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Our top choices for South Bay hotels

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Bay Cottages

Bay Cottages
3.0 star property
South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (110 reviews)
"Super great little place with courteous hosts ! "
United States
Aspen
The price is NT$3,621
NT$4,164 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Bay Cottages
Beach/ocean view

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
5.0 star property
1.7 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (493 reviews)
"Excellent, friendly staff, great location "
Australia
Michael
The price is NT$4,505
NT$5,180 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 3 - Mar 4
Sudima Kaikoura
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, (452 reviews)
"Room was lovely and clean so was bathrooms,lovely weather great times"
Australia
Rebecca
The price is NT$2,861
NT$3,290 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Reception

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
4.5 star property
1.6 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (357 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$3,976
NT$4,572 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
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, (595 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$4,527
NT$5,206 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 12 - Feb 13
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
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, (633 reviews)
"Location was perfect. The host at desk was incredible. "
United States
Todd
The price is NT$4,708
NT$5,414 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 3 - Mar 4
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
Indoor spa tub

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, (332 reviews)
"It was a great stay."
Australia
Grady
The price is NT$2,631
NT$3,079 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park
Terrace/patio

Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites
3.5 star property
4.3 km from South Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (412 reviews)
"Good location, room had everything we needed for a one night stay."
United Kingdom
paul
The price is NT$3,237
NT$3,723 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Kaikoura Quality Suites
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$6,062
NT$6,972 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 7 - Mar 8
Lemon Tree Lodge
Exterior

Blue Seas Motel

Blue Seas Motel
3.5 star property
1.4 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (81 reviews)
"Spotless, great size, new bathroom and kitchen, great location right across from beach and a few minutes drive to the seal colony "
Canada
Michael
Blue Seas Motel
Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | Terrace/patio

Kaikoura Motor Inn

Kaikoura Motor Inn
2.0 star property
4.9 km from South Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (517 reviews)
"Great"
United States
TIM
The price is NT$3,605
NT$4,146 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Kaikoura Motor Inn
Property amenity

Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura
4.0 star property
2 km from South Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (310 reviews)
"Needed a stopover; this was much more. Very nice set up, kind person at desk that asked if I needed milk, super clean, comfy and quiet room, great shower, WiFi and even a fan for us hot sleepers. Walk down the hill and all the restaurants are there on the beach. Great value "
United States
Rex
The price is NT$4,016
NT$4,619 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura
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, (153 reviews)
"Fantastic property and amazing hosts."
Canada
Colette
The price is NT$4,720
NT$5,428 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Te Mahuru Retreat
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, (414 reviews)
"Comfortable stay, friendly staff, clean, quiet, comfortable"
Australia
Blair
The price is NT$3,676
NT$4,228 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 3 - Mar 4
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
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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)
"It was much better than the pictures and good location for our morning sea side tracking. "
New Zealand
Kwon Jae
The price is NT$4,280
NT$4,922 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 25 - Feb 26
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast
On the beach, beach shuttle, 12 beach bars

Alpine View Motel

Alpine View Motel
3.0 star property
4.3 km from South Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (548 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay with friendly owners. "
Canada
Amanda
The price is NT$2,546
NT$2,927 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Alpine View Motel
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, (431 reviews)
"Well located, clean, easy check-in and check-out and friendly staff. "
United Kingdom
Stephen
The price is NT$4,138
NT$4,758 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Mondello Kaikoura
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, (79 reviews)
"Great stay, quaint little cottage & the kids thoroughly enjoyed the animal feeding "
Australia
Adrian
The price is NT$3,060
NT$4,083 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 7 - Mar 8
Wacky Stays
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, (421 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff, great location, clean and spacious! Second time we have been here, love it"
Australia
Eric
The price is NT$4,247
NT$4,884 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Kaikoura Beach Motel
Seasonal outdoor pool

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
4.5 star property
2.4 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (576 reviews)
"Accommodation lovely and clean. Staff very helpful and friendly "
Australia
Kathy
The price is NT$3,160
NT$3,634 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
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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

Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura

10/10 Excellent
"Room was very clean and reception staff were friendly and efficient. Short walk into town and parking space at the hotel which was very quiet even though it appeared to be full. "
Paul 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Mondello Kaikoura

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 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 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.