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Reviews of The Pier Hotel

1 Avoca Street, 7300 Kaikoura, New Zealand

#29 of 34 hotels in Kaikoura

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 364 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: June 2, 2025

    8.0
    A welcoming stop with good comfort and quality food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noisy 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

    8.0
    Enjoyed staying at such a historic hotel in the best location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The 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

    7.0
    Convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit dirty in the hotel itself but clean in rooms and restaurant

    Location and good restaurant

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great selection for a continental breakfast incl. plunger coffee!! Very clean and awesome views

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Couldn'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

    8.0
    One night only - transient - great value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    For 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

    8.0
    Great location, a must if you’re staying overnight in Kaikoura
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wifi 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

    8.0
    AS usual a great place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The 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

    8.0
    Quiet location with great views over the water.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    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

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would 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

    8.0
    Would stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    8.0
    A handy spot for Kaikoura
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My 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

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Even 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

    9.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing 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

    7.0
    I would stay again but I would be very specific on the room allocation .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our 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

    7.0
    Great food and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good

    Ok. Just a little more chose

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing 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

    8.0
    At the price I was pleasantly surprised, had a great stay and would definitely recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    maybe 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

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely 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

    8.0
    Lovely spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pleasant accommodation and great food. Beautiful views

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    8.0
    LOVE THE BALCONY VIEW
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights

    LONG 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

    7.0
    I’d stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My 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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