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Our top choices for South Island motels

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1. Lakes Edge Holiday Park

Lakes Edge Holiday Park
2.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (441 reviews)
"Great location next to the lake. Very good for family groups. About a quarter of an hour‘s walk to the town centre with supermarket."
Australia
Declan Dechawut
The price is RM355
RM408 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
BBQ/picnic Area

2. Ahuriri Motels

Ahuriri Motels
2.5 star property
Omarama
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (558 reviews)
"Great room and facilities to stay in the area."
Australia
Junya
The price is RM285
RM328 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Ahuriri Motels
Private kitchen

3. Sierra Motel

Sierra Motel
2.5 star property
Omarama
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (363 reviews)
"Great stay! Highly recommended!"
Canada
Ivica
The price is RM510
RM587 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Sierra Motel
Terrace/patio

4. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

The White Morph - Heritage Collection
4.5 star property
Kaikoura
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (660 reviews)
"Awesome place.great location.clean and spotless.staff so nice.will be back for sure. We loved it. Thankyou staff Ellisons"
Australia
Brian
The price is RM620
RM712 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
Free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, individually decorated, bed sheets

5. Andorra Motel

Andorra Motel
3.0 star property
Geraldine
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (318 reviews)
"It was a fantastic motel and highly recommend it. "
Australia
Dianne
The price is RM367
RM422 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Andorra Motel
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

6. Northwood Motor Lodge

Northwood Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Northwood
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (232 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay - quiet, private, clean with everything we needed"
Australia
Miranda
The price is RM326
RM375 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Northwood Motor Lodge
Balcony view

7. Alpine Glacier Motel

Alpine Glacier Motel
3.5 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (801 reviews)
"What a view. Lots of great walking trails nearby. Great hotel if you are going to be spending your days tramping locally."
United States
Neal
The price is RM278
RM320 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Alpine Glacier Motel
View from property

8. Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel

Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel
4.5 star property
Greymouth
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (443 reviews)
"Very pleasant and comfortable overnight stay"
United Kingdom
Christopher
The price is RM484
RM556 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel
Front of property

9. Airport Palms Motel

Airport Palms Motel
4.5 star property
Burnside
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Receptionist was friendly and helpful, and property was clean and cosy. Its a perfect stop before heading to christchurch airport, being a very short drive away!"
Singapore
Wilson
The price is RM317
RM365 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Airport Palms Motel
Terrace/patio

10. Airport Delta Motel

Airport Delta Motel
3.0 star property
Burnside
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (664 reviews)
"Beautiful, tidy and comfortable"
Australia
Gabriel
The price is RM341
RM393 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Airport Delta Motel
Living area

11. Airport Christchurch Motel

Airport Christchurch Motel
4.5 star property
Burnside
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (628 reviews)
"Great place to stay if on your way through Christchurch. Great location, comfortable, large rooms"
Australia
Simon
The price is RM341
RM393 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Airport Christchurch Motel
Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, blackout curtains, soundproofing

12. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef
5.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (668 reviews)
"Clean rooms, excellent staff, Kitchen was amazing as well. All in all a wonderful property to stay at."
Australia
Chandan
The price is RM453
RM521 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef
Exterior

13. Lakefront Lodge

Lakefront Lodge
4.5 star property
Te Anau
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (542 reviews)
"Wonderful friendly staff, allowed to check in early, lovely clean warm room. Very accommodating, highly recommend. Would definitely stay again."
Australia
Tracey
The price is RM587
RM675 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Lakefront Lodge
Front of property

14. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier
4.0 star property
Fox Glacier
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (598 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
United States
Scott
The price is RM241
RM277 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier
View from room

15. Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel
4.5 star property
Picton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice view and tastefully decorated."
Australia
Willie
The price is RM290
RM334 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Harbour View Motel
Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

16. Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura
3.0 star property
Kaikoura
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (484 reviews)
"The room was excellent, clean and extra things were in room to make it comfortable."
Australia
Carmel
The price is RM290
RM334 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Mondello Kaikoura
View from property

17. Broadway Motel

Broadway Motel
4.5 star property
Picton
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (718 reviews)
"This is good enough keep up the good work team"
Australia
Carl
The price is RM286
RM329 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Broadway Motel
Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster

18. Harvest Park Studios

Harvest Park Studios
3.5 star property
Cromwell
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (346 reviews)
"Perfect stay!!!"
Australia
Mathew
The price is RM271
RM311 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Harvest Park Studios
Lake view

19. Lakeside Motel & Apartments

Lakeside Motel & Apartments
3.5 star property
Te Anau
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Very friendly staff (Jess) clean and tidy room enjoyed my stay"
Australia
Jared
The price is RM472
RM543 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Lakeside Motel & Apartments
Children’s activities

20. Taylors Motel

Taylors Motel
3.5 star property
Netherby
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (417 reviews)
"Awesome Motel, big, clean, great hosts. Will definitely stay again ... Ray Everett"
Australia
Raymond
The price is RM363
RM418 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Taylors Motel
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

10/10 Excellent
"Have stayed here a few times and really like. Great spot for the central city and the new stadium. The rooms are not huge but they are very well equipped and good value."
Mary 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

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Lowest Price
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