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Discover 148 South Bay hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Ocean View Twin | View from room
Sudima Kaikoura
4.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (146)
"Beautiful high end hotel with a great atmosphere and wonderful customer service. We enjoyed our stay. "
The price is $96
$111 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Sudima Kaikoura
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (375)
"Close to the sea with views of the ocean. Plenty of places to eat within 15 mins of our accomodation. Central for all excursions. "
The price is $82
$95 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Interior detail
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (557)
"A lovely hotel in a convenient spot with good parking. The rooms are very well equipped, clean and a good size. "
The price is $90
$105 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
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Outdoor spa tub
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (346)
"Very happy with the stay! Would definitely go back. I was useless and didn’t read that I had to specifically arrange a way to pick up the key because we were arriving late but they still left us the key much to our relief. "
The price is $49
$57 total
includes taxes & fees
May 16 - May 17
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Exterior
The Fairways Luxury Accommodation Kaikoura
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (332)
"Clean rooms,beautiful area and friendly staff"
The price is $82
$97 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
The Fairways Luxury Accommodation Kaikoura
Outdoor dining
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
4.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (306)
"Lovely welcome with good tips of local area Lovely room small but adequate Real good breakfast even though it was not traditional lovely staff friendly and sociable Great location "
The price is $99
$116 total
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
Outdoor dining
Kakatu Retreat
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (63)
"Comfy, cosy, friendly owner, welcoming, great facilities "
The price is $71
$83 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Kakatu Retreat
Beach nearby
Kaikoura Quality Suites
3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (210)
"Lovely lady at reception to greet us, nice size room, clean and good parking "
The price is $84
$97 total
includes taxes & fees
May 6 - May 7
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Terrace/patio
Mondello Kaikoura
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (280)
"Fantastic location, great room and facilities. "
The price is $80
$92 total
includes taxes & fees
May 9 - May 10
Mondello Kaikoura
Free self parking
Alpine View Motel
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (464)
"Fantastic location, just a literal skip over the train tracks and you’re on the beach! Everything was pristine in the room, very comfortable. Quick drive into town with tons of shopping and food options. The seal colony nearby was a highlight of our trip. Highly recommend the Alpine View for a lovely stay! "
The price is $74
$85 total
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6
Alpine View Motel
View from property
Blue Seas Motels Kaikoura
3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (37)
" Nicely refurbished room on main esplanade. "
The price is $75
$88 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29
Blue Seas Motels Kaikoura
Property amenity
Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura
4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (260)
"Excellent spot. Clean and modernized. Awesome bathroom!! Would stay again "
The price is $72
$84 total
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6
Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (496)
"Wonderful quiet, private location located near everything."
The price is $74
$87 total
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
Aerial view
Kaikoura Beach Motel
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (249)
"Structure is old but well taken care of. Both outside doors need replacing or at least the lock on one. "
The price is $64
$74 total
includes taxes & fees
May 29 - May 30
Kaikoura Beach Motel
Terrace/patio
Kaikoura Motor Inn
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (417)
"comfortable , good parking "
The price is $73
$85 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
Kaikoura Motor Inn
Front of property - evening/night
The Pier Hotel and Restaurant
2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (188)
"It does what it says on the tin"
The price is $52
$60 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
The Pier Hotel and Restaurant
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses
5.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"From the start to finish of our 3 nights stay, in one of the treehouses, the whole experience was exceptional in our travels around NZ over the last month. Friendly, kind interested and caring well beyond expectation. Rooms supremely comfortable, food varied each night and delicious. Breakfast and lunch offered with grace and pleasure also. Good place for quiet time but close to whale watching trips . Even its own helipad for trips to mountains and sea.! Don’t miss this gem."
The price is $809
$934 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses
Double Room (Room 3) | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated
Te Mahuru Retreat
3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (120)
"Wonderful and comfortable place to stay"
The price is $83
$96 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
Te Mahuru Retreat
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Dusky Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (173)
"Good clean and comfortable accom."
The price is $54
$62 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
Dusky Lodge - Hostel
Front of property
Sierra Beachfront Motel
2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (228)
"Jo was very friendly and welcoming. Stayed 2 nights. Excellent location. 2nd night had a very noisy family next door, kids banging doors, banging on walls & yelling. Unfortunately I guess that's what you may strike during school holidays. C'est la vie! Other than that a very enjoyable stay"
The price is $62
$71 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
Sierra Beachfront Motel
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South Bay Travel Info

Number of reviews
5,236
Location
Kaikoura, New Zealand
Similar neighborhood
Kaikoura Peninsula
Accommodation
148 hotels
Lowest price
$49
Highest price
$809

Frequently asked questions

What is South Bay like?

Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Kaikoura's South Bay neighborhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in South Bay?

Based on our traveler data, Bay Cottages is one of the top choices for your stay in South Bay. This cottage offers free parking and private patios. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Cheerful Cosy Cottage in South Bay, Kaikoura and Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage.

How many hotels should I expect to find in South Bay?

When you want to kick up your feet after a day of exploring the sights in Kaikoura, you can choose from 13 Expedia hotels and other accommodations in South Bay.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in South Bay.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to South Bay?

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to South Bay, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What is there to do in this Kaikoura neighborhood?

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 Kaikoura, Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Museum are also worth a stop.

Recent reviews of South Bay hotels

Wakatu (wait a while) Cottage

Wakatu (wait a while) Cottage

5/5 Excellent
Great place and location
"Stayed for a month and it became home for us. Great location for all activities in the south bay/kaikoura area and the house has everything you need in a comfortable, clean condition. We didn have any issues but im sure the owner would deal with any promptly."
A verified traveler stayed at Wakatu (wait a while) Cottage
Posted 17 hours ago
Wakatu (wait a while) Cottage