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A person at a table with a view of mountains and a body of water.
A circular window view of a balcony with a chair, a table with a red item, and a scenic lake and hills in the background.
A balcony with a table, chairs, and a view of mountains and a lake.
A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a lake and mountains.

1. Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort
Lake Tekapo
P9,790
P11,258 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Peppers Bluewater Resort
A rustic garden with a stone building, wooden benches, and a gravel path.
A rustic cabin with stone walls, a metal roof, and wooden deck seating.
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a large window with a view, and a mounted deer head on the wall.
A garden with a stone bench, a building with red windows, and a mountain in the background.

2. Cardrona Hotel

Cardrona Hotel
Cardrona
P5,850
P6,727 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Cardrona Hotel
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, two blue armchairs, a round table with a vase, and a ceiling with hanging plants.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a glass partition.
A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and a view of a cityscape.
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

3. Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport
P8,923
P10,261 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Novotel Christchurch Airport
A hotel room with bunk beds, a wooden floor, and a door leading to a hallway.
A restaurant table set with glasses, cutlery, and a bottle, with a mountain view through the window.
A modern hotel with a glass facade, parking lot, and a mountainous backdrop.
A modern bar area with seating, a counter with a logo, and a view of the outside.

4. Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
Frankton
  • Family fun meets alpine adventure at this holiday inn with mountain views and kid-friendly amenities.
P7,061
P8,121 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the sunset over the ocean.
A reception desk at Ocean View Restaurant & Bar with a view of parked cars outside.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the beach and ocean.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, blue cushioned chairs, and a view of the ocean.

5. Beachfront Hotel

Beachfront Hotel
Hokitika
  • Family paradise at Beachfront Hotel in Hokitika with oceanfront dining and kid-friendly beach access for endless fun.
P5,077
P5,838 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Beachfront Hotel
A modern bathroom with white subway tiles, a glass shower enclosure, and a white sink with a mirror above it.
A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and a bar.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

6. Sudima Christchurch Airport

Sudima Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport
P7,565
P8,699 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Sudima Christchurch Airport
A woman and a child in a hot tub with a glass roof and outdoor seating area in the background.
A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, blue chairs, a marble reception desk, and a chandelier.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the garden through large windows.
A bartender pouring a drink into a martini glass at a bar with a variety of liquor bottles in the background.

7. Commodore Airport Hotel

Commodore Airport Hotel
Burnside
  • Family fun elevated with indoor swimming, tennis courts, and thoughtful amenities just minutes from Hagley Park.
P6,387
P7,345 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Commodore Airport Hotel
A modern house with a glass door entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.
A river with a bridge, surrounded by mountains and dense forest.
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed beams, and a central bar area.
A reception area with a reception desk labeled "Waiyoto" and "Haast New Zealand," a reception counter, patterned chairs, a small table, and a mirror on the wall.

8. Heartland Hotel Haast

Heartland Hotel Haast
Haast
P4,285
P4,928 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Heartland Hotel Haast
A hotel with a parking lot, a trampoline, and a swing set.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by a fenced area with a lawn and various shrubs.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a mirror, and a bench with a towel on it.
A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel sink, and a dishwasher.

9. Andorra Motel

Andorra Motel
Geraldine
  • Create a family adventure at this poolside retreat with trampoline and playground just steps from Geraldine Observatory.
P5,698
P6,553 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Andorra Motel
A building labeled 'HOTEL HARI HARI' with a signboard indicating amenities like bar, meals, rooms, power sites, tent sites, and Wi-fi.
A hotel dining area with round tables and pink chairs, a jukebox, and a large window.
A bar with patrons, a television displaying a sports game, and a sign indicating a men's restroom.

10. Hotel Hari Hari

Hotel Hari Hari
Hari Hari
P1,759
P2,023 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Hotel Hari Hari
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Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in South Island

A modern building with a large patio area, a mountain in the background, and a body of water in the foreground.
A person at a table with a view of mountains and a body of water.
A circular window view of a balcony with a chair, a table with a red item, and a scenic lake and hills in the background.
A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a scenic view, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table with a remote control and glasses on it.

Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort
Lake Tekapo
P9,790
P11,258 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Peppers Bluewater Resort
A modern building with multiple windows and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A person standing by a window with a night sky view, including stars and a visible mountain range.
A person in a robe by a window with a starry night sky view.
Two people seated at a round table with a bottle and glasses, overlooking a mountainous landscape through large windows.

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Galaxy Boutique Hotel
Lake Tekapo
P19,220
P22,103 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Galaxy Boutique Hotel
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, two blue armchairs, a round table with a vase, and a ceiling with hanging plants.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a glass partition.
A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and a view of a cityscape.
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport
P8,923
P10,261 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Novotel Christchurch Airport
A modern balcony with a glass railing, a potted plant, and a sofa.
A bedroom with a large window overlooking the sea, a bed, and a chair.
A modern hotel room with a large window, a brown leather sofa, a small round table, and a bed with a wooden headboard.
A modern hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura
P6,068
P6,978 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Sudima Kaikoura
A modern bar area with seating, a counter with a logo, and a view of the outside.
A modern hotel with a glass facade, parking lot, and a mountainous backdrop.
A couple embracing on a boat with a cityscape in the background.
A couple walking along a lakeside path with mountains in the background.

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
Frankton
P7,061
P8,121 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
A modern house with a glass door entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.
A river with a bridge, surrounded by mountains and dense forest.
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed beams, and a central bar area.
A reception area with a reception desk labeled "Waiyoto" and "Haast New Zealand," a reception counter, patterned chairs, a small table, and a mirror on the wall.

Heartland Hotel Haast

Heartland Hotel Haast
Haast
P4,285
P4,928 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Heartland Hotel Haast
A bedroom with a bed, curtains, and a view of a green landscape with trees and mountains.
A cozy log cabin interior with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A wooden outdoor seating area with a white sink, a bottle of wine, and a glass.
A house with a sloped roof, surrounded by dense greenery and a clear sky.

St Leonards Vineyard Cottages

St Leonards Vineyard Cottages
Springlands
P12,999
P14,949 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
St Leonards Vineyard Cottages
A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, blue chairs, a marble reception desk, and a chandelier.
A couple dining at an outdoor restaurant with a view of a modern building and lush greenery in the background.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the garden through large windows.
A bartender pouring a drink into a martini glass at a bar with a variety of liquor bottles in the background.

Commodore Airport Hotel

Commodore Airport Hotel
Burnside
P6,387
P7,345 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Commodore Airport Hotel
A modern dining area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a view of mountains and a lake.
A modern bathroom with a wooden bathtub, a wooden shelf with towels, and a view of mountains and a lake.
A modern interior with stone walls, a wooden ceiling, and large windows offering mountain views.
A modern lounge area with a stone wall, a fireplace, sofas, and a bar with a bartender.

Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse
Fernhill
P11,081
P12,743 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Kamana Lakehouse
A cylindrical wooden pod with a sloped roof, a small porch, and a seating area with a bench and a chair.
A bedroom with a fireplace, a bed, a chair, a television, and a large window with curtains.
A brick house with a red roof, a front porch, and a well-maintained garden with flowers and a lawn.
A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a framed picture on the wall.

The Fern & Thistle Boutique Accommodation - Drinks, Hotpool, Sauna

The Fern & Thistle Boutique Accommodation - Drinks, Hotpool, Sauna
Benhar
P5,257
P6,046 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
The Fern & Thistle Boutique Accommodation - Drinks, Hotpool, Sauna
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in South Island

A modern balcony with a glass railing, a potted plant, and a sofa.
A bedroom with a large window overlooking the sea, a bed, and a chair.
A modern hotel room with a large window, a brown leather sofa, a small round table, and a bed with a wooden headboard.
A modern hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura
P6,068
P6,978 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Sudima Kaikoura
A bedroom with a bed, curtains, and a view of a green landscape with trees and mountains.
A cozy log cabin interior with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A wooden outdoor seating area with a white sink, a bottle of wine, and a glass.
A house with a sloped roof, surrounded by dense greenery and a clear sky.

