Must-see hotels in South Island

  • Wilderness Lodge

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    For tranquillity and natural grandeur, this midsize alpine lodge tucked into beech forest just off the highway takes some beating. It's a class act, with…

  • Lakeside

    Wanaka

    Luxuriate in a modern apartment in a prime position overlooking the lake, right by the town centre. All 23 apartments have three bedrooms, but can be…

  • Old Bones Lodge

    Dunedin & Otago

    Five kilometres south of Ōamaru on the coast road, this top-notch lodge has tidy rooms off a huge, sunny, central space. Great for groups. Listen to the…

  • Villa del Lago

    Queenstown

    Clinging to the slopes between the highway and the lake, these spacious one- to three-bedroom apartments have lake-facing terraces, incredible views and…

  • Alpine View Lodge

    Wanaka

    In a peaceful rural setting on the edge of town, this excellent lodge has three B&B rooms, one of which has its own private deck with mountain views…

  • Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki

    The West Coast

    Positioned in a verdant setting on the edge of the Moeraki River near Lake Moeraki, 30km north of Haast Junction, this is one of NZ's best nature lodges…

  • Riverview Terrace

    Wanaka

    Part of a new development overlooking the Clutha River behind Mt Iron, this swish, modern house has three well-appointed guest rooms. Rates include a…

  • Argoed

    Dunedin

    Roses and rhododendrons encircle this gracious two-storey wooden villa, built in the 1880s. Each of the three charmingly old-fashioned bedrooms has its…

  • Lazy Dolphin Lodge

    Fiordland & Southland

    This perfect hybrid of seaside holiday home and hostel has light-filled bedrooms sporting cheerful linen. There are two kitchens and lounges, but you'll…

  • Arrowfield Apartments

    Queenstown & Wanaka

    Lining a quiet crescent in a new development at Arrowtown's edge, these 10 spacious townhouses, identical in all but colour, have internal garages, full…

  • Lomond Lodge

    Queenstown

    This lodge on the fringe of the town centre has smartly designed rooms with indulgent bathrooms and USB sockets, and a landscaped, sunny terrace and…

  • Eichardt’s Private Hotel

    Queenstown

    Dating from 1867, this restored hotel enjoys an absolute lakefront location. Each of the five giant suites – lake view or mountain view – has a fireplace,…

  • The Dairy

    Queenstown

    Its dining room was once a corner store, but the Dairy is now a luxury B&B with 13 rooms packed with classy touches such as designer bed linen, silk…

  • Cheltenham House

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    This large 1930s house has room for both a billiard table and a grand piano. There are four art-filled suites in the main house and two in cosy garden…

  • Alpenhorn Chalet

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    This small, inviting home has a leafy conservatory housing an indoor spa pool, a log fire and complimentary espresso coffee. Bedrooms are spacious and…

  • Waiorau Homestead

    Queenstown & Wanaka

    Tucked away in a private bucolic nook near the distillery, this lovely stone house, fringed by an old stand of conifers, has deep verandas and three…

  • Kaka Retreat

    Fiordland & Southland

    These studio units are among the island's best, with plush interiors, flash bathrooms and private verandas, although kitchen facilities are scant. Two…

  • Adventure Q2 Hostel

    Queenstown

    Opened in 2016, this sister hostel to Adventure Queenstown is pretty much its twin (complete with the nightly activities etc), but with sturdier bunks,…

  • Stopforths

    The West Coast

    Several steps up from your average motel, friendly well-run Stopforths offers spacious, modern units with kitchenettes and king-sized beds, ranging from…

  • Hidden

    Queenstown

    The well-named Hidden is literally the last place west in Queenstown. Tucked away in Sunshine Bay, it has enormous rooms, unfettered lake and mountain…

  • Nugget Lodge

    Fiordland & Southland

    It's hard to imagine a lovelier outlook than the one from these two modern units, gazing from a seaside knoll midway between Kaka Point and Nugget Point…

  • Lake Ohau Lodge

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Idyllically sited on the western shore of remote Lake Ohau, 42km west of Twizel, accommodation includes everything from budget rooms with shared…

  • Lake Hawea Holiday Park

    Queenstown & Wanaka

    On the lakeshore, this spacious and peaceful old-fashioned holiday park is a favourite of fishing and boating enthusiasts. Units range from a block of…

  • Arrowtown Holiday Park

    Queenstown & Wanaka

    Close to the town centre, this small holiday park offers a cul-de-sac of en suite cabins and a gleaming amenities block with coin-operated showers. When…

  • Valley Views Glamping

    Dunedin & Otago

    Camp in luxury in this scattering of spacious geodesic domes on a working cattle farm 13km from Kurow. Each has a private deck and a huge window…

  • Milford Sound Lodge

    Milford Sound

    Alongside the Cleddau River, 1.5km from the Milford hub (there's a free shuttle), this modern lodge is the only accommodation at the sound. It offers…

  • Stewart Island Lodge

    Fiordland & Southland

    On a hill overlooking the bay, five minutes' walk from town, this grand lodge has six comfortable en suite rooms. Shared facilities include a sunny…

  • Edgewater

    Wanaka

    The manicured grounds of Wanaka's only truly lakefront hotel could easily be mistaken for a golf course. The rooms and apartments are colourfully…

  • Kepplestone by the Sea

    Fiordland & Southland

    Esther and Jack are your welcoming hosts to these two self-contained cabins, kitted out with every comfort a traveller could require. Each includes a…

  • Haka Lodge

    Queenstown

    Part of a small Kiwi chain of higher-brow hostels, the warren-like Haka has cosy dorms with solid bunks that include large lockable storage chests,…

  • Chalet Queenstown

    Queenstown

    The seven perfectly appointed rooms at this stylish B&B are decked out with flat-screen TVs, interesting original artworks and quality bed linen. All have…

  • Fiordland National Park Lodge

    Fiordland & Southland

    Right on the lake, 500m from the boat launch for the Milford Track, this comfortable lodge boasts epic views and neat rooms decorated in a distinctly…

  • Smylies Accommodation

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    This well-seasoned, welcoming, YHA-associated hostel has a piano, manga comics galore, a DVD library and a wood-burning fire in the large communal kitchen…

  • Jucy Snooze Christchurch

    Christchurch

    Only a 10-minute walk from the airport, this flashpackers offers Japanese-style capsule beds in place of traditional dorms. The 'pods' are cosy and…

  • Drifters Inn

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Compact and spotless rooms combine with spacious shared facilities, including a modern and well-equipped kitchen and comfortable lounge, providing guests…

  • Fox Glacier Top 10

    Westland Tai Poutini National Park

    Inspiring mountain views and ample amenities lift this reliable holiday park above its competition. Trim cabins, basic lodge rooms, and grassy tent and…

  • Lake Tekapo Motels & Holiday Park

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    With a prime position right on the lakefront, this sprawling complex has something for everyone. Backpackers get the cosy, log-cabin lodge, while others…

  • Wanaka Kiwi Holiday Park & Motels

    Wanaka

    This charming and relaxing campground has grassy terraced sites for tents and campervans, lots of trees and pretty views. Facilities include a barbecue…

  • Jo & Andy’s B&B

    Fiordland & Southland

    A great option for budget travellers, this cosy blue home offers rooms with shared-bathroom facilities. A big breakfast of muesli, fruit and eggs prepares…

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