Waterfront | Handy Location | Affordable | Unit 4 - KK31644

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A compact room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a kitchenette, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A motel with a two-story building, a picnic table, and a signboard.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, a sink, and cabinets.
A coastal town with a beach, a road along the coast, and mountains in the background.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Kaikoura Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Kaikoura
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Fyffe House
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Kaikōura

Located in Kaikōura, this apartment is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway, while Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are cultural highlights.
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Kaikoura

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Kaikoura Museum - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Fyffe House - 8 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 11 min drive - 4.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Zephyr - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Whaler - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hiku - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront | Handy Location | Affordable | Unit 4 - KK31644 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 99 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Waterfront | Handy Location | Affordable | Unit 4 - KK31644?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront | Handy Location | Affordable | Unit 4 - KK31644?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront | Handy Location | Affordable | Unit 4 - KK31644?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront | Handy Location | Affordable | Unit 4 - KK31644 located?

Situated on the beach, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Kaikoura Beach and Fyffe House. Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was reasonably quite,close to beach and would go there again,the kitchen was good for what we needed for our stay and easy access to our unit
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 21 Oct 2026
Good to hear the kitchen sorted you out and the unit was easy to get in and out of. Being that close to the beach is the whole point of this one, come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best stay I had, spacious, clean and beautiful. Everything went so smoothly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2026
Thanks for your kind review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great day. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2026
Thanks for your kind review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very enjyable stay. Got to go fishing too, With vision impairment everything was within walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
This motel as it is laughlingly called is the worst place I have paid good money to stay at. It is cold, damp and smells very musty, there are gaps around windows and doors, the windows weep with condensation and there is evidence of mould on the frames. The instant coffee provided had lumps in it and the sugar also had lumps of coffee in it.The bed sheets looked to be clean and it would have been nice to say the bed cover was also clean, but alas this was not the case and there were several nasty looking stains on it. The bathroom is a shared space with the entrance as is the toilet and the water pressure is nothing short of pathetic. Parking is some distance from the unit and when raining the area floods so wet feet are a feature if you wish to escape this abomination of a motel when there is a bit of rain. The complex is for sale and I would reccomend any purchaser demolish it immediately and start again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2026
Sorry to hear the stay was so far off the mark. We're looking into what you've raised here. Thanks for telling us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Helga Arndy

Overall good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2025
Thanks for choosing to book with us, we hope to host you again in the future :)
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities, communication
Little bit tricky with the shower at the front door. Heating wasn’t very good, would be good to put the tv on a bracket that moves so you can watch from bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities, communication
For the price point this accomodation is pretty good for a one-night stay. However the roof/floor of the second story is very thin and we heard children stomping on the roof in to the late hours of the night. The shower drain was blocked and the shower experience was similar to being peed on. There was what I hope was dog poo in the car park area which was slightly off putting and there was a random hair ball near our front door when we checked in. Also recommend taking extra blankets if you're not used to the colder months in Kaikoura. Overall got what we paid for and for the price point am likely to stay again but we wanted to be fully open and transparent in this review. :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was nice and self sufficient. Enjoyed my time there in the peace and quier.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2026
Peace and quiet is what that spot does best, especially a whole week of it in August. Glad it suited you.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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