Nikau Lodge
53 Deal Street close to State Hwy 1, Kaikoura 7300 New Zealand
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#2 of 34 B&Bs / Inns in Kaikoura
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4.8
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4.9
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4.9
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4.7
Situated 10 minutes walk from Kaikoura's main town centre, Nikau Lodge has magnificent views of the Kaikoura Mountain Range and the Ocean. Choose your breakfast from a range of cafe quality, cooked options, or home made granola served with yoghurt and berries. Toast and spreads, local percolated coffee and a range of teas are also available.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Hot tub
Free breakfast
Diving
Hiking
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Street parking
Wifi
Breakfast available
Special diet menus
Mini golf
Snorkeling
Fishing
Outdoor furniture
Sun terrace
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Bathrobes
Desk
Safe
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Bath / shower
Flatscreen TV
Radio
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Mountain view
Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
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Ocean View
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English
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76Somewhat walkable
Grade: 76 out of 100
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8Attractionswithin 0.75 miles
53 Deal Street close to State Hwy 1, Kaikoura 7300 New Zealand
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We had the pleasure of staying here for 2 nights whilst we were on a road trip around New Zealand. Well located just off the main road, 10 minute (steep) walk down into the heart of the town or a few minutes drive, close to the seal areas and view point, parking on site and streets around. The owners were very lovely and the place is beautiful, gardens well kept, a hot tub for use and the rooms were lovely. We stayed in the Seal room and the views were stunning. Robe, slippers, toiletries provided, kettle with teas/coffees etc in the room, lots of materials about the local area were provided and the en suite was a great standard and bed comfy. And how can i forget the freshly baked cookies- yum! Also a fridge on the landing for communal use (mainly to store milk and guests wine). Breakfast- order on cards night before with choice of times. Lots of choices and the breakfasts were some of the best we had on the holiday and was nice to sit on a family style table and speak to other guests, some we saw quite a lot around NZ on the rest of our trip! Highly recommend this place if you want a bit of NZ spirit in your travels.…
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Stayed in Nikau Lodge in January on our tour around New Zealand, and what a beautiful place. We stayed in the lovely Seal room and woke up to absolutely stunning views of the mountains. Our hosts Karen and Mick are a lovely couple and made us feel very welcome. They gave us tips on everything from where the best chance of seeing seals are to restaurants to consider (there’s plenty of restaurants it is best to book if you want a particular one as they can get booked up). The breakfast was excellent, from the homemade granola to the best Egg Benedict I’ve had. If/when we return to New Zealand Kaikoura is definitely a place we would revisit as we only had one night there, not enough, and we will definitely stay at Nikau Lodge again.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: There’s parking at the lodge with additional parking on the road, it’s a dead end and perfectly...
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Responded 3 weeks ago
Thank you so much for such a lovely review, it was great to host you and Tracey, we are so pleased you enjoyed your time at Nikau and we would love to see you again.
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A very comfortable stay and outstanding level of care. The rooms were spacious and well appointed, and the breakfasts were excellent. Short walk into town for evening meals. We will be sure to visit again. And of course, Jazz the dog is just lovely.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Mick and Karen Moorhouse, Owner at Nikau Lodge
Responded Apr 30, 2023
Thank for the review it was great hosting you and Jazz loved all the cuddles.
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We had a delightful stay at this lovely boutique B&B. Our room (Crayfish Suite) was very comfortable, light, warm and airy with marvellous views to the coast and mountains. It was a joy to sit in the bedroom’s “side” extension and just relax. Nothing was too much trouble for our hosts Mick and Sharon. As we did not have a car they stored our luggage on our departure day and Mick then delivered it to the bus stop for our afternoon departure to Christchurch. He would also have collected us from the railway station when we arrived had he known we were travelling that way - something to note rather than be ripped off by the local taxi firm. In any event, Nikau Lodge is not far from the centre of Kaikoura and easily walkable, with great views along the way. Finally, the breakfasts were superb - and it was a pleasure to chat to our hosts and other guests from all over the world. Do stay there if you can - you won’t be disappointed, and you can even enhance your stay by soaking in the outdoor hot tub - a pleasure we’ll look forward to if we manage to get back to New Zealand in the future.…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: If travelling by train don’t use the local taxi - walk or ask Mick to pick you up from the station
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Responded Apr 30, 2023
Thank you very much for the lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and it would be great to see you again one day.
