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
Kaikōura: Kayak Sunset Tour with Seal Sightings
฿2,742
per adult
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
฿2,742
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in South Bay
Sudima Kaikoura
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ฿3,605 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿3,605
฿4,146 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! (643 reviews)
"Rooms were spacious and upmarket. Shower was awesome"
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ฿3,956 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
฿3,956
฿4,549 total
2 Dec - 3 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! (657 reviews)
"Overall a great place to stay and close to most facilities."
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026
Kaikoura Quality Suites
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ฿2,271 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿2,271
฿2,612 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 ...
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ฿1,553 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
฿1,553
฿1,786 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! (508 reviews)
"The amenities and cleanliness of the place was five star. It was such a serene location and we had a great time. My only issue was their things to do around town book needed updating. A super minor thing that didn’t really impact us. Already planning the next stay!"
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026
Alpine View Motel
146 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ฿2,440 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿2,440
฿2,806 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 ฿3,051 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿3,051
฿3,509 total
23 Nov - 24 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.
