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Recommended hotels in South Island

A rustic cabin with stone walls, a metal roof, and wooden deck seating.

1. Cardrona Hotel

Cardrona Hotel
3.0 star property
Cardrona
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (830 reviews)
"Liked location, have stayed before and had a beautiful stay, this time, not so good, dinner very over cooked, and paid a lot for dinner, had to ask for music to be turned down so we could sleep after 10pm on a Sunday. Staff lovely but overall not like it used to be in the old days….but times are a changing and that is how the world works….but for the beautiful location which I worked my trip around to stay again…really disappointed."
Australia
Tracey
The price is P5,184
P5,961 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Cardrona Hotel
A modern cabin with a stone exterior, large windows, and a view of a lake and mountains.

2. Guide Hill Station Lodge

Guide Hill Station Lodge
4.0 star property
Tekapo
The price is P14,533
P16,713 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Guide Hill Station Lodge
A modern hotel with a prominent 'NOVOTEL' sign, featuring a sleek, contemporary design with large windows and a structured facade.

3. Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport
4.5 star property
Christchurch Airport
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,111 reviews)
"Great room, and restaurant, very clean."
Australia
Raymond
The price is P10,084
P11,596 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Novotel Christchurch Airport
A building with a wooden roof and stone pillars, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

4. Edgewater

Edgewater
4.5 star property
Wanaka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"My second time staying here. Everything about this place is amazing. Comfortable rooms, great restaurant, breathtaking views, wonderful grounds. I will be back again for sure"
Australia
Kim
The price is P8,730
P10,040 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Edgewater
A modern building with large windows and a stone pathway leading to it, situated on a pebbled beach with driftwood in the foreground.

5. Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
4.0 star property
Punakaiki
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (851 reviews)
"One night stay, a perfect location, lovely room and lovely restaurant meals."
Australia
Kaye
The price is P4,526
P5,205 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
The entrance of Sudima Hotels with glass doors, a concrete wall, and a delivery truck in the background.

6. Sudima Christchurch Airport

Sudima Christchurch Airport
4.5 star property
Christchurch Airport
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,171 reviews)
"Great hotel"
Australia
Crystal
The price is P8,039
P9,245 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Sudima Christchurch Airport
A hotel named Beachfront with a modern facade, large windows, and a welcoming entrance.

7. Beachfront Hotel

Beachfront Hotel
3.5 star property
Hokitika
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Beach front location was brilliant. Lovely staff too."
Japan
Matthew
The price is P4,956
P5,700 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Beachfront Hotel
A modern hotel with a glass facade, parking lot, and a mountainous backdrop.

8. Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
4.5 star property
Frankton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (743 reviews)
"Parking was provided.room was clean and I liked the proximity to the airport for my early flight"
Singapore
debbie
The price is P6,342
P7,293 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
A lodge with a prominent mountain backdrop, a large entrance, and solar panels on the roof.

9. Alpine Lodge

Alpine Lodge
3.5 star property
St. Arnaud
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (497 reviews)
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Australia
Glyn
The price is P4,355
P5,008 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Alpine Lodge
A building with a sign reading "mi-pad" in front of a mountain range.

10. Mi-pad Queenstown

Mi-pad Queenstown
4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Really neat and tidy stay - great location and always clean and well presented. Staff were great and always available - highly recommended"
Australia
Luke
The price is P8,744
P10,314 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Mi-pad Queenstown
The exterior of the Commie Dore Hotel with a parking lot and a van parked in front.

11. Commodore Airport Hotel

Commodore Airport Hotel
4.5 star property
Burnside
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Parking was great and rooms were good for our quick family 1 night stay"
Australia
Carly
The price is P8,179
P9,406 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Commodore Airport Hotel
A motel with a green roof, a central parking area, and well-maintained landscaping.

12. Andorra Motel

Andorra Motel
3.0 star property
Geraldine
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (318 reviews)
"It was a fantastic motel and highly recommend it. "
Australia
Dianne
The price is P5,451
P6,268 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Andorra Motel
A modern building with a series of triangular roofs and large windows, set against a mountainous backdrop.

13. Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse
4.5 star property
Fernhill
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (684 reviews)
"Loved staying here Great spot by the fire in the restaurant after a day out in the cold. Staff were lovely"
Australia
Jazmind
The price is P12,374
P14,230 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Kamana Lakehouse
A modern house with a glass door entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.

14. Heartland Hotel Haast

Heartland Hotel Haast
3.0 star property
Haast
7.8 out of 10, Good, (745 reviews)
"Fabulous staff, lovely food, great value and very clean. "
United Kingdom
Fiona
The price is P4,183
P4,811 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Heartland Hotel Haast
A modern house with a covered patio, a stone pathway, and a view of mountains.

15. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
4.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (682 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Australia
Mike
The price is P5,945
P6,837 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a visible outdoor area.

16. Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
4.5 star property
Frankton
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (858 reviews)
"Great convenient hotel"
Australia
Gerhard
The price is P9,757
P11,221 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
A modern hotel entrance with a stone facade, large potted plants, and a well-lit interior visible through the glass doors.

17. Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
5.0 star property
Blenheim CBD
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
Australia
Ian
The price is P4,140
P4,760 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
A riverside hotel with modern architecture, a walking path, and a view of mountains.

18. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
Kawarau Falls
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Good location."
Singapore
Zujian
The price is P11,384
P13,091 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
A modern hotel with a prominent sign, multiple floors, and a view of the street at dusk.

19. The Langlands Hotel

The Langlands Hotel
4.5 star property
Invercargill City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (353 reviews)
"Very nice hotel very close to shopping in town"
Australia
Sean
The price is P7,114
P8,181 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
The Langlands Hotel
A modern building with the name 'Mayfair' prominently displayed.

20. The Mayfair

The Mayfair
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (338 reviews)
"Comfy room, friendly staff, awesome location, onsite paid carpark available. Only minor to claim is the water pressure in shower room a bit soft however overall is perfect!!!"
Australia
Li Yong
The price is P10,583
P12,170 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
The Mayfair
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

10/10 Excellent
"I have been travelling around New Zealand for 3 weeks and this is by far the best accommodation that I have stayed in. It’s also very well priced and to be honest I would have expected to have had to pay more for such good accommodation and brilliant location in Christchurch. The rooms are spotless and the beds are so comfortable along with the staff being so polite and welcoming. The facilities are very good and in reception you have plenty of room to just sit and have a chat in. I liked it that much that I booked another night in it, for to break my journey back up to Auckland. I can highly recommend it and you will really enjoy your stay. Fantastic ***** September 2026."
Nicola 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

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South Island Houseboats information

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Accommodation
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Lowest Price
P4,760
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P16,713

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