South Bay Travel Guide
Kaikōura
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Things to do
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
฿5,632
per adult
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
฿3,427
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
฿2,654
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
฿3,800
per adult
Top hotels in South Bay
Sudima Kaikoura
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ฿3,370 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿3,370
฿3,876 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
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! (611 reviews)
"Beautiful location, very comfy hotel"
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026
Kaikoura Quality Suites
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ฿2,291 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿2,291
฿2,635 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (506 reviews)
"I was stuck during the jairkours Floods and the owner was so lovely and helpful And looked after us all huge thank you"
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026
Mondello Kaikoura
29 Beach Rd Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ฿2,227 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿2,227
฿2,561 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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 ...
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ฿1,558 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿1,558
฿1,792 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (500 reviews)
"I thought flannels came with towels to wash our faces. It is the only thing stopping me giving full marks."
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ฿2,818 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿2,818
฿3,240 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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! (635 reviews)
"Amazing views, friendly staff, beautiful clean rooms with close off street parking. We will be back!"
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
146 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ฿3,325 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
฿3,325
฿3,823 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
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 in their reviews. Popular ...
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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.
