South Bay

Kaikōura

A rocky shoreline with a person standing on the rocks, overlooking a calm sea and a mountain in the background.
A coastal town with houses along the beach, a calm sea, and mountains in the background.

Things to do


Top hotels in South Bay

Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage

Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage

South Bay Kaikoura
Stay at this holiday home in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (196 reviews)
"This was a good batch to stay in for 3-4 people, being comfort and cozy. Utilities and expectations were communicated clearly which was nice. The parking space is good and the batch is close to the bay jetties.While the batch itself was good, the cleanliness of it wasn’t the best. Old leaky trash ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage
South Bay | Cosy | BBQ Area - KK61334

South Bay | Cosy | BBQ Area - KK61334

Kaikoura
The price is €135 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
€135
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Museum are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
"Very easy to check in and out, tidy and clean house, good bed, pillows, linen and towels. Heat pump kept it cost when the weather took a turn. Great for a pet. Cheers"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

South Bay | Cosy | BBQ Area - KK61334
The Kaikoura Bach Retreat

The Kaikoura Bach Retreat

Kaikoura Canterbury
Stay at this holiday home in Kaikōura. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Museum ...
The Kaikoura Bach Retreat
Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway

Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway

Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is €112 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
€112
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Kaikōura. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
"Very comfy with all that we needed. Host was very obliging."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway
South Bay | Classic Bach | Close to Marina - KK48126

South Bay | Classic Bach | Close to Marina - KK48126

Kaikoura
The price is €145 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
€145
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6 reviews)
"Nice and clean"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

South Bay | Classic Bach | Close to Marina - KK48126
Beach front cottage

Beach front cottage

Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is €131 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
€131
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cottage in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (37 reviews)
"Lovely place, perfectly appointed and clean. Great communications with the owner.Perfect location, only issue was the weather!"

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Beach front cottage
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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.



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