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Recommended hotels in South Island

Front of property

Edgewater

Edgewater
4.5 star property
Wanaka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location Recently refurbed rooms Lots of features and amenities "
Australia
HAYDN
The price is ฿4,083
฿4,696 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Edgewater
Garden

Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport
4.5 star property
Christchurch Airport
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,051 reviews)
"Convenient location especially for catching early morning flight."
Singapore
Chee Woe
The price is ฿4,033
฿4,638 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Aerial view

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
5.0 star property
Kaikoura
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (582 reviews)
"Nice place to stay."
Australia
Peter
The price is ฿2,592
฿2,981 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Sudima Kaikoura
Beach nearby, black sand

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
4.0 star property
Punakaiki
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (825 reviews)
"Clean room, excellent bed, great view."
United States
Larry
The price is ฿2,975
฿3,422 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
Property entrance

Beachfront Hotel

Beachfront Hotel
3.5 star property
Hokitika
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"One of the nicest non-chain hotels I have stayed at in all of my out of USA travels. Would definitely recommend."
United States
Michael
The price is ฿2,639
฿3,035 total
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Beachfront Hotel
Property entrance

Commodore Airport Hotel

Commodore Airport Hotel
4.5 star property
Burnside
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Such an excellent place! Staff were excellent, room and facilities were beautiful! "
Canada
Bonnie
The price is ฿3,815
฿4,387 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Commodore Airport Hotel
Front of property

Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse
4.5 star property
Fernhill
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (635 reviews)
"Amazing experience, great hot tubs, lovely rooms"
Australia
Anthony
The price is ฿4,236
฿4,871 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Kamana Lakehouse
Exterior

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
Kawarau Falls
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"I really enjoyed my stay at the Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa. Brilliant location, right on the lake, and close to the airport, which was great for me. Beautifully maintained rooms, brilliant views of the lake and the mountains, great ammenities, great food, great staff! I'll be booking my next stay in Queenstown here again. I didn't dine in the restaurant or cafe downstairs, but did order room service several times, and the service and the meals were fantastic. Best Caesar salad and...
Australia
Scott
The price is ฿4,804
฿5,524 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine

Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort
5.0 star property
Arrowtown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (762 reviews)
"Stunning place to stay my room was so cosy and the bed was so comfortable. The food was amazing the whole place was great. Just beautiful. "
Australia
Marie
The price is ฿8,145
฿9,367 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Millbrook Resort
Exterior

Woolshed Suites

Woolshed Suites
2.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
"Great location friendly staff large rooms"
Australia
William
The price is ฿3,971
฿4,566 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Woolshed Suites
Property entrance

The Mayfair

The Mayfair
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (313 reviews)
"Great hotel and a nice little walk into town "
United Kingdom
Debbie
The price is ฿4,106
฿4,722 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
The Mayfair
Front of property

The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook

The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook
4.5 star property
Mount Cook
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent facilities with Mount Cook view and several trails. "
United States
Sangeeta
The price is ฿5,585
฿6,423 total
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook
Property entrance

Sudima Christchurch Airport

Sudima Christchurch Airport
4.5 star property
Christchurch Airport
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,138 reviews)
"Quality Airport hotel, restaurant is good as well "
United States
Thomas
The price is ฿3,094
฿3,558 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Exterior

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
4.5 star property
Frankton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (695 reviews)
"Wonderful location and friendly staff."
United States
Lori
The price is ฿2,510
฿2,887 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
Exterior

Braemar Lodge And Spa

Braemar Lodge And Spa
4.5 star property
Hanmer Springs
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (768 reviews)
"Beautiful spot to relax. Staff were friendly and accommodating. "
Australia
Olivia
The price is ฿4,267
฿4,907 total
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Braemar Lodge And Spa
Property entrance

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
5.0 star property
Blenheim CBD
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here from the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in to the top notch gourmet restaurant and wonderful staff. "
Australia
Ingrid
The price is ฿2,374
฿2,730 total
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Aerial view

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
4.5 star property
Queenstown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,018 reviews)
"Nice location and view, great options on breakfast"
Australia
GuoBiao
The price is ฿3,339
฿3,840 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Front of property

The Langlands Hotel

The Langlands Hotel
4.5 star property
Invercargill City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (318 reviews)
"Fantastic quiet Comfy beds great restaurants "
Australia
Richard
The price is ฿4,039
฿4,645 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jun - 6 Jun
The Langlands Hotel
Exterior

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Burnside
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay, close to city centre and airport. Friendly staff, great breakfast and dinner. We enjoyed staying there."
Australia
Francisco Baldizsar
The price is ฿2,229
฿2,563 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jun - 14 Jun
Airport Gateway Motor Lodge
Exterior

Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton

Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton
4.0 star property
Riccarton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"It was a reasonably priced hotel with more than adequate facilities including parking."
Australia
Nadine
The price is ฿3,102
฿3,568 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

8/10 Good
"Entry of the parking was not very friendly We were very happy with the room and beds Staff were very friendly and helpful.. Thank you "
Maral 6-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

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South Island Houseboats information

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Lowest Price
฿2,563
Highest Price
฿9,367

Frequently asked questions

How much do houseboats in South Island cost?
Rates for houseboats in South Island range between ฿2,563 and ฿9,367 per night. No matter your budget, Expedia will have the ideal option for you and your crewmates. These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for a hotel booking with a check-in date within the next year. Prices reflect current offers and availability is subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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What is there to do in South Island near my houseboat?
You'll find loads of ways to spend your time in South Island. If you're heading to Queenstown, be sure to look around Queenstown Mall, SKYCITY Wharf Casino and CaddyShack City Mini Golf. Spending your holiday in Christchurch? Christchurch Golf Club, Northlands Shopping Centre and Bush Inn Centre are among the best sights here.