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 ฿3,322 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿3,322
฿3,821 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! (637 reviews)
"We booked a balcony room with an ocean view. It was very nice. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. However, the shower had no door and was very dark and the lighting in the bathroom was also very dark. They do have a gym, but it is very small. Also the gym does not have water or heavy ..."
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ฿2,769 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿2,769
฿3,184 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! (654 reviews)
"Large sunny 2 bedroom apartment nicely appointed and furnished. Opposite the beachfront. Large kitchen , nice bathroom"
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026
Kaikoura Quality Suites
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ฿2,204 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿2,204
฿2,535 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 ...
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ฿1,596 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿1,596
฿1,836 total
28 Oct - 29 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
Alpine View Motel
146 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ฿2,597 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿2,597
฿2,986 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! (569 reviews)
"A great place to stay. Very tidy and comfortable."
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026
Mondello Kaikoura
29 Beach Rd Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ฿3,009 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿3,009
฿3,460 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
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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.
