South Bay

Kaikōura

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Top hotels in South Bay

Bay Cottages
Bay Cottages
3 out of 5
29a South Bay Parade, Kaikoura
The price is P4,519 per night from 1 May to 2 May
P4,519
P5,197 total
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
Stay at this 3-star beach cottage in Kaikoura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (105 reviews)
"We really loved the cottage and everything about it, we also liked the owner. However we were concerned we might lose our booking as our ferry was late. We emailed to let them know we would not be there at the nominated time of 7pm. The email was not responded to, maybe in future confirm that the ..."

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2025

Bay Cottages
Sudima Kaikoura
Sudima Kaikoura
5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114, Kaikoura, Canterbury
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P6,391 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
P6,391
P7,350 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kaikoura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (318 reviews)
Short stay in Kaikoura
"Enjoyed my stay,hotel was wonderful!"

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2025

Sudima Kaikoura
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
3 out of 5
69 Beach Road, Kaikoura
The price is P3,080 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
P3,080
P3,542 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (393 reviews)
"Stayed in one of the cabins, perfect for a night!"

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2025

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
3 out of 5
126 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is P5,734 per night from 2 May to 3 May
P5,734
P6,594 total
includes taxes & fees
May 2 - May 3
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (504 reviews)
"We loved this overnight spot. Location was perfect, beautiful ocean views, roomy, great amenities and bed was super comfy! Shower was fabulous! A definite must!"

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Kaikoura Quality Suites
3.5 out of 5
154 Beach Road, Kaikoura
The price is P5,084 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
P5,084
P5,847 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (285 reviews)
"A really comfortable place, tidy and convenient. Affordable - great value for money. Next to petrol station, supermarket & bottle store."

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025

Kaikoura Quality Suites
Kaikoura Beach Motel
Kaikoura Beach Motel
2.5 out of 5
124 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is P6,645 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
P6,645
P7,642 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Stay at this motel in Kaikoura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (328 reviews)
Nice clean motel
"Great, clean motel, Great veiw, would definitely stay here again"

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2025

Kaikoura Beach Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around South Bay

Peninsula Walkway showing tranquil scenes

Kaikoura Peninsula

While visiting Kaikoura Peninsula, you might make a stop by sights like Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony.

Kaikoura Peninsula
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Kaikoura Flat

If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Flat, Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Kaikoura Flat

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