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Our top choices for South Bay hotels

Double Room (Room 3) | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Te Mahuru Retreat

Te Mahuru Retreat
3.5 star property
Kaikoura Flat, 6.7 km from South Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (156 reviews)
"Fantastic property and amazing hosts."
Canada
Colette
The price is NT$4,547
NT$5,229 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 11 - Mar 12
Te Mahuru Retreat
Calla Lily | View from room

Lemon Tree Lodge

Lemon Tree Lodge
3.5 star property
2.5 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (49 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Beautiful sea view. Well equipped. Comfortable stay. "
United States
Kit Yee Karen
The price is NT$6,059
NT$6,968 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 7 - Mar 8
Lemon Tree Lodge
Beach/ocean view

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
5.0 star property
1.7 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (510 reviews)
"Great location, spotless room. "
Australia
Evlampia
The price is NT$3,807
NT$4,378 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Sudima Kaikoura
Premier Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead

Glenburn Coastal Retreat

Glenburn Coastal Retreat
4.0 star property
9.2 km from South Bay
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (54 reviews)
"Very nice stay"
United States
James
The price is NT$8,646
NT$9,942 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Glenburn Coastal Retreat
The Hartnell Room | Balcony

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 NT$5,066
NT$5,825 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast
Cottage | Beach/ocean view

Barnacle Bills

Barnacle Bills
3.5 star property
1.3 km from South Bay
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"Excellent location. Great value for money, ideal for young families."
Australia
Nigel
The price is NT$3,706
NT$4,262 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Barnacle Bills
Exterior

Koura Bay Resort

Koura Bay Resort
3.5 star property
10.1 km from South Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (99 reviews)
"Beautiful view! The staff were helpful and it was more like staying in an apartment. "
United States
BONNIE
The price is NT$4,118
NT$4,735 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Koura Bay Resort
Exterior

Blue Seas Motel

Blue Seas Motel
3.5 star property
1.4 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (88 reviews)
"The location and view were great! Host was helpful and friendly! Room was clean."
Canada
Jane
Blue Seas Motel
Family Tree House | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses
5.0 star property
13.2 km from South Bay
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"The staff were exemplary and the food was great!"
United States
Jessica
The price is NT$33,825
NT$38,899 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
3.0 star property
1.7 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (597 reviews)
"Spacious and has everything you need. Easy walk by ocean to restaurants and shops. Highly recommend for families. "
United States
Bridget
The price is NT$3,427
NT$3,941 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 28 - Mar 29
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Front of property - evening/night

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, (71 reviews)
"Excellent stay in a lovely property in a great location. "
United Kingdom
Paul
The price is NT$4,249
NT$4,886 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 3 - Mar 4
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast
Reception

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
4.5 star property
1.6 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (360 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 NT$3,974
NT$4,570 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
Cottage, 3 Bedrooms | Private spa tub

The Factory

The Factory
4.0 star property
10.5 km from South Bay
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Lovely place with easy access to the beach. Extremely quiet and dark, allowing for great stargazing. Plenty of room for our family to spread out. Friendly host who quickly explained everything and was available for questions via text. Would definitely return the next time we’re near Kaikoura. "
United States
Aaron
The Factory
Terrace/patio

Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites
3.5 star property
4.3 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (426 reviews)
"Good location, room had everything we needed for a one night stay."
United Kingdom
paul
The price is NT$2,647
NT$3,044 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Colonial Wagon + Sleep Out | View from room

Wacky Stays

Wacky Stays
2.5 star property
Kaikoura Flat, 6.1 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (80 reviews)
"Great stay, quaint little cottage & the kids thoroughly enjoyed the animal feeding "
Australia
Adrian
The price is NT$3,053
NT$4,074 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Wacky Stays
Terrace/patio

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, (636 reviews)
"Location was perfect. The host at desk was incredible. "
United States
Todd
The price is NT$4,665
NT$5,365 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
Exterior

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
3.0 star property
3.5 km from South Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (464 reviews)
"Great compact accommodation "
United Kingdom
Caroline
The price is NT$2,418
NT$2,781 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura
3.0 star property
3.1 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (440 reviews)
"Good size accommodation. Clean with good amenities. Perfect for our stay."
United Kingdom
Janice
Mondello Kaikoura
Exterior

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, (415 reviews)
"Comfortable stay, friendly staff, clean, quiet, comfortable"
Australia
Blair
The price is NT$3,144
NT$3,615 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Superior House | Beach/ocean view

Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura Beach Motel
2.5 star property
1.7 km from South Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (424 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff, great location, clean and spacious! Second time we have been here, love it"
Australia
Eric
The price is NT$3,121
NT$3,589 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Kaikoura Beach Motel
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Where to stay in South Bay

Find the best South Bay areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
Walking around Kaikoura Peninsula, New Zealand on a beautiful Spring day.

Kaikoura Flat

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

Beautiful unique adorable new zealand fur seal resting on the rocks spotted in Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway, Canterbury. Amazing marine mammals spotted in New Zealand

Kaikoura Peninsula

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

Top South Bay Hotel Reviews

Blue Seas Motel

Blue Seas Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Spacious, good position near sea"
Andrew 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Blue Seas Motel

Frequently asked questions

What is South Bay like?
Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Kaikōura's South Bay neighborhood.
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.