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

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

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

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining table. A kitchen area with a refrigerator and microwave is visible.

1. Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

1.8 km from Kaikoura Museum

Anna

SAR 442

SAR 513 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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.

2. Barnacle Bills

1.5 km from Kaikoura Museum

Patricia

SAR 374

SAR 431 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

A beach with a sunset, calm sea, and a tree line.

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

3. Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

1.1 km from Kaikoura Museum

Alfred

SAR 688

SAR 793 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

A modern cafe interior with a long counter, coffee machines, and a variety of food items displayed.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a black refrigerator, a coffee machine, and a set of wooden shelves with black hangers.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of trees.

4. Sudima Kaikoura

1.2 km from Kaikoura Museum

Maree

SAR 371

SAR 427 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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.

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

5. Mondello Kaikoura

0.3 km from Kaikoura Museum

Keith

SAR 310

SAR 360 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a stove. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of trees through large windows.

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

6. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

1.3 km from Kaikoura Museum

Rachel

SAR 279

SAR 325 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

7. The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

Kaikoura Flat, 3 km from Kaikoura Museum

ANNETTE

SAR 352

SAR 404 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A house with a view of a calm sea 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.

8. Lemon Tree Lodge

0.4 km from Kaikoura Museum

Darren

SAR 570

SAR 664 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

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

9. Ocean & Mountain Views 3-bedroom Home

1 km from Kaikoura Museum

Sarah

SAR 505

SAR 581 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

A parking lot with a car, a building with a sign, and a mountain in the background.

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

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

10. Kaikoura Quality Suites

1.6 km from Kaikoura Museum

Craig

SAR 233

SAR 268 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large mural of a seagull on the facade, multiple balconies with outdoor seating, and a sign reading "The White Morph".

11. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

1.7 km from Kaikoura Museum

Monique

SAR 455

SAR 529 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern pool area with a rectangular pool, surrounded by a black fence, and adjacent buildings with balconies and windows.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a view of mountains through the window.

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a gas stove, and a built-in oven.

A modern two-story building with a flat roof, a visible front entrance, and a sign indicating a motel.

12. Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

0.4 km from Kaikoura Museum

Stephen

SAR 352

SAR 412 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A doorway leading to a room with a view of the sea.

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.

13. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

1.4 km from Kaikoura Museum

Sandra

SAR 358

SAR 412 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

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

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

14. Kaikoura Beach Motel

1.3 km from Kaikoura Museum

Karen

SAR 221

SAR 254 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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 hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a computer, and a TV.

15. Lobster Inn Motel

1.2 km from Kaikoura Museum

Jim

SAR 349

SAR 408 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A pathway leading to a gate labeled "GUESTS ONLY" with a sign indicating "Cross to Beach with care 'Railway Line' Please Close Gate."

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

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

16. Alpine View Motel

1.5 km from Kaikoura Museum

Daniel

SAR 296

SAR 341 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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

A compact hotel room with a bed, kitchenette, and seating area.

17. Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

0.4 km from Kaikoura Museum

Mark

SAR 207

SAR 248 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A row of rustic wooden cabins with green roofs, surrounded by lush vegetation and picnic tables.

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

18. Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

0.7 km from Kaikoura Museum

Bronwyn

SAR 166

SAR 191 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 Bella Vista Motel with a modern design, featuring a parking lot and landscaped areas with various plants.

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

SAR 251

SAR 295 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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.

A modern kitchen with a glass dining table, white cabinets, and a view of mountains and greenery.

20. Kaikoura Motor Inn

2.2 km from Kaikoura Museum

Merle

SAR 351

SAR 403 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Kaikoura Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast	10.0 Exceptional 72 reviews	View
Barnacle Bills	9.6 Exceptional 30 reviews	View
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 52 reviews	View
Sudima Kaikoura	9.4 Exceptional 635 reviews	View
Mondello Kaikoura	9.4 Exceptional 491 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Kaikoura Museum

Mondello Kaikoura

Kaikoura

SAR 310

SAR 360 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Kaikoura

SAR 352

SAR 412 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A two-story house with a covered porch, a satellite dish, and a well-maintained garden with various flowers and shrubs.

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.

Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

Kaikoura

SAR 573

SAR 663 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

Sudima Kaikoura

Kaikoura

SAR 371

SAR 427 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

Lemon Tree Lodge

Kaikoura

SAR 570

SAR 664 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

Kaikoura

SAR 207

SAR 248 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

Kaikoura

SAR 251

SAR 295 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura

SAR 279

SAR 325 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct