What we have to offer

The Factory offers two options of accommodation size to suit your group. The 3 bedroom apartment with full kitchen, open plan lounge and dining, Sleeping a maximum of six people. Alternatively The Full Factory can be booked for large groups of up to twelve people spanning over six bedrooms, three bathrooms, three lounge areas, two fireplaces and two full kitchens. With luxurious furnishings and linen, with underfloor heating The Factory is the ideal place for couples, families and groups of friends to stay all year round.

Bed & Breakfast Option

Max Guest: 6 People
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studio apartment

Courtyard Studio

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Loft House

Loft House

Max Guest: 7 People
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factory full experirnce

The Full Factory Experience

Max Guest: 12 People
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A LITTLE HISTORY OF T H E F A C T O R Y

Built in 1910 T H E F A C T O R Y was originally the Hapuku Co-Operative Dairy Company. It opened 1st December 1910 but closed its doors on 28th March 1926 after motor transport made it redundant. For the next 70 years it ran as a woodshed until an Auckland couple found it in a derelict state and began the mammoth task of converting the old building into a home. Subsequent owners have all added to the home all the while keeping the integrity and history of the building.

Why us?

The Factory is a holiday home with a difference

The Factory:

  • Is on the beachfront but also sits at the base of the incredible Seaward Kaikoura Range.
  • Allows you and your friends and family to relax and reconnect in privacy without worrying
    about other guests but your hosts are on hand to greet you, service your rooms each day and
    help you with anything you need during your stay.
  • Allows you to self-cater in a fully equipped kitchen but also gives you the option to
    include breakfast if you wish.
  • Provides you and your guests with the ultimate in comfort but also includes the ultimate in luxury – velvet curtains, crystal chandeliers, crisp white linen, locally made bathroom
    amenities and the best of everything.
  • Is close to all the wonderful activities Kaikoura has to offer but is also a place to
    experience nature first-hand with Hector’s Dolphins and seals frequently spotted from the
    beach, and bellbirds and tuis and other native birds in the gardens.
  • Takes you back to the simple joys of watching sunrises and sunsets, walking along the beach
    and finding treasure, smelling the roses and picking fruit from the garden but also allows
    you to experience the awe of the night-time sky with no interference from city lights.

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A LITTLE HISTORY OF T H E F A C T O R Y

GUEST TESTIMONIALS

Our guest book is full of wonderful comments written by our guests. We are so lucky to meet such interesting and enthusiastic travellers and we thank you for your lovely feedback. Here are just a few examples, and we would also appreciate it if you would leave your feedback through the links below.

Excellent
Based on 205 reviews
Linda L
Linda L
2022-10-11
Lovely Property and Accommodations, Amazing Views, Wonderful Hosts! My family and I spent two nights at this fabulous property. We enjoyed the 3-bedroom apartment where we could hang out together both inside and outside. Daily 3-course breakfasts were amazing. Fun games and gym were great. Skip and Sean were the perfect hosts. They made our visit so enjoyable and even took us around town. Wish we’d stayed longer, and hope to be back soon!
cowgirlNZ
cowgirlNZ
2021-12-28
Beautiful in every way! Everything about The Factory is just gorgeous - from the stunning setting sandwiched between moody mountains and the everchanging surf beach - lie in bed or on the comfy loungers and listen to waves, tui & bellbirds - to the perfect decor along with a character building with an interesting history... Add in wonderful hosts who go above and beyond to ensure you have a great stay, and all I can say is what a winner. So lucky that we can get in the car and drive here in a couple of hours! Thanks so much team Factory - pleasure to meet you. We'll be back!
Sounds Dweller
Sounds Dweller
2020-07-02
Stunning. An absolute’Must Go’ We have just spent 2 wonderful days at The Factory. We were looking for 2 days to do nothing and we got that. Welcomed by a nice Pinot and Cheeseboard - Sean and Skip were just wonderful hosts. We spent our time in front of a roaring fire - waking up in the morning to the hot tub overlooking the Kaikoura Ranges. The cottage is just beautiful a with everything you would expect from a luxury property. Thank you guys for allowing us the opportunity to share your spectacular spot. We loved it!
KeelyM
KeelyM
2020-06-20
Amazing hosts Sean and Skip were amazing hosts and their hospitality was second to none. Very helpful, gave us recommendations and offered to book us into a restaurant as well as drop us off. Super lovely people, would definitely recommend The Factory, which is just beautiful, and we’ll certainly be back. Thank you!
Tony A
Tony A
2020-03-03
Really different and really lovely This lovely conversion from an old dairy ‘factory’ to a home with accommodation has all the facilities. Hot tub, outside seating, fully fitted kitchen, comfortable lounge area with TV and DVDs, very easy stroll to the beach - and a helipad in the grounds. However, their secret weapons are Sean and his wife ‘Skip’ who run the place and live on site. Go for the Heli trip if you can, you won’t regret it!
AndyPUK05
AndyPUK05
2020-02-18
Amazing location, lovely property, incredible owners & hosts! From the moment we made contact with Sean many months before our stay his communication and assitance not only with the accommodation, but also with restaurant and other local bookings was above and beyond what you would expect! Similarly when we arrived, we were warmly greeted by Sean and his wife Skip and not only shown around the property, but also presented with a welcome platter and various refreshments, including a bottle of bubbly, a few beers and milk in the fridge! The standard of accommodation was simply charming and first class, in fact a real luxury home away from home and in the perfect location to not only walk onto an amazing beach where we saw dolphins swimming (the beach is not suitable to swim due to currents), but also very easy to find, convenient and just a short drive into Kaikoura. Sean, Skip and thier property were amazing and we feel privileged to have found them on Trip Advisor and we would not only highly recommend them and their property, but hopefully we may return ourselves for a future visit!
RenatoMilano
RenatoMilano
2020-02-09
Excellent!!! The Factory is a wonderful accommodation with a very unique and beautiful interior. It was the perfect place for our family (including two little children), because it is situated in a quiet area along the beach just outside of Kaikoura. Guests can enjoy an outdoor spa. For kids there is even a playground in the garden. The Factory hosts are wonderful and take great care of their guests. They are more than happy to create you the perfect stay. Every morning a freshly cooked breakfast was delightful. We can highly recommend the Factory!!! It’s excellent!!!
LGLRC
LGLRC
2020-02-08
Fantastic stay at The Factory! Apologies to Sean and Skip for our tardy review. We (family of four) stayed here late in November. Beautiful home, immaculate, and very well appointed. Sean and Skip were super hosts, genuine and caring, welcoming us with champagne, charcuterie board, home-made cookies on different days. Their home is secluded but not far from town. Right on the beach (seal and all). Can't say enough good things about our stay - do not hesitate to stay here! (Look out for the early morning duck who comes to visit!).
Salley J
Salley J
2020-01-18
A gorgeous B & B The Factory is on the beachfront at Kaikoura and has the most beautiful views of the mountains and a private beach. There are three rooms and a living room perfect for a small group of friends. Our hosts, Sean and Skip were super great people. Skip is a magnificent chef and prepares breakfast fit for a king (including a sweet at the end). Sean will make you any coffee drink you wish for. There is a hot tub to relax in after a busy day. Ask them where you can get the best fish and chips and bring them back for a great NZ dinner
Jeroen K
Jeroen K
2019-12-23
family trip Wonderful location and a really beautiful accommodation. We (family, 2 kids 7 and 10) enjoyed this place very much. The kids played a lot at the beach just across the house. Skip and Sean are very good hosts. We really recommand this place.