The best place to stay in or near Kaikoura without any doubt. On the hill to the point above the seal colony. Easy walk to the beach. Everything handy by car. The rooms are as new with modern furnishings, a very large lounge with TV adjoins a fitted kitchen, large bathroom, separate toilet, separate shower with good hot water & flow. Super clean everywhere. The bedroom is enormous, quiet, with bedside tables & lights. The whole place is well lit & decorated many different ways. The windows are large & look North along the coast with snow capped mountains behind over the whole background & horizon. Absolutely amazing views. Sunrise & sunsets are wonderful with both sea, clouds & mountains breathtaking. Our hosts were very helpful, welcoming, interesting conversationalists. Everyone we met from hosts, shopkeepers, townfolk & especially the local museum were very ready to enlighten on their experiences during & after the Nov2016 7.8 scale earthquake. You cannot go wrong staying here for interesting places & things to do.