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

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

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

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and a view of greenery through the window.

1. Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

1.8 km from Kaikoura Museum

Anna

SAR 443

SAR 515 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 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.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.

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

2. Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

0.4 km from Kaikoura Museum

Helen

SAR 574

SAR 665 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern hotel with a two-story structure, outdoor seating with umbrellas, and a clear sky.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a building with large windows, and a view of a hilly landscape.

A modern hotel entrance with a sign reading 'Sudima Hotels'.

A buffet with various food options including fruits, cheeses, and meats.

3. Sudima Kaikoura

1.2 km from Kaikoura Museum

Maree

SAR 372

SAR 428 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel room with a large window, a bed with white linens, a brown headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

4. Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

1.1 km from Kaikoura Museum

Alfred

SAR 676

SAR 781 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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

5. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

1.3 km from Kaikoura Museum

Rachel

SAR 280

SAR 325 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

A room with large windows offering a view of snow-capped mountains.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a brown leather sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a potted plant.

6. Mondello Kaikoura

0.3 km from Kaikoura Museum

Jeremy

SAR 311

SAR 361 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 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 building with a sign that reads "THE FAIRWAYS accommodation."

7. The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

Kaikoura Flat, 3 km from Kaikoura Museum

ANNETTE

SAR 351

SAR 404 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

A hotel with a sign indicating 'Kaikoura Quality Suites' and amenities like free unlimited WiFi, super king size beds, a courtyard/BBQ area, and onsite parking.

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

8. Kaikoura Quality Suites

1.6 km from Kaikoura Museum

Craig

SAR 234

SAR 269 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 patio area with a wooden deck, seating, and a view of the ocean.

9. Ocean & Mountain Views 3-bedroom Home

1 km from Kaikoura Museum

Sarah

SAR 466

SAR 536 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A glass table and chairs with a view of a lake and mountains.

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

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large island, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

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".

10. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

1.7 km from Kaikoura Museum

Monique

SAR 457

SAR 530 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A room with a balcony, two armchairs, a small table with a vase, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A doorway leading to a room with a view of the sea, a small balcony, and a white door.

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

11. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

1.4 km from Kaikoura Museum

Sandra

SAR 357

SAR 411 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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

A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, two brown woven chairs, a flat-screen TV above a fireplace, and a potted plant.

12. Kaikoura Beach Motel

1.3 km from Kaikoura Museum

Karen

SAR 222

SAR 255 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 with a computer, and a TV.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a kitchenette.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

13. Lobster Inn Motel

1.2 km from Kaikoura Museum

Jim

SAR 367

SAR 426 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a window with curtains.

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.

14. Alpine View Motel

1.5 km from Kaikoura Museum

Daniel

SAR 297

SAR 342 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 compact hotel room with a bed, kitchenette, and seating area.

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.

15. Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

0.4 km from Kaikoura Museum

Mark

SAR 204

SAR 245 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A cozy cabin room with a bed, a bench with cushions, a fan, and a view of the outdoors.

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

16. Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

0.7 km from Kaikoura Museum

Bronwyn

SAR 167

SAR 192 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 compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a coffee machine, and a microwave.

A hotel room with two beds, a red chair, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

17. Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

0.7 km from Kaikoura Museum

MAYRA

SAR 259

SAR 304 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A table with a vase of white flowers, a glass of water, and a sign with a red cross.

A playground with a yellow slide, swings, and a building with a red-tiled roof in the background.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, floral cushions, and a view of a dining area through large windows.

18. Kaikoura Motor Inn

2.2 km from Kaikoura Museum

Merle

SAR 312

SAR 358 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A rocky beach with large boulders and calm water.

A motel sign with a whale tail and a vacancy notice.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a shower.

A building with a covered outdoor seating area, a paved pathway, and a white wall with a palm tree in the background.

19. Sierra Beachfront Motel

1.6 km from Kaikoura Museum

Sharon

SAR 222

SAR 257 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A wooden deck with a picnic table where three people are seated.

A pool area with umbrellas, a wooden deck, and a view of mountains.

A reception area with a wooden bench, a red sofa, a wall mural of a whale, a framed picture of a coastal landscape, and a row of framed certificates.

A kitchen with a wooden countertop, gas stove, and a large window.

20. Dusky Lodge - Hostel

0.6 km from Kaikoura Museum

Derek

SAR 208

SAR 239 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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
Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast	9.8 Exceptional 186 reviews	View
Sudima Kaikoura	9.4 Exceptional 635 reviews	View
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 52 reviews	View
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments	9.4 Exceptional 649 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Kaikoura Museum

Mondello Kaikoura

Kaikoura

SAR 311

SAR 361 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 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 modern two-story building with a flat roof, a visible front entrance, and a sign indicating a motel.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Kaikoura

SAR 348

SAR 408 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

Kaikoura

SAR 574

SAR 665 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

Sudima Kaikoura

Kaikoura

SAR 372

SAR 428 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A room with a large glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea and mountains.

Lemon Tree Lodge

Kaikoura

SAR 569

SAR 664 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

Kaikoura

SAR 204

SAR 245 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

Kaikoura

SAR 259

SAR 304 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura

SAR 280

SAR 325 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct