South Bay Travel Guide
Kaikōura
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Things to do
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
฿3,394
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
฿5,578
per adult
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
฿2,742
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
฿3,763
per adult
Top hotels in South Bay
Sudima Kaikoura
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ฿3,128 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿3,128
฿3,597 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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! (636 reviews)
"This was such a nice hotel, I wish we could have stayed longer. They had included such nice amenities like shower bombs and custom pillows (I used the shower bomb but just a regular pillow, which was still very nice!) the staff was super friendly too!"
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ฿2,755 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿2,755
฿3,168 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and bike hire on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (651 reviews)
"Well appointed hotel/apartment in terms of amenities. Great location with ocean views."
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026
Kaikoura Quality Suites
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ฿2,179 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿2,179
฿2,506 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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! (525 reviews)
"The value for money was excellent"
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026
Mondello Kaikoura
29 Beach Rd Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ฿2,984 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿2,984
฿3,431 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (492 reviews)
"Excellent apartment, very clean, quiet well equipped , strong shower pressure and an amazing view of the mountains!"
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026
Alpine View Motel
146 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ฿2,583 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿2,583
฿2,971 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 12 beach bars. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Kaikoura ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (568 reviews)
"Clean spacious room. Bit out of town but ok if you have a vehicle. Friendly staff"
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ฿1,553 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
฿1,553
฿1,786 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (506 reviews)
"Stayed in cabin with bathroom. Was very good. Nice and warm and lots of heating."
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026
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Where to stay in South Bay
Find the best South Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Kaikoura Flat
While visiting Kaikoura Flat, you might make a stop by sights like Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach.
Kaikoura Peninsula
If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Peninsula, Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony are top sights worth seeing.
