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A row of waterfront cottages with balconies, wooden decks, and a mountain backdrop.
A row of waterfront cabins with balconies, connected by walkways, 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 multiple overwater bungalows connected by walkways, a clear lake, and mountains in the background.

1. Lake Resort by Marsden

Lake Resort by Marsden
Mount Pisa
  • Explore the mountains and lakeside wonder at this kid-friendly resort, complete with playground, mini golf, and seasonal skiing adventures.
฿3,392
฿3,901 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Lake Resort by Marsden
A neatly made bed with a dark headboard, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.
A room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, a desk, and a wall-mounted lamp.
A motel sign with the name 'Aorangi Motel' and contact information.
A compact kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, a sink, and a window overlooking a garden.

2. Aorangi Motel

Aorangi Motel
Fairlie
฿3,127
฿3,596 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Aorangi Motel
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a well-maintained lawn, and a view of the surrounding forest.
A table with a bottle of wine, two glasses, and a plate with cheese and grapes.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, a sink with a dark countertop, and a mirror above the sink.
A row of chalet-style buildings with large windows and balconies, surrounded by snow-covered trees and mountains in the background.

3. The St James

The St James
Hanmer Springs
฿4,065
฿4,675 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
The St James
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 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.

4. 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.
฿9,700
฿11,155 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
A modern building with large windows and a stone pathway leading to it, situated on a pebbled beach with driftwood in the foreground.
A coastal resort with beachfront villas, a road leading to the beach, and lush greenery.
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A wooden balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

5. Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
Punakaiki
฿3,319
฿3,817 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
A rustic garden with a stone building, wooden benches, and a gravel path.
A garden with a stone bench, a building with red windows, and a mountain in the background.
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a small wooden stool, a hanging light fixture, and a window with blinds.
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a large window with a view, and a mounted deer head on the wall.

6. Cardrona Hotel

Cardrona Hotel
Cardrona
฿2,733
฿3,143 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Cardrona Hotel
A neatly made bed with a green throw, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand.
A hotel reception desk with a framed picture of a mountain landscape, a clock, and a sign indicating a 4.7 out of 5 rating from Hotels.com.
A window with a view of a lush garden with various plants and a small stream.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a freestanding bathtub, and a white vanity with toiletries.

7. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef
Franz Josef Glacier
  • Family adventure begins at this comfortable alpine motel with spacious rooms and nearby wildlife excursions.
฿5,266
฿6,056 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef
A balcony with a table set for breakfast overlooking a mountain and lake.
A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a view of mountains and water.
A modern stone house with a stone facade, a sloped roof, and a view of mountains in the background.
A dining area with round tables, chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.

8. 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.
฿4,305
฿4,951 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
A playground with swings and a slide, surrounded by grass and trees, with mountains in the background.
A large wooden house with a stone wall and a pond in front.
A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, a view of mountains, and a window with curtains.
Restaurant

9. 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.
฿10,204
฿11,734 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Millbrook Resort
A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with numerous boats.
A modern hotel room with a balcony, a desk, a sofa, and a TV.
A view from a balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a marina with boats and a mountainous backdrop.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a countertop with various food items, a red toaster, and a hanging light fixture.

10. Harbourside Nelson

Harbourside Nelson
Port Nelson
฿2,180
฿2,507 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Harbourside Nelson
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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 person at a table with a view of mountains and a body of water.
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
฿4,707
฿5,413 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Peppers Bluewater Resort
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 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.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a glass partition.

Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport
฿5,464
฿6,283 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Novotel Christchurch Airport
A modern building with multiple windows and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A woman relaxing in a bathtub with a view of a bedroom through a window.
A person standing by a window with a night sky view, including stars and a visible mountain range.
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
฿9,758
฿11,222 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Galaxy Boutique Hotel
A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a visible outdoor area.
A cozy room with a white sofa, a grey chair, wooden wall panels, and a glass cabinet with items on top.
A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and shelves with dishes.
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk with a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
Frankton
฿4,115
฿4,732 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
A modern bar area with seating, a counter with a logo, and a view of the outside.
A couple embracing on a boat with a cityscape in the background.
A modern hotel with a glass facade, parking lot, and a mountainous backdrop.
A couple walking along a lakeside path with mountains in the background.

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
Frankton
฿3,621
฿4,164 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 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 modern lounge area with a stone wall, a fireplace, sofas, and a bar with a bartender.
A modern interior with stone walls, a wooden ceiling, and large windows offering mountain views.
A modern bathroom with a wooden bathtub, a wooden shelf with towels, and a view of mountains and a lake.

Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse
Fernhill
฿6,484
฿7,457 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Kamana Lakehouse
A row of waterfront cottages with balconies, wooden decks, and a mountain backdrop.
A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of a water body and buildings.
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.

Lake Resort by Marsden

Lake Resort by Marsden
Mount Pisa
฿3,392
฿3,901 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Lake Resort by Marsden
A modern house with a glass door entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.
A river with a bridge, surrounded by mountains and dense forest.
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed beams, and a central bar area.
A reception area with a reception desk labeled "Waiyoto" and "Haast New Zealand," a reception counter, patterned chairs, a small table, and a mirror on the wall.

