Offering free Wi-Fi and free parking, Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast is a 10-minute walk from Kaikoura's town center. It features splendid mountain and ocean views from the guest lounge and balcony. Guests enjoy included continental breakfast daily. The ground floor guest rooms include heating and offer an private bathroom with free toiletries, towels and a hairdryer. You can relax in the shared guest lounge which offers a TV, a reading area and tea/coffee making facilities. Kaikoura Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast is a 5-minute walk from Dolphin Encounter and an 8-minute drive from Kaikoura Airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 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 9.7!

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

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
10
High score for Kaikoura
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dave
    United States of America United States of America
    Great place to stay at! Very nice welcome by our host, host allowed us to use washing machine. Room very clean, spacious, great bed, great bathroom…
  • Robert
    United States of America United States of America
    The room was large and comfortable. Biggest on this trip. Kylie had complete information on restaurants and places to go.
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Massive room and very clean. Bathroom was lovely and especially the shower. Lovely hosts Filling breakfast with some tasty jams.
  • James
    United States of America United States of America
    Luke and Kylie were fabulous hosts, Luke greeted us and gave us great tip on a hiking trail that we did the day after our arrival. We saw hundreds of fur seals, got a great workout and a wonderful lunch at the Pier Hotel. The place has a great...
  • Monica
    Canada Canada
    Spacious room, nice location, helpful owner who helped us enjoy our stay.
  • Stephen
    United States of America United States of America
    Spacious accommodation within walking distance of the business district and seal viewing on the Kaikoura peninsula. Breakfast is delivered to your room the evening before. Convenient parking onsite and high speed Wi-Fi.
  • Mandzm8
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location, stylish comfort & exceptional communication & hospitality. Also great to see a locally owned & run family business.
  • Tracey
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Loved it! Would definitely stay again. Good sized room, great breakfast.
  • Grahame
    Australia Australia
    Great location opposite the beach. Our room was very clean and comfortable for our 2-night stay. The bathroom appeared to be renovated recently. Our hosts, Luke and Kylie, were very welcoming and helpful. The included continental breakfast was...
  • Jim
    Australia Australia
    This was a gem. Beautifully presented room with the most impressive shower recess of our 3 week road trip. 10 minute walk to The Pier restaurant and 15 minute stroll into town where we spent an evening in the iconic Strawberry Tree Irish pub where...

Area info

Amenities of Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Beach
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 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 of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

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

If you require early check-in between 14:00-16:00, please inform Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that there are no cooking facilities on site. Guests are not allowed to bring their own cooking equipment due to fire and safety regulations.

Please note that in the event of a cancelation, Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast will attempt to re-sell the room, and only in this instance a full refund will be given.

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 Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

  • Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast is 1.1 miles from the center of Kaikoura. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast include:

    • Double
  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Beachfront
    • Beach