The Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Kaikoura

Where to Stay for your Anniversary, Honeymoon, or Proposal Trip in Kaikoura

Kaikoura, New Zealand Kaikoura, New Zealand

Kaikoura, New Zealand can be a very romantic vacation destination for couples, so if you're looking for a place to stay for a honeymoon, a romantic staycation, a wedding night, an anniversary celebration, or just a couple's weekend getaway, we've got some great suggestions for you. Perhaps you're planning an anniversary getaway, a special Valentine's Day, or perhaps a New Year's Eve? Whether you're celebrating your 1st anniversary, your 5th, 10th, 25th, or even your 50th anniversary, these hotels are perfect for couples. We've analyzed all of the romantic hotels in Kaikoura based on crucial criteria such as guest ratings, price, amenities, and more to come up with our list of the best hotels for couples in Kaikoura. They all offer plenty of great amenities and features for your next trip. Maybe you'd like a hot tub, or perhaps you want to be close to a romantic place for dinner. Either way, you can find something great. So let's get to it: here are our suggestions for the best romantic and celebration hotels for couples in Kaikoura based on amenities, prices, location, and guest ratings.

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(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $784 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great for a Honeymoon or a Quick Getaway
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Room service
  • Heated pool

Located at Hapuku Rd, Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses has great rooms from $784 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 12.3 km from the city center, couples will especially love breakfast, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care at this terrific hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Breakfast included
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Beach


Koura Bay Golf Resort

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $114 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for an Anniversary celebration in Kaikoura
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Koura Bay Golf Resort which has nice rooms starting at $114. Offering a restaurant, a bar, parking, hiking, and golf, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 75 Koura Bay Drive. This romantic hotel is also nice because it offers a spa and wellness center, bicycle rental, a refrigerator, breakfast in the room, and wheelchair-accessible units which honeymooners will enjoy. Also, it's just 9.4 km from the city center. The restaurant serves delicious food, too. It's also less than the average price for couples hotels, so it's a great value.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Breakfast in the room
More Great Amenities
  • Parking
  • Hiking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
  • Beach


The Hamptons

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $193 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Anniversary Trip Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for couples hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Room service
  • Adults only

We found The Hamptons to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $193. We loved that is has room service, mountain views, golf, free parking, and laundry facilities, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 138 Esplanade. You'll also find air-conditioning, a refrigerator, an adult-only atmosphere, breakfast in the room, and a lake view which couples will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 0.8 km from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for couples hotels.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Adults only
  • Breakfast in the room
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Beach


Nikau Lodge

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $173 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for A Couple's Getaway to Kaikoura
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for couples hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $173, Nikau Lodge, at 53 Deal Street provides breakfast, mountain views, a free breakfast, a hot tub, and a spa. Its terrific guest rating is 9.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Couples will really like this fun hotel which also offers free parking, a free airport shuttle, a tour desk, a pet-free facility, and a library. It's located just 1.2 km from the city center, too. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for couples hotels.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Beach


Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $106 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Romantic Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Adults only

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers skiing, a bar, hiking, golf, and free parking. The great rooms here start at $106 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 146 Esplande. Furthermore, it also offers car rentals, bicycle rental, a tour desk, tennis, and air-conditioning, which is nice for couples. Just 0.7 km from the city center, this charming hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for couples hotels.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Adults only
More Great Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Beach


The Point B&B

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $103 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a Romantic Trip to Kaikoura
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Adults only

The great guest rating of The Point B&B is 9.30 out of 10. This place has breakfast, a free breakfast, free parking, an adult-only atmosphere, and private parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $103, and it's located at 85 Fyffe Quay. We also love the amenities which are great for honeymooners. And since it's just 2.1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for couples hotels, which makes it a great value.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Adults only
More Great Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Beach


For more terrific hotel ideas in Kaikoura, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Kaikoura, Best Beach Hotels in Kaikoura, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Kaikoura, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Kaikoura, Best Hotels for One Week in Kaikoura, or Best Hotels for One Night in Kaikoura.


How much do romantic hotels for couples cost in Kaikoura?

Kaikoura Average Couples Hotel Price
$246

Travelers to Kaikoura, New Zealand will have a large number of terrific couples accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of couples hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 6 couples hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $246. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Kaikoura.

The average prices of our suggested couples hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $784
  • 4-star hotels: $127
  • 3-star hotels: $154


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