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Waves on the Esplanade Kaikoura

5.0 of 5
78 The Esplanade, Kaikoura 7301, New Zealand
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Waves on the Esplanade Kaikoura
Ranked #1 of 19 hotels in Kaikoura
5.0 of 5 stars 148 Reviews
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  • Friendly and helpful(6)
  • New Zealand(4)
  • Bedroom apartment(4)
  • Best place(3)
  • Great stay(3)
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Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

We recently stayed at the Waves on the Esplanade. Liz & Damer were the perfect hosts. Damer showed us around the apartment which had stunning sea views. The apartment is super spacious and had beautiful finishes in both the kitchen and the bathrooms. The apartment was really luxury self-catering with everything we needed at a touch- e.g. dishwasher, washing machine.... More

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10 reviews 10 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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We stayed for 2 nights. Apartment was lovely and extremely homely. Has a beautiful view from the apartments facing the ocean. The apartment was close to most shops and restaurants. Would recommend this hotel.

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Drummoyne
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

We stayed for 2 nights and found the apartments very comfortable and spotlessly clean. Great views over the ocean and mountains. Plenty of restaurants to choose from within walking distance. Daimer was very obliging and couldn't be more helpful during our stay. We would certainly stay at Waves again.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012 via mobile

Beautiful situation with excellent facilities, clean, tidy and well maintained, obviously a well thought out and cared for property. The owners are more than helpful recommending dining, tours and activities. A real home away from home, with a fantastic snowcapped mountain and sea view to boot!

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Inverness, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
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No doubt about it. This accommodation lives up to all the favourable comments that it has so justifiably attracted. Would certainly stay here again. Well done 'Waves'

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Coimbatore
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Probably one of the nicest place i've ever stayed at. Brilliant Location, Clean and of course Liz and Daimer, the managers, such wonderful people. Thank you both of you to make kaikoura the highlight of our Honeymoon. Aroha mai, aroha atu !!

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Bulls
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Another stay at the Waves, another outstanding stay. Liz ad Damer you are hard to beat. Would recommend with hesitation. Our travelling companions from Germany and Finland raved all the next day, especially the comfort and the kayak experience in kaikoura bay also supplied by the Waves.

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Waipukurau
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

What a great place to stay! The rooms were spacious, warm and very comfortable with every need being met. Our host was really friendly and gave us great advice! I do recommend Waves as the place to stay in Kaikoura!!

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Wellington
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

We had a fabulous stay at Waves on the Esplanade. The managers are incredibly helpful and friendly. The location is fantastic. The apartments are impeccably clean. We had originally planned to stay only one night but chose to extend as we were enjoying ourselves so much. We highly recommend Waves to anyone planning on visiting Kaikoura!

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Auckland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

What a fantastic stay we had in Kaikoura and the owners were the most helpful and lovely people you would want to meet. We would return anytime. Thank You

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78 The Esplanade, Kaikoura 7301, New Zealand
Price range (per night):* 174 AUD - 259 AUD

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