Where can I eat near The Point Bed & Breakfast?

The Point Bed & Breakfast serves a complimentary continental breakfast with farm eggs, cereal, fruit, toast, homemade spreads, juice, tea, and coffee. For other meals, the Kaikōura Seafood BBQ Kiosk is at 55 Fyffe Quay, a short walk from the hotel. The Pier Hotel Restaurant on Avoca Street specializes in local seafood, including Kaikōura crayfish. Along Beach Road and West End in town, you'll find Beach House Cafe, Cods and Crayfish, and Coopers Catch. The Top Shop on Beach Road offers fish and chips and burgers. These spots are within a few minutes' drive or a pleasant walk from the hotel.

What is the area around The Point Bed & Breakfast like?

The Point Bed & Breakfast sits right on the Kaikoura Peninsula, with sea and mountain views from a quiet, scenic spot. You are a short walk from the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Viewpoint, both 9 minutes away, and the Kaikoura Seal Colony is 11 minutes on foot. The town centre, with its eateries and shops, is a few kilometres away, while the Kaikoura Lookout is an 18-minute walk. This is a peaceful, coastal setting that puts you close to the peninsula's natural sights and the ocean.

How do I get to The Point Bed & Breakfast from the airport or main train station?

The nearest airport is Kaikoura Airport, about 10.5 km from the hotel, roughly an 11-minute drive by car or taxi. If you arrive by train, the Coastal Pacific stops at Kaikoura station on Whaleway Station Road; from there, a taxi or ride-hailing service will take you to 85 Fyffe Quay. For a scenic option, buses from Christchurch and other South Island towns arrive at 86 West End in Kaikoura, a short ride from the hotel. Pre-booking a transfer is a straightforward way to get here directly from the airport or station.

What's there to do near The Point Bed & Breakfast in the evening?

In the evening, you can take a short 9-minute walk to the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway or Point Kean Viewpoint for sea views, and the Kaikoura Seal Colony is just 11 minutes away. For a meal, the hotel's own restaurant is a convenient option, and nearby eateries like Cods and Crayfish on Beach Road or the Pier Hotel Restaurant offer local seafood. If you're up for more activity, the Sunset Kayak tour in Kaikoura is a popular way to spend the evening on the water. The town center, about 4 km away, has more dining spots along West End, reachable by a short drive or taxi.

Is The Point Bed & Breakfast a good base for exploring Kaikoura?

The Point Bed & Breakfast is a great base for exploring Kaikoura on foot. You can walk to the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Viewpoint in 9 minutes, the Kaikoura Seal Colony in 11 minutes, and the Kaikoura Lookout in 18 minutes. For further sights like Encounter Kaikoura (2.3 km) or EcoZip Adventures (2.9 km), a short drive or taxi ride works well. The town centre and Kaikoura Museum are about 3 km away, so plan a quick trip for those. With the coast and mountains right outside, you are set for a memorable stay.

The Point Bed & Breakfast Kaikoura

Name: The Point Bed & Breakfast
Address: 85 Fyffe Quay, Kaikoura, 新西兰

Guest reviews

4.5Excellent(42)

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Guests like

Location: Guests praise the quiet setting with spectacular sea views and easy access to the beach, peninsula walks, and the nearby seal colony.
Rooms: Several guests mention spacious, comfortable rooms with good beds and luxury shower rooms, plus the ability to make tea and coffee anytime.

Guests mention

Self-Contained Camping: Guests note the site is for fully self-contained campers and caravans, with tap water and rubbish disposal available, but no showers or drinking water for non-self-contained units.
Breakfast Setup: Breakfast is self-service with juices, fruits, cereals, toast, and hot drinks, so guests can help themselves at their own pace.
Room Booking: One group mentioned a room mix-up on the first night, so it's worth confirming your booking details with the owner before arrival.

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Reviews from

Sammy Spark

5/5

Google· 11 months ago

Stayed the night as a self contained campervan. Super helpful when we called to get a spot, payment easy, the camper spot was stunning right across from the ocean and seafood BBQ. Great spot!! Close to the seal colony too.

