The Pier Hotel

We dined at The Pier Hotel just recently. Our reservation was set up by our accommodation host, and the hotel arranged a vehicle for us, although we were staying less than 500m away. The location of the hotel is amazing, and we were treated to a visit by a pod of orcas just outside the hotel, which we could view from our table. The food was local seafood and did not disappoint. If we were lucky enough to visit Kaikoura anytime soon, I would not hesitate to return.

New favourite place in Kaikoura Go with an open mind and enjoy yourself at great value. I was lucky with my room choice and whilst not all rooms get the balcony I believe you can see and hear the sea from all of them. Bed was comfortable and room spacious. Shared facilities yes but the shower was amazing and everything spotless. Breakfast is self-serving from a private lounge and an unlimited stocked cereal bar, with yoghurts and toast. The restaurant is busy but it is all over and closed by 10pm so no noise at night except the sea. Exceptional value and nice staff. Because the restaurant is so busy I would suggest you reserve a spot with your hotel reservation at least for the first night (Kaikoura is struggling with eateries at the moment).

Rubbish!!!! Do not bother eating here. Extremely overpriced for average pub food. The only positive was the beer was cold and good, don’t let the fresh paint job on the pub fool you into thinking the food is any good.. (unless your happy with paying above average prices for standard pub food🤣 Very disappointed, I’m writing this now as I cook myself a toasted cheese sandwich in the motorhome because im still hungry after spending $180 on my family to have dinner . Skip this joint and thank me later

Nice place with a nice view. Staff were helpful and friendly, all except the older man that was there. Not sure if he was the owner or just a worker but I think hospitality isn't his thing. I drove all the way up from Christchurch after 3 connecting flights from Australia. I arrived in the dark and walked into a restaurant area (the entrance) Had 2 bags with me and as I came through the swinging entrance doors, one of them didn't shut. He walked over and slammed the door closed with a bang. All of the customers in the restaurant turned to look and then stared at me. He was obviously pissed off that I hadn't closed the door that I didn't know was still opened. He begrudgingly showed me upstairs and then another entry door downstairs. When I asked which was the best entrance to use he grunted at me "I JUST TOLD YOU". Felt like telling him that I had been travelling 24 hrs to get here and that I was buggered so excuse me if I ask a dumb question!!! Stopped there again on my way home and luckily he wasn't there.

Comfortable bed and room in a quirky hotel. Restaurant meal was excellent. Buffet breakfast was appreciated. Only negatives were the broken slider on the shower and the noisy refrigeration unit outside the bedroom.

Great place to stay with. Highly recommend and thank you.😁