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

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

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

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

1. Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

1.8 km from Kaikoura Museum

Anna

SAR 458

SAR 531 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A potted tree with a view of a coastal landscape through a window.

A modern outdoor seating area with a wooden deck, a large planter with flowers, and a welcoming entrance with a 'Welcome' sign.

A cottage with a sign indicating "COTTAGE" and "Cottage parking".

A living room with two brown sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

2. Barnacle Bills

1.5 km from Kaikoura Museum

Patricia

SAR 379

SAR 436 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a coffee machine, a safe, and a wall-mounted coat rack.

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

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

3. Sudima Kaikoura

1.2 km from Kaikoura Museum

Maree

SAR 349

SAR 401 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

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.

4. Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

1.1 km from Kaikoura Museum

Alfred

SAR 711

SAR 818 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, residential buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

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

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.

5. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

1.3 km from Kaikoura Museum

Rachel

SAR 286

SAR 333 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 house with a view of a calm sea and mountains.

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.

6. Lemon Tree Lodge

0.4 km from Kaikoura Museum

Darren

SAR 659

SAR 758 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 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

Anna

SAR 357

SAR 411 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 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 with a sign indicating 'Kaikoura Quality Suites' and amenities like free unlimited WiFi, super king size beds, a courtyard/BBQ area, and onsite parking.

8. Kaikoura Quality Suites

1.6 km from Kaikoura Museum

Sean

SAR 244

SAR 281 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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 spacious living room with a large window offering a view of a body of water, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

9. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

1.4 km from Kaikoura Museum

Sandra

SAR 515

SAR 592 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

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".

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sunset through the window.

10. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

1.7 km from Kaikoura Museum

Monique

SAR 467

SAR 542 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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 hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

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

11. Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

0.4 km from Kaikoura Museum

Stephen

SAR 378

SAR 439 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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 modern kitchen with a granite countertop, white cabinets, and a black rug leading to a bedroom.

12. Lobster Inn Motel

1.2 km from Kaikoura Museum

Jim

SAR 377

SAR 436 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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.

13. Kaikoura Beach Motel

1.3 km from Kaikoura Museum

Karen

SAR 283

SAR 326 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

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

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

14. Alpine View Motel

1.5 km from Kaikoura Museum

Daniel

SAR 299

SAR 344 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

A gravel path leading through a landscaped garden with various shrubs and a wooden fence.

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.

15. Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

0.4 km from Kaikoura Museum

Mark

SAR 214

SAR 256 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

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

16. Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

0.7 km from Kaikoura Museum

Mary-Angela

SAR 185

SAR 213 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A patio area with outdoor seating and a variety of shrubs and small trees.

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

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

A modern building with a white facade and a red-tiled roof.

17. Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

0.7 km from Kaikoura Museum

jan

SAR 312

SAR 367 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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 modern kitchen with a glass dining table, white cabinets, and a view of mountains and greenery.

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 316

SAR 363 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A motel with a large sign advertising vacancies.

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

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

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

Bevan

SAR 239

SAR 275 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

A room with a mural of a mountain landscape and a wave, a skylight, and a door.

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

20. Dusky Lodge - Hostel

0.6 km from Kaikoura Museum

Derek

SAR 211

SAR 243 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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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
Sudima Kaikoura	9.4 Exceptional 636 reviews	View
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 52 reviews	View
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments	9.4 Exceptional 651 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Kaikoura Museum

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.

Mondello Kaikoura

Kaikoura

SAR 319

SAR 369 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Kaikoura

SAR 378

SAR 439 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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 two-story house with a covered porch, a satellite dish, and a well-maintained garden with various flowers and shrubs.

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

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 594

SAR 686 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

Sudima Kaikoura

Kaikoura

SAR 349

SAR 401 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

Kaikoura

SAR 312

SAR 367 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

Lemon Tree Lodge

Kaikoura

SAR 659

SAR 758 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

Kaikoura

SAR 214

SAR 256 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura

SAR 244

SAR 281 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

Top Kaikoura Museum Hotel Reviews

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Well appointed hotel/apartment in terms of amenities. Great location with ocean views."

