Nikau Lodge

Recommended for

• Wildlife Area

  • Enjoy a boat trip with Whale Watch Kaikoura or a flight with Wings over Whales in one of the world's top whale watching spots

• Romantic Break

  • An adults-only B&B, the lodge is brilliant for romantic couples, who will appreciate the spacious suites & superb views

• Total relaxation

  • Kick back in the hot tub, sip a glass of wine on the terrace and unwind in blissful tranquility

• Great walks

  • Spot endemic birds and soak up scenic views on the South Bay & Peninsula Walk

• Eco

  • The owners are committed to sustainability, limiting the lodge's carbon footprint, recycling and planting trees

• Museums

  • The last remnant of a pioneer whaling station established in 1842, Fyffe House is fascinating

• No restaurant

  • Delicious café style breakfasts are cooked each morning, with homemade granola and spreads

• Owner managed

  • Originally from the north of England, Mick & Karen have been running the lodge since 2020

• Historic

  • Built in 1925, the lodge was known as Old Maud Foster’s place, after the original owner

• Views

  • Striking views over the mountains and the ocean from first floor suites

• Other Activities

  • Visit the Mayfair Theatre or follow the Kaikoura Arts Trail for events

• Fishing

  • Go fishing with Top Catch Charters Kaikoura or the Rodfather

• Intimate

  • With just 5 rooms, well-suited to couples or friends

• Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • The ground floor Seahorse Room has a private deck

• Restrictions on children

  • Guests must be aged 16+

• Quiet

• Sailing

• Snorkelling

• Boutique

• Trekking

• B&B

• Sit-out Terrace

• Full of character

• Sea Views

• Riding

• Cycling

• Surfing

• Golf

• Mountain biking

• Romantic

• Birdwatching

• Charming

• Diving

• Kayaking

Facilities

• Rooms

  5 rooms in this hotel

• No restaurant

  Delicious café style breakfasts are cooked each morning, with homemade granola and spreads

• Garden

  Complete with a Nikau Palm, for which the B&B is named

• Rooms with balcony/terrace

  The ground floor Seahorse Room has a private deck

• Restrictions on children

  Guests must be aged 16+

• Parking

• Walking distance restaurants

• Outdoor dining

• Sit-out Terrace

• Hot Tub

• Sitting Room

• Suites

• Satellite / Cable TV

• Wifi

• Safe

• Bath robes

Activities

• Wildlife Area

  • Enjoy a boat trip with Whale Watch Kaikoura or a flight with Wings over Whales in one of the world's top whale watching spots

• Great walks

  • Spot endemic birds and soak up scenic views on the South Bay & Peninsula Walk

• Museums

  • The last remnant of a pioneer whaling station established in 1842, Fyffe House is fascinating

• Other Activities

  • Visit the Mayfair Theatre or follow the Kaikoura Arts Trail for events

• Fishing

  • Go fishing with Top Catch Charters Kaikoura or the Rodfather

• Riding

• Sailing

• Snorkelling

• Trekking

• Cycling

• Golf

• Surfing

• Kayaking

• Diving

• Birdwatching

• Mountain biking

Map & Location