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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, (3,398 reviews)
"The staff were very friendly and helpful we would definitely stay there again"
United Kingdom
Sophie
The price is RM618
RM711 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Peppers Bluewater Resort
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.

2. 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 RM429
RM493 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Punga Grove
A row of waterfront cottages with balconies, wooden decks, and a mountain backdrop.

3. Lake Resort by Marsden

Lake Resort by Marsden
5.0 star property
Mount Pisa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,119 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 RM389
RM448 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Lake Resort by Marsden
A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a bed, a kitchen area, and a dining table.

4. 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 RM363
RM417 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Avalon Manor Motel
A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

5. 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, (1,650 reviews)
"Great staff, great location, great times."
Canada
MohammadJavad
The price is RM462
RM531 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
A modern building complex with a central courtyard, surrounded by mountains.

6. Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments

Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments
2.5 star property
Albert Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (156 reviews)
"Good location"
Australia
Philip
The price is RM417
RM480 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments
A balcony with a table and chairs, a bottle of wine, and two wine glasses.

7. Quest Queenstown

Quest Queenstown
4.0 star property
Frankton
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (516 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
AGUSTIN
The price is RM464
RM534 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Quest Queenstown
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, (424 reviews)
"The room was excellent. Staff were very friendly and helpful"
Australia
ANNETTE
The price is RM390
RM448 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, an elevator, a reception desk, and a large forest mural on the wall.

9. Wyndham Garden Queenstown

Wyndham Garden Queenstown
4.0 star property
Frankton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (946 reviews)
"Great location, views and room as described. Easy check-in and check-out and handy facilities."
Australia
Mark
The price is RM399
RM459 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Wyndham Garden Queenstown
A living room with a large TV, a glass coffee table, a grey sofa, and a view of a mountain landscape through open doors.

10. 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 RM602
RM692 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Manata Lodge
A wide beach with a clear sky and distant mountains.

11. 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 RM315
RM362 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Beaches Nelson
A balcony with a view of a marina, boats, and a hilly landscape.

12. Picton Waterfront Apartments

Picton Waterfront Apartments
4.0 star property
Picton
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (274 reviews)
"Great accommodation in wonderful location"
United Kingdom
Karl
The price is RM466
RM536 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Picton Waterfront Apartments
A wooden cabin with a green roof, large windows, and a picnic table in front.

13. 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 RM337
RM388 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Central Chalets
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a painting, and a view of the outdoors.

14. Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel
3.5 star property
Wanaka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (789 reviews)
"Good location in central Wanaka. Friendly and welcoming staff."
Australia
Andrew
The price is RM404
RM465 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Alpine Motel
A swimming pool with a wooden table, a bottle, and glasses.

15. 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 RM1,003
RM1,154 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Mantra Lake Tekapo
A row of wooden cabins with red roofs, each featuring a covered porch and outdoor seating.

16. 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 RM358
RM411 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Longbourne Lodge
A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a balcony.

17. 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 RM468
RM538 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Central Park Apartments
A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.

18. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
5.0 star property
The Wood
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,432 reviews)
"Our go to for Nelson breaks. Always friendly reception. All ammenities we could ask for in a brief stay. So handy to just walk into town or to dining and events in the evening."
Australia
Nic
The price is RM253
RM291 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
DeLorenzo's Studio 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.

19. Highview Apartments

Highview Apartments
3.5 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (694 reviews)
"The apartment was exactly as shown, so it was great. Amazing view with everything you could need. Staff was friendly and polite."
Australia
Leonor
The price is RM456
RM524 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Highview Apartments
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Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Super handy to airport, got in at 2.45am in bed by 3.30am. 11am check out certainly helped"
Yvonne 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Novotel Christchurch Airport

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