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Discover 178 South Bay hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Bay Cottages
Property grounds

Bay Cottages

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (107)
"Clean, tidy and comfortable. "
The price is ₩114,044
₩131,151 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Bay Cottages
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Outdoor spa tub

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (424)
"Great place, nice and clean and the staff are lovely and helpful!"
The price is ₩64,791
₩74,510 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
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, (555)
"Loved staying here Beautiful location "
The price is ₩125,426
₩144,244 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Exterior

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (333)
"My fav place to stay in Kaikoura ."
The price is ₩90,871
₩104,502 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Kaikoura Quality Suites
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Exterior

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (403)
"Great"
The price is ₩134,073
₩154,184 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
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, (421)
"Great hotel "
The price is ₩189,928
₩218,417 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura Beach Motel
Aerial view

Kaikoura Beach Motel

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (388)
"clean tidy, friendly, opposite beach."
The price is ₩106,794
₩122,813 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Kaikoura Beach Motel
Mondello Kaikoura
Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Mondello Kaikoura

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (388)
"Great stay"
The price is ₩128,884
₩148,217 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Mondello Kaikoura
Te Mahuru Retreat
Double Room (Room 3) | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Te Mahuru Retreat

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (149)
"This is an outstanding B&B. It is truly a garden spot, an excellent place to relax and refresh, "
The price is ₩134,501
₩154,676 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Te Mahuru Retreat
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (557)
"Comfortable motel."
The price is ₩114,044
₩131,151 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
Alpine View Motel
Free self parking

Alpine View Motel

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (533)
"Very comfortable and nice motel! Strongly recommend!"
The price is ₩110,978
₩127,626 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Alpine View Motel
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
Outdoor dining

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (337)
"Nice place very convenient and helpful staff "
The price is ₩158,206
₩181,937 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park
Business center

Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (316)
"It was a great stay."
The price is ₩97,719
₩114,344 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
Interior detail

The White Morph - Heritage Collection

4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (624)
"Staff very helpful with late check in "
The price is ₩196,013
₩225,415 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
Koura Bay Resort
Exterior

Koura Bay Resort

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (88)
"Loved our stay would definitely recommend. "
The price is ₩136,751
₩157,266 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Koura Bay Resort
Sierra Beachfront Motel
Reception

Sierra Beachfront Motel

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (256)
"A good location by the beach , quiet but a bit of a back to town. "
The price is ₩89,097
₩102,462 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Sierra Beachfront Motel
Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura
Property amenity

Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (300)
"Wonderful place to stay "
The price is ₩107,625
₩123,773 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura
Kaikoura Motor Inn
Family Studio, Multiple Beds | Living area | 32-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

Kaikoura Motor Inn

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (498)
"Great place to stay with clean tidy facilities. Even though a little traffic noise we had a great night's sleep. Supermarket and petrol stations near by. Highly recommend."
The price is ₩91,420
₩105,133 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Kaikoura Motor Inn
Blue Seas Motel
View from property

Blue Seas Motel

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (73)
"Very friendly staff, quick checkin , very quiet place. "
The price is ₩112,257
₩129,093 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Blue Seas Motel
Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

5.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5)
"Absolutely unforgettable stay from start to finish. The staff were amazing, the grounds are unreal and the pool was divine. What a fantastic place, I wish it was closer to my home so I could come back regularly!"
The price is ₩1,112,356
₩1,279,209 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses
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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.

Peninsula Walkway showing tranquil scenes
Photo by Brent Manning
Open Photo by Brent Manning

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 Gateway Motor Lodge

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely spacious unit. Very comfortable bed. 2 comfortable chairs. Easy parking. Very pleasant hosts."
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Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

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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 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?
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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.