Torquay Central - Kaikoura Holiday Home - North Canterbury Accommodation

Customer rating

3.6★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Summary

Bedroom 1: Queen Size Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single Beds
Sleepout: 2 x Single Beds
Bathroom 1: Shower, Hand Basin, Toilet
Living, Dining
Oven, Hobs, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Toaster, Kettle
Heat Pump
TV, Wi-Fi
Washing Machine
Parking
Pets allowed
Sorry, no smoking

Linen

Our linen service will provide all sheets, pillowcases, towels, bath mats, and tea towels for your stay. We’ll also make up the beds for you prior to arrival and strip them down after your departure. Pillows and duvets are provided at the property.

The property

With a simple five-minute walk to the Beach Esplanade, or an eight-minute stroll to Kaikoura Dolphin Encounter, this is a great base to explore all this exciting town has to offer. Welcome to Torquay Central! Grab some takeaways to enjoy on your outdoor garden table or take one of two complimentary bicycles to head out and explore the peninsula. Relax in your open plan living and dining area with TV and enjoy cooking in a fully equipped kitchen under the skylight. Your two-bedroom, one sleepout accommodation sleeps up to six, with one queen bed and 4 single beds. Amenities include a heat pump and washing machine. This near beachfront fully fenced section features three dwellings down a shared driveway, of which yours is found at the rear. A garage is available for parking, as well as limited off-street space. Famous for its dramatic coastline with resident seals and passing whales, don’t miss your chance to visit the locals, and book into your Torquay Central holiday-home!

Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.

About the location

Kaikoura is watched over by the majestic mountain ranges that stretch down towards the rugged east coast of the South Island. Kaikoura is most well known for its whale watching opportunities, which attract visitors from across the world. Tours depart Kaikoura to allow visitors the chance to catch glimpses of giant sperm whales, dolphins, fur seals, and the rare royal albatrosses. For those who are more adventurous, there are chances to don a wetsuit and swim with many of the wonderful creatures found on the Kaikoura Coastline. The annual Kaikoura Hop in September and the Kaikoura Races over Marlborough Anniversary Weekend in November are popular highlights that attract many visitors each year. For history buffs, Kaikoura offers the chance to learn about the early whaling and sealing days of the district, as well as Maori History, and a number of historic buildings. There are also a number of walks to explore, one which takes visitors past some spectacular limestone caves, and seal colonies.

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

14 Customer Review(s)

Kaye
March 2026

“Lovely house Everything was lovely and clean I loved the peace and quiet and ...”

Lovely house Everything was lovely and clean I loved the peace and quiet and was ten times better than staying in a busy motel I would love to stay again so will be back Thank you

Lovely house Everything was lovely and clean I loved the peace and quiet and was ten times better than staying in a busy motel I would love to stay again so will be back Thank you

- Kaye, March 2026
Debb August 2025

“We have stayed here 4 times.”

we love it as it is handy to the beach. very dog friendly with a fenced in back yard. we come to kaikoura twice a year and always book this batch. Thanks Debb

- Debb, August 2025

Hi Debb, Its great to see you enjoyed your stay with us again. We hope to have you back on your next visit to beautiful Kiakoura. Best wishes Bachcare
Gillian April 2025

“Overall we were happy with the house.”

It was in a great location, spacious, very clean, great fenced garden for our dog, really useful being able to use the internal garage. Dated but that didn't worry us. We did feel that the $100 cleaning fee was a bit steep. And the $150 linen fee very steep, especially as there were only 4 of us in the house using 3 beds. We didn't even go into the sleep out where 2 single beds are. I feel if you are going to charge for linen a $25/head charge would be fairer. Once we had paid for the cleaning & linen 2 nights cost over $650 which seems very expensive for a pretty average house.

- Gillian, April 2025
Christopher September 2024

“Interior is a bit dated but we didn't mind and it was a lovely comfortable home with a lovely private garden.”

The sand pit was a great surprise for our two boys. Especially loved the items provided (that we haven't had as much of or at all in previous accomodations) such as; more than enough dishwasher tabs, more than enough dishwash liquid, whole container of washing powder, cooking oil (you never think to bring this and only ever need a small bit!), salt, pepper, handy towels, more than enough tea towels, ice if needed. Also was great to have the use of the garage and there were even two bikes to use although we didn't end up using them. Location was perfect as it was close to our friends bach. We would definitely stay again.

- Christopher, September 2024
Monique June 2024

“We stayed in this house for three nights.”

Overall we thought it was great value for money, the house is close to town and has everything you need for a stay in Kaikoura. The house was nice and clean when we arrived, yes the carpet is stained as mentioned in other reviews.. but does that really matter? your not sleeping on the carpet... Other than not having a drying rack for our washing, it did have everything we needed. We did stay at the start of winter, so if staying in Summer you would be fine with the clothes line outside. The house was very warm and snug. We did think possibly you could ulter the listing to notifiy one of the rooms is a sleepout attached to the garage, as if I had more kids with me, I wouldn't feel comfortable having them sleeping out there, but we had adults with us so suited us fine. Overall we were very happy with the house and our stay and would look to stay again in the future.

- Monique, June 2024
Maddy May 2024

“Very disappointed with this property.”

Had read earlier reviews regarding the dirty carpets and the bare necessities i.e. kitchen utensils etc. but decided to give the place a go. Also there was no welcome pack, nothing to advise guests how to operate certain things. The heat pump was disgraceful! It was old, broken and even though it worked, it was very noisy. The carpets were just as people had explained. Really stained. The curtains could do with some TLC too. Broken hooks. Very surprised that these things haven't been attended to since these comments have been made on other feedback posts. The only redeeming feature was the fact that the garden was fully fenced and secure for our dog but sorry would not stay again.

