Search Hotels in South Bay, Kaikōura

  • Change your mind

    Book hotels with free cancellation

  • Treat yourself

    Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
    Sign in

  • Be picky

    Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Tomorrow
8 Apr - 9 Apr
This weekend
10 Apr - 12 Apr
Next weekend
17 Apr - 19 Apr

Filter by

Guest rating
Guest rating
Star rating

Our top choices for South Bay hotels

Double Room (Room 3) | Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Te Mahuru Retreat

Te Mahuru Retreat
3.5 star property
Kaikoura Flat, 6.7 km from South Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (160 reviews)
"Beautiful cottage with awesome large yard and well supplied kitchen including fresh eggs and condiments and our own grill. Also amazing dark sky stargazing and hot tub."
United States
Ian
The price is ฿3,135
฿3,605 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Te Mahuru Retreat
Beach/ocean view

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
5.0 star property
1.7 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (542 reviews)
"Great stay amazing place with amazing views "
Australia
Sean
The price is ฿3,181
฿3,658 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Sudima Kaikoura
Premier Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Separate bathtub and shower, deep-soaking bathtub, rainfall showerhead

Glenburn Coastal Retreat

Glenburn Coastal Retreat
4.0 star property
9.2 km from South Bay
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (54 reviews)
"Very nice stay"
United States
James
The price is ฿8,573
฿9,859 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Glenburn Coastal Retreat
Outdoor dining

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
4.5 star property
1.6 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (370 reviews)
"Owners were great and stay was perfect"
Canada
Douglas
The price is ฿3,590
฿4,129 total
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
Calla Lily | View from room

Lemon Tree Lodge

Lemon Tree Lodge
3.5 star property
2.5 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (51 reviews)
"Amazing ocean view. Lovely room with good toiletries, nespresso coffee etc. very close to the main town and ‘The Whaler’ pub. Very good Continental breakfast included as well which is a bonus. "
United Kingdom
Darren
The price is ฿6,398
฿7,357 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Lemon Tree Lodge
Exterior

Koura Bay Resort

Koura Bay Resort
3.5 star property
10.1 km from South Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (102 reviews)
"On arrival the gentleman in reception (I think the owner of the resort) was very helpful and courteous. Although the rooms were compact, they had a fantastic outlook of the 9th hole and the surrounding coastline."
Australia
eric
The price is ฿3,397
฿3,906 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Koura Bay Resort
The Hartnell Room | Balcony

Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast
3.5 star property
2.4 km from South Bay
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (182 reviews)
"Great property"
United States
James
The price is ฿4,853
฿5,580 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast
Indoor spa tub

Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park
3.0 star property
3.2 km from South Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (344 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay"
United Kingdom
Mark
The price is ฿1,488
฿1,741 total
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park
Front of property – evening/night

Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast
4.0 star property
1.4 km from South Bay
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (72 reviews)
"Wonderful hosts with great information. Spacious, clean room. Quiet and perfect location."
Canada
Jill
The price is ฿4,206
฿4,836 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast
Terrace/patio

Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites
3.5 star property
4.3 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (454 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay, staff were lovely, nice quiet place"
Australia
Tara
The price is ฿2,256
฿2,595 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
3.0 star property
1.7 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (608 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Kathleen
The price is ฿3,089
฿3,553 total
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Exterior

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
3.0 star property
3.5 km from South Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (479 reviews)
"Excellent location and facilities. "
Australia
Mary-Angela
The price is ฿1,587
฿1,825 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Colonial Wagon + Sleep Out | View from room

Wacky Stays

Wacky Stays
2.5 star property
Kaikoura Flat, 6.1 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (82 reviews)
"Great stay, quaint little cottage & the kids thoroughly enjoyed the animal feeding "
Australia
Adrian
The price is ฿3,027
฿4,039 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Wacky Stays
Terrace/patio

The White Morph - Heritage Collection

The White Morph - Heritage Collection
4.5 star property
1.4 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (644 reviews)
"Highly recommend this hotel, the best quality we have experienced on our round trip of NZ. Beautiful views of the seafront, large jacuzzi bath and nice amenities re kitchen."
Australia
William
The price is ฿4,076
฿4,688 total
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
Family Tree House | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses
5.0 star property
13.2 km from South Bay
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"The staff were exemplary and the food was great!"
United States
Jessica
The price is ฿32,007
฿36,808 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses
Cottage, 3 Bedrooms | Private spa tub

The Factory

The Factory
4.0 star property
10.5 km from South Bay
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Lovely place with easy access to the beach. Extremely quiet and dark, allowing for great stargazing. Plenty of room for our family to spread out. Friendly host who quickly explained everything and was available for questions via text. Would definitely return the next time we’re near Kaikoura. "
United States
Aaron
The price is ฿9,244
฿10,630 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
The Factory
Exterior

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
3.5 star property
Kaikoura Flat, 3.4 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (418 reviews)
"Comfortable stay, friendly staff, clean, quiet, comfortable"
Australia
Blair
The price is ฿3,112
฿3,579 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Cottage | Beach/ocean view

Barnacle Bills

Barnacle Bills
3.5 star property
1.3 km from South Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (25 reviews)
"The room was clean and spacious and good for our overnight stay"
Canada
ronald
The price is ฿3,668
฿4,219 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Barnacle Bills
Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | Terrace/patio

Kaikoura Motor Inn

Kaikoura Motor Inn
2.0 star property
4.9 km from South Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (528 reviews)
"From the moment we arrived we were welcomed and felt at home. We had comfortable accommodation with a wonderful view of the mountains. I would highly recommend staying here. "
Australia
Lynda
The price is ฿2,460
฿2,829 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Kaikoura Motor Inn
Family Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Willowbank Motel

Willowbank Motel
2.5 star property
4.7 km from South Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (141 reviews)
"Room was clean . "
Australia
Fred
The price is ฿2,717
฿3,125 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Willowbank Motel
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.
View all properties

Where to stay in South Bay

Find the best South Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Walking around Kaikoura Peninsula, New Zealand on a beautiful Spring day.

Kaikoura Flat

While visiting Kaikoura Flat, you might make a stop by sights like Kaikoura Beach and Mount Fyffe.

Beautiful unique adorable new zealand fur seal resting on the rocks spotted in Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway, Canterbury. Amazing marine mammals spotted in New Zealand

Kaikoura Peninsula

If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Peninsula, Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony are top sights worth seeing.

Top South Bay Hotel Reviews

Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

8/10 Good
"Good parking, great location, clean, friendly staff"
Tom 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Frequently asked questions

What is South Bay like?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Kaikōura's South Bay neighbourhood.
How many hotels will I find in South Bay?
When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in Kaikōura, you can choose from 14 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in South Bay.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Bay, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in South Bay.
What is there to do in this Kaikōura neighbourhood?
Fyffe House, Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony are just a few of the places to visit in and around South Bay. When you're sightseeing in Kaikōura, Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Museum are also worth a stop.