Kaikoura by the Sea is a fantastic place to stay. Lyn is a lovely host who welcomed us as we arrived, gave great suggestions on what to go and where to eat (we have dinner at The Pier Hotel and it was amazing) and very easy to keep in touch with. The apartments are spacious, clean, comfortable and have a huge deck with an uninterrupted view of the Kaikoura coast. I would recommend this place to anyone staying in Kaikoura!!