I wasn't expecting much of the apartment we rented based on what I saw from the internet, but we were happy to find a beautiful apartment with the most amazing views when we arrived. Request a 3rd floor apartment for the best views. Great location, just a few minutes' drive from the main street, and we were able to walk... more

We feel lucky that we chose Waves on the Esplanade. Kaikoura is a pretty quiet place, and is spread out along the coastline. Waves was right in the middle of other motels & apartments and most the restaurants were close by. The units seemed to all have beautiful views, they were well equipped, clean, comfortable, and warm. The highlight of... more

My wife and I stayed here for one night during our honeymoon, and this was hands-down our best hotel experience in all of New Zealand. Damer came and met us at the train station, drove us around town - and even picked up some groceries for us! - before bringing us back to our spacious, well-kept apartment with an absolutely... more

The accomodation was excallent we stayed in the apartment right on the front so the views we're amazing. The interior of the apartment was modern and spotless. The owners were so friendly and very helpful, helping us organise an alternative boat trip as ours fell through. Go and stay here, for location and accomodation you won't find better in Kaikoura. more

We were only in Kaikoura for one night and booked these apartments as they looked so nice in the photos on their website. The photos didn't lie and the views and rooms were exactly as described. They appeared fairly new or had been redecorated quite recently as everything in the apartment was pristine. The location is great if you have... more

Modern, well furnished and fantastic views of the sea. The apartments are huge, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with all the in room facilities you’d expect plus a dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. Each apartment has a balcony with tables and chairs so you can eat out with a lovely view of the ocean. There was an allocated parking... more

Excellent appartments. Very conveninent. Very good service. You have everything inside the flat. The internet connection is not adjusted. more

We had booked this direct based on TripAdvisor reviews and we were not disappointed. Very spacious indeed, with sea just across the road, very helpful managers - most apts are privately owned and let out - super to have washing machine and spin dryer in the apt. For 2 of us for 2 nights, having 2 enormous bedrooms and 2... more

We stayed in two apartments as a group of nine of varying ages. Waves on the Esplanade does what it says on the tin: it's not a romantic cosy luxury hotel where you're pampered but an ideal place to base yourself when exploring Kaikoura. It's modern, very comfortable, clean and well appointed and all this comes at a bit of... more