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Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

126 The Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

We stayed at Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments back in February. The apartments are in a great location, across the quiet road from the waters edge & beautiful views of the mountains in the background. Only a 5 minute walk into the town where there are plenty of restaurants, cafes & bars to chose from. The apartments are clean & comfortable &... More

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Cairns, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

I stayed here for 2 nights whilst travelling around the South Island and was pleasantly surprised by both the location and apartment itself. We had an upstairs 2 bed apartment which was spacious and fully equipped including a washer-dryer, usually an additional charge in many complexes. The twin room was pretty roomy with enough space for 2 of us to... More

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Anakiwa, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

Three of us stayed in the Apartment. It was immaculately clean, well furnished and had every amenity. The beds were comfortable and the shower very good. The Apartments are perfectly positioned within easy walking distance of the town centre and so convenient for the Dolphin Encounters. We have already recommended.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013 via mobile

My family stayed here for a night on our way to the Marlborough wine region. There were little options available at the time, which the overly chatty female owner used fully to her advantage. It was close to the beach, but $240 for a cheap motor inn with mouldy smelling carpets and tack throughout was really excessive. Our biggest issue... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013

This complex is made up of privately owned apartments which the manager lets out. The one we stayed in was two bedroom on the ground floor with no outdoor furniture anyway. Two bedrooms was more than we needed, but it was getting late to be fussy. No view despite the price. Internet is not free. Walking distance to a nice... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013

My boyfriend and I decided to go for a last minute over night stay in Kaikoura. We booked the luxury king apartment located around the back of the complex. We were really pleased with how private it was. Friendly staff, brilliant location. Felt like a real holiday.

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Benitachell Spain
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013

We stayed at waterfront apartments on January 21 for two nights. Very comfortable spotless apartment, Mandy made us very welcomed and gave us information on what to do locally. Dophin encounters next door an experience never to be forgotten. There was a huge swell which wax not good for many! But we saw hundreds of dolphins the staff were brilliant... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2013 via mobile

We loved this place. Our only disappointment was that we were in apartment one which was on the ground floor at the front of the apartments & we felt too exposed to the street front. The beds were comfortable & the kitchen was well appointed. The staff were very helpful.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2012

Very good standard apartments - well equipped, plenty of space, full-sized kitchen and washer/dryer within.. Just across the road from the seafront - although most apartments (including ours) are side on, so you don't get a direct view. Easy walk in to the town centre, but we took the advice of the owner and ate a superb meal at the... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2012

The location was superb, walking distance to nearby restaurants with a great front view of the ocean right from our balcony above the office. Our 2 cosy nights in a spacious 2 bedroom unit complete with washing machine & dryer, well equipped kitchen was well worth the long drive from Methven. Parking our car was a breeze which was just... More

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Additional Information about Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Also Known As:
Waterfront Apartments Hotel
Waterfront Apartments Kaikoura
Address: 126 The Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > Canterbury Region > Kaikoura
Amenities:
Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #15 of 31 Speciality lodging in Kaikoura
Price Range: €€
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Beautiful, modern 1 and 2 bedroom courtyard or balcony apartments with stunning sea and mountain views. Only 50 metres to the beach, 100 metres to Dolphin Encounter, Albatross Encounter, award winning cafes and restaurants and a 2 minute drive to Watch Watch and town. Located on the sea edge of the famous Peninsula Walk. Executive double spa bath, access and family apartments. Apartments all have a fully self-contained kitchen (stove top, oven, rangehood, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, toaster, kettle, plunger coffee machine), in-room laundry (washer/dryer), 50+ channels on SKY LCD TV, wireless Internet access, super king and twin bedrooms, double glazing, air conditioning/heat pumps, electric blankets, hairdryer, alarm clocks, a private balcony or a private gated courtyard to enjoy the views, indoor and outdoor dining settings, free on-site parking. .Continental breakfasts available for purchase. 2 Studio units with kitchenette, ensuite, Queen or King bed, 50+ Sky channels at complex rear - perfect for a quiet restful overnighter. ... more   less 
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