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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, (3,388 reviews)
"The staff were very friendly and helpful we would definitely stay there again"
United Kingdom
Sophie
The price is RM592
RM681 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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, (349 reviews)
"This small but perfectly adequate room was perfect for our overnight stay. The only hutch was our aircon didn't work on a very morning but everything else was great"
Australia
Cheryl
The price is RM421
RM498 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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, (719 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms and kitchen great location"
United States
HARDIK
The price is RM867
RM998 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Mantra Lake Tekapo
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.

4. Punga Grove

Punga Grove
3.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (284 reviews)
"Great location,nice rooms. "
Australia
Milena
The price is RM338
RM389 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Punga Grove
A living room with a large TV, a glass coffee table, a grey sofa, and a view of a mountain landscape through open doors.

5. 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 RM615
RM707 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Manata Lodge
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, (1,111 reviews)
"Wonderful stay of five nights! Awesome rooms, superb location, next level breakfasts, staff so friendly & accomodating! 4 mins to Cromwell & so close to all the other amazing places - Clyde, Bannockburn, Wanaka, Queenstown, Alexandra & lots of either quaint places. Will definitely be back!!!"
Australia
hamish
The price is RM483
RM556 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Lake Resort by Marsden
A wooden cabin with a green roof, large windows, and a picnic table in front.

7. Central Chalets

Central Chalets
3.0 star property
Alexandra
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (196 reviews)
"Modern; Clean; Plenty of space for 2 people; Quiet."
Australia
Trevor
The price is RM354
RM407 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Central Chalets
A modern house with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a view of the mountains.

8. The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
3.5 star property
Kaikoura Flat
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (423 reviews)
"The room was excellent. Staff were very friendly and helpful"
Australia
ANNETTE
The price is RM391
RM450 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a bed, a kitchen area, and a dining table.

9. Avalon Manor Motel

Avalon Manor Motel
4.0 star property
Motueka
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (223 reviews)
"Fantastic friendly host, lovely room, a great place to stay!"
Australia
Iain
The price is RM371
RM426 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Avalon Manor Motel
A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a balcony.

10. Central Park Apartments

Central Park Apartments
4.5 star property
Cromwell
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (210 reviews)
"Our room was clean and so far the most easiest check in ever. We had booked the place for a couple of nights and it did not disappoint"
Australia
Abdul Mozil
The price is RM455
RM524 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Central Park Apartments
A balcony with a table and chairs, a bottle of wine, and two wine glasses.

11. Quest Queenstown

Quest Queenstown
4.0 star property
Frankton
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (508 reviews)
"Nice and clean room with wonderful amenities. Very friendly staff."
Australia
Ranveer
The price is RM436
RM502 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Quest Queenstown

12. Suncrest Villas

Suncrest Villas
3.0 star property
Cromwell
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"They were great! Very friendly and accommodating with anything! Very nice staff!"
United States
Louis
The price is RM415
RM477 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Suncrest Villas
A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, an elevator, a reception desk, and a large forest mural on the wall.

13. Wyndham Garden Remarkables Park Queenstown

Wyndham Garden Remarkables Park Queenstown
4.0 star property
Frankton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (942 reviews)
"Great location, views and room as described. Easy check-in and check-out and handy facilities."
Australia
Mark
The price is RM411
RM473 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Wyndham Garden Remarkables Park Queenstown
A balcony with a view of a marina, boats, and a hilly landscape.

14. Picton Waterfront Apartments

Picton Waterfront Apartments
4.0 star property
Picton
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (274 reviews)
"Always have a fantastic stay here when in Picton. Great view from the balcony and a wonderful apartment style stay. Unfortunately, the building was under maintenance construction at the time. But it was still great."
United States
Glen
The price is RM513
RM590 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Picton Waterfront Apartments
A modern living room with a sofa and a glass coffee table, a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain and sea view.

15. Highview Apartments

Highview Apartments
3.5 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (690 reviews)
"The views from the Lake View Apartments were phenomenal. Very clean and cosy."
Australia
Kim
The price is RM540
RM621 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Highview Apartments
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a painting, and a view of the outdoors.

16. Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel
3.5 star property
Wanaka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (783 reviews)
"Location great beds cleanliness parking Thank you"
Australia
maureen
The price is RM464
RM533 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Alpine Motel
A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

17. La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
4.0 star property
Frankton
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,628 reviews)
"Hotel was easy to find and in a perfect location for our needs."
United States
Alliya
The price is RM451
RM519 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
A hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a parking area.

18. Hanmer Apartments

Hanmer Apartments
4.0 star property
Hanmer Springs
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (337 reviews)
The price is RM424
RM488 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hanmer Apartments
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

8/10 Good
"We stayed here for a few nights before our wedding. A short walk into town from the hotel. Great pizza in the restaurant!"
Sophie 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

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