
9.0Wonderful(491)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R2 122+
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Boutique Hotel Kaikoura - Kaikoura - Lounge
Boutique Hotel Kaikoura
Kaikoura, New Zealand
8.3Very Good(777)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R2 638+
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Austin Heights - Kaikoura - Kaikoura - Living room
Austin Heights - Kaikoura
Kaikoura, New Zealand
9.3Wonderful(59)
Air conditioning
R1 677+
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Norfolk Pine Motel - Kaikoura - Living room
Norfolk Pine Motel
Kaikoura, New Zealand
R2 567+
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Nikau Lodge - Kaikoura - Building
Nikau Lodge
Kaikoura, New Zealand
9.7Wonderful(259)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
R3 525+
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Sudima Kaikoura - Kaikoura - Bedroom
Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura, New Zealand
8.8Very Good(773)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R3 256+
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Kakatu Retreat - Kaikoura - Living room
Kakatu Retreat
Kaikoura, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(428)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R2 156+
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Kopuha - Kaikoura - Living room
Kopuha
Kaikoura, New Zealand
8.9Very Good(25)
Free Wi-Fi
R2 961+
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Mountainview - Kaikoura - Kitchen
Mountainview
Kaikoura, New Zealand
9.2Wonderful(15)
Free Wi-Fi
R3 303+
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Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses - Kaikoura - Living room
Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses
Kaikoura, New Zealand
9.5Wonderful(91)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R21 409+
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Donegal House - Kaikoura
Donegal House
Kaikoura, New Zealand
8.4Very Good(979)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
R1 420+
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The Pier Hotel - Kaikoura
The Pier Hotel
Kaikoura, New Zealand
8.5Very Good(745)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R2 962+
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Yha Kaikoura - Kaikoura
Yha Kaikoura
Kaikoura, New Zealand
R1 403+
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The Lazy Shag Lodge - Kaikoura
The Lazy Shag Lodge
Kaikoura, New Zealand
7.7Good(1347)
R1 232+
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KAYAK’s insights for hotels in Kaikoura

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Which month has the cheapest hotel rates in Kaikoura?

Hotels are cheapest in Kaikoura in June, with average rates of R943. In comparison, February is the most expensive month, with prices at R2 963.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a hotel in Kaikoura?

Wednesday offers the lowest rates in Kaikoura, with an average nightly price of R1 197. The highest prices are found on Tuesday, with average rates at R3 910.

How much is a hotel in Kaikoura for tonight?

The best deal for a 3-star hotel room in Kaikoura found by KAYAK users in the last 3 days was R1 117, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was R1 850. The cheapest room found overall was for R1 117.

How much is a hotel in Kaikoura for this weekend?

The cheapest hotel room in Kaikoura for the upcoming weekend found on KAYAK in the last 3 days was for R1 228 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as R1 228 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from R2 596 per night.
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June
February
R2 055
R1 698
Cheapest month to stay with an average 44% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 77% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

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  • Are there Kaikoura hotels with free parking?

    There are many hotels in Kaikoura that offer both parking and free parking. Popular choices among KAYAK users include Kaikoura Motor Inn, The White Morph - Heritage Collection and Donegal House.

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