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Next weekend
26 Jun - 28 Jun
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3 Jul - 5 Jul

Our top choices for South Bay cheap hotels

Double Room (Room 3)

Te Mahuru Retreat

Te Mahuru Retreat
3.5 star property
Kaikoura Flat
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (163 reviews)
"Helpful staff, clean accommodations and great amenities. I see definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a quite stay within a short drive to local attractions."
Canada
Jerry
The price is NZ$156
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June
Te Mahuru Retreat
Beach/ocean view

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
5.0 star property
Kaikoura
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (596 reviews)
"Nice place to stay."
Australia
Peter
The price is NZ$181
includes taxes & fees
25 June - 26 June
Sudima Kaikoura
Calla Lily | View from room

Lemon Tree Lodge

Lemon Tree Lodge
3.5 star property
Kaikoura
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (52 reviews)
"Amazing ocean view. Lovely room with good toiletries, nespresso coffee etc. very close to the main town and ‘The Whaler’ pub. Very good Continental breakfast included as well which is a bonus. "
United Kingdom
Darren
The price is NZ$433
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Lemon Tree Lodge
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
3.0 star property
Kaikoura
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (630 reviews)
"Great location on the beach, quiet and comfortable"
Australia
Simon
The price is NZ$173
includes taxes & fees
15 July - 16 July
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Terrace/patio

Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites
3.5 star property
Kaikoura
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (501 reviews)
"Spacious room, easy drive into town and attractions"
Australia
Jennifer
The price is NZ$150
includes taxes & fees
24 June - 25 June
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Exterior

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
3.0 star property
Kaikoura
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (497 reviews)
"The staff were very obliging. The rooms were absolutely spotless"
Australia
Jan
The price is NZ$90
includes taxes & fees
27 June - 28 June
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Superior House | Beach/ocean view

Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Kaikoura
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (443 reviews)
"Lovely views of the ocean and walk to the restaurants"
Australia
Anna
The price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
25 June - 26 June
Kaikoura Beach Motel
Suite, 1 Bedroom

Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura
3.0 star property
Kaikoura
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (463 reviews)
"Excellent stay great location good clean rooms"
United States
HARDIK
The price is NZ$121
includes taxes & fees
15 July - 16 July
Mondello Kaikoura
On the beach, beach shuttle, 12 beach bars

Alpine View Motel

Alpine View Motel
3.0 star property
Kaikoura
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (564 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, clean rooms"
France
theresa
The price is NZ$161
includes taxes & fees
24 June - 25 June
Alpine View Motel
Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | Terrace/patio

Kaikoura Motor Inn

Kaikoura Motor Inn
2.0 star property
Kaikoura
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (534 reviews)
"Super friendly, very helpful. I will definitely be going back in the future."
Australia
Tania
The price is NZ$144
includes taxes & fees
7 July - 8 July
Kaikoura Motor Inn
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Top South Bay Hotel Reviews

Kaikoura Motor Inn

Kaikoura Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Super friendly, very helpful. I will definitely be going back in the future."
Tania 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Kaikoura Motor Inn

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