1 Avoca Street, 7300 Kaikoura, New Zealand
#29 of 34 hotels in Kaikoura
Guests' ChoiceBased on 364 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.0
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.9
Free Wifi
6.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: June 2, 2025
David
New ZealandNoisy bar. Could have had a standing lamp in room for reading light.
Character room and decor. Well thought out
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 16, 2024
Lesley
New ZealandThe bed was comfortable. Breakfast very good. The view was fantastic. It was an excellent place to stay.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 8, 2024
Pamela
New ZealandA bit dirty in the hotel itself but clean in rooms and restaurant
Location and good restaurant
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 1, 2024
Lisa
New ZealandGreat selection for a continental breakfast incl. plunger coffee!! Very clean and awesome views
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 26, 2024
Lisa
New ZealandCouldn't complain about anything, for the price was really happy
Great old style place, food was excellent and the views, wow
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 23, 2024
Gary
New ZealandFor the price everything met or exceeded expectations. No crayfish available!!! I was disappointed I couldn't have crayfish chowder (which they are known for), but tried the seafood chowder which was also very good.
Everything was clean and fresh, including shared bathroom and toilet. The food was fantastic, breakfast perfectly adequate (help yourself), View from the window, and the balcony, was exceptional. Beer from a local brewery was really good! In all, fantastic value for money!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 20, 2024
Neville
South AfricaWifi signal strength
Great location Good size rooms Facilities ok considering it’s an old building Bathrooms clean
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 20, 2024
Denis
New ZealandThe meals were a little costly.
A balcony from our room overlooking the sea. Great sun rise and sun set. As usual a great old pub with a lot of character. Great shower.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 13, 2024
David
New ZealandNothing
Great place to stay. Old fashioned hotel but very comfortable. Excellent breakfast. Very quiet and having an evening sitting on the balcony was very pleasant.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 27, 2024
Simon
SpainWould be better if breakfast wasn't included as it was basic in an uninviting room.
Great ocation. Excellent staff & food.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 27, 2024
Adina
AustraliaThe crayfish they served in the restaurant was awful. Mushy like it had been frozen and not the best taste. Was very expensive too
Location was great!! Shared facilities but we got a sink in our room which was great!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 27, 2024
Audrey
United KingdomMy bed was a bit soft and I would have found a bedside lamp useful. The decor was a bit tired but the room was clean
The staff were very friendly and it was nice to have a continental breakfast available. The dinner was good
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 23, 2024
Peter
New ZealandEven though it's an old place, it was clean, tidy and warm. The continental breakfast was well catered. Staff were very nice.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 19, 2024
Donna
New ZealandNothing at all
Lovely, clean and very comfortable beds. Lovely continental breakfast to help your self to. Very nice meal in the restaurant.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 16, 2024
Jeanette
New ZealandOur room was above the service area outside , and it was so noisy . Avoid room 8 . the empty bottles were tipped into the recycling at 8am ! It was a horrible wake up in such a beautiful place .
Generous self help continental breakfast. The bed was huge and comfortable .
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 15, 2024
Chris
New ZealandAll good
Ok. Just a little more chose
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 15, 2024
Mur
New ZealandNothing really, as having stayed there several times, it's known to me and I like what it offers.
This old pub is in a great location.....views, sun, garden bar. Our room was a corner balcony and had the first floor views. Great when on a motorbike....one stop shop. The place is tidy but it is an old pub after all....with shared bathroom. Maybe it could do with a little TLC in places but with food and a beer onsite, it's hard to beat. The breakfast is great.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 14, 2024
Michelle
United Kingdommaybe an en-suite but the price reflected that so cant complain really
the location although fantastic is a little way out of town but perfect.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 13, 2024
Shadi
United KingdomLovely staff and nice breakfast area with self service breakfast. The view from the balcony was the highlight for us, and the shared bathrooms were always clean.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: March 8, 2024
Victoria
United KingdomPleasant accommodation and great food. Beautiful views
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: March 8, 2024
Brendan
AustraliaIt was a little bit too far away from the main part of town, without having a car. The courtesy bus alleviated any problems
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The restaurant/bar downstairs was superb
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 6, 2024
Cindy
AustraliaThe breakfast room didn't have running water and they ran out of bottle water so was unable to have a cup of tea.
The location was brilliant. The breakfast was OK.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 6, 2024
Magali
United KingdomLONG WALK FROM BUS STOP NOT INFORMED ABOUT FREE SHUTTLE BUS
AMAZING VIEW FROM BALCONY, VERY CLOSE TO SEA, BREAKFAST , TV LOUNGE, BALCONY, EXCELLENT LOCATION, WALKING DISTANCE TO SEAL COLONY
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: March 5, 2024
Kathryn
JapanMy husband said he could hear others talking while we were in our room.
Breakfast was great; simple and adequate. The restaurant food was nice. It’s a popular place.
Stayed in March 2024
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