92-94 The Esplanade, 7300 Kaikoura, New Zealand
#11 of 33 hotels in Kaikoura
Guests' ChoiceBased on 505 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.3
Free Wifi
9.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: May 21, 2024
Richard
New ZealandNothing.
The ocean view from the first floor and the recliner lounge chairs to enjoy it from was great. Plenty of room for suitcases, food and other travel essentials.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 3, 2024
Kristine
New ZealandThe bathroom needs an open window or better extract, to remove condensation.
Beds were super comfy. Location was good. And the room was very clean.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 31, 2024
Chrissy
AustraliaNothing
Room was great
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 29, 2024
Hayden
New Zealandslippery stairs
Unobstructed oceanfront view with balcony, modern furnishings, very clean, outstanding cleaning staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 29, 2024
Ian
United KingdomRoom felt cramped as little space for suitcases. Bathroom door opened outwards into the bedroo so reducing space. Lights in room very bright , even the bedside lamp.
Felt safe and parking in an internal courtyard. Rooms very clean with nice towels. Good heating.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 27, 2024
Mark
New ZealandNo restaurant . But that’s a very minor dislike
Nice and clean and close to town. Quiet.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 26, 2024
Daniel
AustraliaAmazing location. Had the beach view right on the front of the property. Incredible to wake up to that view. Very clean and cosy room. Comfy beds. Would stay again!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 25, 2024
John
Australiaview
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 23, 2024
Maria
AustraliaSpacious, clean and right across the road from the beach.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 21, 2024
David
New ZealandAll was good
Great location, easy to walk to places. Quiet and comfortable
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 15, 2024
Paul
United KingdomNothing
Good location for town. Lovely views
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 7, 2024
Kevin
New ZealandNot much
Being a back room did not really allow much view however was comfortable after a long trip. The room attendant on leaving in the morning was extremely pleasant and in chatting to her we learnt a bit about Kaikoura and she also was keen to learn about us. Great ambassador for the business
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 1, 2024
Helen
New ZealandDo have slight discomfort when on ground level and imagine passers by could observe you in the room when bed is included in the living/dining area unlikely I guess.
Location great
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 28, 2024
Tracey
New ZealandCould only stay for 1 Night
Customer service was exceptional Free upgrade as we had stayed before ( I had actually booked the wrong room) The beds/pillows are pure luxury Spot on view and location We will be back Thank you
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 13, 2024
Emilio
SpainGreat views and very kind people ..
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 12, 2024
Hazel
United KingdomI selected a small studio room. It was very small so would book a larger room
Room had everything I needed. Gave good advice on alternative trips to do. Extra milk was provided. Just had to ask!Excellent location.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 4, 2024
Lucy
United KingdomNothing
Good size room with comfy bed and Kitchenette was perfect - long balcony outside our room above the car park was perfect to sit and look out to sea. Location as right next door to the dolphin encounter for our 5am start.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 2, 2024
Anne
AustraliaWas not able to use the very busy guest laundry and it closed at 8 P.M!
Location was fabulous. Helpful staff. The room clean and inviting. Loved the spar bath. Comfortable bed.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 25, 2024
Angela
New ZealandWe noticed a musty damp odour upon our return, having left the air conditioning going when we went out for a couple of hours. It appeared to come from the bathroom… we didn’t notice it upon our arrival, only later after the air con had been going to cool the room. May be worth looking into.
Location and beds were comfy
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 21, 2024
Sharon
United States of AmericaThe view from our room was simply the best.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 19, 2024
Sharon
United Kingdomgreat location . extremely clean with really good facilities. friendly and efficient staff.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 11, 2024
Jonathan
United KingdomNothing
Location was perfect and rooms were clean and comfortable
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 9, 2024
Robert
New ZealandExceptional location and very comfortable room and bed with excellent management
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 7, 2024
Sandra
New ZealandDirectly located in front of the beach. Awesome ocean views from the room.
Stayed in January 2024
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