Title: Waipapa Bay Travel Guide: Best of Waipapa Bay, Canterbury Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Waipapa Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Waipapa-Bay-Hotels.d6310087.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Waipapa Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Waipapa-Bay-Holiday-Rentals.d6310087.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Waipapa Bay Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Waipapa-Bay.d6310087.Car-Hire-Guide)[Waipapa Bay Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Waipapa-Bay.d6310087.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Waipapa Bay Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo by Kelly Reed](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ac7aeda072f400fd4e8a96f74bcba501.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Kelly Reed](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ac7aeda072f400fd4e8a96f74bcba501.jpg) ## Visit Waipapa Bay - Top hotels in Waipapa Bay - Top Holiday Rentals in Waipapa Bay ![Kaikoura Quality Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24210000/24204200/24204114/4c35227d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kaikoura Quality Suites 154 Beach Road, Kaikoura £70 9 Nov - 10 Nov includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (342 reviews) Very nice and pleasant. Great bed and pillows and shower all in a good size room. Everything we needed for a last minute over night stay. Thank you. Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F11%2F2025&endDate=10%2F11%2F2025&selected=24204114&PinnedHotelID=24204114&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6310087) ![Sudima Kaikoura](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75769200/75769176/1eddfa61_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sudima Kaikoura Esplanade, 114, Kaikoura, Canterbury £124 28 Oct - 29 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (427 reviews) This hotel was the perfect location for the dolphin encounter! It’s also across the street from the beach and easy access to other food options and local shops Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F10%2F2025&endDate=29%2F10%2F2025&selected=75769176&PinnedHotelID=75769176&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6310087) ![Alpine-pacific Holiday Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629200/9629132/3378ae83_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Alpine-pacific Holiday Park 69 Beach Road, Kaikoura £43 30 Oct - 31 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (424 reviews) Lovely little cabin Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F10%2F2025&endDate=31%2F10%2F2025&selected=9629132&PinnedHotelID=9629132&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6310087) [See all 180 properties in Waipapa Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F10%2F2025&endDate=29%2F10%2F2025®ionId=6310087) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3600000/3595500/3595435/56628ed5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura 1 Kersage Drive - Ocean Ridge, Kaikoura Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (403 reviews) Beautiful room Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaikoura-Hotels-The-Fairways-At-Ocean-Ridge.h3595435.Hotel-Information) ![Blue Seas Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624000/9623937/32bac902_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Blue Seas Motel 222 Esplanade, Kaikoura Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula ... 9/10 Wonderful! (73 reviews) Beautiful view from the hotel to the sea. Lovely way to have a coffee and quiet start to day. Great stop on way through and easy for whole family. Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaikoura-Hotels-Blue-Seas-Motels-Kaikoura.h9623937.Hotel-Information) ![Kaikoura Luxury Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45750000/45744300/45744296/ab28154e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kaikoura Luxury Apartments 78 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury Stay at this 5-star luxury apartment in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews) Kitchen fully equipped with our cooking needs. Furniture comfortable, security good, parking excellent (undercover). Walking distance to main shopping area & short drive to supermarkets. The view to the ocean & mountains (snow-capped) was fantastic. 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