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 Helicopters Classic Whale Watch
Rp3.782.107
per adult
Top hotels in South Bay
Sudima Kaikoura
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
Kaikoura Quality Suites
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is Rp1.186.883 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
Rp1.186.883
Rp1.364.900 total
15 Sept - 16 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
Mondello Kaikoura
29 Beach Rd Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is Rp1.284.872 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
Rp1.284.872
Rp1.477.603 total
2 Sept - 3 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 ...
Kaikoura Beach Motel
124 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is Rp1.103.090 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp1.103.090
Rp1.268.553 total
6 Sept - 7 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
Alpine View Motel
146 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is Rp1.419.416 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
Rp1.419.416
Rp1.632.345 total
5 Sept - 6 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-pacific Holiday Park
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is Rp828.685 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
Rp828.685
Rp952.988 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
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
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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.
