The apartment was terrific for our 4 week stay! The location can’t be beat with easy walks to the beach, grocery store and nearby cafes. It’s a pleasant walk along the beach trail past the whale watching, through the car park, and across the foot bridge to the town center. It’s also a short drive to the Kaikoura Peninsula or South Bay. The studio was spacious enough for our needs. Cooking facilities and equipment were sufficient for many home cooked meals. Road noise was easy to ignore since there isn’t much traffic at night and the relaxing sound of the surf on the beach more than compensated. The maintenance and management staff were fabulous! We hated to leave!