Nikau Lodge

Overview

Conveniently located in the heart of Kaikoura, Nikau Lodge offers high-quality bed and breakfast accommodations with spectacular hilltop views of the sea and mountains. Hosts Quentin and Jane, longtime Kaikoura residents, share their love of the outdoors and extensive knowledge of local activities. The four ensuite rooms on the upper floor boast stunning views of the mountains and coastline. Nikau Lodge is renowned for its delicious breakfasts, featuring daily menus with continental and full home-cooked options using fresh, local produce and free-range eggs. The lodge is a short 10-minute walk to town and 15 minutes to Whale Watch or Dolphin Encounter.

Rooms

• Double room, up to 4 guests
• Suite, up to 8 guests

Facilities

How far from Fiordland

• Queenstown airport492 km
• Milford Sound528 km
• Te Anau583 km
• Manapouri (for Doubtful Sound)599 km
• Invercargill614 km

Straight-line distances, not road or driving time. In Fiordland roads wind around lakes and mountains and the real drive is longer; plan the journey with a current map and check the road status before you set out.

This place sits in Elsewhere in the South Island. The gateways section of the guide explains the road from Queenstown and Invercargill to Te Anau.

Contact and map

• +64 33196973 Reservations
• Open on OpenStreetMap

Oscalyden does not take bookings and shows no prices. Contact the hotel for rates and availability. Catalogue data last updated 2026-09-10.