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Kaikōura

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Top hotels in South Bay

Bay Cottages

Bay Cottages

3 out of 5
29a South Bay Parade, Kaikoura
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.319.216 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
Rp1.319.216
Rp1.517.103 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach cottage in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 Rp1.517.198 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.517.198
Rp1.744.764 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (404 reviews)
"A beautiful hotel in an amazing location. The hotel still appears brand new. Staff were welcoming and helpful. Positioned perfectly right on the water front and walking distance to everything. Fresh seafood from the restaurant was perfect."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3 out of 5
126 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is Rp1.318.611 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp1.318.611
Rp1.516.407 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (539 reviews)
"The apartment was very comfortable and spacious enough for four adults. It is in a great position, very close to the shops and restaurants but also great for a walk along the Esplanade."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura

3 out of 5
29 Beach Rd, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is Rp1.256.628 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
Rp1.256.628
Rp1.445.122 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star 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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (380 reviews)
"Overall very good"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Mondello Kaikoura
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 out of 5
154 Beach Road, Kaikoura
The price is Rp1.277.970 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
Rp1.277.970
Rp1.469.694 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (318 reviews)
"The rooms we booked were tidy and clean and close to the carpark. The shower was lovely. The heaters were a bit noisy."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Kaikoura Quality Suites
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

3 out of 5
69 Beach Road, Kaikoura
The price is Rp832.758 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
Rp832.758
Rp957.672 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (413 reviews)
"Absolutely fantastic"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 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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