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Our top choices for South Island holiday 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, (3,400 reviews)
"The staff were very friendly and helpful we would definitely stay there again"
United Kingdom
Sophie
The price is RM573
RM659 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Peppers Bluewater Resort
A building named 'Skyrim Lodge' on Jimmy's Lane with a starry night sky.

2. Skyrim Lodge

Skyrim Lodge
3.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (356 reviews)
"Great stay. The room was very clean, comfortable and well equipped, with a great location. Perfect for a short stay and I would happily stay again."
Australia
Kelvin
The price is RM584
RM690 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Skyrim Lodge
A swimming pool with a wooden table, a bottle, and glasses.

3. 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 RM1,031
RM1,186 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Mantra Lake Tekapo
A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and a window overlooking a wooden deck.

4. Pinewood Motels

Pinewood Motels
3.0 star property
Fairlie
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (498 reviews)
"Great location en route to Mt Cook n great restaurant in Kimball "
United States
Faren H
The price is RM443
RM517 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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.

5. 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 RM424
RM488 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Punga Grove
A row of waterfront cottages with balconies, wooden decks, and a mountain backdrop.

6. Lake Resort by Marsden

Lake Resort by Marsden
5.0 star property
Mount Pisa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,120 reviews)
"We had a beautiful view of the mountains and the lake below our room. The staff was friendly and helpful."
United States
David
The price is RM385
RM443 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Lake Resort by Marsden
A modern building with a curved glass facade and a view of the surrounding urban area.

7. Cathedral Tram Gem

Cathedral Tram Gem
2.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
The price is RM368
RM424 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Cathedral Tram Gem
A row of wooden cabins with red roofs, each featuring a covered porch and outdoor seating.

8. Longbourne Lodge

Longbourne Lodge
4.0 star property
Mosgiel
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (278 reviews)
"What a charming spot! Sparkling clean, well organized and had everything we needed. Friendly staff too. Just wish we had more time there 😊"
Canada
Tiffany
The price is RM354
RM407 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Longbourne Lodge
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9. Suncrest Villas

Suncrest Villas
3.0 star property
Cromwell
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"The place looks brand new and is well appointed."
Australia
Willie
The price is RM402
RM462 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Suncrest Villas
A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a bed, a kitchen area, and a dining table.

10. Avalon Manor Motel

Avalon Manor Motel
4.0 star property
Motueka
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (225 reviews)
"Fantastic friendly host, lovely room, a great place to stay!"
Australia
Iain
The price is RM359
RM413 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Avalon Manor Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, a large window with a view of the city, and a painting on the wall.

11. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru
4.0 star property
Oamaru
The price is RM484
RM556 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

12. Southwark Hotel & Apartments

Southwark Hotel & Apartments
4.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,110 reviews)
"As expected, easy check-in and out, good location"
Australia
Matiu
The price is RM315
RM362 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Southwark Hotel & Apartments
A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a balcony.

13. 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 RM508
RM584 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Central Park Apartments
A wooden cabin with a green roof, large windows, and a picnic table in front.

14. Central Chalets

Central Chalets
3.0 star property
Alexandra
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (199 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay with the family. Comfortable chalet. The spa pool was a bonus!"
Australia
Simon
The price is RM334
RM384 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Central Chalets
A wide beach with a clear sky and distant mountains.

15. Beaches Nelson

Beaches Nelson
4.0 star property
Tahunanui
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (245 reviews)
"Spacious room with large comfortable bed"
Australia
Nic
The price is RM332
RM382 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Beaches Nelson
A room with a red sofa, a wooden coffee table with a magazine and remote control, and large windows offering a view of a street and trees.

16. Parkview On Hagley

Parkview On Hagley
4.0 star property
Riccarton
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (949 reviews)
"Clean and good"
United States
Hyewon
The price is RM231
RM265 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Parkview On Hagley
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, (159 reviews)
"Good location"
Australia
Philip
The price is RM413
RM475 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments
A modern building with a triangular glass facade, surrounded by trees and a paved entrance area.

18. Rangiora Eco Holiday Park

Rangiora Eco Holiday Park
3.0 star property
Fernside
7.4 out of 10, Good, (159 reviews)
"The unit was cold and damp. Everything was a bit run down although working."
Australia
Jocelyn
The price is RM172
RM197 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Rangiora Eco Holiday Park
A living room with a large TV, a glass coffee table, a grey sofa, and a view of a mountain landscape through open doors.

19. Manata Lodge

Manata Lodge
4.0 star property
Lower Shotover
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (200 reviews)
"Lovely setting...clean as and very comfortable"
New Zealand
Grant
The price is RM596
RM685 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Manata Lodge
A hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a parking area.

20. 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 RM411
RM473 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Hanmer Apartments
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Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport

10/10 Excellent
"convenient, quiet, clean accommodation"
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Novotel Christchurch Airport

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