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A rustic garden with a stone building, wooden benches, and a gravel path.
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a large window with a view, and a mounted deer head on the wall.
A garden with a stone bench, a building with red windows, and a mountain in the background.
A rustic cabin with stone walls, a metal roof, and wooden deck seating.

1. Cardrona Hotel

Cardrona Hotel
Cardrona
Australia
Emilla
฿2,775
฿3,191 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Cardrona Hotel
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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a glass partition.
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

2. Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport
Australia
Raymond
฿5,347
฿6,150 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Novotel Christchurch Airport
A modern house with a glass door entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.
A hotel room with a sliding glass door, a bed with white linens, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of the interior.
A river with a bridge, surrounded by mountains and dense forest.
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed beams, and a central bar area.

3. Heartland Hotel Haast

Heartland Hotel Haast
Haast
United Kingdom
Fiona
฿2,239
฿2,575 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Heartland Hotel Haast
A modern balcony with a glass railing, a potted plant, and a sofa.
A bedroom with a large window overlooking the sea, a bed, and a chair.
A modern hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.
A modern restaurant with wooden furniture, pendant lighting, and large windows offering a view of the sea.

4. Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura
Australia
Maree
฿3,827
฿4,401 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Sudima Kaikoura
A modern bar area with seating, a counter with a logo, and a view of the outside.
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.
A modern hotel with a glass facade, parking lot, and a mountainous backdrop.

5. Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
Frankton
Australia
Arby Batinga
฿3,676
฿4,228 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
A group of people seated on wicker furniture facing a lake with mountains in the background.
A spacious living area with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and framed artwork on the walls.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A golf course with a pond, surrounded by buildings with dark roofs and a mountainous backdrop.

6. Edgewater

Edgewater
Wanaka
Australia
Kim
฿4,673
฿5,374 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Edgewater
A modern building with large windows and a stone pathway leading to it, situated on a pebbled beach with driftwood in the foreground.
A room with large windows overlooking a beach, a table with chairs, and a potted plant.
A spacious lounge area with a stone fireplace, large windows offering ocean views, and comfortable seating arrangements.
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.

7. Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
Punakaiki
Australia
Kaye
฿2,626
฿3,020 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the sunset over the ocean.
A modern room with large floor-to-ceiling windows offering a view of the ocean. There are two chairs and a small table in the room.
A reception desk at Ocean View Restaurant & Bar with a view of parked cars outside.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the beach and ocean.

8. Beachfront Hotel

Beachfront Hotel
Hokitika
Japan
Matthew
฿2,653
฿3,051 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Beachfront Hotel
A modern hotel entrance with a stone facade, large potted plants, and a well-lit interior visible through the glass doors.
Two people toasting with drinks at an outdoor table with a view of parked cars and a building in the background.
An aerial view of a hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.
A restaurant with a pool view, dark wooden tables, red patterned chairs, and a fire exit sign.

9. Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Blenheim CBD
Australia
Ian
฿2,216
฿2,548 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, blue chairs, a marble reception desk, and a chandelier.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the garden through large windows.
A couple dining at an outdoor restaurant with a view of a modern building and lush greenery in the background.
A bartender pouring a drink into a martini glass at a bar with a variety of liquor bottles in the background.

10. Commodore Airport Hotel

Commodore Airport Hotel
Burnside
Australia
Carly
฿4,345
฿4,997 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Commodore Airport Hotel
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How much do hotels with a river view in South Island cost?
Hotels with river views in South Island range from ฿2,548 to ฿6,150 per night. Whether you're chasing adventure or just want to enjoy wonderful views, Expedia has waterside getaways at a price that won't stretch the budget. 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.
How many hotels with river views are there in South Island?
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