Sudima Kaikoura

5.0 star property
Luxurious eco-certified hotel with outdoor pool

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Deluxe Twin
Outdoor pool
Balcony
Meeting facility
View from room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Esplanade, 114, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Peninsula Walkway
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Accessible King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe King

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

Ocean View Twin

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

Ocean View King

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

Ocean View Balcony Twin

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

Ocean View Balcony King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean View Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean View King

  • Sleeps 2

Ocean View Twin

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe King

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Twin

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

Ocean View Balcony King

  • Sleeps 2

Ocean View Balcony Twin

  • Sleeps 3

Ocean View Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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 - 0.0 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Fyffe House - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 7 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Whaler - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cods n Cray - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sudima Kaikoura

Luxurious eco-certified 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. Self parking is free.

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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • 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

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes 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

Reviews

Sudima Kaikoura Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 421 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 421 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 421 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 421 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 421 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First class hotel with excellent views of the ocean. Staff could not have been friendlier.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joao

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was really nice from the time we entered to the time we left. Check in was really easy and room was very clean and a good size. We eat in the restaurant and the food was excellent and good value. Would recommend to anyone looking for a great place in Kaikoura
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked here Monday night and had a great night, so we booked again for Thursday on our return trip back up the South Island. Food was great and staff super onto it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice modern hotel, and very comfortable. We paid extra for a sea view room (only 1 night) so it was disappointing that our room wasn't ready until 5:30, when it was dark! To add insult to injury, I was told that if we were late to check out, there would be additional fees! So I don't feel like there was value for money in our case
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always my first choice if I’m in Kaikoura for work travel. Great service, comfortable rooms, great shower pressure, lots of food options, highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mr Kim and Mrs Teena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the $40 food and beverage credit. Great treat!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had a warm, comfortable and clean room with lovely decor. We also had a great view of the mountains, pool and the beach. Sadly the Restaurant and bar service was disappointing and food was average. Some helpful & attentive staff at reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaebong

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Friendly. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bevan, Rotorua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great comfy bed, nice food & awesome views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Great view
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight stay in our way to Christchurch
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel in stunning location, metres from the beach. Easy parking, very comfortable room, friendly staff at front desk and bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pimpattra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right on waterfront
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025