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Our top choices for South Island vacation rentals

A modern building with a large patio area, a mountain in the background, and a body of water in the foreground.

1. Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort
4.5 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (3,405 reviews)
"This was beautiful place that was walkable to the cafes and lake!"
Singapore
Aloysius
The price is P8,736
P10,046 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Peppers Bluewater Resort
A row of waterfront cottages with balconies, wooden decks, and a mountain backdrop.

2. Lake Resort by Marsden

Lake Resort by Marsden
5.0 star property
Mount Pisa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,121 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay!!"
Australia
Sharon
The price is P5,268
P6,059 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Lake Resort by Marsden
A living room with a large TV, a glass coffee table, a grey sofa, and a view of a mountain landscape through open doors.

3. Manata Lodge

Manata Lodge
4.0 star property
Lower Shotover
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (200 reviews)
"Lovely stay Very comfortable Great accommodation Peaceful setting Warm and welcoming"
New Zealand
Dianne
The price is P9,072
P10,432 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Manata Lodge
A balcony with a table and chairs, a bottle of wine, and two wine glasses.

4. Quest Queenstown

Quest Queenstown
4.0 star property
Frankton
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (519 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
AGUSTIN
The price is P6,384
P7,341 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Quest Queenstown
A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and a window overlooking a wooden deck.

5. Pinewood Motels

Pinewood Motels
3.0 star property
Fairlie
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (499 reviews)
"Nice and clean and friendly staff at check in ."
Australia
Scott
The price is P6,742
P7,868 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Pinewood Motels
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, a fireplace, and a sliding glass door leading to a patio with outdoor furniture.

6. Punga Grove

Punga Grove
3.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (285 reviews)
"Perfect location, spacious clean rooms and good facilities. Friendly and helpful staff."
United Kingdom
David
The price is P6,460
P7,429 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Punga Grove
A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

7. La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
4.0 star property
Frankton
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,660 reviews)
"Fantastic spot, beautiful views and close access to public transport too. Rooms were very nice and pristine. Had a great stay and thank you 🙌"
Australia
Angela
The price is P6,475
P7,447 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
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8. Suncrest Villas

Suncrest Villas
3.0 star property
Cromwell
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"The place looks brand new and is well appointed."
Australia
Willie
The price is P6,121
P7,039 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Suncrest Villas
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of snow-capped mountains.

9. Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts

Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts
4.0 star property
Wanaka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (859 reviews)
"Great location especially if you are planning to ski at Cardrona or Treble Cone."
Australia
Suvomoy
The price is P10,846
P12,450 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts
A swimming pool with a wooden table, a bottle, and glasses.

10. Mantra Lake Tekapo

Mantra Lake Tekapo
4.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (722 reviews)
"Clean apartment and nice stay."
Canada
Dominic
The price is P15,119
P17,387 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Mantra Lake Tekapo
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a painting, and a view of the outdoors.

11. Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel
3.5 star property
Wanaka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (794 reviews)
"Comfortable rooms, good playground for the kids and just a short walk into town"
Australia
Sarah
The price is P6,342
P7,293 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Alpine Motel
A modern building with large glass windows and a mountain backdrop.

12. Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,588 reviews)
"Awesome, will stay here again!"
Australia
Kathryn
The price is P9,087
P10,450 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, an elevator, a reception desk, and a large forest mural on the wall.

13. Wyndham Garden Queenstown

Wyndham Garden Queenstown
4.0 star property
Frankton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (952 reviews)
"Great location, views and room as described. Easy check-in and check-out and handy facilities."
Australia
Mark
The price is P5,886
P6,768 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Wyndham Garden Queenstown
A modern living room with a sofa and a glass coffee table, a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain and sea view.

14. Highview Apartments

Highview Apartments
3.5 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (698 reviews)
"The apartment was exactly as shown, so it was great. Amazing view with everything you could need. Staff was friendly and polite."
Australia
Leonor
The price is P7,636
P8,781 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Highview Apartments
A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a balcony.

15. Central Park Apartments

Central Park Apartments
4.5 star property
Cromwell
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (211 reviews)
"Beautiful rooms and really comfortable and quiet. A little out of the main part of town but still very close. The hosts were very friendly and made the stay quite pleasant"
Australia
Nathan
The price is P7,728
P8,887 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Central Park Apartments
A room with a sofa, a table with chairs, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.

16. Clear Ridge Apartments

Clear Ridge Apartments
5.0 star property
Hanmer Springs
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (515 reviews)
"Great location, very spacious, clean, helpful hosts and excellent value for money"
Australia
Anna
The price is P8,247
P9,484 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Clear Ridge Apartments
A modern building complex with a central courtyard, surrounded by mountains.

17. Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments

Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments
2.5 star property
Albert Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (160 reviews)
"Good location"
Australia
Philip
The price is P6,291
P7,235 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments
A hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a parking area.

18. Hanmer Apartments

Hanmer Apartments
4.0 star property
Hanmer Springs
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (337 reviews)
"newly renovated, spacious, clean and friendly, drive to town but not far, easy check in, easy parking, quiet and comfortable, we liked staying there"
Australia
LUPING
The price is P6,262
P7,201 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Hanmer Apartments
A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.

19. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park
4.0 star property
Frankton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,203 reviews)
"Great location, lots of options for eating, shopping etc. free parking is a bonus"
Australia
Jennifer
The price is P6,353
P7,306 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park
A modern outdoor terrace with a glass balustrade overlooking a lake and mountains.

20. Avani Queenstown Hotel

Avani Queenstown Hotel
4.5 star property
Queenstown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,494 reviews)
"Great spot , beautiful rooms"
Australia
Tyson
The price is P8,522
P9,800 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Avani Queenstown Hotel
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"We would definitely stay at Pinewood again. Our only issue was that we didn't have anywhere to hang our wedding attire. Luckily I had my own hangers so I hung them on the bunk bars. However my other companions didn't. Loved the shower and the beds were so comfortable and warm. The staff were so helpful and happy. Cool place."
Paula 4-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Pinewood Queenstown

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