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Te Mahuru Retreat

Te Mahuru Retreat
3.5 star property
Kaikoura Flat, 6.7 km from South Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (155 reviews)
"Fantastic property and amazing hosts."
Canada
Colette
The price is ₩209,495
₩240,919 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 11 - Mar 12
Te Mahuru Retreat

Lemon Tree Lodge

Lemon Tree Lodge
3.5 star property
2.5 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (49 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Beautiful sea view. Well equipped. Comfortable stay. "
United States
Kit Yee Karen
The price is ₩277,577
₩319,218 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Lemon Tree Lodge

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
5.0 star property
1.7 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (508 reviews)
"Great location, spotless room. "
Australia
Evlampia
The price is ₩174,700
₩200,905 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Sudima Kaikoura

Glenburn Coastal Retreat

Glenburn Coastal Retreat
4.0 star property
9.2 km from South Bay
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (54 reviews)
"Very nice stay"
United States
James
The price is ₩396,759
₩456,273 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Glenburn Coastal Retreat

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 ₩247,038
₩284,094 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

Barnacle Bills

Barnacle Bills
3.5 star property
1.3 km from South Bay
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"Excellent location. Great value for money, ideal for young families."
Australia
Nigel
The price is ₩169,783
₩195,250 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Barnacle Bills

Koura Bay Resort

Koura Bay Resort
3.5 star property
10.1 km from South Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (99 reviews)
"Beautiful view! The staff were helpful and it was more like staying in an apartment. "
United States
BONNIE
The price is ₩188,647
₩216,945 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Koura Bay Resort

Blue Seas Motel

Blue Seas Motel
3.5 star property
1.4 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (88 reviews)
"The location and view were great! Host was helpful and friendly! Room was clean."
Canada
Jane
Blue Seas Motel

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 ₩1,400,285
₩1,610,328 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
3.0 star property
1.7 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (597 reviews)
"Spacious and has everything you need. Easy walk by ocean to restaurants and shops. Highly recommend for families. "
United States
Bridget
The price is ₩158,329
₩182,078 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 11 - Mar 12
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

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, (71 reviews)
"Excellent stay in a lovely property in a great location. "
United Kingdom
Paul
The price is ₩194,636
₩223,831 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
4.5 star property
1.6 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (360 reviews)
"Lovely, well-maintained place in a great location. We really enjoyed our stay, and the hosts were very accommodating."
Canada
Kevin
The price is ₩182,058
₩209,367 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

The Factory

The Factory
4.0 star property
10.5 km from South Bay
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Lovely place with easy access to the beach. Extremely quiet and dark, allowing for great stargazing. Plenty of room for our family to spread out. Friendly host who quickly explained everything and was available for questions via text. Would definitely return the next time we’re near Kaikoura. "
United States
Aaron
The Factory

Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites
3.5 star property
4.3 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (425 reviews)
"Good location, room had everything we needed for a one night stay."
United Kingdom
paul
The price is ₩121,273
₩139,464 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Wacky Stays

Wacky Stays
2.5 star property
Kaikoura Flat, 6.1 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (80 reviews)
"Great stay, quaint little cottage & the kids thoroughly enjoyed the animal feeding "
Australia
Adrian
The price is ₩140,101
₩186,942 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Wacky Stays

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, (636 reviews)
"Location was perfect. The host at desk was incredible. "
United States
Todd
The price is ₩214,100
₩246,215 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 11 - Mar 12
The White Morph - Heritage Collection

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
3.0 star property
3.5 km from South Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (464 reviews)
"Great compact accommodation "
United Kingdom
Caroline
The price is ₩111,542
₩128,273 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura
3.0 star property
3.1 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (440 reviews)
"Good size accommodation. Clean with good amenities. Perfect for our stay."
United Kingdom
Janice
Mondello 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, (415 reviews)
"Comfortable stay, friendly staff, clean, quiet, comfortable"
Australia
Blair
The price is ₩144,016
₩165,618 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura Beach Motel
2.5 star property
1.7 km from South Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (424 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff, great location, clean and spacious! Second time we have been here, love it"
Australia
Eric
The price is ₩142,983
₩164,430 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Kaikoura Beach 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.

Kaikoura Peninsula

While visiting Kaikoura Peninsula, you might make a stop by sights like Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony.

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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.