- Maddy, May 2024
Anna February 2024

“We found it really ideal for us because we had a furry member of the family and the property was fully enclosed.”

Very close to the town but still quiet because there aren’t many cars passing around. Very suitable to our needs

- Anna, February 2024
Dianne January 2024

“This house is great, plenty of room and well fenced for the dog.”

Great location, wifi worked perfectly. Yes the carpet is dirty - two hours with a Rug Doctor would fix that though. My only disappointment is with Bach Care fees. Don't mind paying $100 cleaning, but $150 on top of that for linen hire..... rip off. AIR BNB don't charge anything for linen. And I'm being charged $31.63 "call out fee" plus postage to be returned 2 pieces of clothing left behind - call out fee is a rip off when the property manager goes in after every booking to clean anyway...... Great House though, thanks to the owners for sharing. Can easily sleep 6.

- Dianne, January 2024
Sharyn October 2023

“The property is in a great location but unfortunately there was a couple of issues with the unit.”

The carpet has stains all over it. You certainly wouldn't want to walk on it with bare feet, it isn't just a wee patch it's all over, The unit stunk of cooking aromas and the smell in the sleepout (3rd bedroom) was over-powering. Having said that, the beds were clean and the kitchen was tidy.

- Sharyn, October 2023

Thank you for reviewing your recent stay, Sharyn. We acknowledge your feedback and have discussed these comments with the local team and the property owner. This property is a simple-stay bach and as such some of its elements, including carpeting, have not been replaced in many years. We have accordingly priced the property to reflect this. We hope that, even with these issues, you were still able to relax and enjoy your holiday spent here. Thanks again. Bachcare
Louise October 2023

“The bedrooms were comfortable and made up nicely.”

The place is let down by the stained carpet which appears dirty. It needs a touch of paint, new carpet and bathroom could do with a refresh. Also there was no egg slice in the kitchen and kitchen scissors were broken. The place is very convenient to everything.

- Louise, October 2023

Hi Louise, we appreciate the review left here. This feedback has been passed on to the local team and property owner to discuss. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. Bachcare
Evan October 2023

“Lovely house and facilities.”

Enjoyed having a back section property that I could park the boat away from the street. Very friendly Neighbours and extremely helpful. Excellent Oven & Dishwasher.

- Evan, October 2023
Sophie October 2023

“The garage door would not stay down.”

Would automatically open when it touched the ground. The extractor fan did not work in the bathroom. Only one light worked in bathroom. Vinyl on bathroom floor peeling off. Extractor fan in kitchen too far away from cooktop to work. Very old and tired pots and frying pan. Broken utensils in draw. One sliding door unable to open off living area.

- Sophie, October 2023

Thank you for providing a review, Sophie. We have shared your comments with the property owner and the local team to address. Feedback like this is important to our properties, so we appreciate the time taken to detail what would have made your holiday more comfortable in future. Bachcare
Maartje February 2023

“The house is old and could use some renovation and TLC… No WiFi and the dishwasher out of order.”

The carpet is really dirty. The beds were nice. And the bikes to use since the supermarket is a long way.

- Maartje, February 2023

Thank you for your review Kat. We are sorry to hear you found some amenities not up to standard. Your feedback has been taken onboard and we have since added wifi to the property and installed a new dishwasher. We are working with the property owner on a plan for maintenance between the regularly scheduled cleans. Bachcare
Joelene January 2023

“This property needs some money spent on it.”

Very rundown and untidy

- Joelene, January 2023

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Useful information - FAQs

How many guests can sleep at Torquay Central - Kaikoura Holiday Home?

Torquay Central - Kaikoura Holiday Home accommodates up to 6 guests across 3 bedrooms.

Is Torquay Central - Kaikoura Holiday Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Torquay Central - Kaikoura Holiday Home?

Check-in at Torquay Central - Kaikoura Holiday Home is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

Does Torquay Central - Kaikoura Holiday Home have a pool or hot tub?

No, the property does not have a pool. No, the property does not have a hot tub.

Is parking available at Torquay Central - Kaikoura Holiday Home?

Yes, Off road parking is available at the property.

Is linen provided at Torquay Central - Kaikoura Holiday Home?

Yes, linen is included.

What amenities are available at Torquay Central - Kaikoura Holiday Home?

The house includes Off road parking, Ground floor bedroom, , Garden / Patio, Washing machine, Dishwasher, Broadband / WiFi.

Features

Summary

Linen

The property

About the location

Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely house Everything was lovely and clean I loved the peace and quiet and ...”

“We have stayed here 4 times.”

“Overall we were happy with the house.”

“Interior is a bit dated but we didn't mind and it was a lovely comfortable home with a lovely private garden.”

“We stayed in this house for three nights.”

“Very disappointed with this property.”

“We found it really ideal for us because we had a furry member of the family and the property was fully enclosed.”

“This house is great, plenty of room and well fenced for the dog.”

“The property is in a great location but unfortunately there was a couple of issues with the unit.”

“The bedrooms were comfortable and made up nicely.”

“Lovely house and facilities.”

“The garage door would not stay down.”

“The house is old and could use some renovation and TLC… No WiFi and the dishwasher out of order.”

“This property needs some money spent on it.”

Useful information - FAQs