South Bay Travel Guide

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.

Top hotels in South Bay

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ₹9,749 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
₹9,749
₹11,211 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! (648 reviews)
"The accommodations were convenient and top notch with a free car park behind the hotel. The reception staff were welcoming and delivered friendly professional and personalized service. Our room was a king with ocean view and was very comfortable and absolutely beautiful. There is a nice sparkling ..."

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3 out of 5
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹9,471 per night from 5 Dec to 6 Dec
₹9,471
₹10,920 total
5 Dec - 6 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 ...
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 out of 5
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ₹6,419 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
₹6,419
₹7,382 total
26 Nov - 27 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (534 reviews)
"😀"

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

Kaikoura Quality Suites
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

3 out of 5
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ₹4,887 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
₹4,887
₹5,620 total
15 Nov - 16 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-pacific Holiday Park
Alpine View Motel

Alpine View Motel

3 out of 5
146 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is ₹7,130 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
₹7,130
₹8,199 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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

Alpine View Motel
Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura

3 out of 5
29 Beach Rd Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is ₹9,463 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
₹9,463
₹10,883 total
11 Dec - 12 Dec
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 ...
Mondello Kaikoura
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A coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline, a clear blue sea, and distant snow-capped mountains.

Kaikoura Flat

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

A seal resting on a rocky surface.

Kaikoura Peninsula

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

South Bay Travel Guide