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Waterfront | Great Views | Affordable | Unit 8, Waterfront | Great Views | Affordable

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Outdoor dining
Dining
WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils
TV

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Entire apartment

2 bathroomsSleeps 540 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Kaikoura
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Peninsula Walkway
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the area

Kaikōura

With a stay at this apartment in Kaikōura, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Kaikoura Beach and a 2-minute drive from Fyffe House. .This beach apartment is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Kaikoura Museum and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Kaikoura District Museum.

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kaikoura Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Fyffe House - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood BBQ - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Whaler - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Craypot - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Waterfront | Great Views | Affordable | Unit 8, Waterfront | Great Views | Affordable

Experience budget-friendly beachfront accommodation with stunning views at Sea View Kaikoura. Our cosy rooms, though showing their age, are clean, functional, and perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. Please note, rooms come with a kitchenette but no full cooking facilities. Enjoy breathtaking ocean views and easy access to whale watching, seafood dining, and scenic trails. Sea View Kaikoura offers a simple, comfortable base for your Kaikoura adventure. Book your stay today!

Please note, this property features a motel-style layout, while offering separate, private amenities
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a microwave. A kitchenette makes it easy to prepare your meals.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 431 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn off all heaters and close windows
Ensure all doors and windows are locked
Return keys/lockbox as per your arrival instructions You don't need to strip beds or do a full clean, our team handles that. Just leave the place tidy and we'll take care of the rest.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

close-to-home-ESPLANADE-164-8

Waterfront | Great Views | Affordable | Unit 8, Waterfront | Great Views | Affordable Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dorothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Place was pretty run down, in need of remodel and repair Good location , except it had a for sale sign blocking part of view. Air conditioner did work till next day ( hot night) Staff was responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jingyi

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

shell h.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Very poorly maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

rasa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
View stunning! Rooms needs update
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025