A list by Eva Schulz & Kim Moore. Updated September 2025.
We have created a list with the best private villas in Kaikoura, New Zealand. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Situated in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, Sky Harbour has a garden. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.
The villa features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.
A continental breakfast is available at the villa. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue.
The area is popular for hiking, and free use of bicycles is available at Sky Harbour.Show full description
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Kaikoura, Cubby House Stay is located in Kaikoura. This property offers access to a balcony, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features full-day security, and luggage storage for guests.
The spacious holiday home comes with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some fruits and chocolates or cookies. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.
Continental and Full English/Irish breakfast options with pancakes, fruits and juice are available. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities.
For guests with children, the holiday home provides an indoor play area, outdoor play equipment and a baby safety gate. If you would like to discover the area, skiing, cycling and hiking are possible in the surroundings and Kaikoura, Cubby House Stay can arrange a bicycle rental service.Show full description
Hapuku River Terrace a Eco Tiny House escape is located in Kaikoura and offers a garden, a bar and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The holiday home features a hot tub and bicycle parking.
The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub and a hair dryer. Guests can take in the views of the sea from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.Show full description
Opened November 2023. Set in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, Kereru Cottage features a garden. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.
Offering a terrace and sea views, the holiday home includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.Show full description
Facing the seafront, The Factory Luxury Accomodation is a villa providing a 5-star accommodation in Kaikoura. It features water sports facilities, spa and wellness centre and parking on-site. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, luggage storage space and free WiFi.
The spacious villa comes with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. A private entrance leads guests into the villa, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruits. With mountain views, this accommodation offers a patio. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.
A bar can be found on-site, and in the warmer months you can make use of the barbecue facilities.
The area is popular for cycling and hiking, and free use of bicycles is available at the villa. The Factory Luxury Accomodation has a children's playground and a picnic area.Show full description
Situated in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, Kanuka Terrace - Luxury Strawbale House has a patio and garden views. Boasting bicycle parking, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The holiday home also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.
The spacious holiday home features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. The unit is soundproofed and is comprised of a parquet floors as well as a fireplace. The property has an outdoor dining area.
The holiday home specialises in a continental and vegetarian breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue.
Guests at Kanuka Terrace - Luxury Strawbale House will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kaikoura, like hiking. If you would like to discover the area, snorkelling, cycling and fishing are possible in the surroundings and the accommodation can arrange a bicycle rental service.Show full description
Situated in Kaikoura, 1.6 km from Kaikoura Beach, The Lookout Spacious Stunning Views features air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. The property has garden and quiet street views. The property offers barbecue facilities and parking on-site.
The spacious holiday home features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Guests can relax in the garden at the property.Show full description
Manakau PurePod is set in Kaikoura. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The property offers barbecue facilities and outdoor furniture.
Leading onto a balcony with garden views, the holiday home consists of 1 bedroom. Offering a terrace with mountain views, this holiday home also has a well-equipped kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware, as well as 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.
Guests at the holiday home can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.Show full description
Opened November 2024. Located in Kaikoura, within 200 metres of Kaikoura Beach, Ocean Vista Modern Home Central offers accommodation with air conditioning. The property features garden views. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.
The holiday home is equipped with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
The holiday home has a barbecue and a garden.
Marlborough Airport is 139 km away.Show full description
Located in Kaikoura and only less than 1 km from Kaikoura Beach, On The Edge Luxury provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This holiday home offers air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony. Guests can make use of a garden.
The spacious holiday home with a terrace and sea views features 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.
In the warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and dine on the private patio.Show full description
Situated in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, Executive Home features a garden. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking.
The spacious holiday home with a balcony and mountain views has 4 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area.
Guests at the holiday home can enjoy fishing nearby, or benefit from the sun terrace.Show full description
Set in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, Kanuka Hill offers accommodation with access to an open-air bath. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. Outdoor seating is also available at the holiday home.
The holiday home with a terrace and mountain views features 4 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop, and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. This holiday home is allergy-free and non-smoking.
An indoor play area is also available at Kanuka Hill, while guests can also relax in the garden.Show full description
Opened October 2023. Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Hot Tub, Great Views, Close to Beach is located in Kaikoura. The Kaikoura Beach is within 500 metres of the holiday home. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking holiday home features a hot tub.
The holiday home comes with 3 bedrooms, a TV with streaming services and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a fridge. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.Show full description
Opened November 2024. Set in Kaikoura, within 700 metres of Kaikoura Beach, Location with Ocean and Mountain Views offers accommodation with air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.
With free WiFi, this 2-bedroom holiday home offers a cable flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Guests can also relax in the garden.
Marlborough Airport is 138 km away.Show full description
Spectacular Views Convenient & Affordable is situated in Kaikoura and offers a terrace. This holiday home offers free private parking and bicycle parking. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.3 km from Kaikoura Beach.
The holiday home with a patio and sea views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area.Show full description
Opened March 2024. Situated in Kaikoura and only 2.8 km from Kaikoura Beach, Brookside features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This holiday home offers air-conditioned accommodation with a patio.
This holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area.
Guests can relax in the garden at the property.Show full description
Kaikoura Peninsula Retreat is situated in Kaikoura and offers massage services and a garden. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.4 km from Kaikoura Beach, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi.
The spacious holiday home with a terrace and mountain views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area.
The holiday home has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.Show full description
Opened March 2024. Set in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, Kaikoura Mountain Views Villa features a patio and sea views. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.
Featuring a DVD player, the spacious villa has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, 2 living rooms with a seating area and a dining area, 4 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bath. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.
The villa has a barbecue and a garden, which can be enjoyed by guests if the weather permits. The unit is air conditioned and includes a terrace with an outdoor dining area as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services.Show full description
K'orca Cottage by the Sea is located in Kaikoura and offers a garden and barbecue facilities. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.3 km from Kaikoura Beach.
The holiday home features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kaikoura, like skiing, canoeing and hiking.Show full description
Situated in Kaikoura, less than 1 km from Kaikoura Beach, Classic Charm Sea & Mountain Views features air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. The property has mountain and garden views. Guests can make use of a garden.
The spacious holiday home features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
The holiday home features a sun terrace and a picnic area.Show full description
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