The Factory (Kaikoura, New Zealand): See 51 Reviews and 34 Photos

Also Known As:: The Factory Hotel; The Factory Hotel Kaikoura

Address: 5 Hapuku Road, Kaikoura 7371, New Zealand

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Region: New Zealand > South Island > Canterbury Region > Kaikoura

Amenities:

Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Room Service Suites

Hotel Style:

Ranked #1 of 33 B&Bs / Inns in Kaikoura

Price range (per night): $314 - $417

Hotel Class:5 star (5*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: The Factory offers luxury accommodation in an historic building on the beachfront at Hapuku. Here, you can relax in peace and privacy with views of the ocean on one side and stunning snow-capped mountains on the other. Hapuku is less than 10 minutes drive from Kaikoura which is famous for its amazing marine wildlife. The Factory offers exclusive use of the guest wing and is perfect for couples, families or small groups of friends. ... more less

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Andrew C

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Home away from home”

Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW via mobile

The Factory is the place to be in Kaikoura. My wife and I visited for 3 days on our honeymoon and Paul and Janet were the quintessential host(s) with the most. The multi-course breakfast are indeed delicious (my wife is a recent graduate of culinary school and was extremely impressed with the breakfasts and fresh ingredients). Also, Paul was gracious... More

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Rachel B

London

1 review

“Why is it so far away from England??”

Reviewed 6 May 2013

We stayed at The Factory for 3 nights as part of our honeymoon tour of New Zealand. We spent 2 weeks travelling the island and stayed at 7 different hotels/B&Bs, but I must say, The Factory was by far our favourite place! Janet and Paul are the loveliest hosts you could ever meet. We felt right at home in the... More

Oh thank you so much for your kind comments. So glad we helped to make your honeymoon special. I have really loved keeping up with all your Facebook updates - hope summer is on its way! More

travellersgalore

Kent, UK

Senior Reviewer

8 reviews

8 hotel reviews

Reviews in 8 cities

1 helpful vote

“Amazing place with fab hosts”

Reviewed 26 April 2013

We loved staying at the factory! The building is an old cheese factory that has been converted into a tasteful and fascinating home with attached self-contained accommodation. Janet and Paul were so friendly and fun to talk to. They were also both brilliant with the children (9-12y) and we all enjoyed some delicious breakfasts in their home. These were home-made... More

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review for us. We really enjoyed meeting you all and especially loved spending time with your very clever and wonderfully polite children. We look forward to seeing their latest creations! Hope the weather is improving on your side of the world. More

Tscherhyl

Singapore, Singapore

Senior Contributor

22 reviews

10 hotel reviews

Reviews in 14 cities

5 helpful votes

“You can ask for no better”

Reviewed 16 April 2013

My friends and I booked The Factory as our speciality lodging in our NZ trip and this was one of the highlights for our trip. Expectations were high but we were not prepared (at all!) for the wonder of The Factory. We arrived to Janet's very warm welcome who graciously showed us around her house and our section of the... More

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Oh my goodness - what a wonderful review! Thank you so much for taking the time to write about your experience at The Factory - we really enjoyed meeting you all and I loved showing you around the garden and hearing all about your busy lives. I am so glad you found the baby seals at the waterfall - it... More

sallym74

Sydney, Australia

“Four Days of Bliss”

Reviewed 5 April 2013

We recently spent 2 weeks holiday in New Zealand. Our daughter, her partner and our 18 month old grandson were holiday there at the same time. As a treat we planned to meet them for 3 nights at The Factory at Hapuka which is 10 minutes from the bustling resort town of Kaikoura.Actually with the strong Aussie dollar and the... More

Thank you so much for writing such a lovely review. We were very pleased that the weather was kind and you were able to make the most of this beautiful location. It was an absolute pleasure to have you all here - we had a lot of fun watching your gorgeous grandson exploring the grounds and adding new words to... More

Janice G

Colorado

Reviewer

4 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

“A very special place and people”

Reviewed 30 March 2013

We spent two nights during our 26 day driving adventure through New Zealand, and it was NOT near enough. We chose Kaikoura for the whale watching but unfortunately the seas did not cooperate. However, Janet and Paul made up for missing out on that planned adventure. They met us from the train and took us to their beautiful home and... More

Oh thank you so much for all your lovely comments about your stay here at The Factory. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting you both and hearing all about your most interesting lives. So glad you enjoyed seeing the baby seals - there are now lots of them up at the waterfall - we are so lucky to be able to experience... More

KatMataric

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

“Slice of paradise!”

Reviewed 21 March 2013

I was lucky enough to spend a night at the factory just a few weeks ago - the night before my sisters wedding. Unfortunately there are no words I can find to say how absolutely wonderful this place is! It took my breath away from the moment the doors where opened. The 3 rooms were all devine each with stunning... More

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review for us. We felt very privileged to be part of making your sister's wedding day so memorable. You all looked so beautiful, I am sure the rest of the day was very special - we will look forward to seeing some photos. More

Frances_ob

Waterford, Ireland

“Amazing!!!”

Reviewed 23 February 2013

The Factory was the most amazing place I have ever stayed. Janet and Paul were very friendly and welcoming. The high standard of The Factory was beyond anything I have ever experienced before. We particulary enjoyed the spa on the deck and was most welcome after a busy day of sightseeing. The Factory has everything you could ever want.

Our thanks for your lovely review. We really enjoyed meeting you both and hope the rest of your journey around our beautiful country went well. More

Emma D

“What a gem!”

Reviewed 9 February 2013

We stayed here one night at the start of our South Island driving holiday, and it was a great way to start! Kaikoura is a beautiful village and the best place to go for swimming with the dolphins or whale watching on the east coast. The Factory is fabulously and respectfully restored.The guest quarter is very large, with 3 bedrooms... More

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay here - it was lovely to meet you both and we are very happy to have been able to make the start of your holiday memorable. I am sure your dolphin swim was amazing - we are so lucky here to have such amazing... More

Paul B

Morecambe, United Kingdom

9 reviews

5 hotel reviews

“Birthday Experience of Lifetime”

Reviewed 4 February 2013

I visited the Factory on my 66th birthday after a trip on the Coastal Pacific Railway to Kiakoura. The day got even more special when we saw a Sperm Whale! Nothing could prepare me for the fantastic welcome we received from Paul And Janet our hosts at the Factory- a place of peace and beauty! Totally blown away by the... More

Oh thank you so much for your lovely review. We felt privileged to be able to make your birthday so special - it was fun for us too! Thank you for your artistic input - you inspired us to create some beautiful beach art for Valentine's Day. Hope to see you both again in the future. More

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