South Bay Travel Guide
Kaikōura
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Things to do
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
฿3,500
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
฿5,753
per adult
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
฿2,828
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
฿3,881
per adult
Top hotels in South Bay
Sudima Kaikoura
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ฿3,565 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿3,565
฿4,100 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! (633 reviews)
"Almost new hotel, so right ons and facilities almost perfect."
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ฿2,524 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿2,524
฿2,902 total
18 Oct - 19 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 ...
Kaikoura Quality Suites
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ฿2,286 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
฿2,286
฿2,629 total
22 Oct - 23 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! (520 reviews)
"Fantastic location to stay brilliant views to the snow capped peaks and a view of the ocean from the kitchenette. Was close to key amenities and was easy walking distance to town."
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026
Mondello Kaikoura
29 Beach Rd Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ฿2,947 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿2,947
฿3,389 total
8 Oct - 9 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! (487 reviews)
"Loved my stay here, large space with a view of the snowy mountains and farm land. Comfy bed. Will be booking again."
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026
Alpine View Motel
146 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ฿2,463 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿2,463
฿2,832 total
8 Oct - 9 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! (567 reviews)
"This recently renovated property had friendly owners, was spacious and quiet. Would recommend for travellers on a budget."
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ฿1,490 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿1,490
฿1,713 total
18 Oct - 19 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! (505 reviews)
"The wifi was terrible. Not sure if that's because my room was the furtherest away or it's just bad in general. The room itself was nice and the toilets and showers were good. I told them I would be late arriving and they told me where to find the key. Overall the stay was good it was just the wifi ..."
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026
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.
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.
