Welcome to Panorama Motel Kaikoura

Situated just meters from the sea, each room boasts view that capture the majesty of the mountains, the ever-changing character of the sea, and frame some of the most stunning sunsets and sunrises you will ever see. The Panorama Motel accommodation complex in Kaikoura can truly claim to have magnificent and largely uninterrupted sea and mountain views.

Refreshments

Complimentary tea, coffee and hot chocolate

Free WiFi / SKY TV

Wireless Broadband and SKY TV available in all units and is free of charge.

Free Parking

Off-street parking is available, large enough for campervans, minibusses, as well as boats and trailers.

Great Location

Wake up to stunning views of the Kaikoura mountains and the Pacific Ocean.

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Seaview Apartments

All guest rooms boast sea and mountain views.

The Panorama Motel is a 22-unit complex comprising a mixture of studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom ensuite smokefree units. Each unit opens out onto either a patio area with outdoor seating or onto its own private balcony.

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Explore Kaikoura

Things to do in Kaikoura where the mountains meet the sea.

Panorama Motel is within a 3-minute drive of both Kaikoura Dolphin Encounter and Kaikoura town centre. It is a 5-minute drive from Kaikoura Golf Club and and a 400m stroll to The Pier Hotel.

Whale Watching Flights

Whale watching by aeroplane offers a unique perspective...

Whale Watching by Sea

Whale Watch is New Zealand's only vessel-based whale...

Dolphin and Albatross Encounter and Cafe

Encounter Kaikoura specialises in providing an exhilarating experience...

Peninsula Seal Colony Kaikoura

Head up the hill from Point Kean car...

Scenic Walks around Kaikoura

There are many scenic walks on offer, the...

Kaikoura Golf Club

Kaikoura’s golf course is nestled between the magnificent...

Seal Swim Kaikoura

Snorkelling with wild New Zealand Fur Seals, in...

Things to do in Kaikoura

Testimonials

Amazing view, very clean rooms

The hosts were very friendly and helpful. The motel was incredibly clean and had everything needed for a comfortable stay. The bed in room 206 was extremely comfy and the...

- Robyn

Highly recommend

We arrived at the Panorama Motel and were greeted to 2 very tastefully renovated units. Both were very clean and welcoming, the views of the sea and mountains were stunning...

- Stu

Sunrise Spot

We were so happy with our end unit with the corner window as we had purposely stayed in Kaikoura for one night just to see the sunrise. Warm, comfortable and...

- Wendy

Best location

Panorama has the best location in Kaikoura, beautiful uninterrupted views of the sea and the mountains from each room. Areas for sitting outside your room you enjoy this. Room condition...

- Rowena

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Panorama Motel

Address: 266 The Esplanade
Kaikoura, New Zealand

Phone: +64-3-319 5053 | 0800 288 299

Email: stay@panoramamotel.co.nz