Title: Waipapa Bay Travel Guide: Best of Waipapa Bay, Canterbury Travel 2026 | 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 £78 16 Dec - 17 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (367 reviews) Clean room, lovely view, quiet and comfortable! Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F12%2F2025&endDate=17%2F12%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 £88 17 Dec - 18 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (449 reviews) Loose tap in bathroom and shower knob. No coffee maker available Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F12%2F2025&endDate=18%2F12%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 £49 16 Dec - 17 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday park in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (431 reviews) Good cabins, clean, warm and comfortable Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F12%2F2025&endDate=17%2F12%2F2025&selected=9629132&PinnedHotelID=9629132&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6310087) [See all 179 properties in Waipapa Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=13%2F12%2F2025&endDate=14%2F12%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 beach aparthotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (410 reviews) Comfortable stay, friendly staff, clean, quiet, comfortable Reviewed on 9 Dec 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 aparthotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway ... 9/10 Wonderful! (74 reviews) Kitchen was fully equiped and clean. Clean bathroom/toilet. Reviewed on 18 Nov 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 luxury apartment in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (43 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. Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaikoura-Hotels-Waves-Luxury-Apartments.h45744296.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Waipapa Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6310087&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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