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 Rp1.720.440 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp1.720.440
Rp1.978.506 total
3 Sept - 4 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! (626 reviews)
"One of my favorite places to stay. Great place, great staff."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026
Kaikoura Quality Suites
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is Rp1.269.467 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
Rp1.269.467
Rp1.459.939 total
12 Sept - 13 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 Rp1.194.160 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.194.160
Rp1.373.284 total
31 Aug - 1 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (478 reviews)
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Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026
Kaikoura Beach Motel
124 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is Rp1.001.049 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp1.001.049
Rp1.151.206 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (448 reviews)
"Beautiful location and beautiful views. right on the beach."
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is Rp827.230 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
Rp827.230
Rp951.315 total
14 Sept - 15 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
Alpine View Motel
146 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is Rp1.228.560 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp1.228.560
Rp1.412.844 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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
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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.
