If you are on a honeymoon in Kaikoura, you are in for a treat. Soak in the beautiful sunsets, go swimming with whales, seals, or dolphins, and indulge in expansive beach and outdoor adventures. But even with so much to offer, you don’t need to burn a hole into your pocket. You don’t have to splurge on expensive accommodations.

You can choose from some of the best homestays, bedsits, and studio accommodations which offer privacy, are clean, are overloaded with amenities, and still cost you under $150 a night. Some even allow you long-term stays so that you can explore nearby places also.

Also, most of our suggestions are located very close to the Kaikoura township, so you have access to some of the best restaurants and cafes in the town. So, don’t hesitate, just pick any of the below suggestions.

Cheap Accommodations in Kaikoura for your Honeymoon Vacation

#1:- Oasis Hideaway

If you are looking for an intimate homestay experience on your honeymoon, Oasis Hideaway is perfect for you. You can rent the entire property and have it to yourself. Enjoy privacy and comfort while you stay within walking distance to Kaikoura downtown.

Its location makes it a beautiful accommodation because you are within walking distance from the best restaurants in town for candlelight dinners. However, you are still secluded from the hustling and bustling city. You get the perfect blend of peace and local activities.

You are also just a 200 mtr walk away from the sea, making it perfect for those serene, romantic evening walks in the summer months.

Attractive offerings:

  • In-house laundry facility: washing, drying, ironing
  • An essential kitchen with refrigerator, dishes, and silverware
  • Free car parking within the premises
  • Self-check-in & Luggage drop off
  • Wifi, TV with Netflix, Ethernet Connection & Dedicated Workspace
  • A backyard garden with lush green spread and beautiful flowers
  • Heating

The place is not a lavish 5-star hotel, but it is as cozy as it can get. You get breakfast is included in your booking, while you can try something new in all other meals.

Superhost Marilyn is highly experienced and follows the 5-step cleanliness guidelines provided by Airbnb. She and her husband are travelers themselves and will guide you well with what to explore nearby. They are always available to help you out.

Nearby attractions:

Oasis Hideaway is true to its name and is a genuine hidden gem. However, you will find several attractions within a 1Km radius, including breakfast cafes, a new picture theatre, a museum, and much more.

You can enjoy several activities, and attractions close by. Some top places and activities to explore nearby are:

  • The peninsula walk
  • Whale watching boat rides
  • Dolphin and bird watching trips
  • Swimming with the seals tours
  • Mountain biking and tramping
  • Fishing trips
  • Kayaking

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#2:- The White House

white house

Situated in Ocean Ridge Subdivision, The White House is a perfect place for honeymooners. One of the most attractive aspects of the property is the sheltered spot that attracts a lot of native birds. Imagine yourself sitting there with your partner and listening to the musical bird song! It makes the whole stay all the more romantic.

You can stroll away to the Kaikoura Golf Course from here, and the accommodation staff also arranges tee time for you to play a game. Apart from that, enjoy romantic walks at the handy walkways or bike along the nearby bike tracks.

The best part is that it is a tranquil neighborhood, so your privacy will not be disturbed. It is like living on an isolated island, where it is just the two of you.

Attractive offerings:

  • Minimal charges for laundry washing and drying
  • $10 Continental breakfast
  • Comfy Queen bed
  • A shared living area with an open plan kitchen
  • Oven, microwave, refrigerator, cooking, and BBQ utensils
  • Separate guest lounge
  • Free Tea and coffee.
  • Heating & indoor fireplace.
  • Wifi & Cable TV.
  • Free car parking within the premises
  • Patio balcony and backyard garden

The best aspect of the accommodation is that it is just a 10-minute drive away from the main township, where you have access to the whole city life.

Superhosts Anthony and Frances are always available to guide you and are very dedicated to making you feel at home.

Nearby attractions:

You can check out some of the best-golfing venues from this accommodation. Below are some fantastic attractions nearby:

  • Kaikoura Golf Course
  • Emporium Brewing
  • Kaikoura restaurants and cafes

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#3:- Cedar Bach – South Bay

Cedar Bach - South Bay

If you enjoy homestays and bedsit experiences, you will like the private studio rooms at Sunny House in Cedar Bach, South Bay. You will have the whole suite to yourself with basic amenities and a lot of privacy. Two things that honeymooners seek the most during this magical time of their lives.

You can prepare a romantic candlelit BBQ in the backyard for your better half; all BBQ amenities are available. The South Bay and the Peninsula walkway are just a romantic stroll away. If you aspire to spend most of your time exploring the top Kaikoura attractions, this is the perfect accommodation for you.

You even get basic kitchen facilities here, including a toaster, kettle & Nespresso coffee maker. Also, cereal, yogurt, & fruits are provided, so you can have a quick yet filling breakfast as you head about your daily adventures. You don’t have to do the dishes either; the staff does it for you.

Attractive offerings:

  • Long term stays
  • Coffee maker, refrigerator, dishes & cutlery, and BBQ ware
  • Portable heater
  • Wifi, dedicated workspace & TV
  • Free car parking within the premises
  • Patio balcony and backyard garden

If you have heard a lot about the beautiful Kaikoura sunrise, picking this accommodation is the best way to experience it. Kaikoura township is just across the hill and only 30-minutes away.

Superhost Shirley and her husband Chris are very warm and welcoming during your stay. They make it a point to meet every guest personally. They are 60 years young and love adventure themselves. They can guide you to the best spots nearby as they have thoroughly explored the outdoor life of NZ.

