Hotels in South Bay, Kaikōura

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Bay Cottages

Bay Cottages
3.0 star property
South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (109 reviews)
"Nice Cottages! "
Germany
Marco
The price is RM447
RM514 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan
Bay Cottages

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
5.0 star property
1.7 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (469 reviews)
"My second time staying here..Fabulous location and staff..Really great!"
Australia
Juliet
The price is RM538
RM619 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Sudima Kaikoura

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, (331 reviews)
"It was a great stay."
Australia
Grady
The price is RM327
RM382 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
4.5 star property
1.6 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (352 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 RM494
RM568 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
3.0 star property
3.5 km from South Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (439 reviews)
"Great location "
United States
Linda
The price is RM305
RM350 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
3.0 star property
1.7 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (590 reviews)
"Great stay "
Canada
Meghan
The price is RM558
RM642 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites
3.5 star property
4.3 km from South Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (392 reviews)
"Room spotless, staff very helpful and friendly."
Australia
Ruth
The price is RM365
RM420 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan
Kaikoura Quality Suites

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, (629 reviews)
"Location was perfect. The host at desk was incredible. "
United States
Todd
The price is RM581
RM668 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
The White Morph - Heritage Collection

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, (412 reviews)
"Comfortable stay, friendly staff, clean, quiet, comfortable"
Australia
Blair
The price is RM408
RM469 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

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 RM3,782
RM4,350 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura Beach Motel
2.5 star property
1.7 km from South Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (411 reviews)
"Easy stay. Friendly staff. Room was very clean "
Australia
Tracey
The price is RM347
RM399 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan
Kaikoura Beach Motel

Blue Seas Motel

Blue Seas Motel
3.5 star property
1.4 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (78 reviews)
"Location and staff"
United States
Jim
Blue Seas Motel

Lemon Tree Lodge

Lemon Tree Lodge
3.5 star property
2.5 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (47 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Beautiful sea view. Well equipped. Comfortable stay. "
United States
Kit Yee Karen
The price is RM753
RM866 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Lemon Tree Lodge

Kaikoura Motor Inn

Kaikoura Motor Inn
2.0 star property
4.9 km from South Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (512 reviews)
"Had all the amenities Owners very helpful & gave me a little oven to cook our lamb very helpful "
Australia
Nina
The price is RM420
RM483 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Kaikoura Motor Inn

Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura
4.0 star property
2 km from South Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (304 reviews)
"Cclean and comfortable."
United States
Vickie
The price is RM408
RM469 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura
3.0 star property
3.1 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (416 reviews)
"Well located, clean, easy check-in and check-out and friendly staff. "
United Kingdom
Stephen
The price is RM490
RM563 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Mondello Kaikoura

Te Mahuru Retreat

Te Mahuru Retreat
3.5 star property
Kaikoura Flat, 6.7 km from South Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (151 reviews)
"Fantastic property and amazing hosts."
Canada
Colette
The price is RM586
RM674 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
Te Mahuru Retreat

The Peninsula Kaikoura

The Peninsula Kaikoura
3.5 star property
1.9 km from South Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (170 reviews)
"Friendly helpful very clean and comfortable "
Australia
Aileen
The Peninsula Kaikoura

Wacky Stays

Wacky Stays
2.5 star property
Kaikoura Flat, 6.1 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (79 reviews)
"Pet friendly"
Australia
Desley
The price is RM422
RM556 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Wacky Stays

Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast
3.5 star property
2.4 km from South Bay
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (175 reviews)
"Beautiful room with a stunning view. Spacious, comfortable bed, great hospitality and so convenient to walk to dinner options. And we were greeted on our last morning by dolphins!"
Canada
Rhonda Wright
The price is RM670
RM770 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan
Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast
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Where to stay in South Bay

Find the best South Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Kaikoura Flat

While visiting Kaikoura Flat, you might make a stop by sights like Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach.

Kaikoura Peninsula

If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Peninsula, Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony are top sights worth seeing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is South Bay like?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Kaikōura's South Bay neighbourhood.
How many hotels will I find in South Bay?
When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in Kaikōura, you can choose from 13 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in South Bay.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Bay, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in South Bay.
What is there to do in this Kaikōura neighbourhood?
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.

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