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Discover 177 South Bay hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Sudima Kaikoura
Deluxe Twin | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Sudima Kaikoura

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (400)
"Beautiful place to stay."
The price is NT$2,920
NT$3,359 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
Outdoor dining

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (335)
"Lovely property within walking distance to bars and restaurants. The owner was lovely and very helpful, we would definitely stay here again to do another whale watching tour!"
The price is NT$2,937
NT$3,377 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
Glenburn Coastal Retreat
Luxury Cottage | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, espresso maker

Glenburn Coastal Retreat

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (52)
"Very nice stay"
The price is NT$7,091
NT$8,154 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Glenburn Coastal Retreat
Mondello Kaikoura
Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Mondello Kaikoura

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (380)
"Great stay"
Mondello Kaikoura
Te Mahuru Retreat
Double Room (Room 3) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Te Mahuru Retreat

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (147)
"This is an outstanding B&B. It is truly a garden spot, an excellent place to relax and refresh, "
The price is NT$2,469
NT$2,840 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Te Mahuru Retreat
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Exterior

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (399)
"Very nice accomodation and a sincere thank you to Deka for your excellent customer service. Highly recommended. Will definitely stay here again. "
The price is NT$2,378
NT$2,734 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast
Beach

Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (63)
"Excellent stay in a lovely property in a great location. "
The price is NT$4,017
NT$4,619 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
Interior detail

The White Morph - Heritage Collection

4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (618)
"Great location ... excellent value for money"
The price is NT$2,472
NT$2,842 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Exterior

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (316)
"Very enjoyable stay. Would definitely stay again. "
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Koura Bay Resort
Exterior

Koura Bay Resort

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (88)
"Amazing place to stay & play, very quiet, and really convenient "
The price is NT$2,762
NT$3,176 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Koura Bay Resort
Blue Seas Motel
View from property

Blue Seas Motel

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (71)
"Very friendly staff, quick checkin , very quiet place. "
Blue Seas Motel
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Outdoor spa tub

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (412)
"Amazing Kaikoura Stay! - Highly recommended! Loved our weekend here! The staff were so friendly and helpful. Our room was clean, warm and comfy. The location was great, with short easy walk to the supermarket. Would definitely stay again. Thank you for such a pleasant experience!!"
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Lemon Tree Lodge
Lavender | View from room

Lemon Tree Lodge

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (41)
"Absolutely beautiful space, gorgeous view, amazing breakfast. Beautiful hosts."
The price is NT$4,296
NT$4,941 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Lemon Tree Lodge
Kaikoura Beach Motel
Aerial view

Kaikoura Beach Motel

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (378)
"Really lovely place, wonderful staff, comfy beds, great location. Free laundry was a nice touch. "
The price is NT$2,240
NT$2,576 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Kaikoura Beach Motel
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (537)
"Easy check in,great view, beach right in front"
The price is NT$2,472
NT$2,842 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (552)
"Really nice place, quiet but central to town"
The price is NT$2,240
NT$2,576 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
Kaikoura Motor Inn
Terrace/patio

Kaikoura Motor Inn

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (493)
"Nice place to stay "
Kaikoura Motor Inn
Wacky Stays
Tipi / Teepee | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Wacky Stays

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (76)
"Great stay, quaint little cottage & the kids thoroughly enjoyed the animal feeding "
The price is NT$2,730
NT$3,672 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Wacky Stays
Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura
Property amenity

Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (296)
"Wonderful place to stay "
Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
Balcony view

Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (40)
"Very comfortable and convenient with excellent water views."
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
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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 map

Kaikoura Flat

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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 map

Kaikoura Peninsula

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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
"Overall very good "
Jagjit 1-night trip
Posted 3 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.