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The Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Kaikoura

Where to Stay for a Family Vacation with Kids in Kaikoura

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Kaikoura, New Zealand is a great family-oriented vacation destination, so if you're looking for kid friendly hotels, we've got plenty of suggestions. After comparing many of the hotels in the area, below is our list of the best family-friendly hotels in Kaikoura for your next vacation based on amenities, previous guest ratings, location, activities, and price. So, even if you're traveling as a family of 4, a family of 5, or even a large family, you can find the best hotel that meets your needs. After all, when traveling with children, you're probably looking for kid-friendly features such as swimming pools, game rooms, kid's activities, and extra space. Of course, it also helps to have a kitchen so you can cook some family friendly meals, and extra bedrooms if you have a larger family. Many of the top family friendly hotels and resorts in Kaikoura will offer some of these features, so you're in luck. If you're looking for where to stay as a family in Kaikoura, here are the best family hotels.

Kids who love animals will appreciate all of the wildlife in the area. This is one of the best places in the country to see dolphins, whales, and seals. There are world class whale watching trips as well as opportunities to swim with the dolphins and get close to the seals. There is also kayaking, a coastal train, and even sheep shearing. Minigolf is also a fun activity in the area.

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

Te Mahuru Retreat

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $92 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Terrific for a Family Vacation to Kaikoura
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family rooms
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Located at 233 Schoolhouse Road, Te Mahuru Retreat has great rooms from $92 (before taxes). It offers breakfast, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 5.9 km from the city center, families will especially love golf, a free breakfast, a hot tub, a spa, and free parking at this family-friendly hotel. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge. The price of this hotel is less than average for family-friendly hotels, which makes it a great value.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
More Great Amenities
  • Kid-friendly
  • Microwave
  • Picnic area
  • Beach
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Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Motel with prices starting at $76 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Kid-Friendly Hotel in Kaikoura
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge which has nice rooms starting at $76. Offering an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and golf, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 16-18 Churchill Street State Highway 1. This kid-friendly hotel is also nice because it offers free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, a heated pool, and air-conditioning which families with kids will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.5 km from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring. It's also less than the average price for family-friendly hotels, so it's a great value.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Microwave
  • Beach
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Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $130 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Top Family-Friendly Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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We found Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $130. We loved that is has breakfast, rooms with kitchenettes, a free breakfast, free parking, and laundry facilities, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 196 Esplanade. You'll also find a microwave, a refrigerator, breakfast in the room, and private parking which visitors with kids will love. And this family hotel is just 0.7 km from the center of town. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchenette
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Microwave
  • Beach
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Koura Bay Golf Resort

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $114 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Terrific Place to Stay with Kids in Kaikoura
  • Beach
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With terrific rooms from $114, Koura Bay Golf Resort, at 75 Koura Bay Drive provides a restaurant, a bar, parking, hiking, and golf. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this fun hotel which also offers a spa and wellness center, bicycle rental, a refrigerator, breakfast in the room, and wheelchair-accessible units. It's located just 9.4 km from the city center, too. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Beach
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Kaikoura Quality Suites

Motel with prices starting at $90 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Recommended for Families
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family rooms
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Kaikoura Quality Suites has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers mountain views, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, and free parking. The great rooms here start at $90 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 154 Beach Road. Furthermore, it also offers a pool table, laundry facilities, family rooms, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave, which is nice for families. Just 3.5 km from the city center, this relaxing hotel is a terrific choice. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for family-friendly hotels.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool table
  • Microwave
  • Picnic area
  • Beach
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For more terrific hotel ideas in Kaikoura, make sure you also see 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, Best Hotels for One Night in Kaikoura, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Kaikoura.


How much do family-friendly hotels cost in Kaikoura?

Kaikoura Average Family-Friendly Hotel Price
$100

Travelers to Kaikoura, New Zealand will have a large number of terrific family-friendly accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of family-friendly hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 5 family-friendly hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $100. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Kaikoura.

The average prices of our suggested family-friendly hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $103
  • 3-star hotels: $99


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