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A modern building with a central atrium, large windows, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are wooden chairs and tables arranged for seating.
A terrace with a table and chairs, overlooking a lake and mountains.
A modern living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a view of mountains and a lake.

1. The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Queenstown
  • Family adventure basecamp in Queenstown offers bicycle rentals, babysitting, and lakeside fun.
฿10,649
฿12,246 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
A modern living room with a sofa, a round coffee table, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A dining area with tables set for four, large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains.
A bar area with multiple stools and a bar counter stocked with bottles.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.

2. QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
  • Family-friendly adventures await at this lakeside hotel with an outdoor pool, complimentary airport shuttle, and stunning views.
฿7,375
฿8,481 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
QT Queenstown
A modern house with a covered patio, a stone pathway, and a view of mountains.
A stone fireplace with a fire, a wooden ceiling, and a view of lush greenery outside.
A modern lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a large window with a view of greenery.

3. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier
  • Family fun gateway at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier offers free stays for kids and eco-friendly adventures nearby.
฿3,669
฿4,220 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
A riverside hotel with modern architecture, a walking path, and a view of mountains.
A modern outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit, overlooking a lake and mountains.
A modern hotel room with a stone fireplace, a sofa with red cushions, a desk with a chair, and a large window offering a scenic view.
A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a scenic view of a lake and mountains.

4. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Kawarau Falls
฿6,468
฿7,438 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a bar with bottles and glasses, and a view of the city skyline.
A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and potted plants.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a mirror with a wooden frame.
A building with a unique geometric facade and the 'five mile' logo, surrounded by mountains and a clear sky.

5. Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
Frankton
฿3,272
฿3,763 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
A modern bathroom with a round mirror, a sink, and a glass-enclosed shower.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining table.
A bar area with a bartender preparing a drink, shelves with various bottles, and a seating area with chairs and a table.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

6. Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Dunedin City Centre
  • Explore New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame steps from this family-friendly hotel with in-room laundry and spacious suites.
฿4,305
฿4,951 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
A balcony with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A balcony with a view of a mountain and a cityscape.
A grand lobby with a grand piano, a spiral staircase, and a chandelier.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a chandelier.

7. Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa

Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
Queenstown City Centre
฿9,757
฿11,221 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
A balcony with a table set for breakfast overlooking a mountain and lake.
A dining area with round tables, chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a mountain backdrop.
A modern stone house with a stone facade, a sloped roof, and a view of mountains in the background.

8. Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Queenstown
  • Escape to family paradise with scenic pools and kid-friendly amenities, making mountain adventures easy at this relaxing retreat.
฿5,480
฿6,301 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
A playground with swings and a slide, surrounded by grass and trees, with mountains in the background.
A spacious balcony with a dining area, a sofa, and a grill, overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A large wooden house with a stone wall and a pond in front.
A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, a view of mountains, and a window with curtains.

9. Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort
Arrowtown
  • Unleash family adventures in the heart of Arrowtown at this luxury eco-hotel with indoor pool, playground, and vast outdoor activities.
฿10,675
฿12,276 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Millbrook Resort
A golf course with a lake and mountains in the background.
A modern living room with a large sofa, a view of the outside, and a geometric ceiling design.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of mountains and a lake, a small bedside table with a phone, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A restaurant named 'Coco Cabana' with outdoor seating and a stone building in the background.

10. Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Queenstown City Centre
  • Bring the kids to this mountainview hotel where blackout drapes ensure peaceful naps after a day of exciting outdoor adventures.
฿5,984
฿6,882 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
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Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in South Island

A modern building with a large patio area, a mountain in the background, and a body of water in the foreground.
A circular window view of a balcony with a chair, a table with a red item, and a scenic lake and hills in the background.
A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a scenic view, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table with a remote control and glasses on it.

Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort
Lake Tekapo
฿6,989
฿8,037 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Peppers Bluewater Resort
A row of waterfront cottages with balconies, wooden decks, and a mountain backdrop.
A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of a water body and buildings.
A spacious living room with a large window overlooking a pool and mountains, a wooden dining table, and comfortable seating.
A clear view of a swimming pool with a glass barrier, wooden deck, and a backdrop of mountain ranges.

Lake Resort by Marsden

Lake Resort by Marsden
Mount Pisa
฿3,252
฿3,739 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Lake Resort by Marsden
A wooden deck with tables and chairs overlooking a lake and mountains.
A wooden building with a sign reading "JACK RABBIT" and a rainbow in the background.
A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, wooden seating, and a large window.
A couple standing by a lake with mountains in the background.

The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel
Lake Tekapo
฿4,203
฿4,834 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
The Godley Hotel
A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with numerous boats.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a countertop with various food items, a red toaster, and a hanging light fixture.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a plant.
A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a small countertop, and a dishwasher.

Harbourside Nelson

Harbourside Nelson
Port Nelson
฿2,702
฿3,107 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Harbourside Nelson
Room
Meeting facility
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, plush seating, and a blue accent wall.
A bar area with shelves of wine bottles and glasses.

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
Frankton
฿3,272
฿3,763 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
A large estate with a central tower, expansive lawns, and a lake in the background.
A long banquet table set for a formal event, with chairs on both sides and a chandelier above.
A wicker table with a bottle and glasses on a balcony overlooking a lake with islands.
An ornate room with wooden paneling, stained glass windows, and a chandelier.

Larnach Lodge

Larnach Lodge
Larnachs Castle
฿3,491
฿4,014 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Larnach Lodge
A modern building with large windows and a stone pathway leading to it, situated on a pebbled beach with driftwood in the foreground.
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A spacious lounge area with a stone fireplace, large windows offering ocean views, and comfortable seating arrangements.
A coastal resort with beachfront villas, a road leading to the beach, and lush greenery.

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
Punakaiki
฿3,640
฿4,186 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
A modern multi-story building with a wooden exterior, multiple balconies, and a lush surrounding forest.
A modern building with a long corridor and multiple balconies, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.
A table with a bottle of champagne and two glasses, a chair, and a view of greenery through a window.
An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
Franz Josef Glacier
฿5,801
฿7,531 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
A modern dining area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a view of mountains and a lake.
A modern bathroom with a wooden bathtub, a wooden shelf with towels, and a view of mountains and a lake.
A modern interior with stone walls, a wooden ceiling, and large windows offering mountain views.
A modern lounge area with a stone wall, a fireplace, sofas, and a bar with a bartender.

Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse
Fernhill
฿7,363
฿8,468 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Kamana Lakehouse
A covered outdoor area with a gravel path leading to a wooden structure, surrounded by greenery and a mountainous backdrop.
A pool area with lounge chairs, a wooden deck, and a mountain backdrop.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, potted plants, and umbrellas.
A large, two-story building with a beige facade, multiple arched windows, and a central entrance with steps.

Edit Hanmer Springs

Edit Hanmer Springs
Hanmer Springs
฿2,297
฿2,641 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Edit Hanmer Springs
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in South Island

A covered outdoor area with a gravel path leading to a wooden structure, surrounded by greenery and a mountainous backdrop.
A pool area with lounge chairs, a wooden deck, and a mountain backdrop.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, potted plants, and umbrellas.
A large, two-story building with a beige facade, multiple arched windows, and a central entrance with steps.

Edit Hanmer Springs

Edit Hanmer Springs
Hanmer Springs
฿2,297
฿2,641 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Edit Hanmer Springs
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by a fenced area with a lawn and various shrubs.
A motel with a green roof, a central parking area, and well-maintained landscaping.
Living area
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to a balcony.

Andorra Motel

Andorra Motel
Geraldine
฿3,052
฿3,510 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Andorra Motel
A house with a swimming pool, a stone exterior, and a large glass door.
A log cabin bedroom with two beds, a wardrobe, and a large window.
A bathroom with a bathtub, a window, and a view of a balcony with chairs and a railing.
A wooden cabin room with a bed, a table, and chairs. There is a large window with a view of greenery and a building.

Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Kimi Ora Eco Resort
Kaiteriteri
฿4,701
฿5,407 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Kimi Ora Eco Resort
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a chair, and a painting on the wall.
A buffet with various food options including fruits, cheeses, and meats.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a coffee machine, a safe, and a wall-mounted coat rack.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of trees.

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura
฿3,300
฿3,795 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Sudima Kaikoura
A living room with a large TV, a glass coffee table, a grey sofa, and a view of a mountain landscape through open doors.
A kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the outdoors.
A hallway with a wooden bench, a door leading outside, and a small table with a plant.
A gravel driveway leading to a gated entrance with a stone wall and a sign reading "Manata Lodge."

Manata Lodge

Manata Lodge
Lower Shotover
฿4,670
฿5,371 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Manata Lodge
A balcony with a table set for breakfast overlooking a mountain and lake.
A dining area with round tables, chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a mountain backdrop.
A modern stone house with a stone facade, a sloped roof, and a view of mountains in the background.

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Queenstown
฿5,480
฿6,301 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
A riverside hotel with modern architecture, a walking path, and a view of mountains.
A modern outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit, overlooking a lake and mountains.
A modern living room with large windows, a fireplace, and a view of a lake.
An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the pool area, a lounge with seating, and a stone wall in the background.

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Kawarau Falls
฿6,468
฿7,438 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
An outdoor patio area with wooden benches, a stone wall, and a covered seating area.
A neatly made bed with white and teal pillows, a dark throw blanket, and two towels. A gold-framed mirror hangs above the bed.
A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, sink, and refrigerator.
A pool area with a wicker sofa and a speaker.

Fairway Motel and Apartments

Fairway Motel and Apartments
Wanaka
฿3,122
฿3,591 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Fairway Motel and Apartments
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of snow-capped mountains.
A modern living room with a large window offering a mountain view, a flat-screen TV, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a purple sofa.
A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a view of mountains, and a black carpeted floor.
A swimming pool with a view of mountains and a lake.

Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts

Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts
Wanaka
฿5,983
฿6,881 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts
A lakeside hotel with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and hills.
A hotel room with a bed, a tray with breakfast items, a lamp, and a floral wall.
An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a hillside with buildings.
A room with a large window overlooking a pool and greenery. There is a table and chairs outside the window.

Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel
The Wood
฿2,001
฿2,302 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Tides Hotel
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

10/10 Excellent
"Great location"
Kelly 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Airport Gateway Christchurch

Airport Gateway Christchurch

10/10 Excellent
"Very easy stay, with a superb shuttle service that made our late arrival and early departure super easy. Thank you."
Shane 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Airport Gateway Christchurch
Hotel Give

Hotel Give

10/10 Excellent
"A great hotel overlooking the Botanic Gardens and in walking distance of centre"
Barbara 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hotel Give
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

10/10 Excellent
"The location was ssuperb"
merari 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse

10/10 Excellent
"Our stay at Kamana Lakehouse was absolutely incredible! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the breathtaking views, beautiful atmosphere and exceptional hospitality. What truly made our stay special was the amazing staff. Every staff member we encountered was genuinely warm, welcoming and incredibly helpful. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble, and their kindness and attention to detail made us feel so well looked after. They really went above and beyond to make our experience memorable. The property itself is stunning, with spectacular mountain and lake views, beautiful rooms and such a peaceful, luxurious atmosphere. It was the perfect place to relax after exploring Queenstown. We absolutely loved every moment of our stay and genuinely didn’t want to leave! Kamana Lakehouse was a highlight of our New Zealand holiday, and we cannot thank the wonderful staff enough for making it so special. We would return in a heartbeat and couldn’t recommend it more highly! ❤️"
Alana 6-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Kamana Lakehouse

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