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A house with a stone chimney, wooden exterior, and a satellite dish.

A lakeside view with a tree and mountains in the background.

A garden with a stone wall, various plants, and outdoor furniture.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and a view of greenery through the window.

1. Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

1.8 km from Kaikoura Museum

Anna

￥18,931

￥21,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A balcony with a view of a well-manicured lawn, a patio area with outdoor furniture, and a mountain range in the background.

A room with a brown sofa, a small table with a vase, a lamp, and a painting on the wall. There is a large window with a view of the sea and mountains.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A property with a sign indicating 'Brenda's House' and 'No Vacancy'.

2. Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

0.4 km from Kaikoura Museum

Helen

￥24,027

￥27,861 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern balcony with a glass railing, a potted plant, and a sofa.

A room with a view of the ocean, a wooden deck, and a table with a flower vase.

A coastal town with a prominent building featuring large windows and a flat roof, situated near a body of water with boats and trees.

3. Sudima Kaikoura

1.2 km from Kaikoura Museum

Maree

￥16,906

￥19,548 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A potted tree with a view of a coastal landscape through a window.

A living room with two brown sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern outdoor seating area with a wooden deck, a large planter with flowers, and a welcoming entrance with a 'Welcome' sign.

4. Barnacle Bills

1.5 km from Kaikoura Museum

Patricia

￥16,864

￥19,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A hotel room with a bed, a window with a mountain view, and a curtain.

A compact living space with a sofa, dining table, chairs, kitchenette, and a decorative plant.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a brown leather sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a potted plant.

A room with large windows offering a view of snow-capped mountains.

5. Mondello Kaikoura

0.3 km from Kaikoura Museum

Jeremy

￥13,327

￥15,419 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking the sea, two pine trees, and a white table with chairs.

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, residential buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa, a wooden table, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.

6. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

1.3 km from Kaikoura Museum

Sarah-Jane

￥11,705

￥13,497 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A balcony with a view of the sea, a chair, and a glass door.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed with white linens, a brown headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a kitchen area with stools and a bar.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a dishwasher, and a sink. There is a dining area with a grey sofa and a small table.

7. Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

1.1 km from Kaikoura Museum

Alfred

￥35,134

￥40,404 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern house with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a view of the mountains.

A serene park with a gazebo, a pond, and a mountain backdrop.

A modern living room with a large gray sofa, a TV, and a fireplace. There is a kitchen area with a white island and pendant lights.

A modern living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen area with a sink and cabinets.

8. The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

Kaikoura Flat, 3 km from Kaikoura Museum

ANNETTE

￥14,901

￥17,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A room with a large window, a white cushioned bench, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A modern two-story house with a large balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.

A balcony with a wooden table and chairs, overlooking a coastal area with mountains and a clear sky.

A house with a view of a calm sea and mountains.

9. Lemon Tree Lodge

0.4 km from Kaikoura Museum

Darren

￥25,122

￥29,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water.

A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of a body of water, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A doorway leading to a room with a view of the sea, a small balcony, and a white door.

A room with a balcony, two armchairs, a small table with a vase, and a TV mounted on the wall.

10. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

1.4 km from Kaikoura Museum

Sandra

￥15,172

￥17,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of the ocean and greenery, a brown leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a modern pendant light.

A patio area with a wooden deck, seating, and a view of the ocean.

A dining area with a view of the sea, a sofa, and a table with chairs.

A room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a body of water.

11. Ocean & Mountain Views 3-bedroom Home

1 km from Kaikoura Museum

Sarah

￥25,741

￥29,602 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern two-story building with a balcony, large windows, and a view of snow-capped mountains.

A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a small table, and a wall adorned with framed pictures of ocean scenes.

A pool table in a well-lit room with a fireplace, seating area, and decorative items.

A hotel with a sign indicating 'Kaikoura Quality Suites' and amenities like free unlimited WiFi, super king size beds, a courtyard/BBQ area, and onsite parking.

12. Kaikoura Quality Suites

1.6 km from Kaikoura Museum

vicki

￥12,022

￥13,826 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A balcony with a view of the sea and trees, two potted plants, and a table with chairs.

A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, two brown woven chairs, a flat-screen TV above a fireplace, and a potted plant.

A coastal town with a marina, residential buildings, and a prominent road leading to the beach.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden dining table with benches.

13. Kaikoura Beach Motel

1.3 km from Kaikoura Museum

Emma

￥9,372

￥10,778 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A glass table and chairs with a view of a lake and mountains.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sunset through the window.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large island, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A modern interior with teal chairs and a glass door leading to a scenic view.

14. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

1.7 km from Kaikoura Museum

Monique

￥22,381

￥25,878 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, and a view of the city through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a kitchenette.

A modern kitchen with a granite countertop, white cabinets, and a black rug leading to a bedroom.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

15. Lobster Inn Motel

1.2 km from Kaikoura Museum

Jim

￥16,086

￥18,554 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A wooden hot tub with a metal frame, surrounded by wooden walls and a wooden deck.

A gravel path leading through a landscaped garden with various shrubs and a wooden fence.

