Bay Cottages is certainly one of the best accommodation that we stayed in during our 12 nights in NZ. Graeme was there to welcome us when we arrived, and was patient to share with us about his recommendations and tips, etc. Overall, the self-contained room is clean and included a kitchen that we could use. Personally, we thought the bed... More

Originally planned to stay just one night but accomodation so good we stayed another, 16th and 17th November. Kaikoura is an amazing place and Bay Cottages were superb. Definetly the place I will stay again if I am fortunate enough to return to NZ. More

We stayed two nights at Bay Cottages and wished we could stay longer. The rooms were lovely, the linen was top quality, and the mattresses were just so comfortable (I jokingly complained to Graeme that they were so comfortable we didnt want to get up and go sight seeing! He said they are high density foam mattresses and I am... More

These self-contained units have everything you could need. The beds are the most comfortable in NZ. The kitchen is completely equipped. The location is on the opposite side of the peninsula from most of the attractions, but it is a nice walk through a park to the other side. The owner is super helpful and nice. More

I believe what makes any accomodation stand out are the people who run it! Graeme of Bay Cottages was particularly kind to my elderly parents when we arrived (by the way, the Cottages are wheelchair friendly). Then, we were silly enough to leave my son's precious blanket behind when we checked out. My son cried sorrowfully when he realised his... More

Bay Cottages is nicely tucked away on the southern bay of Kairkoura - the rooms were very comfortable and great value & had everything we needed - we just wished we had an extra day. The hosts very friendly and obliging to give ideas on what to do and where to go. The cliff top walk is just awesome and... More

We stayed at Bay Cottages early March with family who were travelling around the South Island. This property offered such warm hospitality - Graham and Jan make sure of that. Whilst it is a 2 minute drive from town - there is a beautiful walk along the waterfront and the cottages are spotless and comfortable. From the moment we walked... More

Very nice location, very friendly, quiet, nice cabins (especially #7), for a good price. Be careful to reconfirm several times your booking though! We booked 2 cabins in December for a trip in February, I sent an email to reconfirm 10 days before going, then called 2 days before, but when we showed up no cabins were available as we... More

We have just spent 3 nights at Bay Cottages, South Bay, Kaikoura - the only place to stay in our books. Not only are the rooms spotlessly clean with comfortable, large beds, but the kitchen is well equipped and organised, the bathroom is large with a good mirror, the scenery is outstanding, it is wonderfully quiet and the owners are... More