South Bay
Kaikōura
Visit South Bay
Things to do
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
S$154
per adult
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
S$217
per adult
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
S$132
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in South Bay
Sudima Kaikoura
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is S$148 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
S$148
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (606 reviews)
"Comfy bed and beautiful location. Everything was up to date. Breakfast was delicious and ample."
Reviewed on 10 Jul, 2026
Kaikoura Quality Suites
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is S$100 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
S$100
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (502 reviews)
"Place was great."
Reviewed on 26 Jun, 2026
Mondello Kaikoura
29 Beach Rd Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is S$87 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
S$87
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (470 reviews)
"Fantastic accomodation - extremely clean and warm (had electric blankets!) with central location to town. Friendly staff, no hassle to check in or out. Would highly recommend."
Reviewed on 8 Jul, 2026
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is S$127 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
S$127
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and bike hire on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (634 reviews)
"Amazing views, friendly staff, beautiful clean rooms with close off street parking. We will be back!"
Reviewed on 5 Jul, 2026
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is S$68 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
S$68
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (499 reviews)
"Small comfy cabin (ZB) with good views. The air freshener smell was overpowering on arrival, ok after ample ventilation. Swimming pool is Summer only but one great hotpool. Minimal kitchen utensils but crockery & cutlery can be hired."
Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2026
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
146 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is S$146 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
S$146
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (378 reviews)
"A property that is full of character and a wonderful staff makes this a great place to stay. For 2 nights, I stayed in a courtyard room which was perfect as a solo traveler. The room was warm and cozy which is saying a lot for a North American traveler visiting NZ in the wintertime. John and Deb ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Where to stay in South Bay
Find the best South Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Kaikoura Flat
While visiting Kaikoura Flat, you might make a stop by sights like Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach.
Kaikoura Peninsula
If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Peninsula, Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony are top sights worth seeing.