Nearby attractions:

The accommodation is situated very close to the beautiful and natural forested areas. You can go hiking or experience the peninsula walk among other top nearby attractions.

Some best things to explore here include:

  • South Bay Recreation Reserve
  • Peninsula Walkway
  • Kaikoura Seal Colony
  • Fyffe House
  • Kaikoura Lookout
  • Kaikoura restaurants and cafes

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#4:- Beach Motel Studio Room

Beach Motel Studio Room

Just a few hundred meters away from the Kaikoura township, Beach Motel offers yet another excellent studio room accommodation.

With Super King beds, you get comfort and can snuggle all the time. With sofa seating within the accommodation, you can enjoy the outside view while sipping your favorite hot beverage.

It is a simple but spotless accommodation that ensures a perfect budget stay. Also, unlike most studio rooms, it is very spacious, so you don’t get the cramped feeling.

Attractive offerings:

  • Shared laundry- Washing & Drying
  • Long term stays
  • Private entrance
  • Heating
  • Wifi & TV with 50 sky channels
  • Free car parking within the premises
  • Backyard garden

Located on the eastern side of the peninsula, it is much closer to most Kaikoura attractions. The host, Andy, personally greets you on arrival and is always a phone call away. He is within the premises from 830 am to 8 pm.

Nearby attractions:

The accommodation is situated very close to the Kaikoura i-SITE Visitor Center. So, you get almost all kinds of travel information here, including bookings, transport, tours, among others.

Some best things to explore here include:

  • Dolphin Encounter
  • Kaikoura Beach
  • Kaikoura Seafood & BBQ Kiosk
  • Fyffe House
  • Kaikoura Town Lookout
  • Kaikoura restaurants and cafes

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#5:- A Stay in the Bay

A Stay in the Bay

The property is very recently decorated and therefore in pristine condition. It is spotless and offers a large super king bed for a comfortable stay. You even get a large shower and attached bathroom facilities.

The accommodation is centrally heated so that you can stay here even in the winter months. The host has made it a point that you have ample space to move around. You get a small pantry area adjacent to your room where you can make some tea or coffee or even go for a light cereal and fruit breakfast.

It is well equipped with a microwave and fridge cutlery.

Enjoy the excellent sea view from the patio as you snuggle onto your partner. Just a few minutes’ walks will take you to the Whale Watch boats, Dolphin Encounter, and other nearby attractions. However, if you feel like staying indoors, check out the backyard BBQ or create a romantic evening for your partner.

Attractive offerings:

  • Laundry- washing, and drying
  • Self-check-in
  • Long term stays
  • Coffee maker, refrigerator, dishes & cutlery, and BBQ ware
  • Centrally heated
  • Wifi & TV
  • Free car parking within the premises
  • Patio balcony and backyard garden

It is situated on the western coast of the South Bay so you can easily reach Kaikoura main town in 5 minutes by car. If you love to stroll, take the 30-minute walk along Tom’s track. It is a peaceful accommodation and yet close enough to the Kaikoura township.

Superhost Karen lives on the property and can help you with your trip-related questions. In case you want to cook a special seafood meal for your partner, she is very accommodating and allows you to use the main house kitchen.

Nearby attractions:

It is again situated very close to the beautiful and natural forested areas it offers ample outdoor recreation opportunities. You can go hiking or experience the peninsula walk among other top nearby attractions.

Some best things to explore here include:

  • South Bay Recreation Reserve
  • Peninsula Walkway
  • Kaikoura Seal Colony
  • Whale Watch Boat Rides
  • Kaikoura Lookout
  • Kaikoura restaurants and cafes

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#6:- Quiet & Serene

Quiet & Serene

If you are looking for a peaceful place and don’t want to walk even a little to the beach, this is the perfect accommodation for you. It is a beachfront homestay, so you are right at the beach; all you’ve got to do is just open the door.

You can even choose from the beach, mountain, ocean, or sea view rooms. This is a privilege because you can snuggle against the window and enjoy your favorite view without any additional effort of going to a destination.

You even get a bathtub for your romantic candlelit bubble baths. There is an indoor fireplace to snuggle with hot chocolate and marshmallows in the winter months.

Attractive offerings:

  • Laundry- washing, and drying
  • Self-check-in
  • Long term stays
  • Pets allowed
  • Well-equipped kitchen: electric kettle, stove, oven, microwave, cooking basics, refrigerator, dishes & cutlery
  • Wifi, dedicated workspace & TV
  • Free car parking within the premises
  • Patio balcony and backyard garden

Again, the accommodation is situated on the western coast of South Bay. But the most attractive aspect is its beachfront location. Even if you don’t want to go to the beach, you can sit in the outdoor dining area and have a peaceful meal together. Also, like other accommodations, it is also quite close to the Kaikoura township.

Superhost Robyn is very experienced and will try to help you out as much as possible. Pets and smoking are allowed on the premises.

Nearby attractions:

The naturally forested areas offer ample hiking and camping opportunities. The peninsula walk, beach sports, or simply basking in the sun are some of the top activities you can undertake here.

Some best things to explore here include:

  • South Bay Recreation Reserve
  • Peninsula Walkway
  • Kaikoura Seal Colony
  • Whale Watch Boat Rides
  • Kaikoura Lookout
  • Kaikoura restaurants and cafes

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Wrapping Up

If you are looking for the comfort of your home on your travel, you can pick any of these homestays or studio apartments. Not only do these cost you only a fraction of the hotel room rent, but they offer much-desired privacy also. These provide the perfect blend you need on your honeymoon and also fit within your budget.