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Kaikoura Hotel Guide. Hotels in South Bay, Kaikoura, New Zealand

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Top Trending Hotels Near South Bay, Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
4.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (204)
"A clean,tidy and well presented hotel which is a real asset to Kaikoura. Friendly, efficient and approachable staff."
The price is €148
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Sudima Kaikoura
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (368)
"Hot tubs and pool"
The price is €53
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (442)
"All round great place to stay."
The price is €124
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (347)
"Stunning spot... would stay here again in an instant. "
The price is €87
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (573)
"Recommend to those who travels to Kaikoura "
The price is €128
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
Kaikoura Quality Suites
3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (233)
"Thanks. We were all happy with the room's "
The price is €89
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Kaikoura Beach Motel
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (265)
"Easy stay"
The price is €78
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Kaikoura Beach Motel
Kaikoura TOP 10 Holiday Park
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (298)
"Great staff and great location"
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Kaikoura TOP 10 Holiday Park
Mondello Kaikoura
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (305)
"Was in a good location with a short walk to town"
The price is €122
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Mondello Kaikoura
Kaikoura Motor Inn
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (428)
"Was awesome "
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Kaikoura Motor Inn
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
4.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (311)
"Location is very good "
The price is €129
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses
5.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"From the start to finish of our 3 nights stay, in one of the treehouses, the whole experience was exceptional in our travels around NZ over the last month. Friendly, kind interested and caring well beyond expectation. Rooms supremely comfortable, food varied each night and delicious. Breakfast and lunch offered with grace and pleasure also. Good place for quiet time but close to whale watching trips . Even its own helipad for trips to mountains and sea.! Don’t miss this gem."
The price is €697
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses
Alpine View Motel
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (475)
"I had a great night sleep here. Very helpful owner. Great beds, clean, easy access to the beach, close to town, grocery store nearby. This is a top of the line place to stay for a roadside motel."
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Alpine View Motel
Blue Seas Motels Kaikoura
3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (55)
"Clean, comfortable room. The gentleman who checked us in was very friendly & helpful."
Blue Seas Motels Kaikoura
Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura
4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (273)
"Very clean very nice people."
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (503)
"Easy, great locale, clean "
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
Te Mahuru Retreat
3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (135)
"Great experience "
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Te Mahuru Retreat
Dusky Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (178)
"We arrived 10mins after checkin and could not get in contact with the “after hours manager” we sat around waiting for an hour calling the provided numbers, and found him lighting the fireplace. Kitchen was nice hot tub was great. They have large TV and lounge area on both levels. Hopefully next time there will be better communication "
The price is €58
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Dusky Lodge - Hostel
Kakatu Retreat
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (64)
"The only thing is the gas bottle ran out for the bbq haha"
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Kakatu Retreat
Koura Bay Resort
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (82)
"We loved it an will b back!!!!!"
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Koura Bay Resort
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Frequently asked questions

What is South Bay like?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Kaikoura's South Bay neighbourhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in South Bay?

Based on our traveller data, Bay Cottages is one of the top choices for your stay in South Bay. This cottage offers free parking and private patios. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Cheerful Cosy Cottage in South Bay, Kaikoura and Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage.

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 Kaikoura, you can choose from 17 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 Kaikoura 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 Kaikoura, Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Museum are also worth a stop.