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Kaikoura Seaside Lodge

2.0 star property

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Toys, books, video library

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen

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268 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Fyffe House
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Peninsula Walkway
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Suite

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Panoramic Room | Beach/ocean view

Panoramic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Kaikoura Seaside Lodge

Family-friendly beachfront hostel near Peninsula Walkway
Guests at this beach hostel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a playground and Gas grills. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is available on request.
Kaikoura Seaside Lodge offers 12 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and a hairdryer. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Kaikoura Seaside Lodge, you'll be within walking distance of Kaikoura Beach. Free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include convenience store, a communal living room and TV in a common area
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent and a playground
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Kaikoura Beach and a few minutes from Peninsula Walkway
Kaikoura Seaside Lodge offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. The family-friendly Kaikoura Seaside Lodge also features a picnic area, a corner/local shop, and a communal living room. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kaikōura hostel.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • Games
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Stroller
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 detached shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Kaikoura Seaside Kaikoura
Kaikoura Seaside Lodge Kaikoura
Kaikoura Seaside Lodge Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Kaikoura Seaside Lodge Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kaikoura

Kaikoura Seaside Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay. Very accommodating when I messed up booking. Clean and well run.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Graham

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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Bryce

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn’t stay but still payed because didn’t relise was back packers and wanted our own bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed our time at Kaikoura Seaside Lodge. Excellent communication regarding access and keys. Great kitchen facilities. Loved the body wash, handwash and towels in the bathrooms. Would recommend highly and will stay next time we are in Kaikoura. A great asset for Kaikoura.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Russell

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sharing bathroom facilities. Not suitable for us. Did not stay there. Shared Kitchen & TV lounge not for us. It was like a back packers place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Moragh

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic views from front rooms and good value. Was a fair way out from town but still walkable and close to the fantastic Pier Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eden

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025