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The White Morph - Heritage Collection

4.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Premium Room, Ocean View (5 star) | View from room
Front of property - evening/night
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3 Bedroom House, 22 Beach Road | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $99
$86 nightly
$99 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23

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92-94 The Esplanade, Kaikoura, 8280
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Fyffe House
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Room, Ocean View (5 star) | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Room, Ocean View (5 star)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, Partial Ocean View | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio, Garden View | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Twin Room, Ocean View (5 star) | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Twin Room, Ocean View (5 star)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Two Bedroom Family Apartment, located on Upper Floor, internal stairs to bedroom, Garden View | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV

Two Bedroom Family Apartment, located on Upper Floor, internal stairs to bedroom, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 872 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds OR 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Studio Room (5 Star) | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Studio Room (5 Star)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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3 Bedroom House | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

3 Bedroom House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1938 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 4 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Small Studio | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Small Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial sea view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kaikōura

With a stay at The White Morph - Heritage Collection in Kaikōura, you'll be by the ocean, just steps from Kaikoura Beach and a 2-minute drive from Fyffe House. .This beach motel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Peninsula Walkway and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Point Kean Seal Colony.
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What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kaikoura Museum - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Fyffe House - 7 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Peninsula Walkway - 10 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 138 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood BBQ - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Craypot - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The White Morph - Heritage Collection

The White Morph - Heritage Collection offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

This Kaikōura motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 32 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. This motel also features a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include a business center, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 51.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 50.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 50.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 51.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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The White Morph - Heritage Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 394 out of 655 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 655 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 655 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 655 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 655 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location, access to the beach just across the road
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and helpful check-in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this hotel, the best quality we have experienced on our round trip of NZ. Beautiful views of the seafront, large jacuzzi bath and nice amenities re kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful stay. Excellent check in, staff member was excellent and provided great recommendations for the area. The room was perfect & we look forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruijian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty good room and great view
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice room but quite pricey
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect. The host at desk was incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access and parking. Had all the amenities needed. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Despite initial issues with a slightly delayed checkin our overall experience was fantastic. The complimentary bubbles and chocolates were greatly appreciated. We paid for a more expensive spa room on the front - spacious room with great views of the sea and mountains
Sunrise view
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location ... excellent value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elsie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved being right on the Esplanade at Kaikoura. Parking was provided. It was so nice to be met with such a friendly greeting when we arrived after a long day of travel. Would have liked to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

FIONA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely view from the property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Katrina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved that it was across the road from the beach and we could hear the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great location and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night for work, great shower pressure, comfortable, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful with late check in
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, spacious room convenient to activities in Kaikoura. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved staying here. The waterfront view, the room, staff, and amenities were fantastic. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location being a short (and gorgeous) walk from the main part of town. Reception was very kind and efficient with our check in. Overall a wonderful experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and convenient hotel in walking distance to dining options and with easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ronald

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome stay will stay again later.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location!