South Bay Travel Guide
Kaikōura
Visit South Bay
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 ฿3,466 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿3,466
฿3,986 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! (650 reviews)
"Lovely helpful staff on front desk.We did eat in one evening but was very underwhelmed by the food for the price. Bedroom was a good size and clean"
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,429 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
฿3,429
฿3,943 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! (663 reviews)
"We had a nice ocean view from our room, which was quite large. We had a balcony which was nice. We were able to walk to the downtown area with ease."
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026
Kaikoura Quality Suites
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ฿2,271 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿2,271
฿2,612 total
29 Nov - 30 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! (535 reviews)
"Great studio. Convenient location"
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ฿1,656 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
฿1,656
฿1,904 total
18 Nov - 19 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! (510 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 ฿2,535 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿2,535
฿2,915 total
23 Nov - 24 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! (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 ฿3,364 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
฿3,364
฿3,869 total
11 Dec - 12 Dec
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 ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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.
