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The Pier Hotel and Restaurant

2.5 star property
Waterfront views offer a perfect backdrop for morning coffee, family playtime at the playground, or relaxing and working in comfort.

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The Pier Hotel and Restaurant, located on the waterfront, offers a continental breakfast and a playground for kids. Guests enjoy the cozy bar for evening drinks. Free in-room WiFi and dedicated conference space make it ideal for business needs.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (King Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Twin Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

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1 Avoca Street, Kaikoura, 7300

About this property

The Pier Hotel and Restaurant

Property highlights
You can look forward to a playground, a bar and conference space at The Pier Hotel and Restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at The Pier Hotel and Restaurant offer amenities, such as free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: NZD 16 to 30 for adults and NZD 16 to 29 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Conference space

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 8:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 16 to 30 for adults and NZD 16 to 29 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Pier Hotel Kaikoura
Pier Kaikoura
The Pier Restaurant Kaikoura
The Pier Hotel and Restaurant Hotel
The Pier Hotel and Restaurant Kaikoura
The Pier Hotel and Restaurant Hotel Kaikoura

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pier Hotel and Restaurant pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Pier Hotel and Restaurant?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Pier Hotel and Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Pier Hotel and Restaurant?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Pier Hotel and Restaurant located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway. Point Kean Seal Colony and Kaikoura Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

The Pier Hotel and Restaurant Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 189 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris xingshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with. Highly recommend and thank you.😁
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pub. Very nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s a great location. We enjoyed the morning breakfast, balcony and break out area. The beds were comfy and the room temperature fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Historic hotel in beautiful setting. Close to interesting walks. Superb restaurant and bar. Excellent prices.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a great place for a short stay. As close to the sea as you can get with a balcony to enjoy afternoon views. The restaurant lived up to expectation. The crayfish was fresh and a reasonable cost. The staff were very customer focused and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great sea views. Service an restaurant. "old school" charm.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks staff you rock!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable bed and room in a quirky hotel. Restaurant meal was excellent. Buffet breakfast was appreciated. Only negatives were the broken slider on the shower and the noisy refrigeration unit outside the bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old building but with nice views, needs some renovations tho
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Dick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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It does what it says on the tin
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn't like that I didn't have my own bathroom.

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

New favourite place in Kaikoura

Go with an open mind and enjoy yourself at great value. I was lucky with my room choice and whilst not all rooms get the balcony I believe you can see and hear the sea from all of them. Bed was comfortable and room spacious. Shared facilities yes but the shower was amazing and everything spotless. Breakfast is self-serving from a private lounge and an unlimited stocked cereal bar, with yoghurts and toast. The restaurant is busy but it is all over and closed by 10pm so no noise at night except the sea. Exceptional value and nice staff. Because the restaurant is so busy I would suggest you reserve a spot with your hotel reservation at least for the first night (Kaikoura is struggling with eateries at the moment).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding wee pub, everything you need for a comfortable nights stay. Recommend the restaurant - amazing food but be sure to call and book a table before you stay as it is super popular.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Alan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn't stay in the end. The room and ensuite were very dated, no tv, uneven floor. Stairs not vacummed. Staff lovely and the meal delicious. In the breakfast room where you help yourself, they were well stocked with gf options as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly service and relaxed atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantadtic location, quiet, great views, great food, helpful staff, no complaints!
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Character hotel, brilliant staff and management, excellent restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The style the staff the food the shared amenities the location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

CHARLES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel with a great restaurant

Good room with a modern en suite. This is a well converted older hotel with charm and good facilities. The breakfast room is small with simple but adequate cereals and there is a balcony where you can sit, look out over the bay and watch the world go by. The dining room is the crown however, with excellent food and this means you don't have to go into town for dinner. It is necessary to book as it is very popular, but despite it being full when we arrived, the receptionist said she "will make sure we can eat there." Kaikoura town is a reasonably long but very enjoyable walk along the sea front, but only a short car ride and there are interesting walks around the point.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne, Southland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff easily accessible and clean. Just loved the crayfish.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suahm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful area and service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

The Pier Hotel does not proclaim to be a 5 star hotel. However, it offers inexpensive, friendly and very good value for money. I would definitely stay again. The breakfast was a nice addition. Beds were comfortable, the place was clean, a lovely old building.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was quirky & old faahioned. Did not like breakfast options & wifi could not cope qith streaming.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rustic on the peninsular

Lovely old place. Beautiful outlook. Right on the edge of the peninsular. Great access to the beach. Utilised the restaurant which served great food, reasonably priced. Friendly staff.
View from our table.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020