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Te Mahuru Retreat

Te Mahuru Retreat
3.5 star property
Kaikoura Flat, 6.7 km from South Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (155 reviews)
"Fantastic property and amazing hosts."
Canada
Colette
The price is S$198
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Te Mahuru Retreat

Lemon Tree Lodge

Lemon Tree Lodge
3.5 star property
2.5 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (49 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Beautiful sea view. Well equipped. Comfortable stay. "
United States
Kit Yee Karen
The price is S$265
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Lemon Tree Lodge

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
5.0 star property
1.7 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (508 reviews)
"Great location, spotless room. "
Australia
Evlampia
The price is S$176
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Sudima Kaikoura

Glenburn Coastal Retreat

Glenburn Coastal Retreat
4.0 star property
9.2 km from South Bay
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (54 reviews)
"Very nice stay"
United States
James
The price is S$384
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Glenburn Coastal Retreat

Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast
3.5 star property
2.4 km from South Bay
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (179 reviews)
"Great property"
United States
James
The price is S$232
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

Barnacle Bills

Barnacle Bills
3.5 star property
1.3 km from South Bay
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"Excellent location. Great value for money, ideal for young families."
Australia
Nigel
The price is S$165
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Barnacle Bills

Koura Bay Resort

Koura Bay Resort
3.5 star property
10.1 km from South Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (99 reviews)
"Beautiful view! The staff were helpful and it was more like staying in an apartment. "
United States
BONNIE
The price is S$179
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Koura Bay Resort

Blue Seas Motel

Blue Seas Motel
3.5 star property
1.4 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (88 reviews)
"The location and view were great! Host was helpful and friendly! Room was clean."
Canada
Jane
Blue Seas Motel

Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses
5.0 star property
13.2 km from South Bay
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"The staff were exemplary and the food was great!"
United States
Jessica
The price is S$1,313
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
3.0 star property
1.7 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (597 reviews)
"Spacious and has everything you need. Easy walk by ocean to restaurants and shops. Highly recommend for families. "
United States
Bridget
The price is S$152
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast
4.0 star property
1.4 km from South Bay
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (71 reviews)
"Excellent stay in a lovely property in a great location. "
United Kingdom
Paul
The price is S$185
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
4.5 star property
1.6 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (360 reviews)
"Lovely, well-maintained place in a great location. We really enjoyed our stay, and the hosts were very accommodating."
Canada
Kevin
The price is S$171
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

The Factory

The Factory
4.0 star property
10.5 km from South Bay
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Lovely place with easy access to the beach. Extremely quiet and dark, allowing for great stargazing. Plenty of room for our family to spread out. Friendly host who quickly explained everything and was available for questions via text. Would definitely return the next time we’re near Kaikoura. "
United States
Aaron
The Factory

Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites
3.5 star property
4.3 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (425 reviews)
"Good location, room had everything we needed for a one night stay."
United Kingdom
paul
The price is S$122
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Wacky Stays

Wacky Stays
2.5 star property
Kaikoura Flat, 6.1 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (80 reviews)
"Great stay, quaint little cottage & the kids thoroughly enjoyed the animal feeding "
Australia
Adrian
The price is S$164
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar
Wacky Stays

The White Morph - Heritage Collection

The White Morph - Heritage Collection
4.5 star property
1.4 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (636 reviews)
"Location was perfect. The host at desk was incredible. "
United States
Todd
The price is S$190
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
The White Morph - Heritage Collection

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
3.0 star property
3.5 km from South Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (464 reviews)
"Great compact accommodation "
United Kingdom
Caroline
The price is S$112
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura
3.0 star property
3.1 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (440 reviews)
"Good size accommodation. Clean with good amenities. Perfect for our stay."
United Kingdom
Janice
The price is S$151
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Mondello Kaikoura

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
3.5 star property
Kaikoura Flat, 3.4 km from South Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (415 reviews)
"Comfortable stay, friendly staff, clean, quiet, comfortable"
Australia
Blair
The price is S$145
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura Beach Motel
2.5 star property
1.7 km from South Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (424 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff, great location, clean and spacious! Second time we have been here, love it"
Australia
Eric
The price is S$137
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Kaikoura Beach Motel
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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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is South Bay like?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Kaikōura's South Bay neighbourhood.
How many hotels will I find in South Bay?
When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in Kaikōura, you can choose from 14 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in South Bay.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Bay, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in South Bay.
What is there to do in this Kaikōura neighbourhood?
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 Kaikōura, Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Museum are also worth a stop.