The Peninsula Kaikoura

Motel, 4-star16 Avoca Street, Kaikoura, New ZealandShow on map

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Fabulous

Guests rate it highest for location, service and food.

Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM.
Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.3 out of 10, at 16 Avoca Street.
Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.

Convenient Location Admiral Court Motel Kaikoura, just a 5-minute drive from Kaikoura Train Station and a stone's throw away from Kaikoura Beach, offers free parking and WiFi for all guests.

Comfortable Accommodation The heated guest rooms are well-equipped with ironing facilities, tea/coffee makers, and satellite TV. Each room features an en suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, ensuring a relaxing stay.

Exciting Activities and Services Let our tour desk arrange thrilling local activities like whale watching and scenic flights for you. After a day of adventure, unwind with a garden barbecue or make use of the guest laundry facility. Don't forget to enjoy charge-back services from the nearby Green Dolphin Restaurant.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience at Admiral Court Motel Kaikoura? Book your stay now!

What this place offers

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Garden

Rooms

8.8

Fabulous

Rated 8.8 out of 10 by 608 guests who stayed here.

Cleanliness8.3
Service9.2
Location9.3
Rooms8.7
Amenities8.8
Value8.7
Food & drink8.8

Guests mention

Great locationFriendly staffClean and comfortable rooms

RenéeNew Zealand
September 2026Couple
Great view. Lovely and clean. Very comfortable stay
The water pressure in the shower was quite low.
GabrielaNew Zealand
September 2026Couple
Super clean, quiet, beautiful views
We loved the stay at the Peninsula Kaikoura Motel. It was exceptionally clean. 6-stars for cleaning. Quiet location. Good views. Value for money. This will be a Motel we happily return. THANK YOU.
CherylNew Zealand
August 2026Couple
Perfect short stay in a quiet part of Kiakoura
Very clean and comfortable
ElizaAustralia
August 2026Solo traveller
Warm, peaceful, and friendly!
The property was clean, warm, and comfy. It had great amenities, and was a lovely size.
fanChina
August 2026Family
一次非常美妙的选择
最让我惊喜的是房间看海景的窗户，每天打开落地窗就是雪山和海景！实在太棒了！
AngieNew Zealand
July 2026Couple
The motel is in a lovely quiet area of Kaikoura, where you have easy access to lovely coastal walks. Also over the road from the Pier Hotel for a drink and dinner
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Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.

Where you’ll be

16 Avoca Street, Kaikoura, New Zealand

Guests rate the location 9.3 out of 10 — superb.

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 2:00 PM until 08:00 PM

Check-out by 10:00 AM

Children welcome

No pets

Free parking on site

Non-smoking rooms available

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Admiral Court Motel Kaikoura in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Please note that due to the recent earthquake, some roads are closed and alternate routes may need to be taken to access the property. For further information please refer to the New Zealand Transport Agency's website. A deposit may be required at the property.

What we’d check for you here

That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about The Peninsula Kaikoura

What time is check-in and check-out at The Peninsula Kaikoura?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does The Peninsula Kaikoura allow pets?

No — the property states that pets are not allowed.

Is there parking at The Peninsula Kaikoura?

Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.

Is breakfast included at The Peninsula Kaikoura?

Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.

Does The Peninsula Kaikoura have Wi-Fi?

Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.

Does The Peninsula Kaikoura have wheelchair accessible rooms?

The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.

How do I book The Peninsula Kaikoura?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is The Peninsula Kaikoura?

16 Avoca Street, Kaikoura.

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