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Our top choices for Kaikōura vacation rentals

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1. Barnacle Bills

Barnacle Bills
3.5 star property
Kaikoura
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (31 reviews)
"Great location and a lovely cottage with everything needed for a comfortable stay."
New Zealand
Patricia
The price is ￥19,338
￥22,239 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Barnacle Bills
A modern house with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a view of the mountains.

2. The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
3.5 star property
Kaikoura Flat
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (426 reviews)
"Good stay in a beautiful location and helpful friendly staff"
Australia
Anna
The price is ￥14,762
￥16,976 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
A modern house with a large deck, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

3. First Light Kaikoura | Unit 2 | KK43602

First Light Kaikoura | Unit 2 | KK43602
Kaikoura
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Very happy with our stay. Couldn’t fault anything about the accomodation or the host. Highly recommend and would definitely book again"
New Zealand
Reuben S.
The price is ￥10,026
￥17,826 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
First Light Kaikoura | Unit 2 | KK43602
A balcony with a view of the sea, a chair, and a glass door.

4. Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
5.0 star property
Kaikoura
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (52 reviews)
"Lives up to its name!"
United States
Alfred
The price is ￥30,526
￥35,105 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
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.

5. Ocean & Mountain Views 3-bedroom Home

Ocean & Mountain Views 3-bedroom Home
4.0 star property
Kaikōura
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5 reviews)
"Beautiful views and central location. The stars are amazing and the local activities are out of this world. "
United States
Sarah
The price is ￥22,061
￥25,370 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Ocean & Mountain Views 3-bedroom Home
A compact kitchen with a countertop, sink, and cabinets. There is a television mounted on the wall and a painting above it.

6. Waterfront | Handy Location | Affordable | Unit 7 - KK41647

Waterfront | Handy Location | Affordable | Unit 7 - KK41647
Kaikoura
7.8 out of 10, Good, (7 reviews)
"Host was very responsive and helpful. "
Australia
Annie O.
The price is ￥6,424
￥14,896 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Waterfront | Handy Location | Affordable | Unit 7 - KK41647
A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk, and a balcony with a view of trees.

7. Great Location | Affordable | Queen Studio 2 - KK21122

Great Location | Affordable | Queen Studio 2 - KK21122
Kaikoura
7.0 out of 10, Good, (4 reviews)
"Will absolutely stay here again. Clean tidy and great location. Walk out the door and the scenery OMG!"
New Zealand
Cliff M.
The price is ￥8,240
￥14,445 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Great Location | Affordable | Queen Studio 2 - KK21122
A balcony with a view of a street, a building with a blue roof, and a tree with red flowers.

8. Centrally located Hilltop Apartment

Centrally located Hilltop Apartment
3.5 star property
Kaikōura
The price is ￥21,410
￥24,621 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Centrally located Hilltop Apartment
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9. Beach Nearby | Balcony | Stroll to Town – KK77018

Beach Nearby | Balcony | Stroll to Town – KK77018
Kaikōura
The price is ￥23,130
￥35,450 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Beach Nearby | Balcony | Stroll to Town – KK77018
A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the sea through large windows.

10. Waves Apartment 9 | KK94009

Waves Apartment 9 | KK94009
Kaikoura
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Wonderful place to stay. Convenient location, clean, well stocked, cozy seating. The view is amazing! It was easy to find and parking was great."
United States
Kelly H.
The price is ￥27,598
￥38,677 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Waves Apartment 9 | KK94009
A small, single-story building with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a fenced yard.

11. Central | Beach Nearby | Parking - KK27622

Central | Beach Nearby | Parking - KK27622
Kaikoura
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Great location, wonderful stay, host service is excellent."
United States
Henry
The price is ￥24,719
￥39,344 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Central | Beach Nearby | Parking - KK27622
A row of modern, two-story buildings with large windows and outdoor seating areas.

12. Kaikōura eMotel - Two Bedroom Suite

Kaikōura eMotel - Two Bedroom Suite
Kaikoura
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (7 reviews)
"Loved this place. Easy check in process, would of loved a washer and dryer included but great spaces and worked well for the night "
Australia
Ashlea B.
The price is ￥15,600
￥28,895 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Kaikōura eMotel - Two Bedroom Suite
A living room with a beige sofa, a round coffee table with decorative items, a floor lamp, and a large window with a view of buildings.

13. South Bay | Cosy | BBQ Area - KK61334

South Bay | Cosy | BBQ Area - KK61334
South Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay, best part there it was well stocked with kitchen basics plus a Nespresso machine with pods!"
New Zealand
Deepcover N.
The price is ￥19,854
￥28,629 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
South Bay | Cosy | BBQ Area - KK61334
A person sitting on a balcony with a view of mountains and trees.

