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Waterfront | Affordable | Location | Unit 5, Waterfront | Affordable | Location

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Reviews

5.6 out of 10
1+ bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Internet access

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Waterfront | Affordable | Location | Unit 5, Waterfront | Affordable | Location

Experience budget-friendly beachfront accommodation in Kaikoura.
Our cosy rooms, though showing their age, are clean, functional, and perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. Please note, rooms come with a kitchenette but no full cooking facilities. Enjoy easy access to whale watching, seafood dining, and scenic trails. Sea View Kaikoura offers a simple, comfortable base for your Kaikoura adventure. Book your stay today!
Please note, this property features a motel-style layout, while offering separate, private amenities. This particular room does not have a Seaview, however the ocean is just across the road.

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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 Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Fyffe House - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood BBQ - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Whaler - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Craypot - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬18 min walk

Reviews

5.6
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

4.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Check-in

5.2/10

Communication

7.4/10

Location

4.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Chris S.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was simple, but the room was a huge let-down.It was old, badly supplied and had an unpleasant smell.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2026
Im sorry the property did not meet your needs
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ismail

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Carpet was very dirty, full of hair from guests before us. Carpet needs to be vacuumed and cleaned thoroughly. No curtain in the shower. No mirror over the sink in the bathroom. It was not possible to turn off the cold water tap in the kitchen. It was dripping,dripping continuously.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lay Eng Audrey

Great location, short walk to town centre. The bed was comfortable. I paid to stay at this motel wasn’t cheap. The price I paid the same for other motels are much better. I asked to change the bath towels and clear the rubbish bins, I was told that I had to pay. Hmm... The slidling door bottom rail was so dirty. It looked like it hadn't been cleaned for mamy months or years. Kitchen window I couldn't opened it as there were tons of ants. I rang the receptionist and letted the lady know. The kitchen drawers were old and needed some attentions. The kitchen doesn't have a cooking stove, only a microwave. Luckily, we brought our electric frypan to cook. Good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susannah S.

Liked: Check-in, location

Would not stay here again

Place smelled bad when I came in Tv didn’t work Very minimal kitchen equipment No shower curtain One mirror in whole place was so high I could only see the top of my head Advertised as waterfront but looked out into a parking lot Really awful lighting Big sign in kitchen saying all dishes to be done and rubbish removed but still charged a $65 cleaning fee Pros Was very close to waterfront once I got outside Bed was surprisingly comfortable Bed was
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Samantha G.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
We didn’t get check in information. Luckily there was a cleaner onsite to let us in. While the premises are advertised as slightly tired, and appeared to have a fairly new shower head, the general condition was very poor, with some areas being very dirty. Issues noted, carpet not nice, I had to wear flip flops as not comfortable walking on it. One area in corner looks like it has had carpet mites. One chair broken, not safe to sit on. Disabled seat in shower really unclean. Kitchen curtains- felt I wanted to wash hands after touching them. Microwave is past it. The door inside is rank and highly likely to be leaking. This caused an issue to evening meal prep. While this accommodation is sold as ‘budget’ and we were prepared to rough it a little, it is way overpriced. There is no excuse for filthy curtains, door entry (full of debris and grim) and the microwave. To be fair, the bed was comfortable and sheets nice and clean, which was a saving grace as the divan was a concern with stains and rips
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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