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Bay Cottages
Canterbury-Christchurch MT · New Zealand
29a South Bay ParadeView location
9.0/10Excellent111 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/10 9.4
Service8.2/10 8.2
Comfort8.8/10 8.8
Condition8.8/10 8.8
Neighborhood8.4/10 8.4
Value10.0/10 10.0
Amenities9.2/10 9.2
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About Bay Cottages
Enjoy stunning views from your private patio or the shared terrace and garden at Bay Cottages. This charming collection of five individually decorated cottages offers complimentary Wi-Fi, fireplaces, and LED TVs in each room. Kitchenettes are equipped with refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves for your convenience.
Additional amenities include tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. Free self-parking is available onsite, and the front desk is staffed during limited hours. Located in Kaikoura's South Bay, you're a short drive from Kaikoura Museum, Kaikoura Beach, Fyffe House, and the Peninsula Walkway.
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With a stay at Bay Cottages in Kaikōura (South Bay), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura Beach. This beach cottage is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Fyffe House and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Peninsula Walkway.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and LED televisions. Rooms have private patios. Kitchenettes are outfitted with refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
7:00 PM
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Children not allowed
By ocean
Events/parties not allowed
Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Property uses a professional cleaning service
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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You need to know
- Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
- The property is professionally cleaned.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Please be aware that 2 cats reside at this property. Quiet hours are enforced at the property from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
- Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
- Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- This property is professionally cleaned
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
German
Russian
English
Dutch
Nearby attractions
Kaikoura Beach
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Kaikoura Museum
2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Kaikoura District Museum
3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Fyffe House
3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Kaikoura Golf Club
3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Peninsula Walkway
3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Point Kean Seal Colony
4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Ohau Point Lookout
28.6 km / 17.7 mi
Ohau Falls
29 km / 18 mi
Okiwi Bay
32.1 km / 20 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 5
- hotel
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Multilingual staff
- Garden
- Terrace
- Game room
- Picnic
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- Minimum check-in age: 18
Upon availability
Room types
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Cabin COMFORTCabin • COMFORTCAB.OM
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 2–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
- Room type
- Cabin
- View / characteristic
- COMFORT
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Limited room details from hotel
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Cabin COMFORT
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Photos are not available for this room type.
Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 2–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
- Room type
- Cabin
- View / characteristic
- COMFORT
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: CAB.OM
Limited room details from hotel
Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Bay Cottages
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Diana
Hosts lovely. Clean, fresh, bright room - those were the winners!
Lisa
Clean, tidy and comfortable.
Bev
We had a lovely overnight stay. Gus was very friendly and helpful. Situated right across the road from the ocean. Would thoroughly recommend Bay Cottages. 🙂
Jane Margaret
We really loved the cottage and everything about it, we also liked the owner. However we were concerned we might lose our booking as our ferry was late. We emailed to let them know we would not be there at the nominated time of 7pm. The email was not responded to, maybe in future confirm that the office would still be open to receive us
Susan
Lovely private cabin, near to the town. Very clean and comfortable, quiet, safe and beautiful star gazing. We loved the cats too. Made it feel like home.
Joel
LOVELY AND RELAXING STAY
MIKE
Peaceful in South-Bay Kaikoura
Tucked away in South Bay, Kaikoura, the Bay Cottages offered us a relaxing stay. Our cottage was spacious, the kitchen well-equipped, the living area and the bed comfy.
Everything was very clean and tidy. Its in a great location to explore the Kaikoura area. Only a short drive away from downtown or a walk over the hill. we enjoyed our stay and can only recommend it.
Everything was very clean and tidy. Its in a great location to explore the Kaikoura area. Only a short drive away from downtown or a walk over the hill. we enjoyed our stay and can only recommend it.
Tracy
Super friendly hosts, very comfortable bed. Lovely quiet place to stay.
Hilary
Great location, clean, had a washing machine in the room!
Robin
Lovely place to stay by the ocean
What a lovely cottage with ocean views. Host was very helpful and cottage was comfortable and roomy. I would definitely book again.
Donna
Lovely cottage with everything you need to be self sufficient. Beautiful beach across the road. Super comfy bed and pillows.
Bernard
Enjoyable and convenient stay near dolphin, orca and seal watching.
James
Hosts were both friendly and helpful and the facility was thoughtfully designed and maintained.. Good spot for a visit to Kiakoura.
Raymond
All communicationwas friendly and helpful.
We were going to be arriving late, so we rang to let them know. We received a cheerful response saying this would be fine.
The unit was very clean and warm. It was fully set up with all utensils and appliances.
Although it wasn't required it was good to see the unit including the bathroom facilities were accessible to disabled people.
If we return to the area we would certainly return here and also recommend Bay Cottages.
We were going to be arriving late, so we rang to let them know. We received a cheerful response saying this would be fine.
The unit was very clean and warm. It was fully set up with all utensils and appliances.
Although it wasn't required it was good to see the unit including the bathroom facilities were accessible to disabled people.
If we return to the area we would certainly return here and also recommend Bay Cottages.
Leigh
Fantastic hosts, extremely clean & well presented. It was nice to be out of the mainstream but close enough if wanted to indulge in retail therapy or dine out.
Carol
Great location, cottage was clean and comfortable. The bed was very comfortable! We wish we could have stayed longer.
Brian
Great, spacious stay, across the road from the bea
Great, spacious stay, across the road from the beach.
Camille
Quiet, clean, friendly helpful hosts, located right across the street from the ocean. A restful get-away to spend time by the sea.
Jessica
Lovely place to stay.
Michael
Cozy sea view cottage
Great location, clean comfortable and well appointed cottage!
