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Top destinations in South Island

Your go-to guide to the best locations to spend your next well-deserved holiday

Addington Akaroa Albert Town Alexandra Amberley Anakiwa Aoraki / Mount Cook Appleby Arrowtown Arthur's Pass Ashburton Ashburton Lakes Ashwick Flat Athol Awatuna Balclutha Barrytown Blackball Blenheim Bluff Brighton Brightwater Burkes Pass Cable Bay (Nelson) Cape Foulwind Cardrona Carters Beach Cass Castle Hill Charleston Cheviot Christchurch Closeburn Clyde Collingwood Cromwell Culverden Darfield Diamond Harbour Dunedin Duntroon Duvauchelle Earnscleugh Endeavour Inlet Fairlie Fox Glacier Frankton Franz Josef French Farm Garston Geraldine Gibbston Glasnevin Glendhu Bay Glenorchy Gore Granity Greymouth Haast Half-moon Bay Halswell Hampden Hanmer Springs Hapuku Harihari Havelock Hawarden Hawea Flat Herbert Hira Hokitika Hope Hurunui Invercargill Kaiapoi Kaikoura Kaiteriteri Kaka Point Kakanui Karamea Karitane Kenepuru Sounds Kingston Kumara Kurow Lake Coleridge Lake Hawea Lake Kaniere Lake Tekapo Lawrence Lincoln Linkwater Little River Loburn Lochmara Bay Lower Dashwood Lower Kokatahi Lower Moutere Luggate Lumsden Lyttelton Mahana Makarora Manapouri Mapua Marahau Methven Millers Flat Milton Moana Moeraki Mosgiel Motueka Mount Creighton Mount Hutt Mt Lyford Murchison Naseby Nelson Ngatimoti Niagara North Loburn Oamaru Oban (Stewart) Ohau Ohingaroa Ohoka Omakau Omarama Onekaka Ophir Otematata Otira Oturehua Owaka Owen River Oxford Pakawau Papatowai Parapara Picton Pohara Pokororo Portage Portobello Prebbleton Pukaki Punakaiki Purau Queensberry Queenstown Ranfurly Rangihaeata Rangiora Redwood Valley Reefton Renwick Richmond Riverton Riwaka Rolleston Roxburgh Ruatapu Saint Arnaud Southburn Springfield Staveley Swannanoa Tai Tapu Takaka Takamatua Tarakohe Tarras Tasman Tata Beach Tatare Te Anau Temuka Timaru Tuatapere Twizel Upper Moutere Upper Takaka Waiau Waikari Waikawa (Marlborough) Waikuku Waimate Waipara Waipiata Wairau Valley Waitati Wakefield Wanaka Wedderburn West Melton Westport Windwhistle Winton Woodend

Nelson

Nelson Airport

303 hotels

Takaka

65 hotels

Karamea

4 hotels

Tahunanui Beach Nelson

107 hotels

Kaikoura

143 hotels

Greymouth

Westport

55 hotels

Queenstown

Queenstown Airport

1506 hotels

Te Anau

18 hotels

Walter Peak Queenstown

29 hotels

Picton

103 hotels

Blenheim

Woodbourne Airport

107 hotels

Dunedin

Dunedin Airport

3 hotels

St. Clair Beach Dunedin

64 hotels

Forsyth Barr Stadium

156 hotels

University of Otago Dunedin

164 hotels

Dunedin Casino

183 hotels

Otago Polytechnic Dunedin

160 hotels

Knox College

116 hotels

Hokitika

70 hotels

Greymouth

46 hotels

Christchurch

Christchurch Airport

1144 hotels

University of Canterbury Christchurch

183 hotels

Hagley Park

1071 hotels

Sumner Beach Christchurch

30 hotels

AMI Stadium

491 hotels

Canterbury Museum

1076 hotels

Invercargill

Invercargill Airport

80 hotels

Lake Tekapo

Richard Pearse Airport

48 hotels

Lincoln

Lincoln University

11 hotels

Te Anau

Kepler Track Te Anau

29 hotels

Hawarden

Horsley Park

1 hotels

Where to stay in South Island?

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Top 5-star hotels in South Island

Millbrook Resort

Malaghans Road, Arrowtown, New Zealand (Open map)

Surrounded by mountains, the smoke-free hotel lies just a few steps from the historic district of Arrowtown. Perched in a historical neighbourhood, approximately 20…

9.2

Superb

586 reviews

Black Estate B & B

614 Omihi Road, Waipara, New Zealand (Open map)

You'll need 56-minute drive to Christchurch airport. Featuring a terrace with outdoor dining areas, the 5-star Black Estate B & B Waipara is approximately…

9.4

Superb

83 reviews

Stoneridge Estate Hotel

756 State Highway 6, Lake Hayes, Rd1, Queenstown, New Zealand, Queenstown, New Zealand (Open map)

The hotel places you around a 15-minute ride from Lakes District Museum Arrowtown and around a 10-minute ride from the Arrow Junction Lookout…

9.3

Superb

187 reviews

Top 4-star hotels in South Island

Platinum Queenstown

96 Fernhill Road, Queenstown, New Zealand (Open map)

Ideally located in the Fern Hill district, the luxury aparthotel is a good choice for exploring the Shotover Canyon Swing, which is approximately a 20…

9.4

Superb

818 reviews

Novotel Christchurch Airport

30 Durey Road, Christchurch, New Zealand (Open map)

You'll need 5-minute drive to Christchurch airport. Nestled 3.9 km from the Jellie Park, the 4-star Novotel Christchurch Airport hotel has an own…

