South Bay Travel Guide
Kaikōura
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Things to do
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Rp1.828.453
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
Rp3.017.903
per adult
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
Rp1.477.106
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight
Rp1.986.453
per adult
Top hotels in South Bay
Sudima Kaikoura
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is Rp1.842.870 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
Rp1.842.870
Rp2.119.300 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
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 ...
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is Rp1.345.641 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
Rp1.345.641
Rp1.547.522 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 ...
Kaikoura Quality Suites
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is Rp1.114.015 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
Rp1.114.015
Rp1.281.127 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
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! (522 reviews)
"Good roomy unit with useful dishes etc for meals - very handy New World 50m down the road. Good wifi."
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026
Mondello Kaikoura
29 Beach Rd Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is Rp1.571.289 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
Rp1.571.289
Rp1.806.982 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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! (488 reviews)
"Loved my stay here, large space with a view of the snowy mountains and farm land. Comfy bed. Will be booking again."
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is Rp794.296 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
Rp794.296
Rp913.440 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (505 reviews)
"The wifi was terrible. Not sure if that's because my room was the furtherest away or it's just bad in general. The room itself was nice and the toilets and showers were good. I told them I would be late arriving and they told me where to find the key. Overall the stay was good it was just the wifi ..."
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026
Alpine View Motel
146 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is Rp1.309.766 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
Rp1.309.766
Rp1.506.221 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 12 beach bars. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Kaikoura ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (568 reviews)
"Clean spacious room. Bit out of town but ok if you have a vehicle. Friendly staff"
Reviewed on 9 Oct 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.
