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147 Cheap Hotels in South Bay - Specials, Reviews, & Last Minute Deals

Sudima Kaikoura
Ocean View Twin | View from room
Sudima Kaikoura
4.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (150)
"The welcome was very warm and the suite had stunning views of the water and mountains. Positive feedback could have had nother waste bin and mirror in the bedroom "
The price is NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (378)
"It is just across the road of beach, which is perfect place for watching sunrise. "
The price is NZ$157
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
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, (558)
"A lovely hotel in a convenient spot with good parking. The rooms are very well equipped, clean and a good size. "
The price is NZ$178
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
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Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Outdoor spa tub
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (347)
"Very happy with the stay! Would definitely go back. I was useless and didn’t read that I had to specifically arrange a way to pick up the key because we were arriving late but they still left us the key much to our relief. "
The price is NZ$90
includes taxes & fees
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
The Fairways Luxury Accommodation Kaikoura
Exterior
The Fairways Luxury Accommodation Kaikoura
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (333)
"such a beautiful place. 10/10 recommend to anyone wanting to stay in kaikōura."
The price is NZ$163
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
The Fairways Luxury Accommodation Kaikoura
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
Outdoor dining
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
4.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (306)
"Lovely welcome with good tips of local area Lovely room small but adequate Real good breakfast even though it was not traditional lovely staff friendly and sociable Great location "
The price is NZ$203
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
Kakatu Retreat
Outdoor dining
Kakatu Retreat
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (63)
"Comfy, cosy, friendly owner, welcoming, great facilities "
The price is NZ$128
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
Kakatu Retreat
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Beach nearby
Kaikoura Quality Suites
3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (210)
"This motel is at the quiet end of town and most of the units are at the back so there is very little road noise. "
The price is NZ$162
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Mondello Kaikoura
Terrace/patio
Mondello Kaikoura
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (282)
"Great place, recommended. "
The price is NZ$152
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Mondello Kaikoura
Alpine View Motel
Free self-parking
Alpine View Motel
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (464)
"Fantastic location, just a literal skip over the train tracks and you’re on the beach! Everything was pristine in the room, very comfortable. Quick drive into town with tons of shopping and food options. The seal colony nearby was a highlight of our trip. Highly recommend the Alpine View for a lovely stay! "
The price is NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
Alpine View Motel
Blue Seas Motels Kaikoura
View from property
Blue Seas Motels Kaikoura
3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (37)
" Nicely refurbished room on main esplanade. "
The price is NZ$121
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Blue Seas Motels Kaikoura
Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura
Property amenity
Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura
4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (261)
"Clean and tidy. A good place for a stop over."
The price is NZ$133
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (497)
"Wonderful quiet, private location located near everything."
The price is NZ$150
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
Kaikoura Beach Motel
Aerial view
Kaikoura Beach Motel
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (251)
"Very comfy nice vibe"
The price is NZ$125
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
Kaikoura Beach Motel
Kaikoura Motor Inn
Terrace/patio
Kaikoura Motor Inn
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (417)
"comfortable , good parking "
The price is NZ$128
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Kaikoura Motor Inn
The Pier Hotel and Restaurant
Front of property - evening/night
The Pier Hotel and Restaurant
2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (189)
"It does what it says on the tin"
The price is NZ$100
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
The Pier Hotel and Restaurant
Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
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 NZ$1,429
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses
Te Mahuru Retreat
Double Room (Room 3)
Te Mahuru Retreat
3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (121)
"Wonderful and comfortable place to stay"
The price is NZ$148
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Te Mahuru Retreat
Dusky Lodge - Hostel
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Dusky Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (173)
"Good clean and comfortable accom."
The price is NZ$105
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
Dusky Lodge - Hostel
Sierra Beachfront Motel
Front of property
Sierra Beachfront Motel
2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (228)
"Jo was very friendly and welcoming. Stayed 2 nights. Excellent location. 2nd night had a very noisy family next door, kids banging doors, banging on walls & yelling. Unfortunately I guess that's what you may strike during school holidays. C'est la vie! Other than that a very enjoyable stay"
The price is NZ$120
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Sierra Beachfront Motel
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South Bay hotels information

Number of reviews
5,258
Accommodation
147 hotels
Lowest Price
NZ$90
Highest Price
NZ$1,429

Frequently asked questions

What is South Bay like?

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

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 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 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.

Recent Reviews in South Bay

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

5/5 Excellent
"It is just across the road of beach, which is perfect place for watching sunrise. "
A verified traveller stayed at Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Posted 22 hours ago
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments