South Bay
Kaikōura


Popular places to visit

Peninsula Walkway
You can take time to visit Peninsula Walkway during your travels to Kaikōura. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Mount Fyffe
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Fyffe and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Kaikōura. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Point Kean Seal Colony
Find out about the history of Kaikōura when you spend time at Point Kean Seal Colony. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Kaikoura Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Kaikoura Museum during your travels in Kaikōura. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park
Enjoy an outing to Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park during your stay in Kaikōura. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Fyffe House
You can learn about the history of Kaikōura with a visit to Fyffe House. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
South Bay Hotel Deals

Bay Cottages
"Super great little place with courteous hosts !"
Reviewed on 24 January 2026

Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage
"It's lovely little place to stay, just was not clean when we got there. But we will stay again."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!!
"BBQ was the best I've seen at a batch"
Reviewed on 18 April 2026

South Bay | Classic Kiwi Bach | Close to Beach - KK48126
"This property has only 1 bathroom/toilet, though there are 2 bedrooms with several beds."
Reviewed on 3 April 2026

South Bay | Cosy | BBQ Area - KK61334
"Lovely clean, comfortable and well set up accommodation. Good location one street back from beach. Kylie our host was wonderful to deal with so courteous and helpful. This was our second stay here with our little dog Cora. We could all relax and enjoy our stay confident in the knowledge that Cora ..."
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Beach front cottage
"Always the best place to stay"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Other neighborhoods around South Bay

Kaikoura Peninsula
While visiting Kaikoura Peninsula, you might make a stop by sights like Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony.

Kaikoura Flat
If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Flat, Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach are top sights worth seeing.
