Sudima Kaikoura

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel in Kaikōura with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Deluxe Twin | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
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Meeting facility
Outdoor pool
View from room
Perched on the coast, Sudima Kaikoura offers a tranquil retreat with ocean views from its on-site restaurant. Unwind in the garden or outdoor entertainment area, connect to WiFi, and enjoy amenities like a gym and seasonal pool. Helpful staff have left guests feeling at ease.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
$143 nightly
The total price is $164
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Luxury ocean views
This hotel boasts a tranquil garden setting and a restaurant with stunning ocean views. Elegant luxury meets natural beauty for a memorable stay.
A taste of ocean views
The restaurant offers full breakfast and ocean-view dining experiences. The bar provides additional refreshment options at this hotel.
Luxury room service
Slip into dream-land at this luxury hotel, complete with 24-hour room service for those midnight cravings and early breakfast delights.

Room options

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Showing 16 of 16 rooms

Accessible King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean View Twin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Ocean View King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean View Balcony Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Ocean View Balcony King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean View Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean View King

  • Sleeps 2

Ocean View Twin

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe King

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3

Ocean View Balcony King

  • Sleeps 2

Ocean View Balcony Twin

  • Sleeps 3

Ocean View Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible King

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
Esplanade, 114, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Fyffe House - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 7 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 105 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whaler - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cods n Cray - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sudima Kaikoura

Enjoy your visit to Kaikōura with a stay at Sudima Kaikoura. After visiting the fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include an outdoor pool and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 120 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • Conference space (2002 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 35 for adults and NZD 17 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.5 percent

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Also known as

Sudima Kaikoura Hotel
Sudima Kaikoura Kaikoura
Sudima Kaikoura Hotel Kaikoura

Frequently asked questions

Does Sudima Kaikoura offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sudima Kaikoura does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Sudima Kaikoura?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Sudima Kaikoura?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Sudima Kaikoura?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sudima Kaikoura?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Sudima Kaikoura and nearby?

Sudima Kaikoura has an outdoor pool and a fitness center, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Sudima Kaikoura?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers ocean views.

What's the area around Sudima Kaikoura like?

Sudima Kaikoura is a short 7-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach and 19 minutes' walk from Kaikoura Museum.

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Reviews

Sudima Kaikoura Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property offers stunning beach views, direct access to the beach, and a short walk to the beach road. (13 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant offered great food and excellent service with friendly staff providing helpful recommendations. (9 reviews)
  • Breakfast options were great with plenty of choice and the food was well presented. (6 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Room
Location
Food
View
Bed
Children
Pool
Beach

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice comfy hotel,
Debra, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great hotel would stay again
Diana, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay
Glenn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always my first choice if I’m in Kaikoura for work travel. Great service, comfortable rooms, great shower pressure, lots of food options, highly recommended.
Brett, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location, very nice modern look and amazing view! Would stay again!
Cassandre, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The location of this hotel is ideal with beautiful views!
Barbara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovelt location and veey nice rooms
SENTHIL, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was really nice from the time we entered to the time we left. Check in was really easy and room was very clean and a good size. We eat in the restaurant and the food was excellent and good value. Would recommend to anyone looking for a great place in Kaikoura
Brent, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice modern hotel with a great restaurant on site. Not to far from the downtown area which has other options to eat and some shops. Staff was friendly.
Nancy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
nick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and modern. Great location, staff friendly and helpful.
Neil, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super nice staff, clean and modern
Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic. And a nice price.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great view
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location enjoyed sea view corner room.
david, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great new property with awesome staff and a fantastic restaurant
Amani, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was good
Jashan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel

Sudima Kaikoura has a great view of the ocean and great location. Nice and comfortable hotel. Food is ok and breakfast was ok.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service, very clean, great food, highly recommended
Brett, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic new hotel. Friendly staff and spotless cleaning. Wonderful facilities, pool and restaurant/bar. Spacious room with awesome view (#433) , comfy beds, great shower with premium toiletries. Would definitely stay again and recommend
Luisa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great view from our room watching the sun rise over the sea. Pool was very nice too after a day of adventure racing.
Matt, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really friendly staff. Great views. Easy walk to tourist spots.
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great views and really nice staff
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful high end hotel with a great atmosphere and wonderful customer service. We enjoyed our stay.
Anita, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean modern good locstion
Felicia, 1-night trip