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 ฿3,489 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿3,489
฿4,012 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,436 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
฿3,436
฿3,951 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 ...
Kaikoura Quality Suites
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ฿2,286 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
฿2,286
฿2,629 total
26 Nov - 27 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 ฿1,681 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿1,681
฿1,934 total
15 Nov - 16 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 ฿2,551 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
฿2,551
฿2,934 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! (570 reviews)
"Very well kept, super clean and well furnished. Very helpful staff. The beach is just at the back of the property and a great view of the mountains."
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026
Mondello Kaikoura
29 Beach Rd Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ฿3,381 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
฿3,381
฿3,889 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.
