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A Room With a View

★★★★★ 131 Scarborough Street, Kaikoura, NZ

8.9 guest rating· 271 reviews

The five stars

A Room With a View holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Terrace, Sun terrace and Concierge service.

Guests score it 8.9/10 across 271 reviews.

About this hotel

Stunning Views

Room With a View offers breathtaking vistas of the Kaikoura Ranges and a panoramic ocean view.

Convenient Amenities

Guests can enjoy complimentary WiFi and private parking suitable for trailers, caravans, or large vehicles.

Pet-Friendly Accommodation

The apartment includes a cozy living area with a flat-screen TV featuring satellite channels, ensuring a comfortable stay for you and your furry companions.

To experience these amazing features and more, book your stay at Room With a View now!

Rooms & rates

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Studio Apartment with Sea View

Sleeps 2 · 55 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Boasting views of the ocean and a large claw-foot bath tub on the private patio, this spacious apartment includes a King bed and a living area. The kitchenette has a fridge, microwave and two hot plates. You can also enjoy the outdoor BBQ. Fresh linen, towels and complimentary toiletries are provided. The property is surrounded by the historic Maori Pa area that has trees from the late 1800's. There are cows across the road, and sheep up the hill.

Three-Bedroom Cottage with Sea View

Sleeps 6 · 140 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Shower

Boasting views of the ocean, this three bedroom cottage features polished concrete floors in the open plan kitchen, living and dining areas. The bedrooms are fully carpeted and feature views of the mountains and sea. Two of the bedrooms have access to the terrace. There is also a day bed in the lounge area. The fully-equipped kitchen includes a dishwasher and there is an exterior laundry with a washing machine and dryer. The property is surrounded by the historic Maori Pa area that has trees from the late 1800's. There are cows across the road, and sheep up the hill.

Villa with Sea View

Sleeps 6 · 180 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Shower

Boasting views of the ocean, this three bedroom villa features wooden floors in the open plan kitchen, living and dining areas. There is a covered balcony with outdoor dining with heating. The bedrooms are fully carpeted and feature views of the mountains and sea. The fully-equipped kitchen includes a dishwasher, oven and fridge and microwave. There are two bedrooms and one bathroom upstairs and downstairs there is a bedroom with ensuite and small lounge. There is an interior laundry with a washing machine and dryer. There are also beautiful views of the garden. The property is surrounded by the historic Maori Pa area that has trees from the late 1800's. There are cows across the road, and sheep up the hill.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets allowed
  • Golf course
  • Skiing
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Access to health care professionals
  • BBQ facilities
  • Board games/puzzles
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  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Concierge service
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Designated smoking area
  • Diving
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Invoice provided
  • Key access
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Open-air bath
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Snorkelling
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Location

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131 Scarborough Street, Kaikoura, NZ

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say8.9271 reviews

+ Beautiful view+ Great communicationInadequate bed qualityDifficult sliding door
Cleanliness8.5
Service9.2
Location9.2
Room Quality8.3
Amenities8.9
Value for Money8.9

Will stay again it was an awesome birthday weekend ever for me and my daughter.

10.0

The location was breathtaking everything was amazing.Close to town and the view was amazing over looking town and the sea.

Everything was amazing.

Tracy · NZ · 2026-07-08

Guest review

8.0

I loved the view and bath on the balcony and the fire heater

No air fryer or freezer and no oven glove to use the oven

Cherie · NZ · 2026-07-08

A good option overall — the sea views are definitely a highlight.

8.0

The place is very warmly decorated, with books and games provided for children. There is a very large balcony with a direct sea view, and the host has thoughtfully provided a telescope so you can enjoy the scenery in the distance.

The house and facilities are a bit outdated, but everything is kept very clean. However, it’s somewhat far from the beach and the town centre. There is a walking track nearby that leads to the beach, but it’s unlit at night, so you’ll need a torch to find your way back.

Leo · NZ · 2026-04-18

整體算很不錯。

9.0

陽台看到很漂亮的海景

停車地方很入房間的路段是碎石路。雖然只是數步路。但輛椅出入比較不方便。

Chi Man · HK · 2026-04-14

Guest review

10.0

The house and view were exceptional

shawn · NZ · 2026-03-25

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is A Room With a View really a five-star hotel?
Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Managed by a private host

A deposit may be required at the property.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

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