South Bay

Kaikōura

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Bay Cottages

Bay Cottages

3 out of 5
29a South Bay Parade, Kaikoura
The price is S$122 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
S$122
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach cottage in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (106 reviews)
"We had a lovely overnight stay. Gus was very friendly and helpful. Situated right across the road from the ocean. Would thoroughly recommend Bay Cottages. 🙂"

Reviewed on 18 Apr, 2025

Bay Cottages
Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is S$153 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
S$153
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (413 reviews)
"Lovely modern hotel offering beautifully appointed rooms. Our room was an ocean view room and the view was spectacular. Comfortable beds, fridge, TV, nice bathroom. Walkable to the Pier Hotel or to town and nearby whale watching. Hotel has a pool onsite, restaurant and bar. Could be improved by offering ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sep, 2025

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 out of 5
154 Beach Road, Kaikoura
The price is S$107 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
S$107
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (323 reviews)
"Good staff quiet relaxing stay"

Reviewed on 8 Sep, 2025

Kaikoura Quality Suites
Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura

3 out of 5
29 Beach Rd, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is S$110 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
S$110
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (384 reviews)
"Chose this property as it was close to the kaikoura whale tours and had a nice set up for a four person family. Bonus: our bathroom had a Jacuzzi tub."

Reviewed on 5 Sep, 2025

Mondello Kaikoura
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3 out of 5
126 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is S$127 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
S$127
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (544 reviews)
"Very nice accommodations."

Reviewed on 9 Sep, 2025

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

3 out of 5
69 Beach Road, Kaikoura
The price is S$77 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
S$77
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (416 reviews)
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Reviewed on 10 Sep, 2025

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
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Other neighbourhoods around South Bay

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Kaikoura Peninsula

If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Peninsula, Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony are top sights worth seeing.

Kaikoura Peninsula
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Kaikoura Flat

While visiting Kaikoura Flat, you might make a stop by sights like Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach.

Kaikoura Flat

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