Kaikoura Quality Suites

8/10 Good

"The value for money was excellent"

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

10/10 Excellent

"Good stay in a beautiful location and helpful friendly staff"

Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"Thank you very much Julie, the owner for her excellent hospitalité and large flexibility with c-in and c-out procédures."

Sudima Kaikoura

10/10 Excellent

"This was such a nice hotel, I wish we could have stayed longer. They had included such nice amenities like shower bombs and custom pillows (I used the shower bomb but just a regular pillow, which was still very nice!) the staff was super friendly too!"

Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

10/10 Excellent

"friendly staff.. extremely clean..quiet rooms with great spacious shower.. complimentary plunger coffee and biscuit was welcome after long day driving.. view from upstairs unit overlooked snowy mountains.. easy walk into town center and bit harder uphill to justify eating treats."

Mondello Kaikoura

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent apartment, very clean, quiet well equipped , strong shower pressure and an amazing view of the mountains!"

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

8/10 Good

"Very friendly staff, we felt very welcomed & appreciated being able to drop our luggage off earlier than check in. They had very thoughtfully considered that my travelling companion & I may prefer to be in rooms close to each other & so booked us into rooms a stones throw from each other with one room being a free upgrade because of this. Thank you! The rooms were clean, beds comfortable with more than adequate seating, table and kitchenette facilities. There is traffic noise but situated on a main road only to be expected. Our stay was during October, the weather was wet and cold and even though we were for the most part comfortable temperature wise, we would not book to stay there during the colder months as, based on the rooms we had, do not feel the heating would be adequate plus there are no electric blankets. We feel the somewhat steep walk to the Motor Lodge should be mentioned on the sites that advertise this property; we arrived on foot, having travelled on the Coastal Pacific, & even though by chance we read mention of it when we did a Google maps search to get directions & are still mobile enough in our late 60's for it to be well manageable, we feel that for some it would be an important aspect to consider when booking. We were surprised that there was no information in our rooms in respect of things such as safety evacuation process, how to operate the tv/sky box etc. Overall, yes we can recommend it, but just bear in mind the few points mentioned."

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed in cabin with bathroom. Was very good. Nice and warm and lots of heating."

Other attractions near Kaikoura Museum

Peninsula Walkway

9.4/10 (467 reviews)

You can take time to visit Peninsula Walkway during your travels to Kaikōura. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Kaikoura District Museum

8.8/10 (87 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Kaikoura District Museum during your trip to Kaikōura. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Fyffe House

8.2/10 (91 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Kaikōura with a visit to Fyffe House. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Point Kean Seal Colony

9.2/10 (459 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kaikōura when you spend time at Point Kean Seal Colony. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Lavendyl - Kaikoura Lavender Farm

Enjoy an outing to Lavendyl - Kaikoura Lavender Farm during your stay in Kaikōura.

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Mount Fyffe

8.6/10 (98 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Fyffe and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Kaikōura. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kaikoura Museum?

Kaikoura Museum is located in an area of Kaikōura known for its beautiful ocean views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 70 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Kaikoura Museum?

Adjacent to Kaikoura Museum, Mondello Kaikoura is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good choices within a short distance include Sudima Kaikoura and Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Kaikoura Museum?

Expedia has 70 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Kaikoura Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kaikoura Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Kaikoura Museum.

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Our top choices for Kaikoura Museum hotels

1. Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

2. Barnacle Bills

3. Sudima Kaikoura

4. Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

5. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

6. Lemon Tree Lodge

7. The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

8. Kaikoura Quality Suites

9. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

10. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

11. Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

12. Lobster Inn Motel

13. Kaikoura Beach Motel

14. Alpine View Motel

15. Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

16. Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

17. Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

18. Kaikoura Motor Inn

19. Sierra Beachfront Motel

20. Dusky Lodge - Hostel

Compare popular hotels close to Kaikoura Museum

Hotels recommended for families near Kaikoura Museum

Mondello Kaikoura

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

Sudima Kaikoura

Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

Lemon Tree Lodge

Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

Kaikoura Quality Suites

Top Kaikoura Museum Hotel Reviews

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Quality Suites

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

Sudima Kaikoura

Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Other attractions near Kaikoura Museum

Peninsula Walkway

Kaikoura District Museum

Fyffe House

Point Kean Seal Colony

Lavendyl - Kaikoura Lavender Farm

Mount Fyffe

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