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 Rp1.689.301 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
Rp1.689.301
Rp1.942.696 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
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! (606 reviews)
"Comfy bed and beautiful location. Everything was up to date. Breakfast was delicious and ample."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 out of 5
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is Rp1.225.409 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
Rp1.225.409
Rp1.409.236 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
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! (502 reviews)
"Place was great."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Kaikoura Quality Suites
Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura

3 out of 5
29 Beach Rd Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is Rp1.191.111 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
Rp1.191.111
Rp1.369.778 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (470 reviews)
"Fantastic accomodation - extremely clean and warm (had electric blankets!) with central location to town. Friendly staff, no hassle to check in or out. Would highly recommend."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Mondello Kaikoura
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3 out of 5
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is Rp1.590.534 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
Rp1.590.534
Rp1.829.145 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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! (634 reviews)
"Amazing views, friendly staff, beautiful clean rooms with close off street parking. We will be back!"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

3 out of 5
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is Rp820.300 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp820.300
Rp943.345 total
2 Aug - 3 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! (499 reviews)
"Small comfy cabin (ZB) with good views. The air freshener smell was overpowering on arrival, ok after ample ventilation. Swimming pool is Summer only but one great hotpool. Minimal kitchen utensils but crockery & cutlery can be hired."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

4.5 out of 5
146 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is Rp1.778.043 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
Rp1.778.043
Rp2.044.750 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (378 reviews)
"A property that is full of character and a wonderful staff makes this a great place to stay. For 2 nights, I stayed in a courtyard room which was perfect as a solo traveler. The room was warm and cozy which is saying a lot for a North American traveler visiting NZ in the wintertime. John and Deb ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

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