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Barnacle Bills

3.5 star property

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Cottage | Beach/ocean view
Cottage | Garden view
Cottage | Garden view
Lodge | Living room | Flat-screen TV, DVD player
Cottage | Garden view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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86 Scarborough Street, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Museum
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Cottage | Garden view

Cottage

  • Partial sea view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Lodge | Courtyard view

Lodge

  • Mountain view
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed and 5 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Kaikōura

Barnacle Bills places you within a short walk of Kaikoura Beach and within a mile (2 km) of Kaikoura Museum. This 2-room, 3.5-star cottage has in-room conveniences like kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves.
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What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kaikoura Museum - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Fyffe House - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Peninsula Walkway - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whaler - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood BBQ - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tipsy Foodie's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Barnacle Bills

At Barnacle Bills, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. Free parking is available if you drive. Friendly staff can provide luggage storage, and also offer advice about sightseeing. Additional amenities include barbecue grills and a garden.
All 2 heated accommodations feature kitchens with refrigerators, ovens, microwaves, and stovetops. Guests can expect free WiFi and 30-inch flat-screen TVs with DVD players. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Electric kettles, free tea bags/instant coffee, and fans are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Luggage storage

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Barnacle Bills Cottage
Barnacle Bills Kaikoura
Barnacle Bills Cottage Kaikoura

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Barnacle Bills?

Barnacle Bills provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Barnacle Bills?

As of Mar 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barnacle Bills on Mar 31, 2026 start from 115.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do close to Barnacle Bills?

This cottage is located in Kaikōura within a short 9-minute walk of Kaikoura Beach. You'll also find Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this cottage?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the cottage.

Does Barnacle Bills have a casino?

No, Barnacle Bills doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Barnacle Bills?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What do couples enjoy most about Barnacle Bills?

Couples staying at this cottage will value amenities like a kitchen, partial sea views in some accommodations, as well as a terrace.

Does Barnacle Bills have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Barnacle Bills feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Barnacle Bills doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Barnacle Bills allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Barnacle Bills.

Does this cottage have connecting rooms?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Barnacle Bills?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Barnacle Bills.

Barnacle Bills Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Roomy and charming. Good kitchen facilities. Comfortable bed. Up the hill away from the main drag but very convenient for the star gazing platform a few minutes drive away.
Viewing platform down the road.
Viewing platform down the road
Viewing platform down the road
Star gazing at Barnacle Bills.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Lovely cottage in handy location

Lovely stay in the beautiful cottage. We expected rustic but the cottage was well appointed and everything was spotlessly clean. Comfortable and warm beds.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Short stay in Kaikōura to go whale watching. It didn’t disappoint.! Barnacle Bills was ideal for our stay. Well appointed, clean and just a very short drive to the sea. Really good couple of days..
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Great value for money, ideal for young families.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

George

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view and lovely garden.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kittipod

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

IAN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice cosy, clean, comfortable, cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

High above with great views outside.

Very much enjoyed our short stay. Beautifully situated above Kaikoura, quiet, clean and spacious with lovingly equipped kitchen. Walking tracks all around with great views. Only suggestion would be to have a heater in Bathroom as it gets very cold. Saw a great sunrise over the sea.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Very neat abode.

Amazing accomodation, hostess meeting us at the gate entry late at night. Very clean and well set out abode. Lovely beds. Hostess, Veronica, directed us to excellent restaurant, would not hestitate to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location, it was lovely and quiet, but very close to everything.perfect for a few days away
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay if you go to Kaikoura with a beautiful view of the ocean from the kitchen window. Everything was perfect. Thank you!! We will come back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottage was well equipped with everything you needed including towels and linen. Everything was spotless clean. There was sufficient heating and beds had electric blankets. We enjoyed sitting on the verandah with seaviews. Veronika was very friendly and helpful and we were able to purchase some fresh eggs from their own choocks.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
The owner is very friendly and helpful and has had ownership of the property for about a year. This business has been running previous to this for many years and could really do with updating. The furnishings are looking old and worn. Given the nightly rate we would expect at a minimum a TV with some form of viewing choice such as Netflix or Neon or at the least TV on demand. There is only freeview tv and a dvd player with a selection of very old dvds available at the office. There is no mention of this on the website but it does state that you get free wifi, isn't that a given these days? The heating is also old and consists of two low wall mounted heaters one of which is on a two hour timer. This means you have to turn it back on every two hours. The other heater was noisy. Kaikoura is cold in the winter so you should be able to have as much heating on as you like. There is no heating in the bathroom and this room was very cold. There are lots of little things that could be done to make the property more appealing such as a good spring clean, remove cobwebs from ceilings and sweep under the doormats that looked like they had never been moved and were full of leaves. Back doormat was green with moss and very wet. The garden also looked neglected and some of the shrubs are now blocking the view. Over all the stay was ok but we would not stay there again and think the prices are too high for the amenities provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alister

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Covenient and spacious

A great convenient and comfortable place to stay. Heaps of room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hannu

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025