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Top destinations in South Island

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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 Clarence 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 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 Tekapo Lawrence Leithfield 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 Mossburn Motueka Mount Creighton Mount Hutt Mt Lyford Murchison Naseby Nelson Niagara North Loburn Oamaru Oban (Stewart) Ohau Ohingaroa Ohoka Omarama Onekaka Ophir Otematata Otira Oturehua Owaka Oxford Pakawau Papatowai Parapara Picton Pleasant Point Pohara Portage Portobello Prebbleton Pukaki Punakaiki Purau Queensberry Queenstown Ranfurly Rangihaeata Rangiora Redwood Valley Reefton Renwick Richmond Riverton Riwaka Rolleston Ross Roxburgh Ruatapu Saint Albans Saint Arnaud Southburn Springfield Staveley Swannanoa Tai Tapu Takaka Takamatua Tarakohe Tarras Tasman Tata Beach Tatare Te Anau Te Anau Downs Temuka Timaru Tuatapere Twizel Upper Moutere Upper Takaka Waiau Waikari Waikawa (Marlborough) Waikuku Waimate Waipara Waipiata Wairau Valley Waitati Wakefield Wanaka West Melton Westport Windwhistle Winton Woodend

Kaikoura

139 hotels

Dunedin

Dunedin Airport

4 hotels

St. Clair Beach Dunedin

67 hotels

Forsyth Barr Stadium

162 hotels

University of Otago Dunedin

169 hotels

Dunedin Casino

191 hotels

Otago Polytechnic Dunedin

167 hotels

Knox College

118 hotels

Hokitika

66 hotels

Greymouth

43 hotels

Nelson

Takaka

68 hotels

Nelson Airport

299 hotels

Karamea

4 hotels

Tahunanui Beach Nelson

100 hotels

Blenheim

Woodbourne Airport

105 hotels

Picton

105 hotels

Invercargill

Invercargill Airport

86 hotels

Greymouth

Westport

52 hotels

Queenstown

Te Anau

20 hotels

Queenstown Airport

1387 hotels

Walter Peak Queenstown

26 hotels

Christchurch

Christchurch Airport

1088 hotels

University of Canterbury Christchurch

195 hotels

Hagley Park

1019 hotels

Sumner Beach Christchurch

27 hotels

AMI Stadium

507 hotels

Canterbury Museum

1021 hotels

Lake Tekapo

Richard Pearse Airport

47 hotels

Lincoln

Lincoln University

10 hotels

Te Anau

Kepler Track Te Anau

27 hotels

Hawarden

Horsley Park

1 hotels

Where to stay in South Island?

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Top 5-star hotels in South Island

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

188 reviews

Palazzo Motor Lodge

159 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand (Open map)

Situated in the centre of Nelson, the hotel is in the immediate vicinity of the 19th-century Christ Church Cathedral. Offering a restaurant and a…

9.5

Exceptional

1002 reviews

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin, New Zealand (Open map)

Located a 5-minute stroll from Mill Park Industrial Estate, this 5-star hotel is just near the Grand Casino Dunedin. Featuring Wi-Fi in…

9.2

Superb

964 reviews

Top 4-star hotels in South Island

Brighton Beach

12 Taylor Street, Dunedin, New Zealand (Open map)

You'll need 25-minute drive to Dunedin airport. Offering a sunbathing terrace with a barbeque grill, the 4-star Brighton Beach Dunedin hotel is within…

9.5

Exceptional

180 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

7592 reviews

Aspen Court Franz Josef Motel

76 Cron Street, Franz Josef, New Zealand (Open map)

The hotel enjoys its prime location a mere 550 metres from the West Coast Wildlife Centre. The 4-star Aspen Court Franz Josef Motel is…

9.4

Superb

805 reviews

Top 3-star hotels in South Island

The River Shack

418 Aniseed Valley Road Rd1 Richmond, Nelson, New Zealand (Open map)

You'll need 32-minute drive to Nelson airport. The River Shack Nelson hotel offers guests access to the Ngarua Caves, which is 3.4 km away.

9.6

Exceptional

33 reviews

Tasman Holiday Parks - Wanaka

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

The centre of Wanaka is a 25 minutes' walk of the holiday park. Located approximately 10 minutes by car from Prophet's Rock Wines, the 3…

9.3

Superb

414 reviews

Ibis Styles Invercargill

15 Tay Street, Invercargill, New Zealand (Open map)

The Civic Theatre is located 300 m from the perfect hotel, and such natural sites as the queens park "Animal Reserve" are merely 1.8 km…

7.4

Good

700 reviews

Rating Score 9+

«Excellent»

Panorama Motel
Paroa Hotel
Rocky Creek Shepherds Hut
Rating Score 8+

«Very Good»

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Carisbrook Motel
Christchurch Park Motel
Central Gateway Motel
Ibis Christchurch
Methven Resort
Scenicland Motels
Forest Peak Motel
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Wanaka Hotel
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Sundowner Motel
Racecourse Hotel And Motor Lodge
Aaa Marlin Motel
Nikau Apartments
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Aspiring Lodge Motel
Lakeside Motel
Fiordland Hotel
Rating Score 7+

«Good»

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier
Ascot Oamaru Motel
Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Hotel Ashburton
The Redwood Hotel
The Godley Hotel
The Lofts Apartments
Wonderland Makarora Lodge
Rating Score 5+

«Decent»

Econo Lodge Canterbury Court Motel
Unrated

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

Top 2-star hotels in South Island

Blue Stone Bed & Breakfast

332 Gleniti Road Hadlow Rd 4, Timaru, New Zealand (Open map)

You'll need 20-minute drive to Richard Pearse airport. Situated 4.9 km from Craighead Diocesan School, Blue Stone Bed & Breakfast Timaru features Wi-Fi in…

9.5

Exceptional

18 reviews

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

397 reviews

Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge

34 Oban Street, Glenorchy, New Zealand (Open map)

The 2-star hotel is nestled within 900 metres of Lake Wakatipu. Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge hotel sits a…

9.1

Superb

67 reviews

Rating Score 9+

«Excellent»

Bigsky Motels
Mackenzie Motels
Roxburgh Motels
Sierra Beachfront Motel
Rating Score 8+

«Very Good»

Avon City Motel
Alpine Adventure Holiday Park
Porters Lodge
Picton'S Waikawa Bay Holiday Park
Foveaux Hotel
Kaikoura Beach Motel
The Amberley Hotel
South Sea Hotel - Stewart Island
Alma Motel
The Brown Pub Hotel
Coachman Motel
Ranfurly Holiday Park & Motels
Hulmes Court Bed And Breakfast
Waipiata Country Hotel
Charlies Motor Lodge
Rating Score 7+

«Good»

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

«Pleasant»

Beachlife Apartments
South Rakaia Hotel
Rating Score 5+

«Decent»

Hotel Motueka Backpackers, Loud Live Music Friday Saturday Nights
Rating Score 4+

«Okay»

Lioness Estate - Dunedin
Unrated

Lumsden Hotel
Omarama Top10 Holiday Park
Larchwood Motel
Discovery Countrytime Hotel
Abel Tasman Motel
Point Break Backpackers Hotel
Yaldhurst Hotel
Hampden Hotel
Garston Hotel & Cafe
Golden Coast B&B
Waiau Motor Camp & Cabins
Sunset Accommodation
Ilam Motel
Blacks Hotel
Woodlands Tavern Hotel
Grumpy'S Kiwi Holiday Park Geraldine
Punakaiki Beach Hostel
Deacons Court Hotel

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

74 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

80 reviews