Paul and Ruth Shelling

5/5

Google· 8 months ago

We have camped in our caravan at The Point, Kaikoura, on a few different occasions. It is an NZMCA camp-site for fully self contained campers and caravans. It's not exclusive to members though. $25 per night per caravan. Tap water and rubbish disposal available. We love the ease of access to the beach and peninsula walks. There are great sea views from this grassy paddock.

WarSchonDa

1/5

Google· 9 months ago

We paid 25 NZD just to park on a patch of grass, with no shower, no drinking water, and no proper toilet facilities. For that price, this is simply unacceptable and very poor value. The owner was unfriendly and intrusive. We constantly felt watched, and the moment you stand somewhere for a bit longer, the owner comes over immediately. There is no feeling of privacy or being welcome here – more like being monitored. This place feels less like a relaxed bed & breakfast and more like someone charging campers for doing nothing while making them feel uncomfortable. Would not recommend – there are far better and more welcoming options around Kaikōura for the same or even lower price.

Cody Tousignant

5/5

Google· 10 months ago

We popped in for the sheep shearing show, which was interesting and informative. We didn’t realize we’d also be getting to hold a baby sheep and take pictures, and feed a ram from our hands, which was icing on the cake. A delightful experience!

MikeA308

4/5

Tripadvisor· a year ago

We booked the two en-suite rooms here for our party but unfortunately the owner, Peter, made a mistake and on the first night someone else had one of the rooms so we were given the grandchildrens' bedroom for the night. It was OK. Peter did offer a rate reduction for the night! Breakfast was self-service from a selection of juices, fruits, cereals, toast and spreads, as well as hot drinks. We had the run of a large villa and the main lounge room was large and comfortable, as well as a good deck. The second night in the en-suite was much more comfortable! Peter was helpful and easy to get along with, and arranged a booking for us for dinner on the second night at the local hotel - the Pier, which was excellent and within walking distance if you can manage a couple of kms on the flat.

Bill Pritchard

5/5

Google· 2 years ago

We were so pleased to stay at The Point bed and breakfast. You cannot get a more spectacular view of Kaikoura. The accommodations are comfortable and we slept well. Our favorite part of staying here was meeting the lovely family that own the b&b. Thank you Pete & family!

Y1054EEchriss

5/5

Tripadvisor· 6 years ago

We were delighted with this friendly and comfortable b and b.The location is great - quiet with fantastic view and a seal colony a short walk away! Our room was spacious with very comfortable bed and luxury shower room. Peter made us welcome and we were able to make tea/coffee as and when. Really generous breakfast with lovely bowl of fresh fruit - very welcome for travellers. Our whole stay spoke of kindness and generosity - a 5 star experience.

MeganandNigel

5/5

Tripadvisor· 9 years ago

We had a spontaneous trip to Christchurch in June this year (2 adults) with plans to see Christchurch, head up to Kaikoura and follow the ocean up to Nelson then down to Christchurch through the centre. The roads were still severely affected by the 2011 earthquake and the subsequent earthquake November 2016. So had to change our road trip somewhat ( we didn't travel up the coast after Kaikoura but head back to Hamner Springs and up through the centre) We really wanted to see the animal life and Kaikoura came highly recommended so we took our chances. The road was damaged, blocked, and down to single lane in many places but there were so many teams out there we were as safe as we could be! The Point Bed and Breakfast is in the best location! Town is small so being "just outside of town" is only a 15 minute walk along the coast ( towards the seal colony) you go past that famous seafood caravan kitchen - we stopped and enjoyed mussels and oysters after our walk - and there it is! This original homestead on a sheep farm. Looks so cute when you drive up to it. The owners are lovely and very welcoming , it was freezing in June and the room was warm and the bed comfortable. We didn't spend much time as we wanted to take the 3 hour walk through the seal colony around the point ( which is amazing!) then had a very early departure the next morning. Although I could have spent some time sitting on the porch absorbing the amazing views - the mountains across the bay were snow capped already! Breakfast was ready and nice - filled us up and got us ready for our trip to Hamner Springs. We will definitely be back!