Best Budget-Friendly Hotels in Kaikoura
Handpicked budget-friendly hotels in Kaikoura, New Zealand. Curated selection of 13 top properties.
Best Budget-Friendly Hotels in Kaikoura
Our handpicked selection of the finest Budget-Friendly hotels in Kaikoura, New Zealand. Each property has been chosen for exceptional quality, outstanding service, and consistently high guest satisfaction ratings.
Browse our curated list of Budget-Friendly properties below. Every hotel featured here meets our standards for quality and guest experience in Kaikoura.
Sunrise Lodge Backpackers
Sunrise Lodge Backpackers offers accommodation in Kaikoura. Both private parking and free WiFi are accessible at the hostel. You can play table tennis at Sunrise Lodge Backpackers.
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Sails Motel
Situated on the beachfront in Kaikoura, Sails Motel has a garden and free WiFi. The rooms are fitted with a microwave, fridge, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. At the motel rooms include a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, and a patio with a garden view. Sails Motel offers a barbecue.
K'orca Cottage
Featuring mountain views, Korca Cottage by the Sea features accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 2.1 km from Kaikoura Beach. Boasting free private parking, the holiday home is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking, skiing and canoeing. The holiday home with a terrace and sea views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The holiday home provides a barbecue. The nearest airport is Kaikoura Airport, 7 km from Korca Cottage by the Sea. Please inform Korca Cottage by the Sea in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Managed by a private host
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First Light Kaikoura
Offering free WiFi, First Light Kaikoura is within a 6-minute drive of Kaikoura Train Station and Encounter Kaikoura. The property can arrange private fishing trips and whale spotting flights. All apartments feature a kitchenette. The property offers two apartments which are equipped with a kitchenette and en suite. Each offers views of the surrounding mountains, the sea or the garden. Guests enjoy free parking and free use of BBQ facilities. Guests will also receive a 10% discount on any scenic or whale watching flight when staying at First Light Kaikoura. Please inform First Light Kaikoura in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes. Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery. Please note that children under 18 years of age cannot be accommodated at this property. Managed by a private host
Dusky Lodge & Backpackers
Dusky Lodge offers budget accommodation. Free WiFi in public areas and free on-site parking are provided. Guests staying at Dusky Lodge Kaikoura can prepare a meal in the shared kitchens available. For those looking to relax at the property there are sun decks, otherwise, the tour desk can help advise guests on what to see in the surrounding areas. Please inform Dusky Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result. Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours. In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist. The property is spread over three buildings: the main large complex and two smaller blocks which are situated across the street. Check in is in the main complex.
Driftwood Villa
Situated in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, Driftwood Villa has a garden. The air-conditioned accommodation is 2.6 km from Kaikoura Beach, and guests benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The holiday home features 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. At the holiday home guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub. The nearest airport is Kaikoura Airport, 9 km from Driftwood Villa. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Donegal House
Set on 6 acres of beautiful lakes and gardens, Donegal House offers free WiFi in public areas and free continental breakfast. It boasts a traditional Irish bar, a restaurant and a sunny terrace. Donegal House is a 6-minute drive from Kaikoura Beach. Central Kaikoura and Kaikoura Railway Station are each a 10-minute drive away. Each of the rooms has a separate seating area with a TV. All rooms offer an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer. Your buffet breakfast includes fresh fruit, cereal, yoghurt and freshly baked croissants. You can relax alongside the fireplace at the bar, which also features traditional Irish music. The restaurant offers a range of pub-style meals which can be enjoyed indoors or outdoors. The tour desk can book local activities including swimming with dolphins, scenic flights and Maori cultural tours. If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Donegal House in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Please note that due to the recent earthquake, some roads are closed and alternate routes may need to be taken to access the property. For further information please refer to the New Zealand Transport Agencys website.
Awatea Country Bed and Breakfast
Awatea Country Bed & Breakfast features garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Kaikoura. The bed and breakfast offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and shower. Some units include a terrace and/or a balcony with sea views. A continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is available daily at the property. Awatea Country Bed & Breakfast offers a barbecue. After a day of hiking, diving or snorkelling, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. The nearest airport is Kaikoura Airport, 15 km from the accommodation.
Willowbank Motel
HeadLine : Near Kaikoura BeachLocation : When you stay at Willowbank Motel in Kaikoura, you ll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum. This motel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Kaikoura Visitor Centre and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Kaikoura District Museum.Rooms : Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.Dining : Take advantage of the motel s room service.CheckIn Instructions : Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policyGovernment-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental chargesSpecial requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteedThis property accepts major credit cards and cash Special Instructions : This property doesn t offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
The Pier Hotel and Restaurant
HeadLine : Near Fyffe HouseLocation : When you stay at The Pier Hotel and Restaurant in Kaikoura, you ll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Point Kean Seal Colony and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Kaikoura Beach.Rooms : Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected.Dining : Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.CheckIn Instructions : Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policyGovernment-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental chargesSpecial requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteedBe prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel. Special Instructions : The front desk is open daily from noon - 8:30 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.