Popular places to visit
Peninsula Walkway
Go wildlife spotting as you hike on a coastal route across cliff tops and down to the shoreline. See whales, seals, sea lions and much more.
Mount Fyffe
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Fyffe and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Kaikōura. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Point Kean Seal Colony
Find out about the history of Kaikōura when you spend time at Point Kean Seal Colony. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park
Enjoy an outing to Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park during your stay in Kaikōura. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Fyffe House
You can learn about the history of Kaikōura with a visit to Fyffe House. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Kaikoura District Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Kaikoura District Museum during your trip to Kaikōura. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
South Bay Hotel Deals
Bay Cottages
Hosts lovely. Clean, fresh, bright room - those were the winners!
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
Sudima Kaikoura
We enjoyed the hotel
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Nice room nice staff, easy parking. All good
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Very welcoming staff, clean fantastic well equipped rooms. Hot pools were free and real treat. Highly recommend!!
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
Mondello Kaikoura
The staff were welcoming, the room was clean, and it was a great choice for a one-night stay.
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Everything was excellent. Easiest check-in with keys waiting in the apartment, new and spotless apartment with dishwasher, washing machine and dryer. Very happy.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Other neighborhoods around South Bay
Kaikoura Peninsula
While visiting Kaikoura Peninsula, you might make a stop by sights like Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony.
Kaikoura Flat
If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Flat, Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach are top sights worth seeing.
