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“Come and visit Kaikoura’s classic ‘Kiwi’ pub, iconic nineteenth century character hotel guesthouse and restaurant - famous for the freshest seafood and Kaikoura crayfish.”
The Pier Hotel is an historic building having been built especially for the fishing fleet and whalers at the turn of the 19th century. Some 122 years on, the hotel has had many owners and just as many colourful characters over the years. With the breathtaking views from this hotel you will see why people choose to live and work in Kaikoura.
The uniqueness of this Kaikoura icon, apart from the breathtaking views of the Kaikoura Ranges and Ingles Bay, is that it still retains the appearance and charm of yesteryear, even though it has had to endure small facelifts over the years. It is a true 'kiwiana' pub style residence with modern touches that enhance its comfort and ambience. Plenty of car parking is available on site.
The 10 rooms upstairs in the hotel are configured into single twins and king-bed rooms (sharing facilities to keep with the 122-year-old era of the hotel). The majority of the rooms have access onto the sunny balcony, where many a breakfast and evening cocktails have been enjoyed to the smell of the sea and sun and views. Sunrise and sunsets are spectacular!
The bar in the hotel is cosy and has a fireplace and window benches from which to enjoy the view. The walls are adorned with historic photos all pertaining to the hotel and fishing era of bygone years.
The main restaurant has a warm ambience and friendly feel, with the menu changing seasonally to enable diners, both locals and visitors, to partake in the freshest produce available. The hotel has a reputation for serving some of the best seafood and aged beef available. No wonder the place is rated as one of the best seafood restaurants in the region.
We asked a local resident to recommended a really good restaurant and he sent us to the Pier Hotel. With friendly staff, ocean front views, well portioned, great, reasonably priced food, I can... Read more
An absolute must when visiting the charming town of Kaikōura! Reservations are essential- so make a booking! Everything was excellent- fish perfectly cooked- mussels in thick and lucious coconut... Read more
Basic seafood bar, but overlooks Kaikoura bay and ocean. Service friendly and prompt. Food tastes fresh and was excellent. Loved the seafood chowder, mussels were enormous, and the crayfish... Read more
Pier Hotel
Hours
- Sun - Sat: 12:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Wifi
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Credit Cards Accepted
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Bar
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Outdoor Seating
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- 9
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Bar
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Restaurant
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Continental Breakfast
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