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Waves on the Esplanade Kaikoura: Traveller Reviews

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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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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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“Five-star accommodation”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012
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Spent one night with my wife and two boys (aged 6 and 2). These apartments are very well furnished, all of the furniture and appliances are brand new. The pictures on this website reflect exactly what you will get. All apartments have a view to the sea. Very very comfortable. Thank you Liz and Damer for your hospitality.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
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“Gorgeous place to stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

Fabulous apartment beautifully clean and amazingly well appointed.We wanted to stay longer but were on a tight time schedule. Liz and Damer were great hosts, nothing too much troube and we were taken on a tour of the area by them which was very interesting. Would go back without hesitation!

Room Tip: All rooms have a sea view
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
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Victoria, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Home away from home”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

The Waves is a lovely hotel/motel right across the road from the beach. It is well maintained and well equipped. The managers are lovely people and very knowledgeable about the area.

Room Tip: Rooms that face the water. The back ones would have no view. Hot tub left a little to be desired.
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
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“Superb accommodation”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

We were so lucky to find this place. Just happened to pass it on the way through Kaikoura - and stopped on the off chance they would have accommodation. We thought it was an hotel at first, but it was apartments that could be let out by the night. Absolutely fabulous. Lovely modern decor, swish kitchen with all mod cons, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, washing/drying facilities, comfy furniture in lounge, wonderful sea view, balcony - heaven.
We were also recommended to the really superb White Morph restaurant nearby - where we had one of the best meals of our entire NZ holiday. Thanks

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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“Beautiful apartment with lovely views”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

We stayed here for one night in December whilst travelling around the south island . The apartment was modern and spacious with a very well equipped kitchen. Cannot recommend highly enough.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
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78 The Esplanade, Kaikoura 7301, New Zealand
Price range (per night):* 174 AUD - 259 AUD

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