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Bay Cottages

Bay Cottages

Bay Cottages
3.0 star property
South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (108)
"Hosts lovely. Clean, fresh, bright room - those were the winners! "
Australia
Diana
The price is NT$3,476
NT$3,998 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - 2026/1/21
Bay Cottages
Property grounds
Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast
3.5 star property
2.4 km from South Bay
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (174)
"Fabulous view from the room. Immaculately clean room. Nice complimentary shortbread on arrival."
United Kingdom
Patricia
The price is NT$5,215
NT$5,997 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 24 - 2026/1/25
Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast
Outdoor dining
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
4.5 star property
1.6 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (350)
"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$3,843
NT$4,420 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - 2026/1/10
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
3.0 star property
1.7 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (586)
"Great stay "
Canada
Meghan
The price is NT$4,346
NT$4,998 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - 2026/1/15
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Deluxe Twin | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
5.0 star property
1.7 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (456)
"My second time staying here..Fabulous location and staff..Really great!"
Australia
Juliet
The price is NT$4,188
NT$4,817 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - 2026/1/26
Sudima Kaikoura
Interior detail
The White Morph - Heritage Collection

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, (629)
"Easy access and parking. Had all the amenities needed. Friendly staff."
Australia
Alice
The price is NT$4,520
NT$5,197 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - 2026/1/5
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura
3.0 star property
3.1 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (411)
"Well located, clean, easy check-in and check-out and friendly staff. "
United Kingdom
Stephen
Mondello Kaikoura
Exterior
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

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, (412)
"Comfortable stay, friendly staff, clean, quiet, comfortable"
Australia
Blair
The price is NT$3,432
NT$3,947 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - 2026/1/20
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Exterior
Koura Bay Resort

Koura Bay Resort

Koura Bay Resort
3.5 star property
10.1 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (94)
"Beautiful view! The staff were helpful and it was more like staying in an apartment. "
United States
BONNIE
The price is NT$3,982
NT$4,580 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - 2026/1/9
Koura Bay Resort
Business center
Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

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, (329)
"It was a great stay."
Australia
Grady
The price is NT$2,552
NT$2,986 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - 2026/1/14
Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park
Tipi / Teepee | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace
Wacky Stays

Wacky Stays

Wacky Stays
2.5 star property
Kaikoura Flat, 6.1 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (79)
"Pet friendly"
Australia
Desley
The price is NT$3,288
NT$4,326 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - 2026/1/7
Wacky Stays
Beach
Inn the Bay 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, (67)
"Wonderful albeit short stay and was very happy to meet the host who was super friendly and very helpful. 5 STARS! Hope to visit again."
United States
David
The price is NT$4,109
NT$4,725 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - 2026/1/6
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast
Cottage | Beach/ocean view
Barnacle Bills

Barnacle Bills

Barnacle Bills
3.5 star property
1.3 km from South Bay
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (18)
"Excellent location. Great value for money, ideal for young families."
Australia
Nigel
Barnacle Bills
Double Room (Room 3) | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated
Te Mahuru Retreat

Te Mahuru Retreat

Te Mahuru Retreat
3.5 star property
Kaikoura Flat, 6.7 km from South Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (151)
"Fantastic property and amazing hosts."
Canada
Colette
The price is NT$4,562
NT$5,247 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - 2026/1/16
Te Mahuru Retreat
Aerial view
Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura Beach Motel
2.5 star property
1.7 km from South Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (410)
"Easy stay. Friendly staff. Room was very clean "
Australia
Tracey
The price is NT$3,176
NT$3,653 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - 2026/1/14
Kaikoura Beach Motel
Lavender | View from room
Lemon Tree Lodge

Lemon Tree Lodge

Lemon Tree Lodge
3.5 star property
2.5 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (46)
"Friendly staff. Beautiful sea view. Well equipped. Comfortable stay. "
United States
Kit Yee Karen
The price is NT$5,859
NT$6,739 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - 2026/1/12
Lemon Tree Lodge
Breakfast area
The Peninsula Kaikoura

The Peninsula Kaikoura

The Peninsula Kaikoura
3.5 star property
1.9 km from South Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (170)
"Friendly helpful very clean and comfortable "
Australia
Aileen
The Peninsula Kaikoura
Exterior
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites
3.5 star property
4.3 km from South Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (385)
"Friendly staff, clean room & comfortable bed"
Australia
Bridget
The price is NT$3,129
NT$3,598 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - 2026/1/16
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Outdoor spa tub
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
3.0 star property
3.5 km from South Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (435)
"We had four adults sharing a cabin. Staff are so friendly. We loved the location the hot tubs and pool, the comfy beds and clean room. We would definitely stay again."
Australia
Katherine
The price is NT$2,544
NT$2,926 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - 2026/1/11
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
View from property
Blue Seas Motel

Blue Seas Motel

Blue Seas Motel
3.5 star property
1.4 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (77)
"Location and staff"
United States
Jim
The price is NT$4,583
NT$5,270 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - 2026/1/11
Blue Seas 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.

Kaikoura Flat

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

Peninsula Walkway showing tranquil scenes
Photo by Brent Manning
Open Photo by Brent Manning

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

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful location, wish we had spent another night here. Really helpful, especially as this was Christmas Day night."
Suzanne 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

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.