South Bay

Kaikōura

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Top hotels in South Bay

Bay Cottages

Bay Cottages

3 out of 5
29a South Bay Parade, Kaikoura
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$120 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
S$120
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach cottage in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (106 reviews)
"We had a lovely overnight stay. Gus was very friendly and helpful. Situated right across the road from the ocean. Would thoroughly recommend Bay Cottages. 🙂"

Reviewed on 18 Apr, 2025

Bay Cottages
Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is S$138 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
S$138
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (406 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay the room was lovely and the bed was very warm and comfortable everything was excellent."

Reviewed on 25 Aug, 2025

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3 out of 5
126 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is S$118 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
S$118
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (539 reviews)
"The apartment was very comfortable and spacious enough for four adults. It is in a great position, very close to the shops and restaurants but also great for a walk along the Esplanade."

Reviewed on 14 Aug, 2025

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura

3 out of 5
29 Beach Rd, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is S$115 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
S$115
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (380 reviews)
"Overall very good"

Reviewed on 10 Aug, 2025

Mondello Kaikoura
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 out of 5
154 Beach Road, Kaikoura
The price is S$117 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
S$117
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (318 reviews)
"The rooms we booked were tidy and clean and close to the carpark. The shower was lovely. The heaters were a bit noisy."

Reviewed on 21 Aug, 2025

Kaikoura Quality Suites
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

3 out of 5
69 Beach Road, Kaikoura
The price is S$76 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
S$76
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (414 reviews)
"Great place, nice and clean and the staff are lovely and helpful!"

Reviewed on 25 Aug, 2025

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
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Other neighbourhoods around South Bay

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Kaikoura Peninsula

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

Kaikoura Peninsula
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Kaikoura Flat

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

Kaikoura Flat

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