I would recommend staying at Dunluce. It is a fabulous large home which would suit a large group. Whilst it is a wee distance out of Kaikoura it makes it roughly half way between Kaikoura and Blenheim giving you options of places to visit. The rural setting makes it worth the distance to travel. The views are stunning. The water is hot and the beds are comfortable. Hannah was a hospitable host and kept in regular contact.