Wigs
Good, quiet back section. Comfortable twin beds. Great heater.
The shower spread water widely in the bathroom which wasn't so good.
The shower spread water widely in the bathroom which wasn't so good.
Riya
Spacious, clean room and nice heated blankets for the bed. 4 minute drive to the town center. Gus and Larissa are kind!
Martin
nice stay
Tammy
Comfortable and quiet
This was a nice hotel with great amenities. Very friendly check in. Private and quiet. The office could be better marked (you have to go behind the house on the street). Property and room was very clean. The beds in the cottage we stayed in were past their best before date and need to be changed out.
The on site laundry was awesome and the lady offered a drying rack too. Very sweet.
The on site laundry was awesome and the lady offered a drying rack too. Very sweet.
Theresa
Great place to stay, provided everything we needed, friendly hosts.
Richard and Goldie
It was comfortable, clean, quiet, well equipped, the wall heater had to work hard on our first night that was very cold, we enjoyed our stay, would revisit thanks.
Paul
Excellent Hosts. Property well presented and maintained. Will stay again.
Lindy
Good stay
Nice we spot very cozy
N
Great location, amenities and well serviced.
Great place to stay. All the comfort you need, including washing machine and Netflix. Well serviced and very clean.
Good location - just slightly away from the bustle but a 2 minute drive to centre. Perfect. Good spot. While you can’t see beach from cabins it’s literally down the drive across the road and watch the sunset. Would stay again.
Good location - just slightly away from the bustle but a 2 minute drive to centre. Perfect. Good spot. While you can’t see beach from cabins it’s literally down the drive across the road and watch the sunset. Would stay again.
Verified traveler
Great quiet location with great mountain views.
Good sized room with plenty of space.
Good sized room with plenty of space.
Kevin
Perfect ? Exactly what we needed for an overnight stay on our way north
Diane
A wonderful quiet, private, friendly place to stay,
Jenny
A small thing but a decent shower soap needed. Provided was a small brown paper sachet of liquid which immediately disintegrated !
Advise take your own proper soap.
Advise take your own proper soap.
Cathy
Property was very nice, clean & comfortable!! We had a view of the water which was great.
Malcolm
Location nice, quiet, friendly owner who was helpful. Only note would be that the heating could be improved as current heating setup only just sufficient. Wifi connection seemed patchy at times. Otherwise, all as expected at that price range.
Verified traveler
The cottages are on the south side of the peninsula so you need to drive to the restaurants. They are across the road from the beach. The rooms are spacious and nicely furnished (there is a sofa with 2 recliners built-in. The bed was very comfortable but a bit high for short people. The kitchen was adequately equipped. The bathroom was average size. The shower was always got but the water pressure drops as you raise the temperature.
Nancy
This property is directly across from pebble beach access, close to whale watching terminal and had a beautiful view once out in the street. the cabin was clean and had a good kitchen. Only problem was the fire alarm starting beeping at 3am and continued until we left at 9am. It needed new batteries. I feel this is a maintenance happening that should be regularly checked and not at 3am.
James
Very comfortable great place
Great place to stay and a good area to explore!!
Verified traveler
We liked everything about this property except the funky shower. The location was great, it was spotlessly clean, communication with the property management was easy and the cottage was comfortable. The shower was a bit messy though as it was only separated from the rest of the bathroom by a curtain so when you used it the whole bathroom floor got wet.
candace
Nice cottage in a quiet location
This was a good Cottage with a small view of the ocean. It was easy to find but a little ways to the centre of town. For some reason our shower did not have a threshold on it and it splashed water all over the bathroom floor.
Verified traveler
I can't fault this property and exceeded my expectations. They have thought of everything. Modern furnishings, clean, tidy, everything you need. Lovely hosts. Safe and secure and views of the surrounding hills and mountains. Across the road from the beautiful South Bay. Highly recommend.
Verified traveler
Clean, spacious and great aspect right on the ocean. Friendly and helpful staff, Could be better signposted at the entrance especially for now arrivals.
Verified traveler
The stay here was fine, no complaints.
Verified traveler
A place for one to two nights
The location is great. The cottage is not too bad, but not so much privacy as the windows are facing the other cottages.
Spacious, internet work fine.
Spacious, internet work fine.
Christine
Fabulous Comfortable Cottage.
Booked a king cottage for 4 nights at the end of our trip to South Island. Parking right outside your door. There are 5 adult only detached cottages. We stayed in number 2. Really quiet and peaceful. Lovely view of the mountain and a horse paddock on one side. Walk across the road and you are on the beautiful south bay. The cottage has a very comfortable king size bed, 3 seater couch, tv with Netflix. Well equipped kitchenette. Hairdryer and toiletries supplied. Lovely private patio area with sunchairs to sit outside. The owners don't come into your cottage during your stay but will empty bins, change towels and replenish toiletries and tea/ coffee whenever you ask. You have your own washing machine and clothes horse also. Perfectly situated for walking around the Kaikoura Peninsula. Loved staying here would recommend for anyone who wants to chill and relax.
Bruce
Great couples retreat
Nice spacious and well appointed accommodation with friendly owners. A bit away from centre of town but that was nice too.
john
Don't waste your money,
Building site, cold rooms, single glazed windows condensation running every where, WIFI bad, bed old
Verified traveler
Pleasant quiet location with comfortable beds a nice bathroom with hot shower and an integrated living area with comfortable recliners
This accomodation is a short drive to many attractions
This accomodation is a short drive to many attractions
Verified traveler
Had Netflix and lazy boy chairs. Good location but construction in front of complex obscured the beach.
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Bay Cottages
29a South Bay Parade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
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