Situated in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region and Kaikoura Beach reachable within less than 1 km, Barnacle Bills features accommodation with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, a garden and free private parking. Each unit features a patio offering mountain views, a satellite flat-screen TV, a well-fitted kitchen and a private bathroom with shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A fridge, an oven and microwave are also available, as well as a kettle. The lodge offers a terrace.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
3 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
7.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Irshard
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Ideal for family. Very spacious and warm apartment. clean and tidy. good location. Friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely come again.
  • Rebecca
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great views and lovely outlook. Plenty of room and kitchen area had everything you need. Very responsive hosts.
  • Ruth
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location up on the hill was super. Great to have so much space to set up and relax. Did walks down to each bay. Loved having the coffee machine. Fed the chooks. Very quiet and beautiful mountain sunset view.
  • Kathryn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly welcome from Veronika, who gave us some complementary milk and we bought some lovely free-range eggs. We stayed in The Lodge, which has a very well-equipped kitchen and lots of nice furniture. So much space! Very comfortable beds. The...
  • Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the location, easy walk/drive into Kaikoura
  • S
    Siwei
    China China
    the hosts are super nice. the room is very close to the trails. lovely family. the room has everything we need.
  • Olwyn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Excellent location. Close enough to city and easy accessibility. Quiet
  • Bernard
    Australia Australia
    Our cottage was spotlessly clean, had all the facilities, was spacious, and extremely comfortable. it’s well located and easy to find
  • Gaye
    Australia Australia
    A lovely cottage with plenty of room and a relaxing setting, very comfortable with everything we needed. The location was great, nice and quiet away from the main part of town and very close to the Kaikoura Lookout. Could definitely have stayed a...
  • Tracey
    Mexico Mexico
    Our host was very welcoming and even gave us a little treat on arrival. Lovely and quiet, private and well located. Fully equipped kitchen and plenty of space for everyone. The bed was super comfy and the shower, awesome! We would love to return!

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi, is it far from the train station, is there transport available to get there if we use the train

    Hi, sorry for late answer! We are not withing walking distance from the train station, you can use the services of the Shuttles Kaikoura or Kaikoura Taxi. Kind regards, Veronika
    Answered on 18 December 2022
  • Do you have parking for van & trailer?

    Yes there is a generous parking space on site.
    Answered on 21 October 2022

Property surroundings

Facilities of Barnacle Bills
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Living Area
  • Sofa
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Luggage storage
    • Laundry
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Electric blankets
    • Designated smoking area
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Barnacle Bills takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 19:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note extra guests will be charged an additional NZD 40 per adult and NZD 20 per child per night.

    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.

    Please inform Barnacle Bills in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Barnacle Bills

    • The nearest beach is just 550 yards from Barnacle Bills. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Barnacle Bills is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Yes, Barnacle Bills is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Barnacle Bills may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Barnacle Bills is 0.9 miles from the centre of Kaikoura. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Barnacle Bills include:

      • Apartment
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