9.0

Superb

7422 reviews

Cardrona Hotel

2312 Cardrona Valley Road, Cardrona, New Zealand (Open map)

The 4-star hotel is ideally situated 4 km from the 345 - hectare ski field "Cardrona Alpine Resort". Cardrona Hotel lies in a prime touristic…

9.1

Superb

1429 reviews

Top 3-star hotels in South Island

Tasman Holiday Parks - Wanaka

263 Studholme Road North, Wanaka, New Zealand (Open map)

The centre of Wanaka can be reached within a 25-minute walk. Situated approximately 10 minutes by car from Prophet's Rock Wines, the 3-star…

9.2

Superb

429 reviews

Hotel Give

12 Hereford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand (Open map)

Situated about a 10-minute ride from Mona Vale Public Park, this Christchurch hotel is only 6 minutes' walk from the Kate Sheppard Memorial. The…

8.7

Fabulous

4978 reviews

West Meadows Of Wanaka Motel

44 Cardrona Valley Road, Wanaka, New Zealand (Open map)

The hotel is 3.3 km from the Rippon Vineyard, while MT Outdoors is 2.1 km away. Guests of the 3-star smoke-free West Meadows…

9.1

Superb

438 reviews

Rating Score 9+

«Excellent»

Four Peaks Motel
Rating Score 8+

«Very Good»

Lakeside Motel & Apartments
Anderson Park Motel
Jade Court Motel
Central Gateway Motel
Heritage Park Lodge
Ibis Christchurch
Croydon Lodge
Methven Resort
Blue Seas Motel
Cable Bay Farm Hotel
Scenicland Motels
Wanaka Hotel
The Beachcomber Hotel
Sandy Feet Accommodation
The Garden Hotel
Panorama Motor Lodge
Punakaiki Beachfront Motels
Racecourse Hotel And Motor Lodge
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Aaa Marlin Motel
Nikau Apartments
Heartland Hotel Glacier Country
Rating Score 7+

«Good»

Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Hotel Ashburton
Lake Tekapo Village Motel
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Woodlands Motels And Apartments
Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau
The Redwood Hotel
Law Courts Hotel
The Godley Hotel
Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier
Aspiring Lodge Motel
The Lofts Apartments
Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel
Rangiora Eco Holiday Park
Ascot Oamaru Motel
Alpenhorn Motel
Ocean Beach Hotel
252 Beachside Motels & Holiday Park
Unrated

Maruia Hot Springs Hotel
Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown
Heartland World Heritage Hotel
Waipuna Estate Bed & Breakfast
Stewart Island Backpackers Hotel
Raceway Motel
The Pines Resort

Top 2-star hotels in South Island

The Pier Hotel

1 Avoca Street, Kaikoura, New Zealand (Open map)

The centre of Kaikoura can be reached in 25 minutes' walk of the hotel, and such cultural venues as Kaikoura Museum are 2.9 km away.

9.2

Superb

385 reviews

Mackenzie Motels

12 School Road, Fairlie, New Zealand (Open map)

You'll need 48-minute drive to Richard Pearse airport. Featuring a patio with outdoor dining areas, the 2-star Mackenzie Motels Fairlie is just 250…

9.0

Superb

529 reviews

Bigsky Motels

52 Ahuriri Drive, Omarama, New Zealand (Open map)

The centre of Omarama is a 10 minutes' walk of this smoke-free hotel. Located only 400 m from the Totara Peak Gallery, the 2…

9.3

Superb

216 reviews

Rating Score 9+

«Excellent»

Roxburgh Motels
Rating Score 8+

«Very Good»

Alpine Adventure Holiday Park
Porters Lodge
Picton'S Waikawa Bay Holiday Park
Avon City Motel
Foveaux Hotel
Kaikoura Beach Motel
Alma Motel
South Sea Hotel - Stewart Island
Hokitika Holiday Park
The Amberley Hotel
The Brown Pub Hotel
Ranfurly Holiday Park & Motels
Coachman Motel
Sierra Beachfront Motel
Waipiata Country Hotel
Rating Score 7+

«Good»

The Blue Pub Hotel
Punakaiki Beach Camp
Leviathan Hotel
High Country Lodge, Motels & Backpackers
Otematata'S Best Dam Pub
Alexanders Holiday Park
Picton House B&B And Motel
Rating Score 6+

«Pleasant»

Beachlife Apartments
South Rakaia Hotel
Hotel Motueka - Some Weekends May Have Loud Live Music Playing
Rating Score 4+

«Okay»

Lioness Estate - Dunedin
Unrated

Lumsden Hotel
Larchwood Motel
Discovery Countrytime Hotel
Hulmes Court Bed And Breakfast
Abel Tasman Motel
Point Break Backpackers Hotel
Yaldhurst Hotel
Hampden Hotel
Alps Motel & Apartments
Garston Hotel & Cafe
Waiau Motor Camp & Cabins
Golden Coast B&B
Kiwi'S Nest Budget Accommodation & Backpackers
Sunset Accommodation
Ilam Motel
Blacks Hotel
Woodlands Tavern Hotel
Grumpy'S Kiwi Holiday Park Geraldine
Punakaiki Beach Hostel
Deacons Court Hotel
Anika Motel

Recommended hotels in South Island

Hulbert House Luxury Boutique Lodge Queenstown

68 Ballarat Street, Queenstown, New Zealand (Open map)

The Queenstown Hill Summit is within reach of the 5-star hotel and Queenstown Lakes District Library is a 6-minute walk away. Hulbert House…

9.7

Exceptional

76 reviews

Commodore Airport Hotel Christchurch

449 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch, New Zealand (Open map)

This modern hotel has a prime setting within 8 km of the official Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial, while natural sights like the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve…

9.2

Superb

2001 reviews