South Bay Travel Guide

Kaikōura

A rocky shoreline with a person standing on the rocks, overlooking a calm sea and a mountain in the background.
A coastal town with houses along the beach, a calm sea, and mountains in the background.

Things to do


Top hotels in South Bay

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is Rp1.642.562 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp1.642.562
Rp1.888.946 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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 ...
Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 out of 5
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is Rp1.275.557 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
Rp1.275.557
Rp1.466.944 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
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! (506 reviews)
"I was stuck during the jairkours Floods and the owner was so lovely and helpful And looked after us all huge thank you"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Kaikoura Quality Suites
Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura

3 out of 5
29 Beach Rd Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is Rp1.199.890 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp1.199.890
Rp1.379.873 total
30 Aug - 31 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (476 reviews)
"We really appreciate the extended help offered by the manager and his beautiful wife, which brought warmth and surprise to our unexpected stay in Kaikoura. I will never forget the view at the Kaikoura Lookout and the fantastic stargazing experience that night. Thanks to you.❤️"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Mondello Kaikoura
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3 out of 5
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is Rp1.517.922 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
Rp1.517.922
Rp1.745.610 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (637 reviews)
"balcony and view was amazing"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

3 out of 5
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is Rp831.200 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp831.200
Rp955.880 total
27 Aug - 28 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

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura Beach Motel

2.5 out of 5
124 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.106.437 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
Rp1.106.437
Rp1.272.403 total
14 Aug - 15 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! (447 reviews)
"Had to check in late, the staff made it easy and had good communication."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

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.



South Bay Travel Guide