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Apartment on the Cliff Top

Apartment in Kaikōura with kitchenette and balcony

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panoramic view from deck
view to swing seat
swing seat on cliff edge
bedroom
living room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 350 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Kaikoura Township, Canterbury
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Peninsula Walkway
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Point Kean Seal Colony
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Apartment on the Cliff Top

Panoramic splendor. No road noise, just the sound of the sea. Many beautiful short walks nearby. Five minutes to the Kaikoura lookout. The one acre garden was included in “Great Gardens of New Zealand” by Derek Fell. Other than the big tree on the cliff edge the established garden has been created by the resident owners over 32 years. Heat pump with air conditioning. Insect screens if needed. Very comfortable bed. Very comfortable apartment with a spectacular view.

Bed linens are not included in the tariff but are available for $40-$80. See below.

The upstairs apartment with separate entrance features a deck with a view of the Seaward Kaikoura mountain range, Kaikoura bay, beach, and township as well as sea and mountain views from every room. Lots of artwork everywhere. Exceptional star gazing.

The size of the guest apartment is 50 square meters. The kitchen was designed by a local artist. The kitchen bench, and bathroom vanity were handcrafted and purpose built. A good selection of New Zealand books and artwork complement the tasteful decoration and relaxed atmosphere. Free wireless computer access with good speed.
Bath and kitchen linens included. Bed linens extra.


Suited to whatever your degree of fitness and energy, there are a variety of walks, with stunning views that take you around the owners’ garden, the peninsula or down to the township.

Special conditions:
Optional bed linens: $40 for the queen only. $60 for queen and single (if using sofa or fold away bed) $80 if using sofa and fold away bed.
Young children need close supervision as stairs up to the flat inside building are open at the top, the horizontal wires on the deck railing may invite climbing, and there is a pond in the garden.
Guests to leave property tidy. No extra charge for end cleaning
Check in 3.00 pm. Check out 11 am.

Extras: End Cleaning is INCLUDED in the tariff.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
Young children need close supervision (see below)
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Please leave the place tidy. We do the end cleaning ourselves.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
The stairs in the building are open at the top; the horizontal wires on deck invite climbing and there is a pond in the garden so children over 13.

Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Kaikōura

Kaikōura is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway, while Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.
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Kaikoura Township, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fyffe House - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whaler - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cods n Cray - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Encounter - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Apartment on the Cliff Top pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Apartment on the Cliff Top?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Apartment on the Cliff Top?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Apartment on the Cliff Top located?

Situated in Kaikōura, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Kaikoura Beach, Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway. Point Kean Seal Colony and Kaikoura Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 299 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 299 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 299 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 299 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 299 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
was a great location. Great weather
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

wendy c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly host. Great location. Well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an absolutely beautiful stay, perfectly situated to enjoy the best Kaikoura has to offer. Martha and Rob were friendly and welcoming hosts who did everything they could to make us feel at home, and their garden in particular is spectacular - between the garden and the views, you will not find a better place in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Accom, great hosts, magnificent views

I couldn’t imagine a better location or hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Detlef H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The place to be

whenever a stay in Kaikoura is on your travel plan, this is a Must. Extremely friendly hosts, breathtaking views. We had a fantastic time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jordan s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An amazing location

We had a great stay in this stunning property and Martha communicated openly and honestly with us
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply stunning

The view is even better than the pictures, with a comfortable and well equipped apartment to enjoy it from.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reb F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

We felt privileged to have been able to stay at Martha and Robs place. Fantastic views and top notch accommodation. Highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view

Amazing view, clean and comfortable apartment and friendly owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Amazing views. Lovely garden. Well appointed. Close to town. Don't shy away from booking this lovely apartment!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheelah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable attic with stunning view

Perfect way to end our South Island trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just stunning

Stunning views. Very comfortable accommodation. Generous hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glorious

Randy and I loved our stay here. The gardens and views were stellar. Our hosts were both lovely, and even gave us some unexpected treats…much appreciated! Loved sitting on the deck, taking in the views!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommended

This place has the most amazing view of the ocean and the mountains. It was very clean and we had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyra K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

Enjoyed the views and the nice tidy accommodation. Communication was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful clifftop oasis

Martha, Rob & Seth are excellent hosts - great communication and keen to share Rob's amazing garden and pottery skills. Just what we needed - a quiet spot away from crowded/noisy motel/hotel accommodation and with an amazing view. Thanks for your hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Fantastic communication. Warm welcome. Amazing view. Peaceful setting. Close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Delight

We loved it all -the hospitality, the view, the garden, the art work, the peacefulness - we were like children filled with delight. With gratitude.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Da M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow... simply stunning!

The place in the clifftop is an amazing space. The handmade art pieces adorning the apartment, paired with one of the most spectacular views I've ever seen. Snow-capped mountains and sweeping curves of the Kaikoura beaches... truly amazing, and only 5 minutes from town. Quite a find.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyril P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A flat with a view

My wife and I stayed with Martha and Rob for a few days on our last trip to New Zealand. We liked the flat so much that we definitely wanted to travel there again. Our expectations were exceeded again. The unrivalled location on the cliff above Kaikoura is unbeatable. The flat is lovingly furnished and offers everything you need to have a good time. Another highlight is the fantastic and well-kept garden. As soon as you enter the property, you feel like you are in paradise. Martha and her husband Rob are very attentive hosts. Communication was very easy for me. It would be a great pleasure to return to this flat in Kaikoura again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catriona G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning view, great facilities

Thank you for the warm welcome and hosting us in your special piece of paradise. Was such an amazing view and relaxing on the deck in the sun was bliss. Had everything we needed, and the fold out bed was super comfy. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view

A lovely place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning view

Beautiful apartment looking at the ocean and mountains. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a getaway

Loved the location and the views, had a fantastic extended weekend and the property was better than advertised!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A hidden Gem

I loved my time at the Cliff Top Homestay. It is a wonderful light filled space with outstanding vistas of the ocean and mountains set in beautiful gardens and bush. A photographer's dream come true, with super friendly and interesting hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by MarthaWa1

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What makes this property unique

Private movie theatre, music and billiards room

Languages:

English

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