South Bay Travel Guide
Kaikōura
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Things to do
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
Rp3.099.227
per adult
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
Rp1.523.349
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight
Rp2.048.641
per adult
Kaikoura: Half-Day Wildlife Kayaking Tour
Rp1.680.936
per adult
Top hotels in South Bay
Sudima Kaikoura
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is Rp1.725.442 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.725.442
Rp1.984.258 total
24 Aug - 25 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! (623 reviews)
"Big and comfortable rooms, great restaurant and bar. Free parking"
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
Kaikoura Quality Suites
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is Rp1.273.158 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
Rp1.273.158
Rp1.464.184 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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! (508 reviews)
"Definitely the staff she was awesome"
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
Mondello Kaikoura
29 Beach Rd Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is Rp1.197.633 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.197.633
Rp1.377.278 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (477 reviews)
"Clean and quiet. The bed was very comfortable. My only complaint was that there was not a normal frying pan."
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
Kaikoura Beach Motel
124 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is Rp1.104.356 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.104.356
Rp1.270.009 total
24 Aug - 25 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (448 reviews)
"Beautiful location and beautiful views. right on the beach."
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is Rp821.422 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
Rp821.422
Rp944.635 total
26 Aug - 27 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! (501 reviews)
"I highly recommend Alpine pacific as a solo traveller. It’s affordable, clean and has friendly staff. There is a large section in the centre of the property with bathrooms and showers that were tidy and clean, as well as a laundry room and kitchen (if you’re planning to cook I recommend bringing ..."
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
146 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is Rp1.787.779 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
Rp1.787.779
Rp2.055.946 total
20 Aug - 21 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 in their reviews. Popular ...
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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.
