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.

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 17 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.

Top 10 South Bay Hotels of 2024

Top 10 Hotels in South Bay

In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

"It’s a new hotel - clean and sleek on the waterfront next to Ozone Cafe "

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1 Dec - 2 Dec

"Lovely quiet room with amazing shower pressure, friendly staff, easy check-in, nice clean spa and pool 😊 beeeeeautiful views out the back, must be an incredible place to watch the sunset on a clear day "

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27 Nov - 28 Nov

"Property manager Poppy was so kind and made our stay comfortable and memorable. The property is in a great location that’s walking distance to the Kaikoura town centre. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Kaikoura."

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12 Dec - 13 Dec

"A little faraway from the town but it’s nice and quiet with very good amenities for your travel needs! Highly recommend! "

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28 Nov - 29 Nov

"Very nice building, lovely foyer with pool table. Rooms were immaculate, lovely bbq area, excellent staff. Good value.Highly recommend "

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6 Dec - 7 Dec

"Very nice, spacious room convenient to activities in Kaikoura. Enjoyed our stay."

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29 Nov - 30 Nov

"Great staff and great location"

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7 Dec - 8 Dec

"Great customer service on check in. Servicing of unit during 3 night stay, bit hit and miss."

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1 Dec - 2 Dec

"Clean, comfortable, with great access to the beach."

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27 Nov - 28 Nov

Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

"This was a great place to stay! The 2 bedroom is perfect!! Very clean & equipped with everything you need! We loved our stay here! The staff was very friendly & we would definitely stay here if travelling in the area again! Great location too! 😊"

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2 Dec - 3 Dec

"Wish we had been able to stay longer! Two minute walk to breathtaking beach - 5 minute walk for groceries. Sparkling clean, comfortable, friendly reception staff accommodated our late arrival. Thank you for a wonderful visit"

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2 Dec - 3 Dec

"Fantastic place to stay, great location."

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2 Dec - 3 Dec

"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."

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27 Nov - 28 Nov

Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

"This was a great place to stay for one night on our drive up to Nelson. The only thing that let it down for us is that the unit we had was an upstairs one fronting the road and was very noisy - especially with trucks traveling up and down the road all through the night (and some inconsiderate drivers using their engine brakes)."

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16 Dec - 17 Dec

"Clean, comfortable room. The gentleman who checked us in was very friendly & helpful."

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1 Dec - 2 Dec

"Good place to stop for a night"

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7 Dec - 8 Dec

"The only thing is the gas bottle ran out for the bbq haha"

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27 Nov - 28 Nov

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views

"Kaikoura is very popular and this was the only room at a sensible price. En suite family room with use of communal kitchen. Nice and quiet with view of mountains for breakfast "

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6 Dec - 7 Dec