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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 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.

1. 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.
฿6,533
฿7,513 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
QT Queenstown
A modern building with a central atrium, large windows, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A modern room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony overlooking a lake and mountains. Inside, there is a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a coffee table with a vase of flowers.
A terrace with a table and chairs, overlooking 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.

2. 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.
฿9,658
฿11,107 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
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 hotel with a prominent 'NOVOTEL' sign, featuring a sleek, contemporary design with large windows and a structured facade.
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.
A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and a view of a cityscape.

3. Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport
฿5,440
฿6,257 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Novotel Christchurch Airport
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 couple dancing on a balcony overlooking a lake with mountains in the background.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a chandelier.

4. Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa

Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
Queenstown City Centre
฿8,996
฿10,346 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
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 bedroom with a large bed, a TV, a view of mountains, and a window with curtains.
A large wooden house with a stone wall and a pond in front.

5. 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.
฿10,160
฿11,684 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Millbrook Resort
A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a visible outdoor area.
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, seating area with a curved bench, and a reception counter.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a mirror with a wooden frame.
A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and shelves with dishes.

6. Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
Frankton
฿4,097
฿4,712 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
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 dining area with round tables, chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.
A modern stone house with a stone facade, a sloped roof, and a view of mountains in the background.

7. 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.
฿4,825
฿5,549 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
A hotel room with bunk beds, a wooden floor, and a door leading to a hallway.
A restaurant table set with glasses, cutlery, and a bottle, with a mountain view through the window.
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.

8. Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
Frankton
  • Family fun meets alpine adventure at this holiday inn with mountain views and kid-friendly amenities.
฿3,605
฿4,146 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
A modern house with a covered patio, a stone pathway, and a view of mountains.
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.
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.

9. 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.
฿4,012
฿4,613 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
A riverside hotel with modern architecture, a walking path, and a view of mountains.
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.
A modern outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit, overlooking a lake and mountains.

10. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Kawarau Falls
฿6,115
฿7,032 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
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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 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.
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.

Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort
Lake Tekapo
฿4,687
฿5,390 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Peppers Bluewater Resort
A modern building with multiple windows and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A person standing by a window with a night sky view, including stars and a visible mountain range.
A person in a robe by a window with a starry night sky view.
Two people seated at a round table with a bottle and glasses, overlooking a mountainous landscape through large windows.

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Galaxy Boutique Hotel
Lake Tekapo
฿9,716
฿11,174 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Galaxy Boutique Hotel
A row of waterfront cottages with balconies, wooden decks, and a mountain backdrop.
A clear view of a swimming pool with a glass barrier, wooden deck, and a backdrop of mountain ranges.
A waterfront property with a row of houses, a dock, and a calm lake reflecting the buildings.
A spacious living room with a large window overlooking a pool and mountains, a wooden dining table, and comfortable seating.

Lake Resort by Marsden

Lake Resort by Marsden
Mount Pisa
฿3,196
฿3,676 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Lake Resort by Marsden
A modern building with a central atrium, large windows, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A modern room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony overlooking a lake and mountains. Inside, there is a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a coffee table with a vase of flowers.
A terrace with a table and chairs, overlooking 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.

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Queenstown
฿9,658
฿11,107 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
A rustic outdoor dining area with wooden benches and a thatched roof, surrounded by natural vegetation and a mountainous backdrop.
Front of property
Restaurant
A spacious lobby with a polished stone floor, exposed brick walls, and a high ceiling with visible beams.

Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge

Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge
Glenorchy
฿9,013
฿10,365 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge
A modern bar area with seating, a counter with a logo, and a view of the outside.
A modern hotel with a glass facade, parking lot, and a mountainous backdrop.
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

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
Frankton
฿3,605
฿4,146 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
A modern dining area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a view of mountains and a lake.
A bedroom with a large bed, a coffee tray, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A modern bathroom with a wooden bathtub, a wooden shelf with towels, and a view of mountains and a lake.
A modern lounge area with a stone wall, a fireplace, sofas, and a bar with a bartender.

Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse
Fernhill
฿6,374
฿7,331 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Kamana Lakehouse
A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with numerous boats.
A modern living room with a sofa, a small round table, and a desk with two chairs. There is a kitchen area with a microwave, a sink, and a refrigerator. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall, and a potted plant is on the desk.
A marina with boats docked, wooden tables and benches, and umbrellas.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a countertop with various food items, a red toaster, and a hanging light fixture.

