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A rustic garden with a stone building, wooden benches, and a gravel path.
A rustic cabin with stone walls, a metal roof, and wooden deck seating.
A garden with a stone bench, a building with red windows, and a mountain in the background.
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a large window with a view, and a mounted deer head on the wall.

1. Cardrona Hotel

Cardrona Hotel
Cardrona
Australia
Cristine
RM377
RM434 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Cardrona Hotel
A bar with patrons, a television displaying a sports game, and a sign indicating a men's restroom.

2. Hotel Hari Hari

Hotel Hari Hari
Hari Hari
RM114
RM131 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Hotel Hari Hari
A modern house with a glass door entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.
A river with a bridge, surrounded by mountains and dense forest.
A reception area with a reception desk labeled "Waiyoto" and "Haast New Zealand," a reception counter, patterned chairs, a small table, and a mirror on the wall.
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed beams, and a central bar area.

3. Heartland Hotel Haast

Heartland Hotel Haast
Haast
RM277
RM319 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Heartland Hotel Haast
A modern building with large windows and a stone pathway leading to it, situated on a pebbled beach with driftwood in the foreground.
A spacious lounge area with a stone fireplace, large windows offering ocean views, and comfortable seating arrangements.
A room with large windows overlooking a beach, a table with chairs, and a potted plant.
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.

4. Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
Punakaiki
Australia
Kaye
RM300
RM345 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
A modern balcony with a glass railing, a potted plant, and a sofa.
A bedroom with a large window overlooking the sea, a bed, and a chair.
A modern hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.
A modern hotel room with a large window, a brown leather sofa, a small round table, and a bed with a wooden headboard.

5. Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura
Australia
Peter
RM391
RM450 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Sudima Kaikoura
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a marina and mountains.
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a potted plant, a nightstand, and a view of a marina and mountains.
A dining table with a view of a marina and boats, set with plates of food, wine glasses, and cutlery.
A marina with boats, a grassy area, and a building with balconies.

6. Picton Beachcomber Inn

Picton Beachcomber Inn
Picton
Australia
Spencer
RM252
RM289 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Picton Beachcomber Inn
A two-story building with a sign reading "The Boathouse Lodge" and amenities listed such as family rooms, shared dorms, private rooms, in-room bike storage, and free breakfast.
A hotel hallway with a staircase, a blue exit door, a plant, and a painting on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a hanging plant, and a window.
A kitchen with a stove, oven, and various kitchen utensils on the wall.

7. The Boathouse Lodge

The Boathouse Lodge
Picton
Australia
Lindsay
RM177
RM204 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
The Boathouse Lodge
A modern hotel entrance with a stone facade, large potted plants, and a well-lit interior visible through the glass doors.
An aerial view of a hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.
A restaurant with a pool view, dark wooden tables, red patterned chairs, and a fire exit sign.
A stone structure with a rectangular opening, surrounded by greenery and a parking lot with cars.

8. Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Blenheim CBD
Australia
Ian
RM275
RM316 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the sunset over the ocean.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with a view, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.
A modern room with large floor-to-ceiling windows offering a view of the ocean. There are two chairs and a small table in the room.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the beach and ocean.

9. Beachfront Hotel

Beachfront Hotel
Hokitika
RM329
RM378 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Beachfront Hotel
A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a visible restaurant named 'Accor Live Limitless'.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a TV screen.
A modern conference room with a long table, black chairs, a projector screen, and a large plant wall.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with a view, and a bedside table with a lamp.

10. BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
United Kingdom
Daniel
RM174
RM200 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Sudima Christchurch Airport

Sudima Christchurch Airport

10/10 Excellent
"I recommend this hotel. This is great hotel."
HUA 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Sudima Christchurch Airport
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

10/10 Excellent
"Staff lovely on arrival and leaving"
Vanessa 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Garden Court Suites And Apartments

Garden Court Suites And Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"Close to downtown, suitable for families"
Thi Quynh Anh 4-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Garden Court Suites And Apartments
Hotel Give

Hotel Give

8/10 Good
"Good location, good value"
Wal 2-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Hotel Give
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

10/10 Excellent
"Great location — only about a 10-minute walk from the centre of Queenstown, but far enough away to avoid the noise and crowds. We had beautiful views of the lake and mountains to wake up to each morning. There was plenty of room for a family, the beds were comfortable, and the heaters worked a treat to keep the apartment warm during winter. The fully equipped kitchen was also really handy. The staff were very friendly and helpful and were happy to assist with every request we had. Overall, a comfortable and convenient place to stay with amazing views, and we would happily stay here again."
Steven 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

8/10 Good
"Very clean, warm and quiet. Breakfast was great and location was good . Check in and check out procedures could be improved as this took a long time . Parking is charged at $15 per night which wasn’t mentioned in Expedia when booking hotel."
Jo 5-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay clean facilities perfect location"
Tiarn 6-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Pinewood Queenstown

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