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 Rp1.736.619 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.736.619
Rp1.997.112 total
31 Aug - 1 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 Rp1.285.227 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
Rp1.285.227
Rp1.478.065 total
9 Sept - 10 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! (510 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff. Spacious rooms"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Kaikoura Quality Suites
Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura

3 out of 5
29 Beach Rd Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is Rp1.208.986 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp1.208.986
Rp1.390.334 total
27 Aug - 28 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! (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

Mondello Kaikoura
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 Rp1.111.510 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
Rp1.111.510
Rp1.278.236 total
23 Sept - 24 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (448 reviews)
"Beautiful location and beautiful views. right on the beach."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Kaikoura Beach Motel
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

3 out of 5
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is Rp829.209 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp829.209
Rp953.590 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 Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

4.5 out of 5
146 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is Rp1.804.727 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp1.804.727
Rp2.075.436 total
27 Aug - 28 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 ...
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
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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