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Top Trending Hotels Near South Bay, Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
Ocean View Twin | View from room
Sudima Kaikoura
4.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 156 reviews
"Great place to stay if you’re looking for scenery. Nice little town when you want to relax."
The price is £90
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Sudima Kaikoura
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, 387 reviews
"Good sized rooms. Handy to town. "
The price is £71
includes taxes & fees
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
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The White Morph - Heritage Collection
4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 562 reviews
"good staff"
The price is £80
includes taxes & fees
17 Jun - 18 Jun
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
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Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Outdoor spa tub
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 350 reviews
"Only stayed for one night but this place was great. Enjoyed an evening dip in the hot tub under the stars. Was in a room with ensuite and it was clean and large. Bed was super comfy."
The price is £42
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
The Fairways Luxury Accommodation Kaikoura
Exterior
The Fairways Luxury Accommodation Kaikoura
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 334 reviews
"Great that we could park the camper van."
The price is £79
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
The Fairways Luxury Accommodation Kaikoura
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
Outdoor dining
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
4.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 306 reviews
"Lovely welcome with good tips of local area Lovely room small but adequate Real good breakfast even though it was not traditional lovely staff friendly and sociable Great location "
The price is £84
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
Kakatu Retreat
Outdoor dining
Kakatu Retreat
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 63 reviews
"Comfy, cosy, friendly owner, welcoming, great facilities "
The price is £66
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Kakatu Retreat
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Beach nearby
Kaikoura Quality Suites
3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 212 reviews
"Reception was excellent and early check in was allowed upon our arrival. There was a lovely little little courtyard where our group gathered four sundowners and snacks prior to going out for dinner. While the view wasn't great, you could hear the ocean, which was nice. "
The price is £74
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Mondello Kaikoura
Terrace/patio
Mondello Kaikoura
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 282 reviews
"Great place, recommended. "
The price is £75
includes taxes & fees
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Mondello Kaikoura
Alpine View Motel
Free self-parking
Alpine View Motel
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 467 reviews
"Very well equipped and spacious room. Was a late evening arrival and appreciated light and heat being on. Would not consider any other place in Kaikōura."
The price is £75
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Alpine View Motel
Blue Seas Motels Kaikoura
View from property
Blue Seas Motels Kaikoura
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 41 reviews
"Very clean and well presented Excellent value for money Would stay again"
The price is £58
includes taxes & fees
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Blue Seas Motels Kaikoura
Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura
Property amenity
Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura
4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 263 reviews
"First time stay, warm, tidy and well priced"
The price is £65
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 497 reviews
"Nice clean motel with big rooms and friendly staff."
The price is £64
includes taxes & fees
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
Kaikoura Beach Motel
Aerial view
Kaikoura Beach Motel
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 252 reviews
"Very comfy nice vibe"
The price is £60
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Kaikoura Beach Motel
Kaikoura Motor Inn
Terrace/patio
Kaikoura Motor Inn
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, 418 reviews
"Don is very friendly, very clean everywhere .\big heatpump kept nice and warm"
The price is £60
includes taxes & fees
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Kaikoura Motor Inn
The Pier Hotel and Restaurant
Front of property – evening/night
The Pier Hotel and Restaurant
2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, 189 reviews
"It does what it says on the tin"
The Pier Hotel and Restaurant
Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses
5.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 2 reviews
"From the start to finish of our 3 nights stay, in one of the treehouses, the whole experience was exceptional in our travels around NZ over the last month. Friendly, kind interested and caring well beyond expectation. Rooms supremely comfortable, food varied each night and delicious. Breakfast and lunch offered with grace and pleasure also. Good place for quiet time but close to whale watching trips . Even its own helipad for trips to mountains and sea.! Don’t miss this gem."
The price is £715
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses
Te Mahuru Retreat
Double Room (Room 3) | Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated
Te Mahuru Retreat
3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 124 reviews
"Substantial continental breakfast included - lovely hosts."
The price is £71
includes taxes & fees
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Te Mahuru Retreat
Dusky Lodge - Hostel
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Dusky Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, 174 reviews
"Good clean and comfortable accom."
The price is £50
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Dusky Lodge - Hostel
Sierra Beachfront Motel
Front of property
Sierra Beachfront Motel
2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, 229 reviews
"Would stay again"
The price is £58
includes taxes & fees
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Sierra Beachfront Motel
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South Bay Travel Info

Location
Kaikoura, New Zealand
Similar neighbourhood
Kaikoura Peninsula

Frequently asked questions

What is South Bay like?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Kaikoura's South Bay neighbourhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in South Bay?

Based on our traveller data, Bay Cottages is one of the top choices for your stay in South Bay. This cottage offers free parking and private patios. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage and Wakatu (wait a while) Cottage .

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 Kaikoura, you can choose from 10 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 Kaikoura 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 Kaikoura, Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Museum are also worth a stop.

South Bay Hotel Reviews

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

5/5 Excellent
"Great place to stay if you’re looking for scenery. Nice little town when you want to relax."
A verified traveller stayed at Sudima Kaikoura
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Sudima Kaikoura