TOP Pet-Friendly Hotels in South Island for 2026

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A well-maintained lawn with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.

A snow-covered house with a sign indicating it is an accommodation and gallery.

A modern kitchen with a built-in sink, wooden cabinets, and a window with a view of greenery.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed, and a view of a balcony with a wooden deck and greenery outside.

1. Burkes Pass Country Motel

Burkes Pass

Richmond

฿3,836

฿4,412 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A neatly made bed with a dark headboard, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

A motel sign with the name 'Aorangi Motel' and contact information.

A room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, a desk, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A compact kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, a sink, and a window overlooking a garden.

2. Aorangi Motel

Fairlie

Daniel

฿2,925

฿3,364 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A bedroom with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with a view of mountains.

A modern room with a large window, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a sofa, and a small table with books.

A building with a sign reading "Te Mahi Retreat" and a view of snow-capped mountains in the background.

A wooden pathway under a covered structure with a sign reading "MAHUR RETREAT".

3. Te Mahuru Retreat

Kaikoura Flat

Karen

฿3,414

฿3,926 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A modern house with large windows, a wooden deck, and a view of a rocky mountain.

An aerial view of a coastal area with a road curving along the beach, houses adjacent to the road, and cliffs with vegetation.

A house with satellite dishes, a porch, and a view of a cliff.

A room with a wooden floor, a grey sofa, a bed, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

4. Punakaiki Beachfront Motels

Punakaiki

Jill

฿2,925

฿3,364 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A ping pong table with two paddles in a room with a large window, a leather couch, and a SpinShot table tennis table.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair, with windows offering a view of greenery and mountains.

A glass-roofed pavilion with metal railings, situated on a grassy area.

A large house with a red roof, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a small pond.

5. Te Anau Lodge

Te Anau

"Unique and quirky property in Te Anau, we loved having the use of the Homestead and the amenities in the main lodge too. The homestead is brilliantly equipped and we had everything we needed and more, and lots of space. Kym was unbelievably helpful too in our stay and went above and beyond to help us organise a last minute trip to Milford Sound when our original booking was cancelled due to the weather - very much appreciated!"