Stay + Celebrate Together
Beautiful stays with room for your favourite people
Eloping doesn’t always mean running away completely on your own.
Sometimes the perfect celebration means bringing a handful of the people you love most along for the adventure - your parents, children, siblings or closest friends - while still keeping everything beautifully intimate, relaxed and centred around the two of you.
We’ve handpicked a small collection of beautiful Kaikōura homes that offer a little more space, giving you somewhere special to stay, get ready, share a glass of bubbles and soak up the excitement together.
Think incredible views, beautiful surroundings and plenty of room to settle in and make your elopement feel like more than just a wedding day.
More like a little Kaikōura escape you all get to share together.
Find Your Perfect Stay
Have a browse through a few of our favourite stays below for a little inspiration.
We have plenty more beautiful Kaikōura options up our sleeve, and can help match you with somewhere that perfectly fits your group, style and elopement plans.
The Factory Luxury Accommodation
A beautifully restored historic retreat where the mountains meet the sea - with flexible accommodation options for couples bringing a few of their favourite people, right through to larger intimate celebrations.
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Couples who want to share their Kaikōura elopement experience with family or close friends, without giving up the privacy, beauty and relaxed luxury of having somewhere truly special to call home.
With several accommodation options available, The Factory works beautifully for smaller groups as well as larger intimate elopements - giving everyone space to stay, celebrate and enjoy a few unforgettable days together.
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Beautiful beachfront setting beneath the Seaward Kaikōura Range
Flexible accommodation for groups of different sizes
Historic character with luxurious, contemporary touches
Spacious living, dining + entertaining areas
Fully equipped kitchens for relaxed self-catering
Private gardens + outdoor spaces
Outdoor hot tub
Beach access
Underfloor heating + cosy fireplaces
Beautiful spaces for getting ready + wedding photography
Onsite helicopter landing area
Warm, welcoming hosts nearby if you need them
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Depending on the accommodation option you choose:
Beautifully appointed bedrooms with luxury linens
Spacious living + dining areas
Fully equipped kitchen facilities
Private bathroom facilities
Underfloor heating + fireplaces
Locally made bathroom amenities
High-speed Wi-Fi
Beautiful gardens + outdoor spaces
Outdoor hot tub
Direct access to the beach
Onsite parking
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The Factory is a gorgeous choice when you want your accommodation to become part of the celebration itself.
Get ready together, share those exciting wedding-morning moments, head off for your ceremony or helicopter adventure, then return to your own beautiful space to open the bubbles, relax and celebrate.
And with several accommodation configurations available, you can choose the option that best fits your little wedding crew - whether that's just a few loved ones joining you or a larger intimate gathering all staying together.
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Private dining experiences
Gourmet platters + celebration treats
Helicopter scenic flights + mountain-top photography
In-house spa treatments
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Located at Hapuku, just north of Kaikōura township, The Factory sits between the Pacific Ocean and the spectacular Seaward Kaikōura Range.
Easy road access
Onsite parking
Beach access
Onsite helicopter landing area
A short drive from Kaikōura township
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Courtyard Studio - up to 6 guests
From NZD 635.00A lovely option for couples bringing a small group of family or friends along to share their elopement experience.
The Loft House - up to 7 guests
From NZD 895.00A little more room to settle in together, with plenty of space for getting ready, relaxing and celebrating throughout your stay.
The Full Factory Experience - up to 13 guests
From NZD 2,400.00The ultimate option for a larger intimate celebration, bringing everyone together across six bedrooms, three bathrooms, three lounge areas and two full kitchens.
The Gallery
Perched above the Kaikōura township with sweeping ocean and mountain views - a beautiful, character-filled home with space to bring a couple of your favourite people along for the adventure.
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Couples celebrating with close family or friends, ocean + mountain lovers, relaxed intimate stays
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Spectacular ocean views
Beautiful views across the Kaikōura mountains
Private setting above the township with peaceful native gardens
Spacious, character-filled home
Easy access to the beach and Peninsula
Short walk into Kaikōura township
Lovely spaces for getting ready together on your wedding morning
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Two generous ground-floor bedrooms
Large bathroom with shower + standalone bath
Fully self-contained downstairs accommodation option
Well-equipped kitchen
Laundry with washing machine + dryer
Beautiful living spaces
Pet friendly
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Gourmet Platter for two
Gourmet BBQ pack - Cook your own dinner
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Located above Kaikōura township on the edge of the Peninsula
Easy road access
Parking onsite
Short walk to town
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Rates vary depending on dates, length of stay and guest numbers.
