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 ฿3,445 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿3,445
฿3,961 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! (646 reviews)
"Overall a nice stay and the rooms were nicely appointed and comfortable. But a little dissapointed that the TV channels are so limited. The bathroom products also have a very strong overpowering aroma which might be a problem for some people. The staff are very friendlg and great service. Good location ..."
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ฿3,398 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
฿3,398
฿3,907 total
10 Dec - 11 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 ฿2,257 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿2,257
฿2,596 total
23 Nov - 24 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 ฿1,485 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
฿1,485
฿1,708 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! (509 reviews)
"Good place to stay nice little log cabin style room"
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026
Alpine View Motel
146 Beach Road Kaikoura
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
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 11 Nov to 12 Nov
฿3,344
฿3,845 total
11 Nov - 12 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.
