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Our top choices for South Bay hotels

Family Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Willowbank Motel

Willowbank Motel
2.5 star property
4.7 km from South Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (141 reviews)
"Instructions via email was clear which room was ours and how to enter the room. Unit was clean and spacious. Close to New World, walking distance. Only downside, it is very noisy with the traffic at night on the main road."
Australia
Susan
The price is NT$3,376
NT$3,882 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Willowbank Motel
Cottage | Beach/ocean view

Barnacle Bills

Barnacle Bills
3.5 star property
1.3 km from South Bay
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (24 reviews)
"Excellent location. Great value for money, ideal for young families."
Australia
Nigel
The price is NT$3,646
NT$4,193 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Barnacle Bills
Premium Two Bedroom Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Lobster Inn Motel

Lobster Inn Motel
3.0 star property
3.9 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (29 reviews)
"Great location, lovely staff, clean tidy rooms"
Australia
Jessica
The price is NT$2,676
NT$3,078 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Lobster Inn Motel
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, (81 reviews)
"Great stay, quaint little cottage & the kids thoroughly enjoyed the animal feeding "
Australia
Adrian
The price is NT$3,008
NT$4,014 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Wacky Stays
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, (558 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay with friendly owners. "
Canada
Amanda
The price is NT$2,503
NT$2,878 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Alpine View Motel
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$4,822
NT$5,546 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast
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$4,480
NT$5,152 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Te Mahuru Retreat
Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio

Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
5.0 star property
1.9 km from South Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (49 reviews)
"Beautiful space with everything you would need and more and great location "
United Kingdom
Cathy
The price is NT$8,809
NT$10,130 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 18 - Mar 19
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
Beach/ocean view

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
5.0 star property
1.7 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (520 reviews)
"Great stay amazing place with amazing views "
Australia
Sean
The price is NT$3,232
NT$3,717 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Sudima Kaikoura
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, (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 NT$5,960
NT$6,855 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Lemon Tree Lodge
Hiking

Kaikoura Seaside Lodge

Kaikoura Seaside Lodge
2.0 star property
1.5 km from South Bay
7.4 out of 10, Good, (12 reviews)
"Fantastic views from front rooms and good value. Was a fair way out from town but still walkable and close to the fantastic Pier Hotel."
Australia
Moragh
The price is NT$2,069
NT$2,379 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Kaikoura Seaside Lodge
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, (583 reviews)
"Accommodation lovely and clean. Staff very helpful and friendly "
Australia
Kathy
The price is NT$3,006
NT$3,457 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 11 - Apr 12
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
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, (417 reviews)
"Comfortable stay, friendly staff, clean, quiet, comfortable"
Australia
Blair
The price is NT$3,086
NT$3,549 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 14 - Apr 15
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Exterior

Blue Seas Motel

Blue Seas Motel
3.5 star property
1.4 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (91 reviews)
"Great next to sea"
Australia
Alan
Blue Seas Motel
Seasonal outdoor pool

Dusky Lodge - Hostel

Dusky Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
3.4 km from South Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (227 reviews)
"Was a great layout, everything easy to find"
Australia
Robyn
The price is NT$2,210
NT$2,542 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Dusky Lodge - Hostel
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, (639 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 NT$4,421
NT$5,084 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
Garden

The Peninsula Kaikoura

The Peninsula Kaikoura
3.5 star property
1.9 km from South Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (174 reviews)
"Room was spacious and very clean. Bed was comfortable. Great location. Would stay here again. Highly recommend. "
Australia
Suzanne
The price is NT$3,059
NT$3,518 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 18 - Mar 19
The Peninsula Kaikoura
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, (341 reviews)
"Loved the cabin, wonderfully clean, the other amenities at Top 10 were great too. Perfect for our needs."
Canada
Victor
The price is NT$3,034
NT$3,550 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 21 - Mar 22
Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park
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$31,809
NT$36,580 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses
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, (521 reviews)
"Extremely clean, very friendly and welcoming staff, easy check-in, well equipped room."
Australia
Karen
The price is NT$3,022
NT$3,475 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Kaikoura Motor Inn
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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

Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

10/10 Excellent
"warm comfortable room."
alan 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Kaikoura Quality Suites

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.