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A two-story building with a balcony, a stone chimney, and a sign that reads "Inn the Bay BED & BREAKFAST NO VACANCY".

A rocky shoreline with clear blue water and distant mountains.

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.

1. Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

1.8 km from Kaikoura Museum

Anna

SAR 429

SAR 501 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A rural road leading to a property named Barnacle Bills Accommodation with a 'No Vacancy' sign.

A paved garden path with various plants and flowers, a wooden fence, and a mountain range in the background.

A bathroom with a cork wall, a round mirror, and a toilet.

A lodge with a wooden exterior, a patio with a table and chairs, and a sign that reads "Lodge".

2. Barnacle Bills

1.5 km from Kaikoura Museum

Patricia

SAR 377

SAR 434 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a round sink, a glass shower enclosure, and a trash bin.

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.

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

3. Sudima Kaikoura

1.2 km from Kaikoura Museum

Maree

SAR 348

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 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.

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 694

SAR 801 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A building with a sign indicating it is a vacant property.

A coastal road with a view of a lake and mountains.

A modern hotel with multiple balconies, large windows, and a view of the sea.

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 285

SAR 331 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel sign with a mountain backdrop, a wheelchair accessibility sign, and a "No Vacancy" sign.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed with a quilted blanket, a bedside table, and a framed picture on the wall.

A building with a flat roof and a large window, set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains under a clear sky.

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

6. Mondello Kaikoura

0.3 km from Kaikoura Museum

Keith

SAR 329

SAR 379 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A modern building with a sign that reads "THE FAIRWAYS accommodation."

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

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.

7. The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

Kaikoura Flat, 3 km from Kaikoura Museum

Anna

SAR 355

SAR 409 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

A balcony with a wooden table and chairs, overlooking a coastal area with mountains and a clear sky.

A modern two-story house with a large balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.

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

8. Lemon Tree Lodge

0.4 km from Kaikoura Museum

Darren

SAR 607

SAR 703 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A modern multi-story building with balconies and large windows.

A coastal landscape with calm water, distant mountains, and a clear sky.

A covered outdoor patio with a grill, seating, and a small garden area.

A pool table in a room with a fireplace, chairs, and a view of a building outside.

9. Kaikoura Quality Suites

1.6 km from Kaikoura Museum

Sean

SAR 243

SAR 280 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 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.

A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of a body of water, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

10. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

1.4 km from Kaikoura Museum

Sandra

SAR 384

SAR 441 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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".

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

11. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

1.7 km from Kaikoura Museum

Monique

SAR 477

SAR 551 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a covered outdoor area, large windows, and a parking lot.

A building with an office sign, a parked SUV, and snow-covered mountains in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a small kitchenette.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a stone accent wall, a black leather couch, and a large window.

12. Lobster Inn Motel

1.2 km from Kaikoura Museum

Jim

SAR 354

SAR 413 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A coastal town with a long beachfront, a road parallel to the coast, and mountains in the background.

A mountainous landscape with a lake and a clear sky.

A sign for TOP 10 Holiday Parks Superior in Kaikoura with a view of snow-capped mountains in the background.

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

13. Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

0.4 km from Kaikoura Museum

Mark

SAR 219

SAR 262 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

A motel with a flag, a signboard, and a fenced area.

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 302

SAR 351 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

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

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.

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

15. Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

0.7 km from Kaikoura Museum

Mary-Angela

SAR 173

SAR 199 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 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 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.

16. Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

0.7 km from Kaikoura Museum

jan

SAR 313

SAR 363 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A sign for Kaikoura Motor Inn with amenities listed, including free WiFi, BBQ area, children's play area, and parking for boats and trailers.

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a small table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

17. Kaikoura Motor Inn

2.2 km from Kaikoura Museum

Merle

SAR 315

SAR 362 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A compact room with a grey sofa, a small dining table with a chair, a trash bin, and a kitchenette area.

A white building with a door and windows, a small table with chairs, and a metal chair outside.

A rocky beach with large boulders and calm water.

A compact room with a kitchenette, a bed with a brown leaf-patterned bedspread, a black leather sofa, and a dining table with chairs.

18. Sierra Beachfront Motel

1.6 km from Kaikoura Museum

Bevan

SAR 229

SAR 265 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 pool area with umbrellas, a wooden deck, and a view of mountains.

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

19. Dusky Lodge - Hostel

0.6 km from Kaikoura Museum

Derek

SAR 211

SAR 242 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern kitchen with black countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a window providing natural light.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, a small coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A room with a bed, a table with a checkered tablecloth, two wooden chairs, a potted plant, a tissue box, and a TV mounted on the wall.

20. Willowbank Motel

1.9 km from Kaikoura Museum

Deirdre

SAR 358

SAR 414 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 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
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

Mondello Kaikoura

Kaikoura

SAR 329

SAR 379 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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, 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.

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

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Kaikoura

SAR 368

SAR 429 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 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 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'.

Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

Kaikoura

SAR 598

SAR 689 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Sudima Kaikoura

Kaikoura

SAR 348

SAR 401 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

Kaikoura

SAR 313

SAR 363 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

Lemon Tree Lodge

Kaikoura

SAR 607

SAR 703 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

Kaikoura

SAR 219

SAR 262 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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

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

Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura

SAR 243

SAR 280 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. Mondello Kaikoura

7. The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

8. Lemon Tree Lodge

9. Kaikoura Quality Suites

10. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

11. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

12. Lobster Inn Motel

13. Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

14. Alpine View Motel

15. Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

16. Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

17. Kaikoura Motor Inn

18. Sierra Beachfront Motel

19. Dusky Lodge - Hostel

20. Willowbank Motel

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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