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Top Trending Hotels Near South Bay, Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Sudima Kaikoura
4.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (204)
"A clean,tidy and well presented hotel which is a real asset to Kaikoura. Friendly, efficient and approachable staff."
The price is P8,603
P9,893 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Sudima Kaikoura
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Outdoor spa tub
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (368)
"Hot tubs and pool"
The price is P2,820
P3,257 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Beach/ocean view
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (442)
"All round great place to stay."
The price is P6,381
P7,358 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Exterior
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (348)
"Fantastic stay all round will definitely be back "
The price is P4,779
P5,495 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
Interior detail
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (574)
"Nice and convenient hotel in walking distance to dining options and with easy parking "
The price is P7,374
P8,551 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 4 - Dec 5
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Beach nearby
Kaikoura Quality Suites
3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (233)
"Thanks. We were all happy with the room's "
The price is P4,661
P5,360 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Kaikoura Beach Motel
Aerial view
Kaikoura Beach Motel
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (265)
"Easy stay"
The price is P4,392
P5,050 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Kaikoura Beach Motel
Kaikoura TOP 10 Holiday Park
Lake
Kaikoura TOP 10 Holiday Park
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (298)
"Great staff and great location"
The price is P4,190
P4,902 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Kaikoura TOP 10 Holiday Park
Mondello Kaikoura
Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Mondello Kaikoura
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (305)
"Was in a good location with a short walk to town"
The price is P6,121
P7,088 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Mondello Kaikoura
Kaikoura Motor Inn
Terrace/patio
Kaikoura Motor Inn
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (429)
"Nice clean accommodation. Very friendly staff. Thank you"
The price is P4,331
P4,981 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Kaikoura Motor Inn
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
Outdoor dining
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
4.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (311)
"Location is very good "
The price is P5,860
P6,765 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses
5.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"From the start to finish of our 3 nights stay, in one of the treehouses, the whole experience was exceptional in our travels around NZ over the last month. Friendly, kind interested and caring well beyond expectation. Rooms supremely comfortable, food varied each night and delicious. Breakfast and lunch offered with grace and pleasure also. Good place for quiet time but close to whale watching trips . Even its own helipad for trips to mountains and sea.! Don’t miss this gem."
The price is P36,627
P42,871 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses
Alpine View Motel
Free self parking
Alpine View Motel
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (476)
"We had a great stay here! The gent ar the front counter was really helpful. The room was spotless and really comfortable. It was a cold night but the heaters kept us warm. Great private access to the beach, keep in mind you will hve to cross rail tracks."
The price is P5,058
P5,817 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Alpine View Motel
Blue Seas Motels Kaikoura
View from property
Blue Seas Motels Kaikoura
3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (55)
"Clean, comfortable room. The gentleman who checked us in was very friendly & helpful."
Blue Seas Motels Kaikoura
Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura
Property amenity
Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura
4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (273)
"Very clean very nice people."
The price is P5,845
P6,758 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (503)
"Easy, great locale, clean "
The price is P5,338
P6,146 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
Te Mahuru Retreat
Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated
Te Mahuru Retreat
3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (135)
"Settings and remotness,the view from the cottage of the snow capped Kaikoura Ranges Plus hot was very relaxing "
The price is P5,924
P6,911 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Te Mahuru Retreat
Dusky Lodge - Hostel
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Dusky Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (178)
"We arrived 10mins after checkin and could not get in contact with the “after hours manager” we sat around waiting for an hour calling the provided numbers, and found him lighting the fireplace. Kitchen was nice hot tub was great. They have large TV and lounge area on both levels. Hopefully next time there will be better communication "
The price is P3,165
P3,640 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Dusky Lodge - Hostel
Kakatu Retreat
Outdoor dining
Kakatu Retreat
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (64)
"The only thing is the gas bottle ran out for the bbq haha"
The price is P3,448
P6,586 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Kakatu Retreat
Koura Bay Resort
Exterior
Koura Bay Resort
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (82)
"Just an amazing spot & views - wow! Great little golf course too. Very comfortable room. Make sure to state that you need the single bed if booking that room - we were kindly upgraded, but unfortunately because we were checking in late we hadn’t actually spoken to anyone. No huge problem, sharing a bed with a mate is ok, but a seperate bed would have been better!"
The price is P5,693
P6,653 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Koura Bay Resort
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Frequently asked questions

What is South Bay like?

Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Kaikoura's South Bay neighborhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in South Bay?

Based on our traveler data, Bay Cottages is one of the top choices for your stay in South Bay. This cottage offers free parking and private patios.

How many hotels should I expect to find in South Bay?

When you want to kick up your feet after a day of exploring the sights in Kaikoura, you can choose from 17 Expedia hotels and other accommodations in South Bay.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in South Bay.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to South Bay?

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to South Bay, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What is there to do in this Kaikoura neighborhood?

Fyffe House, Peninsula Walkway, and Point Kean Seal Colony are just a few of the places to visit in and around South Bay. When you're sightseeing in Kaikoura, Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Museum are also worth a stop.