Featuring free WiFi and included breakfast Bendamere House B&B offers views of the Kaikoura mountain range and the Pacific Ocean. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV and guests enjoy free home-baked shortbread. Set on half an acre of rose gardens and manicured lawns, Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast is 5 minutes’ walk from Kaikoura. It is 3 minutes’ drive to see dolphins at Encounter Kaikoura and to the Seal Swim experience. Guests are welcome to relax in the spacious gardens which offer outdoor furniture. Reception offers a booking service for local attractions such as dolphin-watching cruises and the Wings Over Whales scenic flight. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, sofa, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Each offers an private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Bed linen and electric blankets are provided. Your delicious breakfast is served in the communal dining room and includes cereals, fresh fruit, toast, home-made spreads, muffins and ham and cheese croissants.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Kaikoura, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.9
Free Wifi
10
High score for Kaikoura
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Adelaida
    United States of America United States of America
    Gorgeous views from the room. Easy walk to town for dinner. Lovely breakfast.
  • Carla
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Amazing views, great room and patio. Fantastic hosts
  • Stephen
    United States of America United States of America
    The location is wonderful, although the property is a bit difficult to find.
  • Jordan
    United States of America United States of America
    Julie was a lovely host and her ham and cheese croissant was delicious. We enjoyed the location very much, lovely room and yard. Hearing the water was relaxing; it was our favorite sleep of our trip so far.
  • Laurie
    United States of America United States of America
    amazing view, expansive grass, clean and modern room and bathroom with frig and microwave, friendly and helpful hostess, nice breakfast
  • Maria
    United States of America United States of America
    The host is amazing! The site was incredible and the bed was soooo comfortable and soft. And AC was very refreshing. View there during breakfast and the garden is breathtaking. Too many things to just like one!
  • Khandaker
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful B&B with incredible view, clean and tidy room, and fantastic breakfast.
  • Menon_uma
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location was perfect and the view from the room was beautiful. The host was really friendly. The room was really cozy and the bed was comfortable. The size of the room was perfect for 2 people. The breakfast options were good. Waking up to the...
  • Ross
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The breakfast was enjoyable and met our expectations. Julie our host was very friendly and helpful with information. Location was realyy great as we had just a short walk to the town centre for meals.
  • Yvonne
    Germany Germany
    The owner is like your best aunt. While having breakfast you get to know her and her family as well as everyone else staying there. The view from the apartment is stunning. Everything is well kept and maintained

Area info

Amenities of Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Beachfront
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Beach
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Baggage storage
    • Fax/Photocopying
    • Tour desk
    • Express check-in/out
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Adults only
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 20
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardEftposCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.

    Please note that children under 12 years of age cannot be accommodated at this property.

    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.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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

    It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

    FAQs about Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

    • The prices at Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast is 1,000 feet from the center of Kaikoura. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The nearest beach is 1,150 feet from Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Buffet
    • Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Beachfront
      • Walking tours
      • Movie nights
      • Bicycle rental
      • Beach
    • Room options at Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast include:

      • Double
      • Twin/Double