Heartland Hotel Haast

Heartland Hotel Haast
Haast
฿2,205
฿2,536 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Heartland Hotel Haast
A balcony with a table set for breakfast overlooking a mountain and lake.
A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a view of mountains and water.
A modern stone house with a stone facade, a sloped roof, and a view of mountains in the background.
A dining area with round tables, chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Queenstown
฿4,305
฿4,951 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
A bedroom with a bed, curtains, and a view of a green landscape with trees and mountains.
A dining area with a table, chairs, and a view of a vineyard through large windows.
A cozy log cabin interior with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A house with a sloped roof, surrounded by dense greenery and a clear sky.

St Leonards Vineyard Cottages

St Leonards Vineyard Cottages
Springlands
฿7,258
฿8,346 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
St Leonards Vineyard Cottages
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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 gravel driveway leading to a gated entrance with a stone wall and a sign reading "Manata Lodge."
A kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the outdoors.
A hallway with a wooden bench, a door leading outside, and a small table with a plant.

Manata Lodge

Manata Lodge
Lower Shotover
฿4,888
฿5,621 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Manata Lodge
A modern balcony with a glass railing, a potted plant, and a sofa.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a potted plant, and a large window with a view of trees and the sea.
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
฿3,392
฿3,901 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Sudima Kaikoura
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.
A hotel entrance with a reception desk, a glass door, and a welcome sign.
Living area

Andorra Motel

Andorra Motel
Geraldine
฿3,007
฿3,458 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Andorra Motel
A bedroom with a bed, curtains, and a view of a green landscape with trees and mountains.
A dining area with a table, chairs, and a view of a vineyard through large windows.
A cozy log cabin interior with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A house with a sloped roof, surrounded by dense greenery and a clear sky.

St Leonards Vineyard Cottages

St Leonards Vineyard Cottages
Springlands
฿7,258
฿8,346 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
St Leonards Vineyard Cottages
A balcony with a table set for breakfast overlooking a mountain and lake.
A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a view of mountains and water.
A modern stone house with a stone facade, a sloped roof, and a view of mountains in the background.
A dining area with round tables, chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Queenstown
฿4,305
฿4,951 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
A balcony with wicker furniture, a small table with a bottle and glasses, and a view of a turquoise sea and green hills.
A modern house with large windows, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of a lake.
An aerial view of a coastal property with multiple houses, a beach, and lush greenery.
A dining area with a view of a lake and mountains, featuring wooden tables and chairs, wine glasses, and menus.

The Portage Resort

The Portage Resort
Portage
฿4,585
฿5,273 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
The Portage Resort
A small cabin with a sloped roof, wooden exterior, and a porch with a railing.
A clear blue pool with a shaded area, surrounded by a metal fence and trees.
A long pier extending over the beach with a railing, supported by multiple pillars.
A wooden cabin with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

South Brighton Holiday Park

South Brighton Holiday Park
South New Brighton
฿2,251
฿2,589 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
South Brighton Holiday Park
A bed with a white mattress and a single yellow pillow, a bedside table with a lamp, and a power outlet on the wall.
A backyard with a white table, a hot tub, and a grill.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, carpeted floor, and a plant in the background.
A modern hotel room with two beds, a dining area, and a view of the outside.

Myhub Holiday Park

Myhub Holiday Park
Bradford
฿793
฿1,716 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Myhub Holiday Park
A covered outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a glass table, overlooking a mountainous landscape and a body of water.
A treehouse with a metal roof, surrounded by dense forest, connected by a wooden staircase.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, candles, and a view of the outdoors.
A beach with a wooden walkway leading to a small structure, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

Punga Cove Resort

Punga Cove Resort
Punga Cove
฿6,295
฿7,239 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Punga Cove Resort
A row of cabins with a mountain backdrop and a hot air balloon in the sky.
A spacious balcony with a dining area, a sofa, and a grill, overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A rustic lodge with a stone wall and a pond in front.
A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, a view of mountains, and a window with curtains.

Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort
Arrowtown
฿10,204
฿11,734 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Millbrook Resort
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was most helpful. We never did get a reservation to eat dinner in the hotel. Grab bars in showers would be welcomed."
Jeffrey 3-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Kamana Lakehouse
Garden Court Suites And Apartments

Garden Court Suites And Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"Studio was great and well equipped. Location is perfect for walking into Queenstown. All staff are friendly and welcoming"
Georges 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Garden Court Suites And Apartments
The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"😆"
Cameron 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Godley Hotel
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

10/10 Excellent
"Best location, clean and affordable."
Alvaro 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown

8/10 Good
"Small but neat and fine for one night. Easy to walk into Queenstown & bed comfortable. Pretty small room & tiny shared toilet downstairs and tiny shared shower outside our room upstairs but price was good for Queenstown so all good."
Fiona 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Pinewood Queenstown
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay a night or two if you plan to visit Milford Sound."
Stephen 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
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 6 days ago
Hotel Give

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