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Top Trending Hotels Near South Bay, Kaikōura

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Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
Outdoor dining

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (336)
"Lovely property within walking distance to bars and restaurants. The owner was lovely and very helpful, we would definitely stay here again to do another whale watching tour!"
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
Sudima Kaikoura
Deluxe Twin

Sudima Kaikoura

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (408)
"Beautiful place to stay."
The price is €95
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Exterior

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (319)
"Very enjoyable stay. Would definitely stay again. "
The price is €78
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Bay Cottages
Property grounds

Bay Cottages

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (106)
"LOVELY AND RELAXING STAY"
The price is €81
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Bay Cottages
Kaikoura Motor Inn
Family Studio, Multiple Beds | Living area

Kaikoura Motor Inn

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (493)
"Nice place to stay "
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Kaikoura Motor Inn
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast
Beach

Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (63)
"Excellent stay in a lovely property in a great location. "
The price is €131
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast
Mondello Kaikoura
Suite, 1 Bedroom

Mondello Kaikoura

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (381)
"Great stay"
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Mondello Kaikoura
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Exterior

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (400)
"Good location …accommodation had everything we needed"
The price is €78
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Koura Bay Resort
Exterior

Koura Bay Resort

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (88)
"Loved our stay would definitely recommend. "
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Koura Bay Resort
Blue Seas Motel
View from property

Blue Seas Motel

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (72)
"Very friendly staff, quick checkin , very quiet place. "
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Blue Seas Motel
Lemon Tree Lodge
Lavender | View from room

Lemon Tree Lodge

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (41)
"Absolutely beautiful space, gorgeous view, amazing breakfast. Beautiful hosts."
The price is €145
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Lemon Tree Lodge
Alpine View Motel
Free self-parking

Alpine View Motel

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (531)
"Very good everything!!"
The price is €70
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Alpine View Motel
Wacky Stays
Tipi / Teepee

Wacky Stays

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (76)
"Great stay, quaint little cottage & the kids thoroughly enjoyed the animal feeding "
The price is €104
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Wacky Stays
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (543)
"Easy check in,great view, beach right in front"
The price is €81
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
Interior detail

The White Morph - Heritage Collection

4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (619)
"Great location ... excellent value for money"
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
Glenburn Coastal Retreat
Luxury Cottage | Private kitchen

Glenburn Coastal Retreat

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (52)
"Very nice stay"
The price is €231
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Glenburn Coastal Retreat
Kaikoura Beach Motel
Aerial view

Kaikoura Beach Motel

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (381)
"Lovely clean facilities and very welcoming!"
The price is €63
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Kaikoura Beach Motel
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Outdoor spa tub

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (416)
"Great place, nice and clean and the staff are lovely and helpful!"
The price is €51
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Te Mahuru Retreat
Double Room (Room 3)

Te Mahuru Retreat

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (149)
"This is an outstanding B&B. It is truly a garden spot, an excellent place to relax and refresh, "
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Te Mahuru Retreat
Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park
Business centre

Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (314)
"Staff were very welcoming and room was just what we were after."
The price is €57
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park
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Frequently asked questions

What is South Bay like?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Kaikōura'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 Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!! 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 Kaikōura, you can choose from 13 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.