South Bay

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


South Bay Hotel Deals

Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage

Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage

South Bay Kaikoura
Stay at this vacation home in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (196 reviews)
"This was a good batch to stay in for 3-4 people, being comfort and cozy. Utilities and expectations were communicated clearly which was nice. The parking space is good and the batch is close to the bay jetties.While the batch itself was good, the cleanliness of it wasn’t the best. Old leaky trash ..."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage
South Bay | Cosy | BBQ Area - KK61334

South Bay | Cosy | BBQ Area - KK61334

Kaikoura
The price is ¥16,522 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
¥16,522
¥25,944 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Museum are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
"Very clean and tidy. A great stay. Very relaxing. Very reasonably priced. Everything there for cooking. Washing machine and dryer as well."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

South Bay | Cosy | BBQ Area - KK61334
The Kaikoura Bach Retreat

The Kaikoura Bach Retreat

Kaikoura Canterbury
Stay at this vacation home in Kaikōura. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Museum ...
The Kaikoura Bach Retreat
Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway

Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway

Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ¥21,890 per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
¥21,890
¥28,219 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Kaikōura. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
"Very comfy with all that we needed. Host was very obliging."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2026

Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway
South Bay | Classic Bach | Close to Marina - KK48126

South Bay | Classic Bach | Close to Marina - KK48126

Kaikoura
The price is ¥15,456 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
¥15,456
¥27,829 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
"This was a great little 1950's cottage in a quiet part of town. It was adequate for our needs."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026

South Bay | Classic Bach | Close to Marina - KK48126
Beach front cottage

Beach front cottage

Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ¥23,674 per night from Sep 26 to Sep 27
¥23,674
¥34,418 total
Sep 26 - Sep 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cottage in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (37 reviews)
"Lovely place, perfectly appointed and clean. Great communications with the owner.Perfect location, only issue was the weather!"

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2026

Beach front cottage
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 and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Kaikoura Flat

If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Flat, Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Kaikoura Peninsula

While visiting Kaikoura Peninsula, you might make a stop by sights like Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony.



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