14. Coastal | Spacious | Mountain Views - KK21238

Coastal | Spacious | Mountain Views - KK21238
Kaikoura
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Lovely accommodation. Kaikoura was beautiful."
Australia
Peter W.
The price is ￥19,273
￥37,805 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Coastal | Spacious | Mountain Views - KK21238
An outdoor patio area with a picnic table and a pergola structure.

15. Coastal getaway in beautiful Kaikoura

Coastal getaway in beautiful Kaikoura
South Bay
The price is ￥13,960
￥25,982 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Coastal getaway in beautiful Kaikoura
A compact kitchen with a dishwasher, stove, and microwave.

16. Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway

Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway
South Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"Typical kiwi bach. Unpretentious but really cool. Clean and tidy and great amenities. Comfy beds. Wonderful views of the Marina and mountains."
Australia
David
The price is ￥20,386
￥24,242 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a white sofa, a blue bean bag, a woven rug, and a potted plant.

17. Revive House | Comfortable Base | Top Unit - KK71932

Revive House | Comfortable Base | Top Unit - KK71932
Kaikōura
The price is ￥14,134
￥28,695 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Revive House | Comfortable Base | Top Unit - KK71932
A white house with a covered porch and a garden in front.

18. South Bay | Classic Bach | Close to Marina - KK48126

South Bay | Classic Bach | Close to Marina - KK48126
South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7 reviews)
"Lovely property and ideal location was perfect for our pup to would recommend"
United States
James C.
The price is ￥18,862
￥30,385 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
South Bay | Classic Bach | Close to Marina - KK48126
A residential area with a view of mountains and a lake.

19. Amazing Views | Outdoor Living | Sunny - KK39011

Amazing Views | Outdoor Living | Sunny - KK39011
Kaikoura
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"Fabulous location with great views. Warm house with plenty of room. Great outdoor area. Loved our time here."
United States
Kate V.
Amazing Views | Outdoor Living | Sunny - KK39011
A view from a doorway to a lawn with a white fence and trees, and a mountain in the background.

20. Charming Villa | Family Friendly | Handy to Town - KK14769

Charming Villa | Family Friendly | Handy to Town - KK14769
Kaikoura
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Anonymous traveler
Charming Villa | Family Friendly | Handy to Town - KK14769
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Top Kaikōura Hotel Reviews

The White Morph - Heritage Collection

The White Morph - Heritage Collection

10/10 Excellent
"I would give eleven and 6 star rating for this hotel if I could.. Everything you want clean, comfortable beds with toppers, good Wi-Fi ,lovely helpful staff. Laundry 6 NZD, BBQ , walkable to town, Ocean front views, coffee Nespresso pods, lounge type easy chairs, kitchen, hot strong showers, bath robes, outside seating with tables, in room fridge..free fresh milk,Sky TV. Everything you want from a hotel with bells and whistles attached keep up the good work girls. ****** OUTSTANDING ALLROUND. ******"
Martin 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
The White Morph - Heritage Collection

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Frequently asked questions

Are there vacation rentals in Kaikōura?

Yes, there are vacation rentals in Kaikōura close to Lavendyl - Kaikoura Lavender Farm, or you can go with a secluded option if you'd like a relaxing place to stay. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy the majestic mountain landscape and popular beaches in Kaikōura. Make sure you have time to check out the forests while you're in the area.

What are some of the best vacation home rentals that Kaikōura has to offer?

Spacious | Mountain Outlook | Family Escape - KK44412: Visitors give good reviews to this Kaikōura vacation home rental, which is equipped with a balcony, air-conditioning, and laundry facilities to help you feel comfortable during your stay. It has 4 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. Other favorite homes for rent in Kaikōura are South Bay | Boatie's Paradise | Family-Friendly - KK25143 and Charming Villa | Family Friendly | Handy to Town - KK14769.

How many vacation rentals are there in Kaikōura?

With 59 Expedia vacation rentals, you're sure to find just the right place for your Kaikōura stay.

What can I see and do in Kaikōura?

Enjoy the outdoors at Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway, or simply take in cultural attractions like Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum. While here, Mount Fyffe and Fyffe House are other places worth a visit.

What are vacation rentals like in Kaikōura?

Vacation rentals are private accommodations you can reserve for several days or more in Kaikōura. Vacation rentals provide amenities like WiFi and washers and dryers so you'll feel just like you're staying in your own home. If you're concerned about a clean environment, vacation rentals can provide a sense of security away from shared hotel elevators and lobbies bustling with people while still allowing you the excitement and enjoyment of travel. You'll also have more space in a vacation rental than in a standard hotel, which makes a vacation rental a great option for a family trip.