Rates start at NZD 670.00 per night.
Matai Peak
A spectacular secluded luxury hideaway perched high in the Kaikōura ranges, offering breathtaking coastal views, rustic elegance, and complete privacy .
Lounge in bed to watch the first rays of sunlight rise out of the Pacific Ocean then, later, sink into our mountainside spa to experience the evening disappear behind the majestic snow-capped mountains. Follow up with a nightcap by the large open fire as the stars come out.
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Couples dreaming of a completely private mountain escape, with the option to bring two family members or close friends along to share the adventure.
Perfect if you love the idea of slowing everything down, escaping into nature and making your elopement feel like an incredible experience from beginning to end.
Maximum Number of Guests: 4
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Exclusive use of the lodge with complete privacy
Spectacular panoramic views across the Pacific Ocean + Kaikōura mountains
Watch the sunrise over the ocean from your king-sized bed
Mountainside outdoor spa for soaking + stargazing
Luxurious outdoor bath supplied with natural spring water
Large outdoor fireplace overlooking the mountains
Beautiful indoor + outdoor living spaces
Incredible dark skies with virtually no light pollution
Onsite helicopter landing pads
A wonderfully secluded setting for your elopement experience
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King-sized bedroom with premium linens
Comfortable sitting room with indoor fireplace and extra double bed for your guests
Covered outdoor kitchen + dining area
Large outdoor fireplace
Mountainside spa
Outdoor bath supplied with natural spring water
Complimentary bubbles + cheese board on arrival
Mini bar with mineral water, soft drinks, light snacks, tea + coffee
Breakfast hamper featuring local produce
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Matai Peak is made for couples who want to disappear into the mountains and make their elopement feel like a true escape.
Bring two of your favourite people along to share the experience, or simply enjoy the space to yourselves - waking to the sun rising over the Pacific, heading off for your ceremony or mountain adventure, then returning for bubbles, a soak in the spa and an evening around the fire beneath the stars.
With its spectacular setting and complete privacy, your accommodation becomes part of the adventure rather than simply somewhere to stay.
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Helicopter arrival or pick up
Guided farm tour of Te Mania Angus Stud
We Gather, You Create Dinner Pack
Clay bird shooting or other outdoor activities
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Getting There:
By Car: Approximately 45 minutes south of Kaikōura
By Helicopter: Helicopter access is available with two landing pads at the lodge.
Important Note:
4WD Access: The lodge is accessible via a steep farm track suitable for 4WD vehicles. If you don't have a 4WD, arrangements can be made for transportation from the Te Mania Homestead to the lodge at no extra charge.
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Starting From - NZD 1,200.00 per night for 2 adults
All rates are GST inclusive and in NZD.
Matai Peak Lodge can accommodate up to 4 guests.
Additional adults are $150, per night each.
Strawbale House by the Sea
A wonderfully relaxed coastal hideaway with the mountains behind you and the Pacific Ocean at your doorstep - perfect for turning your elopement into a few unforgettable days away together.
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Families + close friends, beach lovers, relaxed coastal celebrations, groups wanting a little more space
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Beautiful coastal setting
Outdoor Hot Tub
Private access down to the beach
Mountain + ocean surroundings
Spacious outdoor areas
Plenty of room for everyone to relax together
A wonderfully private, laid-back base for your elopement
Perfect for making a few days of your Kaikōura celebration
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Accommodation for up to 8 guests
3 bedrooms
6 beds
2 bathrooms
Main house + unique railway carriage sleeping space
Kitchen facilities
Indoor + outdoor living spaces
Private beach access
Outdoor Hot Tub (for hire)
Onsite parking
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Gourmet Platter for two
Gourmet BBQ pack - Cook your own dinner
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This is such a lovely choice if you want to bring a few of your favourite people along while still keeping your wedding experience intimate and relaxed.
Wake up by the sea, get ready together, wander down to the beach, head off for your ceremony and come home afterwards to celebrate.
Rather than everyone simply attending your wedding, you get to share the whole little Kaikōura adventure together.
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Private coastal location
Easy road access
Parking onsite
Private track to the beach
A short 10 minute drive from central Kaikōura
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Rates vary depending on dates, length of stay and guest numbers.
Rates start at NZD 550.00 per night.
Need Help Choosing?
You don’t have to choose on your own, we’re already on this journey together!
If a couple of these options have caught your eye but you’re not sure which one’s the perfect fit, I’d love to talk it through with you.
We can weigh up the vibe, views, and little details that matter most to you both, so the place you pick feels right for you.