TOP Family-Friendly Hotels in South Island for 2026

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A modern living room with a sofa, a round coffee table, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A modern living room with a wood-burning stove, a yellow sofa, and a large abstract mural on the wall.

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.

1. QT Queenstown

Queenstown City Centre

Family-friendly adventures await at this lakeside hotel with an outdoor pool, complimentary airport shuttle, and stunning views.

฿6,675

฿7,676 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern building with a central atrium, large windows, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A modern living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a view of mountains and a lake.

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.

2. The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

Queenstown

Family adventure basecamp in Queenstown offers bicycle rentals, babysitting, and lakeside fun.

฿9,628

฿11,073 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A balcony with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A grand lobby with a grand piano, a spiral staircase, and a chandelier.

A balcony with a view of a mountain and a cityscape.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a chandelier.

3. Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa

Queenstown City Centre

฿8,642

฿9,938 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A riverside hotel with modern architecture, a walking path, and a view of 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 modern building with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the water.

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

Kawarau Falls

฿6,374

฿7,330 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A hotel room with bunk beds, a wooden floor, and a door leading to a hallway.

A couple walking along a lakeside path with mountains in the background.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, parking lot, and a mountainous backdrop.

5. Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Frankton

Family fun meets alpine adventure at this holiday inn with mountain views and kid-friendly amenities.

฿3,741

฿4,302 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A playground with swings and a slide, surrounded by grass and trees, with mountains in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, a view of mountains, and a window with curtains.

A spacious balcony with a dining area, a sofa, and a grill, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

6. Millbrook Resort

Arrowtown

Unleash family adventures in the heart of Arrowtown at this luxury eco-hotel with indoor pool, playground, and vast outdoor activities.

฿10,129

฿11,648 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern house with a covered patio, a stone pathway, and a view of mountains.

A spacious bar area with a high ceiling and skylights, a bar counter with stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

A stone fireplace with a fire, a wooden ceiling, and a view of lush greenery outside.

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.

7. 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.

฿3,512

฿4,039 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern hotel building with a glass facade, signage for 'Sudima Hotels', and a visible entrance.

An indoor seating area with a modern design, featuring a long wooden bench with cushions and a glass partition separating the seating area from the dining space.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a television, and a view of the city.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a telephone, a flat-screen TV, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

8. Sudima Christchurch City

Christchurch City Centre

฿6,658

฿7,657 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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A modern building with a large patio area, a mountain in the background, and a body of water in the foreground.

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A person at a table with a view of mountains and a body of water.

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

Lake Tekapo

฿4,672

฿5,373 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern building with multiple windows and a staircase leading to an upper level.

Two people seated at a round table with a bottle and glasses, overlooking a mountainous landscape through large windows.

A woman relaxing in a bathtub with a view of a bedroom through a window.

A person in a robe by a window with a starry night sky view.

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Lake Tekapo

฿10,762

฿12,377 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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 restaurant interior with a bar area, seating arrangement, and a view of the outside.

The Godley Hotel

Lake Tekapo

฿3,277

฿3,768 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A swimming pool with a wooden table, a bottle, and glasses.

A residential area with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and houses with similar architecture.

A kitchen with a granite countertop, a sink, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and a lake with mountains in the background.

Mantra Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo

฿7,629

฿8,773 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern building with a circular window 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 modern living room with a grey sofa, a round wooden coffee table, and a view of a lake and mountains through large glass doors.

QT Queenstown

Queenstown City Centre

฿6,675

฿7,676 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

Kawarau Falls

฿6,374

฿7,330 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, two blue armchairs, a round table with a vase, and a ceiling with hanging plants.

A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'NOVOTEL' sign, featuring a sleek, contemporary design with large windows and a structured facade.

Novotel Christchurch Airport

Christchurch Airport

฿5,277

฿6,068 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A modern building entrance with wooden paneling, a glass door, and a view of a lush garden.

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.

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

Franz Josef Glacier

฿7,090

฿11,441 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A balcony with a table set for breakfast overlooking a mountain and lake.

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.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a view of mountains and water.

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Queenstown

฿6,021

฿6,925 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A restaurant table set with glasses, cutlery, and a bottle, with a mountain view through the window.

A couple embracing on a boat with a cityscape in the background.

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Frankton

฿3,741

฿4,302 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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