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Terrace/patio

Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites
3.5 star property
4.3 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (447 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay, staff were lovely, nice quiet place"
Australia
Tara
The price is ₩105,334
₩121,138 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 18 - Apr 19
Kaikoura Quality Suites
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)
"Best accommodation so far on our month long trip. I could live here. "
United States
Bettina
The price is ₩147,201
₩169,281 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
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, (643 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 ₩202,367
₩232,725 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
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, (606 reviews)
"Great property in the quieter end of town. Excellent facilities. Opposite the beach. Parking to hand. Highly recommended. Note the check in details from Expedia are not quite correct. check-in is 2-6pm and reception reopens at 2. Expedia says reception is only open until 10am. The email I received the night before from the property regarding check in went to junk mail. "
United Kingdom
cathy
The price is ₩159,328
₩183,227 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Beach/ocean view

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
5.0 star property
1.7 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (533 reviews)
"Superb on every count. The front desk staff was amazing and helped me make a couple of urgent changes to my itinerary. This was service WAY BEYOND EXPECTATIONS."
United States
John
The price is ₩180,266
₩207,307 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Sudima Kaikoura
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, (450 reviews)
"The hotel was conveniently located to the town centre and restaurants. "
Canada
Albert
The price is ₩143,123
₩164,592 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Mondello Kaikoura
Exterior

Blue Seas Motel

Blue Seas Motel
3.5 star property
1.4 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (93 reviews)
"Beautiful location, comfortable room, very friendly and helpful staff."
United States
Claire
The price is ₩129,124
₩148,493 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Blue Seas Motel
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, (343 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay"
United Kingdom
Mark
The price is ₩120,599
₩141,116 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park
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)
"Clean and tidy also right on the beach"
Australia
Rodney
The price is ₩117,570
₩135,207 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Alpine View Motel
Garden

The Peninsula Kaikoura

The Peninsula Kaikoura
3.5 star property
1.9 km from South Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (176 reviews)
"Brilliant location, close to main attractions/food outlets. Facilities were beautifully presented and staff responsive when needed. Thoroughly recommend and would return again. "
Australia
Richard
The price is ₩142,718
₩164,123 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
The Peninsula Kaikoura
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, (525 reviews)
"From the moment we arrived we were welcomed and felt at home. We had comfortable accommodation with a wonderful view of the mountains. I would highly recommend staying here. "
Australia
Lynda
The price is ₩114,852
₩132,081 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Kaikoura Motor Inn
Reception

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
4.5 star property
1.6 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (368 reviews)
"Owners were great and stay was perfect"
Canada
Douglas
The price is ₩183,641
₩211,187 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
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, (431 reviews)
"Clean, spacious, tastefully decorated room very close to the beach. A bit of a walk to town which was fine for us. Definitely would stay there again!"
Canada
Gillian
The price is ₩155,552
₩178,885 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 15 - Apr 16
Kaikoura Beach Motel
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, (157 reviews)
"Beautiful cottage with awesome large yard and well supplied kitchen including fresh eggs and condiments and our own grill. Also amazing dark sky stargazing and hot tub."
United States
Ian
The price is ₩153,885
₩176,966 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Te Mahuru Retreat
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, (72 reviews)
"Wonderful hosts with great information. Spacious, clean room. Quiet and perfect location."
Canada
Jill
The price is ₩196,329
₩225,778 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast
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 ₩298,661
₩343,461 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Lemon Tree Lodge
Exterior

Koura Bay Resort

Koura Bay Resort
3.5 star property
10.1 km from South Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (102 reviews)
"On arrival the gentleman in reception (I think the owner of the resort) was very helpful and courteous. Although the rooms were compact, they had a fantastic outlook of the 9th hole and the surrounding coastline."
Australia
eric
The price is ₩135,014
₩155,266 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Koura Bay Resort
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 ₩226,533
₩260,513 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 10 - Apr 11
Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast
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, (82 reviews)
"Great stay, quaint little cottage & the kids thoroughly enjoyed the animal feeding "
Australia
Adrian
The price is ₩117,648
₩161,344 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Wacky Stays
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, (474 reviews)
"Excellent location and facilities. "
Australia
Mary-Angela
The price is ₩82,231
₩94,566 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
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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
"Absolutely"
Yvonne 1-night trip
Posted 2 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 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.