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Top Trending Hotels Near South Bay, Kaikōura

Bay Cottages
Property grounds

Bay Cottages

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (106)
"LOVELY AND RELAXING STAY"
The price is Rp1.334.496
Rp1.534.675 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Bay Cottages
Lemon Tree Lodge
Lavender | View from room

Lemon Tree Lodge

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (41)
"Absolutely beautiful space, gorgeous view, amazing breakfast. Beautiful hosts."
The price is Rp2.319.527
Rp2.667.456 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Lemon Tree Lodge
Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

5.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5)
"Absolutely unforgettable stay from start to finish. The staff were amazing, the grounds are unreal and the pool was divine. What a fantastic place, I wish it was closer to my home so I could come back regularly!"
The price is Rp11.484.964
Rp13.207.709 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses
Sierra Beachfront Motel
Reception

Sierra Beachfront Motel

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (256)
"A good location by the beach , quiet but a bit of a back to town. "
The price is Rp1.042.578
Rp1.198.965 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Sierra Beachfront Motel
Willowbank Motel
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Willowbank Motel

2.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (136)
"Was welcoming and clean, plenty of room and lovely staff"
The price is Rp1.926.684
Rp2.215.687 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Willowbank Motel
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Outdoor spa tub

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (415)
"Absolutely fantastic "
The price is Rp842.403
Rp968.763 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Blue Seas Motel
View from property

Blue Seas Motel

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (71)
"Very friendly staff, quick checkin , very quiet place. "
The price is Rp1.309.461
Rp1.505.900 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Blue Seas Motel
Wacky Stays
Tipi / Teepee | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Wacky Stays

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (76)
"Great stay, quaint little cottage & the kids thoroughly enjoyed the animal feeding "
The price is Rp1.473.767
Rp1.982.608 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Wacky Stays
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Exterior

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (318)
"Very enjoyable stay. Would definitely stay again. "
The price is Rp1.292.772
Rp1.486.716 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast
Property grounds

Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

3.5 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (172)
"Stunning views and great accommodation. "
The price is Rp2.026.730
Rp2.330.787 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (539)
"Easy check in,great view, beach right in front"
The price is Rp1.319.220
Rp1.517.103 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast
Beach

Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (63)
"Excellent stay in a lovely property in a great location. "
The price is Rp2.168.591
Rp2.493.846 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast
Alpine View Motel
Free self-parking

Alpine View Motel

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (530)
"Solid choice with basically a huge private beach!"
The price is Rp1.150.154
Rp1.322.724 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Alpine View Motel
Sudima Kaikoura
Deluxe Twin | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Sudima Kaikoura

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (404)
"Beautiful place to stay."
The price is Rp1.534.835
Rp1.765.060 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park
Business centre

Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (314)
"Staff are friendly and professional. Absolutely gorgeous location."
The price is Rp1.127.903
Rp1.319.787 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park
Barnacle Bills
Cottage | Beach/ocean view

Barnacle Bills

3.5 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (17)
"Excellent location. Great value for money, ideal for young families."
The price is Rp2.101.833
Rp2.417.113 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Barnacle Bills
Te Mahuru Retreat
Double Room (Room 3) | Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Te Mahuru Retreat

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (148)
"This is an outstanding B&B. It is truly a garden spot, an excellent place to relax and refresh, "
The price is Rp1.408.156
Rp1.619.379 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Te Mahuru Retreat
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
Outdoor dining

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (336)
"Lovely property within walking distance to bars and restaurants. The owner was lovely and very helpful, we would definitely stay here again to do another whale watching tour!"
The price is Rp1.585.535
Rp1.823.365 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
The Peninsula Kaikoura
Exterior

The Peninsula Kaikoura

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (167)
"Very happy with all aspects of our stay. Very friendly staff and easy to talk to. Good location for walks to town or the peninsula to see the seals. Thoroughly clean unit with a large bathroom including very useful mirrors."
The price is Rp1.417.944
Rp1.630.592 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
The Peninsula Kaikoura
Lobster Inn Motel
Property grounds

Lobster Inn Motel

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (20)
"Excellent stay"
The price is Rp1.388.689
Rp1.597.021 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Lobster Inn 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

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

While visiting Kaikoura Flat, you might make a stop by sights like Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach.

Photo by Brent Manning
Open Photo by Brent Manning

Kaikoura Peninsula

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Peninsula, Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony are top sights worth seeing.

Top South Bay Hotel Reviews

Kaikoura Motor Inn

Kaikoura Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Nice room with lovely mountain views "
Ramon 1-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Kaikoura Motor Inn
Te Mahuru Retreat

Te Mahuru Retreat

10/10 Excellent
"Bedroom was good and garden and facilities were great."
Tim 1-night trip
Posted 6 months ago
Te Mahuru Retreat

Frequently asked questions

What is South Bay like?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Kaikōura's South Bay neighbourhood.

How many hotels will I find in South Bay?

When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in Kaikōura, you can choose from 13 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in South Bay.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in South Bay.

What is there to do in this Kaikōura neighbourhood?

Fyffe House, Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony are just a few of the places to visit in and around South Bay. When you're sightseeing in Kaikōura, Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Museum are also worth a stop.