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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, (3,387 reviews)
"The staff were very friendly and helpful we would definitely stay there again"
United Kingdom
Sophie
The price is RM601
RM691 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Peppers Bluewater Resort
A swimming pool with a wooden table, a bottle, and glasses.

2. 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 RM881
RM1,013 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Mantra Lake Tekapo
A building named 'Skyrim Lodge' on Jimmy's Lane with a starry night sky.

3. 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 RM508
RM600 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Skyrim Lodge
A row of waterfront cottages with balconies, wooden decks, and a mountain backdrop.

4. Lake Resort by Marsden

Lake Resort by Marsden
5.0 star property
Mount Pisa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,110 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 RM480
RM552 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Lake Resort by Marsden
A row of wooden cabins with red roofs, each featuring a covered porch and outdoor seating.

5. Longbourne Lodge

Longbourne Lodge
4.0 star property
Mosgiel
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (277 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 RM371
RM427 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Longbourne Lodge
A wooden cabin with a green roof, large windows, and a picnic table in front.

6. 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 RM358
RM412 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Central Chalets
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.

7. 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 RM339
RM390 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Punga Grove
A room with a view of a coastal landscape, featuring a table with chairs, a wicker sofa, and a wooden ceiling.

8. The Wheelhouse Inn

The Wheelhouse Inn
3.5 star property
Britannia Heights
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (238 reviews)
"Amazing views, had everything we needed. Wish we would have stayed longer, and would happily stay here again!"
United States
Kate
The price is RM471
RM542 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
The Wheelhouse Inn
A balcony with two wooden chairs and a small table, overlooking a calm lake with boats and mountains in the background.

9. Akaroa Village Inn

Akaroa Village Inn
3.0 star property
Akaroa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (155 reviews)
"The room was everything it claimed to be, the staff, polite friendly and helpful. I had a really enjoyable 3 night stay."
Australia
Peter
The price is RM335
RM386 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Akaroa Village Inn
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, (223 reviews)
"Fantastic friendly host, lovely room, a great place to stay!"
Australia
Iain
The price is RM375
RM432 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Avalon Manor Motel
A hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a parking area.

11. 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 RM430
RM494 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Hanmer Apartments
A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a lake and mountains.

12. Lakeside Apartments

Lakeside Apartments
5.0 star property
Wanaka
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (235 reviews)
"Beautiful location, clean and well appointed apartment, super helpful staff made for a wonderful stay."
Canada
Monique
Lakeside 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, (209 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 RM461
RM530 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Central Park Apartments
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of snow-capped mountains.

14. Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts

Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts
4.0 star property
Wanaka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (854 reviews)
"Great accommodation and good location "
Canada
Doug
The price is RM880
RM1,011 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts
A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, an elevator, a reception desk, and a large forest mural on the wall.

15. 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 RM430
RM494 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Wyndham Garden Remarkables Park Queenstown
A balcony with a table and chairs, a bottle of wine, and two wine glasses.

16. Quest Queenstown

Quest Queenstown
4.0 star property
Frankton
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (507 reviews)
"Nice and clean room with wonderful amenities. Very friendly staff."
Australia
Ranveer
The price is RM438
RM504 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Quest Queenstown
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 RM482
RM554 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a painting, and a view of the outdoors.

18. 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 RM481
RM553 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Alpine Motel
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
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (690 reviews)
"The views from the Lake View Apartments were phenomenal. Very clean and cosy."
Australia
Kim
The price is RM547
RM629 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Highview Apartments
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

10/10 Excellent
"A new and well designed hotel. Big room, good breakfast, a cross the street from the sea. Staff a little cold."
Gilad 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Sudima Kaikoura

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