About this hotel
Conveniently located in the heart of Kaikoura, Nikau Lodge offers high-quality bed and breakfast accommodations with spectacular hilltop views of the sea and mountains. Hosts Quentin and Jane, longtime Kaikoura residents, share their love of the outdoors and extensive knowledge of local activities. The four ensuite rooms on the upper floor boast stunning views of the mountains and coastline. Nikau Lodge is renowned for its delicious breakfasts, featuring daily menus with continental and full home-cooked options using fresh, local produce and free-range eggs. The lodge is a short 10-minute walk to town and 15 minutes to Whale Watch or Dolphin Encounter.
Facilities and services
Facilities 2
- Check-in hour (15:00)
- Check-out hour (10:00)
Rooms and suites
Occupancy by room type
- Double roomup to 4 guests (max. 4 adults or max. 3 children)
- Suiteup to 8 guests (max. 8 adults or max. 5 children)
Room types and occupancy come from this hotel's Hotelbeds catalogue entry. Not every type can be booked at all times; ask the hotel to confirm availability and bed layout.
Location and surroundings
53 Deal Street, Kaikoura
498 km to Queenstown (adventure sports). Straight-line distances: real driving time depends on the road, the season and the traffic, so plan extra for mountain roads and in summer.
Hotel data: Hotelbeds, updated 10/09/2026.
