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Top 10 Hotels in South Bay

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (406)
"Amazing Kaikoura Stay! - Highly recommended! Loved our weekend here! The staff were so friendly and helpful. Our room was clean, warm and comfy. The location was great, with short easy walk to the supermarket. Would definitely stay again. Thank you for such a pleasant experience!!"
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (529)
"Great hospitality "
The price is S$126
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Beach Motel

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (359)
"Great value and close to the bowling club where we were playing."
Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (307)
"Good place to stay. Will certainly visit again."
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Mondello Kaikoura

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (366)
"Impeccably clean, lots of space, extremely good value and friendly staff"
Mondello Kaikoura

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (396)
"Very nice accomodation and a sincere thank you to Deka for your excellent customer service. Highly recommended. Will definitely stay here again. "
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (548)
"Great facilities, very clean and close to town. The owner was really helpful and friendly and gave me loads of recommendations and top tips. "
The price is S$101
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Te Mahuru Retreat

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (146)
"This is an outstanding B&B. It is truly a garden spot, an excellent place to relax and refresh, "
The price is S$107
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Te Mahuru Retreat

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (334)
"Lovely property within walking distance to bars and restaurants. The owner was lovely and very helpful, we would definitely stay here again to do another whale watching tour!"
The price is S$163
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Sudima Kaikoura

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (376)
"Great comfy bed, nice food & awesome views."
The price is S$128
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Sudima Kaikoura

Sierra Beachfront Motel

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (255)
"A good location by the beach , quiet but a bit of a back to town. "
The price is S$93
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Sierra Beachfront Motel

Alpine View Motel

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (529)
"Solid choice with basically a huge private beach!"
The price is S$120
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Alpine View Motel

Koura Bay Resort

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (88)
"Lovely views from the room"
The price is S$125
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Koura Bay Resort

The White Morph - Heritage Collection

4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (611)
"Great location and lovely view from the property."
The price is S$99
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
The White Morph - Heritage Collection

Glenburn Coastal Retreat

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (51)
"Very nice stay"
The price is S$386
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Glenburn Coastal Retreat

Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (314)
"Staff are friendly and professional. Absolutely gorgeous location."
Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (294)
"Great motel - perfect for staying in Kaikōura "
Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

Lobster Inn Motel

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (18)
"Nice warm room Comfortable beds"
The price is S$112
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Lobster Inn Motel

Blue Seas Motel

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (71)
"Very friendly staff, quick checkin , very quiet place. "
Blue Seas Motel

Kaikoura Seaside Lodge

2.0 star property
6.8 out of 10, (6)
"Fantastic views from front rooms and good value. Was a fair way out from town but still walkable and close to the fantastic Pier Hotel."
The price is S$69
includes taxes & fees
4 Jul - 5 Jul
Kaikoura Seaside Lodge
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Where to stay in South Bay

Find the best South Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Kaikoura Flat map

Kaikoura Flat

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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

Kaikoura Peninsula map

Kaikoura Peninsula

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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

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 13 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.