Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

We are return guests, and each time comment on all the little things that are added that make the difference. Good parking, fantastic views, personal welcome, spacious, clean, comfortable bed, good shower, flexible ample breakfast, thoughtful extras everywhere, really quiet and tucked in above the town. It's like a penthouse for Kaikoura

There were only 4 pieces if homemade shortbread. Lol Nothing!!

The views! Stunning, inspiring, calming. Very friendly host, nice breakfast and room is brilliantly equipped with everything you need smartly fitted in a cupboard with fridge, microwave, kettle, coffee, tea, water, glasses, plates, etc. Location also 10/10, ample parking, gorgeous lawn in front for sitting and night-stargazing.

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Great view, spacious room and lovely garden to sit and relax

Best location with fantastic view

A pretty colonial style bungalow surrounded by a rose bushes. Friendly and very helpful hosts. Excellent position within easy walking distance of Kaikoura town. Very good breakfasts. I wish we had been able to stay longer. The guy who wife runs the B&B work offshore on cable laying ships and showed me a piece of old submarine cable he had dredged up of the coast of Nova Scotia. It turns out that it was probably a part of the first transatlantic cable laid laid in 1854 and manufactured by the company my father worked for in London. Ask about the aeroplane being built in the garage!

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We had such an amazing stay at Bendamere House! So glad we decided to take it easy and do 3 nights cos even then it wasn’t enough. The room was impeccable, the location is fantastic, the views were amazing and the hosts were just perfect! Julie was so warm and welcoming and she bakes THE most amazing melt-in-your-mouth shortbread! We absolutely LOVED this place!

Having to leave!

Lovely setting, very friendly and shortbread was very tasty

There was a great view of the ocean and the mountains. It was in a quiet lovely neighborhood and a 6 minute walk to the center of town with great restaurants.

It is a beautiful place to stay and we were sorry to stay only 2 nights. Would have loved to stay longer Views are amazing as photos show. The rooms are well equipped and have a great balcony, table and chairs. Everything was just perfect and clean. Julie is an excellent host and breakfast was terrific. We enjoyed sharing the table with other guests, swapping tips on what to visit etc. Easy walk to restaurants and bars, good parking. Highly recommend staying here in Kiakoura it was the most relaxing and homely stay of our whole trip. Thank you Julie & Kerry for the perfect stay. ( Keep up the good work on K7 Kerry)

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Great hosts, lovely location and views, very comfortable and practical accommodation.

The weather but hey.... still a lovely stay

Amazing location, great host , just perfect!

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Amazing views and the best place to watch the sunrise! Very short walking distance from town and Julie made a lot of thoughtful touches to the rooms

Die Lage für Ausflüge wir Wal-Watching ist hervorragend. Der Blick vom Balkon in Richtung Ozean super. Und ein wunderschöner Garten zum Verweilen.

Das Frühstück war mäßig. Es gab keine Eierspeisen, nur aufgewärmte Croissants mit Käse/Schinken. Mit ein wenig mehr, könnte dies ein traumhaftes B&B werden.

Julie was very welcoming and informative.

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Beautiful view of the ocean. Beautiful garden.

Clean and tidy view amazing if the weather had been good. Very convenient to the town

Could do with a heated towel rail as towels not changed.

It’s a wonderful place and comfortable B&B. Walking distance to train station, inter-city bus stop and restaurants.

A really lovely B&B with amazing views and extremely comfortable accommodation. Julie made us feel so welcome with home made shortbread and the breakfasts were great as well with fresh fruit, yogurt, warm croissants etc.

Toller Ausblick Sehr freundliche Vermieterin Gute Lage zu den Restaurants, kurze Wege

Wir hatten einen großartigen Aufenthalt! Das Zimmer war sehr schön und komfortabel, der Ausblick einfach wunderbar. Besonders hervorheben möchten wir die sehr herzliche Gastgeberin – man fühlt sich sofort willkommen. Alles war perfekt, wir kommen sehr gerne wieder!

