Reviews of First Light Kaikoura
36 Ward Street, 7300 Kaikoura, New Zealand
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Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 22 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWas perfect for what we needed
Reviewed: 1 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewHost was very warm and welcoming! Was interested in our stories and had good advice for the area. Location was perfect with a garden. It was very clean, enough space for your belonging. We were very happy with our stay!
Reviewed: 23 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewLovely hosts, wonderful location and views.
Reviewed: 20 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewLovely location, very comfortable, very welcoming.
Nothing really - air con would be nice but not essential.
Reviewed: 9 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewGorgeous view and very comfortable
Reviewed: 24 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewA wonderful location, a well-appointed apartment with great views out over South Bay, easy access to town and further afield. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely return.
Reviewed: 8 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewSuper friendly and considerate hosts, comfortable bed, dawn views, fast wifi. Simply couldn't be better!
Risk of future development 'over the road'.
Reviewed: 20 March 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewBeautiful setting, very nice host, comfy room
Nothing
Reviewed: 16 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewTracy and Murray were delightful and made us feel very welcome in their lovely, modern and excellently appointed little duplex apartment. Views were beautiful. We had such a nice time in the amazing town of Kaikoura and so comfortable I didn't want to leave. Laundry facilities an extra bonus.
Nothing. It was super.
Thank you so much for your lovely comments and for staying with us, we're so glad you enjoyed your time here in Kaikoura.
Reviewed: 4 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewTracy is an excellent and very accomodating host. She welcomed us when we arrived and gave us good advice about local walks, places to see and places to eat. The appartment is well.presented and the kitchenette is well equipped. We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay here in Kaikoura.
There's nothing we didn't like, but felt that the bathroom would benefit from having an extractor fan to remove steam whilst showering, and the view from the bedroom towards the mountains while good, would be so much better if some of the trees were reduced in size.
Reviewed: 23 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewBeautiful accommodation with a beautiful garden and stunning views out the front. Tracy was lovely. Met us as we arrived and gave us some good local information. Just a beautiful place to stay
This is why we enjoy being accommodation owners, because we get to meet such lovely people like you two! Thanks so much for staying with us and enjoy the rest of NZ 😊
Reviewed: 18 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewBeautiful location, with fantastic views and walks . Lovely host , Tracy was so helpful and made us feel very welcome.
Nothing
Reviewed: 18 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewThe room was spacious and was well appointed. The hostess was friendly and went out of her way to make us welcome. The views from the house were spectacular.
Nothing to dislike
It was so lovely to meet you both, thanks so much for staying with us, so glad you enjoyed your dolphin watching experience!
Reviewed: 15 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewGreat, quiet location, easy to get to the beautiful coastline. Friendly and helpful hostess.
Not really suitable for full self catering, no sink on the worktop eg. Probably not a problem for most people but we have dietary preferences and like to make some of our own meals.
Thanks for your reply Andrew, it was lovely to meet you both. As advertised the apartment you chose is kitchenette only, (studio style). It is our larger Two Storey Apartment that has the full self catering kitchen. Thanks for staying with us.
Thanks for your reply Andrew, it was lovely to meet you both. As advertised the apartment you chose is kitchenette only, (studio style). It is our larger Two Storey Apartment that has the full self catering kitchen. Thanks for staying with … Show more
Reviewed: 13 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewThe location of the property is fabulous with great views. The room is spacious and comfortable. We were allowed to use the washing machine which was great. There is a nice private decked area with a small table and chairs outside the room which is great to chill out on in the evening.
It's always nice to have such lovely guests stay with us, thanks for your lovely comments, we really appreciate it. So glad you enjoyed your time here in Kaikoura, enjoy the rest of your travels!
Reviewed: 12 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewBathroom was a little odd.
Reviewed: 10 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
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