Stayed in a cute ensuite double with my husband in March 2013. The faciliity is small, clean and quietly away from the main street yet a very short walk down a hill. However, Kaikoura itself can be skipped. It is a very touristy town whose entire raison etre seems to be very expensive whale watching tours. We skipped that and... More

We stayed here for one night in a private double room. The room was nice enough and it's only a short 5 minute walk down to the ocean. The lodge also has a hot tub which is a nice feature and the views on a sunny morning are fantastic. The only thing that let it down for us was that... More

Its very easy going and relaxed here. The rooms are nice, only problem was the bathroom windows were always open giving you a very cold shower experience at the wrong time of year! Just a short hill (which if your in NZ your used to) to the beach.

I loved this place in Kaikoura even though I was there only a night. Located on a hill, its quiet and further away from the main road so you won't hear the noise from traffic. The bed I had in the private room was very comfortable and had a lovely view. WiFi junkies, there's no WiFi here. Just computers where... More

Just a couple of minutes walk from the centre, the Dolphin Lodge Backpackers is a great choice. Besides the location, the hot tub, sun lounges and deck were plus points in my book. It's a small lodge, so it was quiet and peaceful even though the lodge was full. I stayed a few hours after checking out and sat on... More

It feels like you are staying in somebody's house, the people are really friendly. There are only about 6 or 7 rooms, including 3 double (2 ensuite). You get access to the hot tub outside, the garden, and the kitchen/dining room. Only one bathroom (with 2 showers) for everybody to share, so it can be a little awkward. The location... More

Fantastic chilled atmosphere , great quiet location, but right near the town too, super views of the bay from the deck, and a spa pool to relax in and watch the stars. Perfect. There's separate tv room from the kitchen dining area, or take meals onto the deck, laundry room, sun loungers in the garden (wich is lovley) Info centre... More

I got to see a lot of dolphins from my room - jumping in the air and apparently having fun. It is very close to the i-site and town centre but being 2 minutes up a hill, it is in a very calm area. Nice garden and hot tub. An old cat lady lives there too - treat her well!... More

Stayed for one night in January. Manager was friendly and welcoming. Clean private double room at great price and location. Shared areas cosy and clean and a bit if a garden. About 5 min or less walk to town down footpath. Quite a small backpackers, so feel friendly and relaxing.