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Fantastic view, lovely room and welcoming staff - wouls highly recommend!

The views are amazing and make this place worth it. We used our binoculars and watched a pod of dolphins from the balcony. The views of the mountains also spectacular. Convenient location for walking near the beach. Julie is a great host! She gave lots of helpful information.

The room appeared to be larger than it felt. The 2 chairs inside were not comfortable for a small person.

The view and location of the property

Location and views were superb. Super clean and well equipped. Easy parking and easy walk into the main strip.

Very clean and much thots have been put in by the host to make our stay very comfortable. Second them staying here .

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Alles! Vor allem die Aussicht ist unglaublich!!

Fantastic location fabulous view of the Bay and just a short walk down to the centre where there are plenty of Restaurants Julie welcomed us on arrival and Karen hosted us at Breakfast which was very good

Everything was excellent nothing we didn't like

Room was really comfortable & very clean. Beautiful view of the ocean from balcony. Location was good. Really friendly hosts.

The Bendamere is a top-notch bed and breakfast. From the friendly greeting to the incredible views of the Kaikoura Coast to the excellent amenities to the comfortable room and bed, The Bendamere surpasses expectations!

Wow. What a lovely spot. Hard to imagine there could be a better place to stay in Kaikōura. A perfect location walkable to lots of shopping, dining, and the beach and with gorgeous views from the rooms and the outdoor spaces on the property. Room was very clean, well equipped and spacious. Breakfast was included and was generous and tasty. Hostess had helpful suggestions for our stay. Highly recommend.

Easy to find property. Room was superb, especially the view of the ocean. Breakfast was lovely No issues at all

No issues at all

We had an excellent stay at Bendamere House in March 2025. The setting is fantastic. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable, with a fridge. A washing machine and dryer can be used for a nominal charge. There was a good breakfast. There is ample parking space.

Stunning location and views, excellent room, superb breakfast.

This B&B is located above the main town and the gardens look out over the bay. That view, on a sunny day, is wonderful. It is possible to walk down into the town, or to the train station, where the whale watching tours depart from. However, their is ample parking at the station and in town, so on rainy days you can take the car. Rooms here are spacious, clean and comfortable. Breakfasts are generous and served at a communal table. Highly recommended.

Fantastic room Fantastic view Great breakfast Julie was very welcoming and hospitable

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Amazing views in lovely garden above Kaikoura, but easy walk to town. Spotlessly clean spacious room. Good continental breakfast with fresh fruit etc and croissants.

wonderful location, wonderful room with a view, wonderful breakfast thank you

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Comfortable bed, nice view from room and from chairs in lawn outside. Breakfast was good. Host was friendly and helpful. Close to boat tours, beach and restaurants. The coastal walk at Kaikoura is nice, lots of seals and birds along a rocky coastline.

Nothing about place. Seas were somewhat rough so we opted out of Whale tour. Dolphin tour indicated that seas were moderate and so I chanced it and wife opted out again. Even with taking seas sickness pills, I still got sick as did about 10% of the people on the tour. If prone to seasickness, definitely take medicine and/or only go out if seas are calm.

Fantastic view. Great breakfast. Convenient location. Spacious and comfortable room. Quiet. Friendly and flexible host who kindly agreed to serve us breakfast after our early morning excursion. .

This was such a delightful surprise. I could’ve spent all day on the veranda in the peaceful backyard. The owners and staff were all lovely and so helpful and nice to chat with. The fruit salad at breakfast was the best I’ve ever had!

Nothing, it was amazing.

The accommodation is located in a stunning area with a beautiful view. The host will take excellent care of you.

A wonderful experience, fabulous hosts nothing was any trouble and they made us feel like part of the family. Would highly recommend staying at this property. Great views and handy location, just a short walk to town with numerous shops and restaurants that cater for all tastes. A good breakfast was included in our stay and it was a great start to the day, very enjoyable and a high standard of food provided to kick the day along.