St Leonards Vineyard Cottages

St Leonards Vineyard Cottages
Springlands
P12,999
P14,949 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
St Leonards Vineyard Cottages
A living room with a large TV, a glass coffee table, a grey sofa, and a view of a mountain landscape through open doors.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a fireplace.
A hallway with a wooden bench, a door leading outside, and a small table with a plant.
A kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the outdoors.

Manata Lodge

Manata Lodge
Lower Shotover
P9,498
P10,922 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Manata Lodge
A triangular wooden cabin with a glass door, a bed, and a chair inside, surrounded by a mountainous landscape.
A stack of smooth, rounded stones on a pebbly riverbed with a forested mountain in the background.
A rustic lodge with a covered patio, wooden furniture, and a stone pathway.
A wooden sign with the text "WONDERLAND MAKARORA LODGE" and symbols indicating amenities like Wi-Fi, a restaurant, and a bar.

Wonderland Makarora Lodge

Wonderland Makarora Lodge
Makarora
P9,114
P10,481 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Wonderland Makarora Lodge
A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, blue chairs, a marble reception desk, and a chandelier.
A couple dining at an outdoor restaurant with a view of a modern building and lush greenery in the background.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the garden through large windows.
A bartender pouring a drink into a martini glass at a bar with a variety of liquor bottles in the background.

Commodore Airport Hotel

Commodore Airport Hotel
Burnside
P6,387
P7,345 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Commodore Airport Hotel
A modern living room with a glass dining table, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Myhub Holiday Park

Myhub Holiday Park
Bradford
P1,125
P2,857 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Myhub Holiday Park
A modern building entrance with a glass door, a small outdoor seating area with metal chairs, and a gravel pathway.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by a fenced area with a lawn and various shrubs.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a mirror, and a bench with a towel on it.
A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel sink, and a dishwasher.

Andorra Motel

Andorra Motel
Geraldine
P5,698
P6,553 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Andorra Motel
A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoor patio area.
A two-story house with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a garden path leading to the entrance.
A beach with sand dunes and rocky outcrops.
A modern living room with a bar area, wicker furniture, and pendant lighting.

Ratanui Lodge

Ratanui Lodge
Pohara
P13,585
P15,622 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Ratanui Lodge
A modern building with large glass windows overlooking a natural landscape.
A motel with a sign for 'Taylor's Motel' and a 'chromecast' sign indicating available streaming services.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a painting on the wall.
A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

Taylors Motel

Taylors Motel
Netherby
P5,641
P6,487 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Taylors Motel
A covered outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a glass table, overlooking a mountainous landscape and a body of water.
A beach with a wooden walkway leading to a small structure, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.
A bathroom with two sinks, a mirror, and an exit door leading to a balcony.
A treehouse with a metal roof, surrounded by dense forest, connected by a wooden staircase.

Punga Cove Resort

Punga Cove Resort
Punga Cove
P8,698
P10,003 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Punga Cove Resort
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

8/10 Good
"Great price and location. Small rooms but very clean."
Bronwyn 3-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful place to live. The shared kitchen was a great help, ensuite was great Nearby by shops, pubs make life so easy. 10/10. Laura did a great job advising us about our trip. If we ever visit wanaka again, this will be our 1st choice always!"
Jagdeep 2-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
The Godley Hotel
Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse

10/10 Excellent
"Was great, comfy bed, clean room, easy parking."
MAXINE 4-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Kamana Lakehouse
Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Great room, and restaurant, very clean."
Raymond 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

8/10 Good
"Very clean, warm and quiet. Breakfast was great and location was good . Check in and check out procedures could be improved as this took a long time . Parking is charged at $15 per night which wasn’t mentioned in Expedia when booking hotel."
Jo 5-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful place to stay"
Debbie 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

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