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 ฿3,470 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿3,470
฿3,990 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! (642 reviews)
"Loved view of water & accommodations. Happy hour crew need a little more training. When bringing apps to table, also bring flatware & napkins. Tables had remnants from previous guests that were not removed & tables needed to be wiped. It was not busy so no reason to not be clean. Still enjoyed & ..."
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ฿3,832 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿3,832
฿4,407 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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! (655 reviews)
"I enjoyed this place so much I decided to stay another night. I was lucky they had availability. If you are ever in this part of the world, YOU need to stay here. I truly could live here for the rest of my life!!"
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026
Kaikoura Quality Suites
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ฿2,179 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
฿2,179
฿2,506 total
18 Nov - 19 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! (529 reviews)
"Nice comfortable stay overnight. Accessible bathroom as advertised"
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ฿1,769 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
฿1,769
฿2,034 total
11 Nov - 12 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! (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 ฿2,479 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿2,479
฿2,851 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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 ฿3,418 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿3,418
฿3,931 total
3 Nov - 4 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (494 reviews)
"Staff helpful room spotless easy walking to town for food etc"
Reviewed on 26 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.
