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Bay Cottages

Bay Cottages
3.0 star property
South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (109 reviews)
"Nice Cottages! "
Germany
Marco
The price is HK$788
HK$917 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Bay Cottages

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
4.5 star property
1.6 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (353 reviews)
"Lovely, well-maintained place in a great location. We really enjoyed our stay, and the hosts were very accommodating."
Canada
Kevin
The price is HK$881
HK$1,024 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
5.0 star property
1.7 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (471 reviews)
"My second time staying here..Fabulous location and staff..Really great!"
Australia
Juliet
The price is HK$1,032
HK$1,187 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Sudima Kaikoura

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
3.0 star property
1.7 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (590 reviews)
"Great stay "
Canada
Meghan
The price is HK$903
HK$1,046 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast
3.5 star property
2.4 km from South Bay
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (175 reviews)
"Beautiful room with a stunning view. Spacious, comfortable bed, great hospitality and so convenient to walk to dinner options. And we were greeted on our last morning by dolphins!"
Canada
Rhonda Wright
The price is HK$1,183
HK$1,375 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

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, (629 reviews)
"Location was perfect. The host at desk was incredible. "
United States
Todd
The price is HK$958
HK$1,126 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
The White Morph - Heritage Collection

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
3.0 star property
3.5 km from South Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (440 reviews)
"Great location "
United States
Linda
The price is HK$538
HK$618 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura
3.0 star property
3.1 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (418 reviews)
"Well located, clean, easy check-in and check-out and friendly staff. "
United Kingdom
Stephen
The price is HK$819
HK$942 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
Mondello Kaikoura

Blue Seas Motel

Blue Seas Motel
3.5 star property
1.4 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (78 reviews)
"Location and staff"
United States
Jim
Blue Seas Motel

Lemon Tree Lodge

Lemon Tree Lodge
3.5 star property
2.5 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (48 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Beautiful sea view. Well equipped. Comfortable stay. "
United States
Kit Yee Karen
The price is HK$1,328
HK$1,545 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Lemon Tree Lodge

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 HK$1,879
HK$2,188 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
Glenburn Coastal Retreat

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
3.5 star property
Kaikoura Flat, 3.4 km from South Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (412 reviews)
"Comfortable stay, friendly staff, clean, quiet, comfortable"
Australia
Blair
The price is HK$782
HK$900 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

Te Mahuru Retreat

Te Mahuru Retreat
3.5 star property
Kaikoura Flat, 6.7 km from South Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (152 reviews)
"Fantastic property and amazing hosts."
Canada
Colette
The price is HK$1,018
HK$1,196 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Te Mahuru Retreat

Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
5.0 star property
1.9 km from South Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (45 reviews)
"Beautiful space with everything you would need and more and great location "
United Kingdom
Cathy
The price is HK$2,112
HK$2,433 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

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, (68 reviews)
"It was much better than the pictures and good location for our morning sea side tracking. "
New Zealand
Kwon Jae
The price is HK$931
HK$1,083 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
4.5 star property
2.4 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (574 reviews)
"Amazing location and very clean"
United Kingdom
Lesley
The price is HK$740
HK$853 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Wacky Stays

Wacky Stays
2.5 star property
Kaikoura Flat, 6.1 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (79 reviews)
"Pet friendly"
Australia
Desley
The price is HK$729
HK$972 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
Wacky Stays

Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura Beach Motel
2.5 star property
1.7 km from South Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (413 reviews)
"Easy stay. Friendly staff. Room was very clean "
Australia
Tracey
The price is HK$673
HK$783 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites
3.5 star property
4.3 km from South Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (396 reviews)
"Very nice comfortable accommodation"
Australia
PATRICIA
The price is HK$771
HK$887 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
Kaikoura Quality Suites

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 HK$6,891
HK$7,980 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses
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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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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 South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay 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.

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