South Bay Travel Guide
Kaikōura
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Things to do
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
฿3,410
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
฿5,604
per adult
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
฿2,754
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
฿3,780
per adult
Top hotels in South Bay
Sudima Kaikoura
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ฿3,483 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿3,483
฿4,006 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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! (648 reviews)
"The accommodations were convenient and top notch with a free car park behind the hotel. The reception staff were welcoming and delivered friendly professional and personalized service. Our room was a king with ocean view and was very comfortable and absolutely beautiful. There is a nice sparkling ..."
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ฿3,398 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
฿3,398
฿3,907 total
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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! (659 reviews)
"This place is in a perfect location can view the beach from the kitchen and balcony. Beautiful apartment, very new and well maintained with a kitchenette."
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026
Kaikoura Quality Suites
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ฿2,508 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿2,508
฿2,884 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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! (534 reviews)
"😀"
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ฿1,951 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
฿1,951
฿2,244 total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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! (509 reviews)
"Good place to stay nice little log cabin style room"
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026
Alpine View Motel
146 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ฿2,519 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
฿2,519
฿2,897 total
3 Dec - 4 Dec
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 ฿3,344 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
฿3,344
฿3,845 total
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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 ...
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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.