Harbourside Nelson

Harbourside Nelson
Port Nelson
฿2,171
฿2,497 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Harbourside Nelson
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 dining area with round tables, chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.
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
฿4,825
฿5,549 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
A room with a sofa, armchair, and a table with a lamp.
A hot tub with a mountain view, a table with a bottle of champagne, and wicker chairs.
A modern two-story building with large windows and a flat roof, situated in a grassy field with mountains in the background.
A modern house with a patio, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and mountains in the background.

Braemar Lodge And Spa

Braemar Lodge And Spa
Hanmer Springs
฿4,229
฿4,863 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Braemar Lodge And Spa
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in South Island

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 gravel driveway leading to a gated entrance with a stone wall and a sign reading "Manata Lodge."
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a fireplace.

Manata Lodge

Manata Lodge
Lower Shotover
฿4,867
฿5,597 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Manata Lodge
A row of cabins with a mountain backdrop and a hot air balloon in the sky.
Restaurant
A rustic lodge with a stone wall and a pond in front.
A spacious balcony with a dining area, a sofa, and a grill, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort
Arrowtown
฿10,160
฿11,684 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Millbrook Resort
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 dining area with round tables, chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.
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
฿4,825
฿5,549 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
A bedroom with a bed, curtains, and a view of a green landscape with trees and mountains.
A cozy log cabin interior with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A dining area with a table, chairs, and a view of a vineyard through large windows.
A house with a sloped roof, surrounded by dense greenery and a clear sky.

St Leonards Vineyard Cottages

St Leonards Vineyard Cottages
Springlands
฿7,227
฿8,311 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
St Leonards Vineyard Cottages
A modern building entrance with a glass door, a small outdoor seating area with metal chairs, and a gravel pathway.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to a balcony.
Living area
A hotel entrance with a reception desk, a glass door, and a welcome sign.

Andorra Motel

Andorra Motel
Geraldine
฿2,994
฿3,443 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Andorra Motel
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.
A conference room with round tables, chairs, and a view of a garden through large windows.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, potted plants, and umbrellas.

Edit Hanmer Springs

Edit Hanmer Springs
Hanmer Springs
฿2,646
฿3,043 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Edit Hanmer Springs
A covered outdoor seating area with white chairs and a view of a lake and mountains.
A spacious indoor area with large windows, wooden ceiling, and comfortable seating.
A balcony with a view of a lake and mountains, a small table with chairs, and a door leading to the interior.
A building with a modern architectural style, a well-maintained lawn, and a mountain range in the background.

Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas

Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas
Te Anau
฿8,554
฿9,837 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas
A modern balcony with a glass railing, a potted plant, and a sofa.
A modern hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.
A modern hotel with a parking lot, situated near a lake with mountains in the background.
A modern lobby with teal armchairs, a reception desk, and large windows.

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura
฿3,565
฿4,100 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Sudima Kaikoura
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.
A room with a large window overlooking a pool and greenery. There is a table and chairs outside the window.
A person dining at a table with a view of the sky and buildings.

Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel
The Wood
฿2,130
฿2,450 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Tides Hotel
An outdoor patio area with wooden benches, a stone wall, and a covered seating area.
A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, sink, and refrigerator.
A modern living room with grey sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a small table and chairs. A kitchen is visible in the background with white cabinets and a window.
A neatly made bed with white and teal pillows, a dark throw blanket, and two towels. A gold-framed mirror hangs above the bed.

Fairway Motel and Apartments

Fairway Motel and Apartments
Wanaka
฿3,569
฿4,104 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Fairway Motel and Apartments
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

8/10 Good
"The heated towel rail in bathroom didnt work, only had 1x knife and fork so had to ask reception for another set. Frypan was old and warped so made it hard to cook anything."
Ngaire 2-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown

8/10 Good
"Nice clean accomodation. Better for 2 adults thsn 4, as the actual.bed is really comfortable and as usual the sofabed is better for 1 adult than 2 , but would be fine with kids."
Jo 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Pinewood Queenstown
Airport Gateway Christchurch

Airport Gateway Christchurch

10/10 Excellent
"A very nice hotel located about a seven minute drive to the airport. They offer 24 hour shuttle to the airport for free. Rooms are very large. A big sitting area with table and chairs. A fully equipped kitchen. A heat lamp in the bathroom. Toiletries are provided. There are a number of restaurants within about a five minute walk. And the Local bus stop is nearby. About a 15 minute drive into the centre of Christchurch."
David 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Airport Gateway Christchurch
The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"😆"
Cameron 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
The Godley Hotel
Hotel Give

Hotel Give

10/10 Excellent
"It was a good location and I found the staff and facilities to be really good. Comfortable bed and good shower. Having staff at the desk 24 hours a day was also good."
Sarah 4-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
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