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Sudima Kaikoura

5.0 star property
Luxurious 5-star hotel with outdoor pool

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Beach/ocean view
Outdoor pool
In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Ocean View Suite
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Esplanade, 114, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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Accessible King

Accessible King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin

Deluxe Twin

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe King

Deluxe King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean View Twin

Ocean View Twin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Ocean View King

Ocean View King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Ocean View Balcony Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Ocean View Balcony King

Ocean View Balcony King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean View Suite

Ocean View Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Ocean View King

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Ocean View Twin

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe King

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Ocean View Balcony King

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Ocean View Balcony Twin

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Ocean View Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Accessible King

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Kaikōura

Close to the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Kaikoura Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Kaikoura Museum with a stay here. Kaikoura District Museum and Fyffe House are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kaikoura Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Fyffe House - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whaler - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood BBQ - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tipsy Foodie's - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Sudima Kaikoura

Luxurious 5-star hotel with outdoor pool
Sudima Kaikoura offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 2002 square feet (186 square meters) and includes conference space. The luxury Sudima Kaikoura also features a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 24-hour room service. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 5-star Kaikōura hotel is smoke free.

  • 120 guestrooms or units
  • 2002 sq ft of conference space
  • 186 sq m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Sudima Kaikoura offers 120 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Kaikōura hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited number of onsite self parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NZD 35 for adults and NZD 17 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 35 for adults and NZD 17 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Sudima Kaikoura Hotel
Sudima Kaikoura Kaikoura
Sudima Kaikoura Hotel Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 385 out of 513 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 513 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 513 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 513 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 513 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, lovely staff and nice restaurant downstairs
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, clean and friendly staff. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niall

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, toiletries, staff, spacious rooms with nice views
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful hotel in a great location on the seafront. The staff were super helpful. A bit disappointed that the outside pool area was closed due to maintenance even though we were assured it would be open!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel as you would expect. Super comfy bed staff on reception helpful. 10 minute walk in to central Kaikoura.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
We paid for an upgrade to the beach view and it was well worth it, the room although small did have a wonderful view of the beach. Cleaning was performed daily but very basic, no toiletries were replaced during our stay - including the toilet roll! We selected this hotel as it had a swimming pool however when we arrived the pool was empty with a sign saying under maintenance with no date it would be in use again, there was also no sun loungers at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne Maree

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful rooms. Clean quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Anjali

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I was here for one night. The staff was lovely. The hotel is not 5 star. It was a typical hotel, nothing great. There was not enough space to hang clothes or unpack them. My room was not ready at 4:30 pm, when check in starts at 2 pm. The bathroom did not enough space to hang towels. The parking space is limited but free and street parking was available. Overall for one night it was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed for a couple of nights. Very comfortable. Good location. Restaurant wasn’t available on our first night and unfortunately the oool was having maintenance so we couldn’t use.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Hayden

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Mould on bottom of shower curtain
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff were helpful and made us feel welcome. The room was very pleasant and the beds were excellent. Breakfast offered a variety of choices and was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was the perfect location for the dolphin encounter! It’s also across the street from the beach and easy access to other food options and local shops
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal room, great views and plenty of parking. If in the area, this hotel is the first choice if available.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall very good. Service in restaurant a little patchy. No clear matre de on floor just division of tables. Some diners served promptly others left for longer periods of time. Too much emphasis on clearing tables rather than attending to diners. The pier hotel for example had a better atmosphere for dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camdon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so friendly and kind!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

warren

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
We have been here regularly over the last 2years, we found it good this year for English speaking staff, in the past this has been an issue for me, this year however we stayed 3 nights and had 4rooms, none of which were ever serviced untill my husband on the last day did his nannnnna, it was shocking, wet towels etc the body wash was empty it was embarrassing for them….well should have been, we spent thousands and got zero good to say, it must admit however in the end they did give us a free breakfast…just wow.I wasn’t impressed and would find this hard to recommend to friends as I have a higher quality. We travel a lot and may try a different place next time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Debbie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025