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Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites
3.5 star property
4.3 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (440 reviews)
"Mountain and sea views, easy access to town."
Australia
Veronique
The price is ¥12,516
¥14,393 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Kaikoura Quality Suites

The White Morph - Heritage Collection

The White Morph - Heritage Collection
4.5 star property
1.4 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (642 reviews)
"Highly recommend this hotel, the best quality we have experienced on our round trip of NZ. Beautiful views of the seafront, large jacuzzi bath and nice amenities re kitchen."
Australia
William
The price is ¥19,478
¥22,724 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
The White Morph - Heritage Collection

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
3.5 star property
Kaikoura Flat, 3.4 km from South Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (417 reviews)
"Comfortable stay, friendly staff, clean, quiet, comfortable"
Australia
Blair
The price is ¥15,535
¥17,865 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
3.0 star property
1.7 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (604 reviews)
"Very nice apartment "
United States
Liang
The price is ¥16,264
¥18,832 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 28 - Mar 29
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
5.0 star property
1.7 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (526 reviews)
"Great stay amazing place with amazing views "
Australia
Sean
The price is ¥16,230
¥18,665 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Sudima Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura
3.0 star property
3.1 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (447 reviews)
"The hotel was conveniently located to the town centre and restaurants. "
Canada
Albert
The price is ¥14,796
¥17,092 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Mondello Kaikoura

Kaikoura Motor Inn

Kaikoura Motor Inn
2.0 star property
4.9 km from South Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (524 reviews)
"Extremely clean, very friendly and welcoming staff, easy check-in, well equipped room."
Australia
Karen
The price is ¥12,050
¥14,034 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Kaikoura Motor Inn

Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park
3.0 star property
3.2 km from South Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (343 reviews)
"Loved the cabin, wonderfully clean, the other amenities at Top 10 were great too. Perfect for our needs."
Canada
Victor
The price is ¥14,583
¥17,063 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

Blue Seas Motel

Blue Seas Motel
3.5 star property
1.4 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (92 reviews)
"Beautiful location, comfortable room, very friendly and helpful staff."
United States
Claire
The price is ¥12,582
¥14,653 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Blue Seas Motel

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
4.5 star property
1.6 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (366 reviews)
"Lovely, well-maintained place in a great location. We really enjoyed our stay, and the hosts were very accommodating."
Canada
Kevin
The price is ¥18,264
¥21,210 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

The Peninsula Kaikoura

The Peninsula Kaikoura
3.5 star property
1.9 km from South Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (175 reviews)
"Room was spacious and very clean. Bed was comfortable. Great location. Would stay here again. Highly recommend. "
Australia
Suzanne
The price is ¥15,262
¥17,551 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
The Peninsula Kaikoura

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
3.0 star property
3.5 km from South Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (474 reviews)
"Excellent location and facilities. "
Australia
Mary-Angela
The price is ¥9,771
¥11,237 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine View Motel

Alpine View Motel
3.0 star property
4.3 km from South Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (558 reviews)
"Clean and tidy also right on the beach"
Australia
Rodney
The price is ¥12,573
¥14,459 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Alpine View Motel

Te Mahuru Retreat

Te Mahuru Retreat
3.5 star property
Kaikoura Flat, 6.7 km from South Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (157 reviews)
"Beautiful cottage with awesome large yard and well supplied kitchen including fresh eggs and condiments and our own grill. Also amazing dark sky stargazing and hot tub."
United States
Ian
The price is ¥17,653
¥20,732 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Te Mahuru Retreat

Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast
3.5 star property
2.4 km from South Bay
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (179 reviews)
"Great property"
United States
James
The price is ¥22,045
¥25,679 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast
4.0 star property
1.4 km from South Bay
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (72 reviews)
"Wonderful hosts with great information. Spacious, clean room. Quiet and perfect location."
Canada
Jill
The price is ¥19,315
¥22,464 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura Beach Motel
2.5 star property
1.7 km from South Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (430 reviews)
"Convenient quiet location. Comfortable room "
United Kingdom
Elspeth
The price is ¥13,367
¥15,620 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Kaikoura Beach Motel

Lemon Tree Lodge

Lemon Tree Lodge
3.5 star property
2.5 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (51 reviews)
"Amazing ocean view. Lovely room with good toiletries, nespresso coffee etc. very close to the main town and ‘The Whaler’ pub. Very good Continental breakfast included as well which is a bonus. "
United Kingdom
Darren
The price is ¥28,145
¥32,636 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Lemon Tree Lodge

Wacky Stays

Wacky Stays
2.5 star property
Kaikoura Flat, 6.1 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (82 reviews)
"Great stay, quaint little cottage & the kids thoroughly enjoyed the animal feeding "
Australia
Adrian
The price is ¥12,581
¥17,254 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Wacky Stays

Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura
4.0 star property
2 km from South Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (320 reviews)
"Lovely place "
Australia
Bevan
The price is ¥14,413
¥16,642 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 28 - Mar 29
Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura
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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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Frequently asked questions

What is South Bay like?
Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Kaikōura'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 Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage and South Bay | Classic Kiwi Bach | Close to Beach - KK48126.
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 Kaikōura, you can choose from 14 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 Kaikōura 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 Kaikōura, Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Museum are also worth a stop.