Sudima Kaikoura

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Beach/ocean view
Outdoor pool
Meeting facility
In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Ocean View Suite

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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Esplanade, 114, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

Accessible King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Twin

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Ocean View Twin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Ocean View King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Ocean View Balcony Twin

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Ocean View Balcony King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Ocean View Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Ocean View King

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Ocean View Twin

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe King

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Ocean View Balcony King

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Ocean View Balcony Twin

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Ocean View Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Accessible King

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Ocean View Suite With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Kaikōura

When you stay at Sudima Kaikoura in Kaikōura, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum. .This luxury hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Kaikoura District Museum and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Fyffe House.

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kaikoura Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Fyffe House - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood BBQ - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Whaler - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Craypot - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura offers 120 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Kaikōura hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 120 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Kaikōura? This hotel has facilities measuring 2002 square feet (186 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Onsite venue - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NZD 35 for adults and NZD 17 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2,002 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 35 for adults and NZD 17 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Sudima Kaikoura Hotel
Sudima Kaikoura Kaikoura
Sudima Kaikoura Hotel Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 430 out of 566 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 566 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 566 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 566 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 566 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and stunning view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vincent, Change Islands

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Evlampia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, spotless room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Pam

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Theodorus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable with an amazing sea view. It was quiet and staff friendly. The restaurant food was average and the seafood platter not worth the money!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely new facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jiangfeng

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New and clean. Probably the best in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sybil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Gorgeous hotel! Beautiful views and nice and quiet. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and clean room. Loved all the windows.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely. Wait staff at restaurant were very good, friendly, polite and attentive. Food was ok, we had dinner and breakfast. Dinner was fairly nice. Buffet breakfast was average. Most was not very hot by the time we ate. Which was 8:30am
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julianna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, nice clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New and clean hotel, very good room with nice soft bed. TV almost unfathomable, spent a long time trying to get anything - and I’m techie! Failed. Only one small negative, we had been looking forward to the wonderful Kaikoura sea view, but wer told that if we wanted that, it would be an additional $230 on top of what we had paid!! — for just one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Marianne, Cos Cob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. The location is right across from the beach so cannot beat the view. Nice short walk to town. The restaurant needs serious improvement. The staff were lovely and the bar was nice but the food quality was poor.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Sheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The body wash in the shower was empty which was a nuisance when already in shower
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the shower. The veiw and the comfortable bed was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous, everything impeccable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, very clean and modern
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, friendly staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gemma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This hotel was lovely, definitely worth staying if you’re in kaikoura. Everything feels fresh and new still. Check in was a bit slow but I think the hotel was busy so lots of people asking questions at the reception desk. Annoyingly the car park was full when we arrived so it’s worth keeping in mind that parking is not guaranteed but we were able to find street parking close by relatively easily. Pool was nice especially as it was heated, there’s a limited number of loungers around the pool but we didn’t have a problem finding a spot. You can also order food and drinks via a QR code to the pool. The restaurant is really nice, we had dinner and the food was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas, Fox Point

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at Sudima Kaikoura. The hotel is great, the room was very spacious for a family of four and the view of the mountains and the beach was spectacular! The kids loved the pool also. The location is great, a short 10 minute walk to the town center and there was free parking all along the beach. We’d definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel, very clean, staff very friendly and lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Moana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful stay at Sudima as always, we continue to come back knowing the standard is always top notch
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lucas Pablo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Reasonably nice hotel for Kaikoura, with a heated pool which is nice. Breakfast is crap though, so avoid that.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026