A family cabin with a sliding glass door entrance, a bed, and a wooden deck.

A small, single-story building with a red and white exterior, a covered porch, and a gravel driveway.

16. Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

0.4 km from Kaikoura Museum

Mark

￥8,057

￥9,546 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A coastal town with a beach, houses, and mountains in the background.

A caravan park with a large open parking area, a building with a flat roof, and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

17. Alpine View Motel

1.5 km from Kaikoura Museum

Daniel

￥12,060

￥13,869 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A resort with a pool, hot tubs, and a view of mountains.

A building with a covered outdoor area, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain range in the background.

A wooden door leading to a picnic table and a picnic table in a grassy area with a river.

A cozy cabin room with a bed, a bench with cushions, a fan, and a view of the outdoors.

18. Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

0.7 km from Kaikoura Museum

Mary-Angela

￥7,823

￥8,996 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A patio area with outdoor seating and a variety of shrubs and small trees.

A modern building with a white facade and a red-tiled roof.

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a coffee machine, and a microwave.

A hotel room with two beds, a red chair, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

19. Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

0.7 km from Kaikoura Museum

MAYRA

￥12,351

￥14,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A wooden deck with two chairs and a small round table, overlooking a green landscape with trees and mountains.

A playground with a yellow slide, swings, and a building with a red-tiled roof in the background.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, floral cushions, and a view of a dining area through large windows.

A table with a vase of white flowers, a glass of water, and a sign with a red cross.

20. Kaikoura Motor Inn

2.2 km from Kaikoura Museum

Ralph

￥11,239

￥12,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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Compare popular hotels close to Kaikoura Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast	10.0 Exceptional 72 reviews	View
Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast	9.8 Exceptional 185 reviews	View
Sudima Kaikoura	9.4 Exceptional 632 reviews	View
Barnacle Bills	9.6 Exceptional 29 reviews	View
Mondello Kaikoura	9.4 Exceptional 487 reviews	View

Top Kaikoura Museum Hotel Reviews

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and good modern motel"

Mondello Kaikoura

10/10 Excellent

"Loved my stay here, large space with a view of the snowy mountains and farm land. Comfy bed. Will be booking again."

Kaikoura Quality Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice Room with outdoor balcony, Heating is a small fan heater on wall, and the kitchen does not have a cooktop hob."

Sudima Kaikoura

10/10 Excellent

"It was a quiet, high quality one night stay in Kaikoura."

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"John was incredibly helpful and hospitable. The location is fabulous and the room was beautifully appointed. We had a balcony overlooking the ocean."

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"We were blown away with the ocean views our “apartment” had. The apartment was spacious with two bedrooms, a great kitchen, a six-person table and cozy living room. We were given a bottle of milk when we arrived to put in our fridge for coffee, tea, hot chocolate (all in the kitchen). We opened one of the cupboards and found a washing machine - awesome! This place and staff were amazing! Highly recommend!"

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Great place and very comfortable"

Charming Villa | Family Friendly | Handy to Town - KK14769

10/10 Excellent

"lovely house , close to town"

Kaikoura Beach Motel

10/10 Excellent

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Other attractions near Kaikoura Museum

Peninsula Walkway

9.4/10 (467 reviews)

Go wildlife spotting as you hike on a coastal route across cliff tops and down to the shoreline. See whales, seals, sea lions and much more.

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Kaikoura District Museum

8.8/10 (87 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Kaikoura District Museum during your trip to Kaikōura. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Fyffe House

8.2/10 (91 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Kaikōura with a visit to Fyffe House. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Point Kean Seal Colony

9.2/10 (459 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kaikōura when you spend time at Point Kean Seal Colony. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Mount Fyffe

8.6/10 (98 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Fyffe and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Kaikōura. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kaikoura Museum?

Kaikoura Museum is located in an area of Kaikōura known for its beautiful ocean views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 70 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Kaikoura Museum?

Adjacent to Kaikoura Museum, Mondello Kaikoura is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good choices within a short distance include Sudima Kaikoura and Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Kaikoura Museum?

Expedia has 70 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Kaikoura Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kaikoura Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Kaikoura Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Kaikoura Museum?

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Our top choices for Kaikoura Museum hotels

1. Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

2. Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

3. Sudima Kaikoura

4. Barnacle Bills

5. Mondello Kaikoura

6. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

7. Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

8. The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

9. Lemon Tree Lodge

10. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

11. Ocean & Mountain Views 3-bedroom Home

12. Kaikoura Quality Suites

13. Kaikoura Beach Motel

14. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

15. Lobster Inn Motel

16. Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

17. Alpine View Motel

18. Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

19. Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

20. Kaikoura Motor Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Kaikoura Museum

Top Kaikoura Museum Hotel Reviews

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Mondello Kaikoura

Kaikoura Quality Suites

Sudima Kaikoura

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Charming Villa | Family Friendly | Handy to Town - KK14769

Kaikoura Beach Motel

Other attractions near Kaikoura Museum

Peninsula Walkway

Kaikoura District Museum

Fyffe House

Point Kean Seal Colony

Mount Fyffe

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