South Bay Travel Guide

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Our pick of the best South Bay Hotel Deals

Cheerful Cosy Cottage in South Bay, Kaikoura
Cheerful Cosy Cottage in South Bay, Kaikoura
South Bay
Stay at this cottage in Kaikoura. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffeemaker, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (130 reviews)
South Bay cottage
"Cute, clean and tidy. Comfy beds and easy to be in. Many thanks. We cleaned up and washed our sheets and towels. Happy cleaner. Thank you for letting us bring our wee dog, he wasn't well but happy to be with us."

Reviewed on 5 Dec. 2024

Cheerful Cosy Cottage in South Bay, Kaikoura
Wakatu (wait a while) Cottage
Wakatu (wait a while) Cottage
South Bay
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Kaikoura. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (145 reviews)
Another great stay!
"Three years in a row we have stayed at Wakatu cottage and we absolutly love it. Great location and a fantastic kiwi bach!"

Reviewed on 13 Jan. 2025

Wakatu (wait a while) Cottage
Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage
Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage
South Bay
Stay at this vacation home in Kaikoura. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (136 reviews)
Great little batch away
"Great little batch with everything a family needs on a trip away. Comfy clean and warm. Great with the smart tv and wifi. Only thing we will say pillows needing upgrading as pretty soft and not alot to them. Otherwise will most definitely stay again"

Reviewed on 6 Jan. 2025

Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage
Bay Cottages
Bay Cottages
3 out of 5
29a South Bay Parade, Kaikoura
The price is AU$167 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$167
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Stay at this 3-star beach cottage in Kaikoura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (99 reviews)
"Great location, clean, had a washing machine in the room!"

Reviewed on 2 Dec. 2024

Bay Cottages
Beach front cottage
Beach front cottage
Kaikoura
The price is AU$310 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
AU$310
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Stay at this cottage in Kaikoura. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (19 reviews)
Oh to be beside the sea…
"Wonderful views from the property. The host was very friendly and the place was clean."

Reviewed on 31 Oct. 2024

Beach front cottage
Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!!
Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!!
Kaikoura
The price is AU$319 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
AU$319
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Stay at this vacation home in Kaikoura. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Great place
"Nice and clean"

Reviewed on 18 Jan. 2025

Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around South Bay

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Kaikoura Peninsula

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

Kaikoura Peninsula
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Kaikoura Flat

While visiting Kaikoura Flat, you might make a stop by sights like Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park and Kaikoura Beach.

Kaikoura Flat

South Bay Travel Guide

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