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 ฿4,161 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
฿4,161
฿4,785 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
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! (628 reviews)
"Great staff and location clean room very happy"
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026
Kaikoura Quality Suites
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ฿2,256 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
฿2,256
฿2,594 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
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! (512 reviews)
"Nice little motel. Convenient and clean."
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ฿3,325 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿3,325
฿3,824 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
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! (642 reviews)
"Great location. Very clean and comfy ."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Mondello Kaikoura
29 Beach Rd Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ฿2,355 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
฿2,355
฿2,708 total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
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! (484 reviews)
"The room was excellent, clean and extra things were in room to make it comfortable."
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026
Kaikoura Beach Motel
124 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ฿2,022 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
฿2,022
฿2,325 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (449 reviews)
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Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026
Alpine View Motel
146 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ฿2,602 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿2,602
฿2,992 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
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
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.
