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

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.

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 439

SAR 510 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 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 hotel room with a large window, a bed with white linens, a brown headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

2. Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

1.1 km from Kaikoura Museum

Alfred

SAR 909

SAR 1,055 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern balcony with a glass railing, a potted plant, and a sofa.

A modern hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a potted plant, and a large window with a view of trees and the sea.

A modern lobby with teal armchairs, a reception desk, and large windows.

3. Sudima Kaikoura

1.2 km from Kaikoura Museum

Maree

SAR 398

SAR 457 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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 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.

4. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

1.3 km from Kaikoura Museum

Rachel

SAR 265

SAR 308 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

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.

5. Mondello Kaikoura

0.3 km from Kaikoura Museum

Jeremy

SAR 303

SAR 352 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 modern living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen area with a sink and cabinets.

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

6. The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

Kaikoura Flat, 3 km from Kaikoura Museum

ANNETTE

SAR 352

SAR 404 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 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 house with a view of a calm sea and mountains.

7. Lemon Tree Lodge

0.4 km from Kaikoura Museum

Darren

SAR 587

SAR 681 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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 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.

8. Kaikoura Quality Suites

1.6 km from Kaikoura Museum

Craig

SAR 255

SAR 293 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 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 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.

9. Kaikoura Beach Motel

1.3 km from Kaikoura Museum

Karen

SAR 221

SAR 254 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 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 spacious living room with a large window offering a view of a body of water, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

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

10. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

1.4 km from Kaikoura Museum

Sandra

SAR 358

SAR 412 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 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 interior with teal chairs and a glass door leading to a scenic view.

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 506

SAR 586 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 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.

12. Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

0.4 km from Kaikoura Museum

Stephen

SAR 284

SAR 330 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 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.

13. Lobster Inn Motel

1.2 km from Kaikoura Museum

Jim

SAR 364

SAR 424 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 285

SAR 327 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 gravel path leading through a landscaped garden with various shrubs and a wooden fence.

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 204

SAR 244 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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.

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

16. Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

0.7 km from Kaikoura Museum

Bronwyn

SAR 171

SAR 197 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

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.

17. Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

0.7 km from Kaikoura Museum

MAYRA

SAR 251

SAR 295 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 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.

18. Kaikoura Motor Inn

2.2 km from Kaikoura Museum

Ralph

SAR 303

SAR 349 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A rocky beach with large boulders and calm water.

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.

A motel with a large sign advertising vacancies.

19. Sierra Beachfront Motel

1.6 km from Kaikoura Museum

Sharon

SAR 217

SAR 253 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 room with a mural of a mountain landscape and a wave, a skylight, and a door.

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.

20. Dusky Lodge - Hostel

0.6 km from Kaikoura Museum

Derek

SAR 208

SAR 239 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 52 reviews	View
Sudima Kaikoura	9.4 Exceptional 633 reviews	View
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments	9.4 Exceptional 649 reviews	View
Mondello Kaikoura	9.4 Exceptional 487 reviews	View

Top Kaikoura Museum Hotel Reviews

Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"Our welcoming host, Julie, made us feel like her personal guests. The rooms were spacious, cozy, spotlessly clean, and had a wonderful ocean view. The homemade shortbread cookies were a very nice addition to our evening balcony coffee"

Kaikoura Beach Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Very cosy with comfortable beds and great to have a laundry with new facilities. Perfect location and quiet."

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

8/10 Good

"The room was spotless and clean, really nice location. It was a shame that the pool was closed for the winter on a pair of 22 degree days when its been Spring for a month. I feel like thats something that needs mentioning on the website. We booked this one with the pool in mind and my kids were pretty disappointed that it was closed"

Sudima Kaikoura

8/10 Good

"Almost new hotel, so right ons and facilities almost perfect."

Kaikoura Quality Suites

8/10 Good

"Fantastic location to stay brilliant views to the snow capped peaks and a view of the ocean from the kitchenette. Was close to key amenities and was easy walking distance to town."

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"The wifi was terrible. Not sure if that's because my room was the furtherest away or it's just bad in general. The room itself was nice and the toilets and showers were good. I told them I would be late arriving and they told me where to find the key. Overall the stay was good it was just the wifi that was the issue because I wanted to work from my room so it was kind of important."

Mondello Kaikoura

10/10 Excellent

"Loved my stay here, large space with a view of the snowy mountains and farm land. Comfy bed. Will be booking again."

Kaikoura Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice, clean, warm, shower was amazing!!!"

South Bay | Boatie's Paradise | Family-Friendly - KK25143

10/10 Excellent

"Great setup, very close to boat ramp, will be booking again next year"

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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Kaikoura Museum?

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Our top choices for Kaikoura Museum hotels

1. Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

2. Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

3. Sudima Kaikoura

4. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

5. Mondello Kaikoura

6. The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

7. Lemon Tree Lodge

8. Kaikoura Quality Suites

9. Kaikoura Beach Motel

10. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

11. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

12. Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

13. Lobster Inn 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

Top Kaikoura Museum Hotel Reviews

Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Sudima Kaikoura

Kaikoura Quality Suites

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Mondello Kaikoura

Kaikoura Motor Inn

South Bay | Boatie's Paradise | Family-Friendly - KK25143

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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