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Our top choices for South Island motels

A lakeside view with chairs and a picnic table, surrounded by trees and mountains.

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 ฿2,883
฿3,315 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
A row of modern, single-story buildings with flat roofs, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and flowering trees.

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 ฿2,316
฿2,664 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Ahuriri Motels
A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel refrigerator, and wooden shelves.

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 ฿4,144
฿4,766 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Sierra Motel
A glass table and chairs with a view of a lake and mountains.

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 ฿5,030
฿5,784 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
A modern building entrance with a glass door, a small outdoor seating area with metal chairs, and a gravel pathway.

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 ฿2,978
฿3,424 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Andorra Motel
A hotel room with a large scenic wall mural, a TV mounted on the wall, a bar area with stools, and a seating area with a chair and a small table.

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 ฿2,647
฿3,044 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Northwood Motor Lodge
A wooden bench outside a building with a view of a road and mountains.

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 ฿2,256
฿2,594 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Alpine Glacier Motel
A coastal landscape with waves crashing onto the shore, a clear sky, and distant mountains.

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 ฿3,927
฿4,516 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel
A modern motel with a sign indicating it is the Airport Palms Motel.

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 ฿2,576
฿2,962 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Airport Palms Motel
A modern outdoor seating area with metal chairs and tables, a well-maintained lawn, and a building with large windows in the background.

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 ฿2,772
฿3,188 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Airport Delta Motel
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and a coffee table.

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 ฿2,772
฿3,188 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Airport Christchurch Motel
A neatly made bed with a green throw, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand.

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 ฿3,676
฿4,228 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef
A row of wooden cabins with large windows, a grassy lawn, and a view of a lake and mountains in the background.

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 ฿4,763
฿5,477 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Lakefront Lodge
A hotel with a mountain backdrop, featuring a red-tiled roof and a sign indicating it is Bella Vista Hotel.

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 ฿1,955
฿2,248 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier
A terrace with two wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a marina with boats and a cruise ship in the background.

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 ฿2,356
฿2,710 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Harbour View Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a window with a mountain view, and a curtain.

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 ฿2,355
฿2,708 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Mondello Kaikoura
A balcony with a round table and two chairs, overlooking a street and mountains.

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 ฿2,323
฿2,671 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Broadway Motel
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, large windows, and a high ceiling.

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 ฿2,196
฿2,526 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Harvest Park Studios
A covered balcony with a view of a lake and mountains.

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 ฿3,835
฿4,410 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Lakeside Motel & Apartments
A modern building with large glass windows overlooking a natural landscape.

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 ฿2,948
฿3,390 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Taylors Motel
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Spacious room with wonderful view of the lake. Sauna and pool were enjoyable after long days skiing or hiking. The room did feel cool despite the air-conditioner on high - adjoining room requested additional heater which was provided."
Paul 6-night trip
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Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

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Number of reviews
8,770
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309 Motels
Lowest Price
฿2,248
Highest Price
฿5,784