Nothing not to like about our stay, could not fault the accommodation, the hosts or the location.

Calm, adorable welcome with little care, comfortable bedding, top owners love with us. I highly recommend

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Great location, very large clean room, nice facilities and our host Julie was fabulous

All good really

Breakfast was good and the views were the best ever

The only reason we mentioned the facilities were not excellent, as there was very little hanging space for clothes.

The owner is like your best aunt. While having breakfast you get to know her and her family as well as everyone else staying there. The view from the apartment is stunning. Everything is well kept and maintained

As it’s often in Nee Zealand the walls are very thin and you can hear your neighbour on top of your apartment shuffling around in the middle of the night

Loved everything about Bendamere. Beautiful view (and amazing sunrise), the room was newly finished when we stayed and was very comfortable and well equipped. Good breakfast and great hosts. We accidentally left a coat and Julie went above and beyond to return it to us. Arrived before check in time after quite a long drive and could check in early. Highly recommend and hope to return one day!

Everything was great

We loved the fact we could watch the amazing sunrise this morning from our room. The breakfast was great and so was the company at breakfast, the other guests.

My wife and I booked this on a whim based on the reviews in Tripadvisor and we were not disappointed. We stayed in the Hamptons which was on the ground floor which faced the garden with views out to the sea and the mountains. Great room which consisted of a king size bed and a single bed as well. Nice facilities to use with a small nook for making coffee and tea. Breakfast was a nice affair. Don't pass on Julie's ham and cheese croissant as this was delicious. It was nice to talk to Julie and Kerry as we could appreciate their love for their family, Kaikoura, their property and Kerry's love for fishing.

The room was beautiful and very clean and the location was fabulous. Two minutes walk to all of the main shops and restaurants. You had breakfast in the main house which was delicious. Simple cereals, tea, coffee and orange juice with ham and cheese croissants. No big hot breakfast on offer, but all freshly made in front of us.

We spent three days in this beautiful location. From our room we had a fantastic view over the sea and the beautifully maintained garden. Kaikoura with its shops and restaurants can be reached easily with a short walk. Breakfast was delicious, especially the freshly prepared fruit salat, and the conversations at the table with other guests well appreciated. Julie and Kerry are very friendly and attentive hosts. Kerry drove us to the starting point of the Peninsula Walkway, so that we could fully enjoy the view from the cliffs on our way back to Kaikoura. Thank you Julie and Kerry!

Gorgeous views from the room. Easy walk to town for dinner. Lovely breakfast.

We stayed for one night only, breaking our train journey from Picton to Christchurch, but we were very glad that we stayed at Bendamere House. Our room was spotlessly clean, and comfortbale. The bed was a little soft for our liking, but that can not be helped. Breakfast was excellent, as was Julie the host. It was a very easy, and short, walk down in to the town of Kaikoura, but back at Bendamere, with it's lovely views of the ocean, and lovely peaceful garden, it felt like the rest of the world was miles away. Highly recommended as a place to stay.

Breathtaking views from the lovely room and gardens. Delicious breakfast with the best fresh fruit salad. Warm, comfortable and clean modern room. The best shower pressure we have experienced! Julie’s home cooked shortbread was so tasty.

Nothing - everything was great!

Stayed here on our trip through New Zealand. Well located for access to the main high street of Kaikoura, this is a lovely property with excellent views of the sea from our balcony. We had an upstairs room which was extremely comfortable. The buffet breakfast was good and Julie a lovely host. Happy to recommend.

Amazing views, very comfortable bed and room. Lovely breakfast

Fabulous location with outstanding views. Julie and Kerry were lovely. The bedroom was immaculate and very well equipped. Again the views were outstanding. Very highly recommended.

