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 Rp1.723.463 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp1.723.463
Rp1.981.983 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (627 reviews)
"Great hotel with everything needed"

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3 out of 5
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is Rp1.400.424 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
Rp1.400.424
Rp1.610.524 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
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! (640 reviews)
"Waterfront apartments were a great location, set with views of the ocean and mountains. Facilities are clean, modern and well functioning. Parking included and easy go access. Would recommend!"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 out of 5
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is Rp1.145.773 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
Rp1.145.773
Rp1.317.597 total
21 Sept - 22 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 Rp1.284.872 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
Rp1.284.872
Rp1.477.603 total
8 Sept - 9 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 ...
Mondello Kaikoura
Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura Beach Motel

2.5 out of 5
124 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is Rp1.100.358 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
Rp1.100.358
Rp1.265.412 total
9 Sept - 10 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 View Motel

Alpine View Motel

3 out of 5
146 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is Rp1.415.902 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
Rp1.415.902
Rp1.628.302 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
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! (567 reviews)
"This recently renovated property had friendly owners, was spacious and quiet. Would recommend for travellers on a budget."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Alpine View 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