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This is such a friendly place to stay, you are made to feel welcome by Mick and Karen from the moment you arrive. We loved the way the windows folded right across so we had uninterrupted views from our room and could sit looking out at the bay and the mountains beyond. Breakfasts were lovely and relaxed, served around a big sociable table in the huge kitchen/diner. There is a footpath which takes you down to the the shops and restaurants on the seafront in minutes, you can also walk to the Whaleway Station where the whale watching tours go from. After seeing whales we spent the next day doing the fabulous Peninsula Walk a few minutes drive away.. The hot tub was a lovely way to relax at the lodge after a busy day exploring
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Apr 30, 2023
Thanks for taking the time to review us Anne, it was great to meet you and you certainly packed as much into your stay as possible. We would love to host you again one day.
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We had a wonderful stay at Nikua lodge, the hosts karen and mick made us feel so welcome , the breakfast is totally amazing the granola is the best iv ever tasted. It’s in an ideal location with stunning views Spotlessly clean and so comfortable Home from home ❤️ We would most definitely recommend staying here the best stay of our trip Thank you karen and mick
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Mick and Karen Moorhouse, Owner at Nikau Lodge
Responded Mar 28, 2023
Thank you so much Karen, this made our day. It was great to meet you both, we loved the chats, enjoy the rest of your trip and we would love to see you again.
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Wonderful stay at this lovely Lodge, so glad you we stayed here! Great hosts and awesome and delicious homemade breakfast! The room was well appointed, and we really liked the location which provided great views of the bay! Very comfortable bed and we would highly recommend staying here when visiting Kaikoura! Thanks for making us feel so welcome!
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Mar 19, 2023
Thank you so much for the lovely review, it was great to meet you both and we are really pleased you enjoyed your time in Kaikoura staying with us.
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My wife and I stayed at the Lodge January 18-19. The first stop of a driving trip around the North and West sides of the New Zealand South island. Mick met us when we arrived and we met Karen a short time later. Since it was getting on in the afternoon, he inquired whether we had bookings anywhere. The first lesson in traveling New Zealand. Make a booking for dinner. He made bookings for both nights for us at the Zephyr and The Pier. The Zephyer is a very short walk dowhill from the lodge and we had an excellent meal in a quiet attractive atmosphere. The second night he recommended The Pier which was different and also an great experience. Booked full and apparently a favorite local place. A very friendly atmosphere and our American accents were noted. We had the Crayfish (lobster) which we enjoyed. Service at both restaurants was great. You can trust Mick's recommendations. We got to hike near the seal colony and it was very nice. Took a whale watching tour and managed to spend some good time with a whale. We stayed in the Dolphin Suite - upstairs looking out the front. Great views and very very comfotable. We had two breakfasts and Mick cooked eggs with bacon (not striped bacon) that was delicious. Definitely we would recommend the lodge. Excellent location and hosts.…
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Response from Mick and Karen Moorhouse, Owner at Nikau Lodge
Responded Mar 14, 2023
Thanks so much for the review Robert, it was great to meet you both. We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay at Nikau Lodge and your time in Kaikoura.
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We stayed with Mick and Karen for 2 nights. They’re a lovely couple very warm, friendly and welcoming. We had a nice room with a great view over the Kaikoura bay. The house is in a great location for a walk into the town. The town is small but has plenty of places to eat, it can get busy so it’s better to book you restaurant before hand if you can. There’s a hot tub which was easy to use and lovely to relax in at the end of the day. Our breakfasts were tasty, Mick’s homemade granola, berries and yogurt was the best I had all holiday. It was a great place to stop.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Booking at The Pier restaurant is essential, but Mick kindly booked that for us.
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Response from Mick and Karen Moorhouse, Owner at Nikau Lodge
Responded Mar 12, 2023
Thank you very much for the review, we are really pleased you enjoyed your stay with us.
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Comfortable beds, warm welcome, breakfast was fabulous and large, beautiful location, clean rooms with everything you could need including robes, homemade cookies tea and coffee, a communal fridge to use. I would come back again definitely!
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Responded Mar 12, 2023
Thank you so much for the great review, we would love to see you again.
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PRICE RANGE
$186 - $200 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandSouth IslandCanterbury RegionKaikoura
NUMBER OF ROOMS
5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nikau Lodge
Which popular attractions are close to Nikau Lodge?
Nearby attractions include Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway (0.3 miles), Ohau Point Seal Colony (0.5 miles), and Kaikoura Museum (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Nikau Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Nikau Lodge?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, a desk, and a view of the mountains.
What food & drink options are available at Nikau Lodge?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Nikau Lodge?
Yes, free parking and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Nikau Lodge?
Conveniently located restaurants include Zephyr Restaurant, Black Rabbit Pizza, and Cafe Encounter.
Is Nikau Lodge located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.2 miles away from the center of Kaikoura.
Are there any historical sites close to Nikau Lodge?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Fyffe House (1.5 miles).
Does Nikau Lodge have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.