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Among the best accommodation we have stayed in in New Zealand. We had an upstairs room boasting a beautiful view of the gardens and bay framed by the Kaikōura ranges. I couldn’t stop drinking in the view from the balcony in the changing light. The room was beautifully decorated with comfy beds. Goes without saying it was spotlessly clean, but added extras included lovely fluffy robes and delicious homemade lemon shortbread. Breakfast was good with fresh fruit and granola followed by hot cheese & bacon croissant. Nice to chat with fellow travellers and share information & travel tips. Talking of travel tips, Julie gave us worthwhile information around where to eat and the best place to see the seals. We had a fantastic walk with the best views of the seals and their pups. Wish we could have stayed longer. Ps - take the AirKaikoura 40 minute whale watching flight - brilliant - & no more money than the packed whale watching boat.

This is an absolutely excellent property in every way possible. From the immaculate room to pristine property, not to forget the short bread cookies :-). The views are spectacular from the second floor units. Simply marvelous.

Great property with a great view of the ocean. Hostess was very friendly and provided a yummy breakfast. Room was comfortable with patio to sit and enjoy the view! Would definitely recommend this place to everyone!

Lovely place. Lovely people.

Very warm welcome from Julie our host. View from our room was truly amazing with a lovely balcony. Easy parking. Very enjoyable breakfast with other guests in the dining room and chance to share travel experiences. Short walk into town to access facilities. Lovely seafood barbecue by the seafront recommended by Julie.

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The view and accommodation

The walk uphill to B&b

This is B and B accommodation at its best. The room (for a family of three) was immaculate and had everything you could need. The property is lovingly maintained by the owners Kerry and Julie, who were also first class hosts. Friendly and helpful but never intruding on your time. The gardens are beautiful with a stunning view and the perfect place to relax. The property is very well situated in town but with a feeling of being far enough away from the hustle and bustle that meant you could return each evening and relax. All in all the best B and B I have ever encountered. In fact far better than many of the hotels I have stayed in.

the house , the garden, and the view over the bay, the hosts , all this were amazing good tips from our hosts and a very familiar feeling of being guest into the family house.

you must close the curtains on the room glass door when you're changing or coming from the bathroom if you don't like putting on a show.

The view and how peaceful it is.

That I couldn’t stay longer.

View from the balcony was outstanding. Property and the grounds were beautiful and great access to the town. The property owner was excellent

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Amazing views, great room and patio. Fantastic hosts

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Beautiful property with a lovely yard and spectacular views!. Room and property very clean and hostess is wonderful and most helpful. She even dropped what she was doing and gave us a ride to the train station when our taxi failed to show up. Breakfast high quality. It is a bit of a walk to get to restaurants--we enjoyed the stroll, but it could be a problem if one is mobility challenged and there without a car. We will definitely stay there again next time we are in Kaikoura.

Everything about Bendemere is great. The location is wonderful with remarkable views and a short walk into town. Breakfast was fruit, cereal, toast, juices, hot drinks and hot ham and cheese croissants. We couldn't have been happier.

All good.

Fantastic sea view room looking over the pleasant gardens and sea. Clean, tidy and comfortable bed. Used the balcony for the last of the sun. Breakfast filling and Julie kept us entertained with memories of years gone by and the dramatic events from the earthquake

Excellent stay. Very welcoming. Spacious, clean, with excellent views of the ocean.

The house is beautiful and clean. While Kerry and Julie are both so nice as well as the breakfast.

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Perfect location Everything was absolutely perfect

Great location, spectacular view from the room, easy walk to everything you need in town and our host was lovely.

Julie the host was so accomidating. The roomschad spectacular views of the beach and mountains. Fantastic place

Julie gave us a warm welcome when we arrived. The room is clean and has all the amenities needed. The view from the balcony is also spectacular.

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Julie gave us a warm welcome when we arrived. The room was clean and had all the amenities needed. The breakfast was well prepared by Julie. The view from the balcony is also spectacular. We felt very impressive during our stay here.

A wonderful stay with great views from our balcony only a few minutes walk to the town.Croissants for breakfast too. Welcoming hosts.

Exquisite room with a spectacular sunrise view