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Our top choices for South Island historic hotels

A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and rocky outcrops.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and chairs.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a small refrigerator. There are two chairs and a table, and a door leading to another room.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a dining area with chairs, a television, and an air conditioning unit.

1. ASURE Nautilus Lodge Motel

ASURE Nautilus Lodge Motel
Motueka
New Zealand
Kerry
€85
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
ASURE Nautilus Lodge Motel
A large white two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a microwave, a toaster, and a kettle.
A large white building with a symmetrical facade, surrounded by lush greenery and a winding gravel path.
A room with a dining table set for four, a television, a cabinet, a sofa, and a chair.

2. Sennen House

Sennen House
Picton
Canada
Lex
€150
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Sennen House
A train station with a luggage storage area, a ticket counter, and a computer displaying Google.
A hotel corridor with a central staircase, white railings, and purple lighting.
A two-story building with a sign reading 'jailhouse accommodation' and a gated entrance.
A hotel corridor with a central staircase, multiple doors, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

3. Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel
Addington
United Kingdom
Caoilte
€40
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV and remote, a chair, a small table, and a balcony with a view.
A compact kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, a small sink, and a microwave. There is a wooden entertainment unit with a flat-screen TV. A staircase leads to an upper level.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, red cushions, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A living room with a wooden staircase, a TV on a wooden stand, a kitchen area with cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a blue sofa.

4. Geraldine Motels

Geraldine Motels
Geraldine
Australia
Sandy
€84
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Geraldine Motels
A small, single-story wooden building with large windows and a stone foundation.
A compact kitchen with a stove, microwave, sink, and refrigerator. There's a window with blinds, a small stool, and a rug on the floor.
A living room with a black leather sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area with a refrigerator, and a large window providing natural light.
A modern outdoor seating area with a wooden bench, a stack of firewood, and a metal railing.

5. Spacious 3 Bedroom house. 2 minute walk to Fairlie town & famous pies!

Spacious 3 Bedroom house. 2 minute walk to Fairlie town & famous pies!
Fairlie
United States
Haris
€183
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Spacious 3 Bedroom house. 2 minute walk to Fairlie town & famous pies!
A red house with a porch, a small deck, and a lawn.
A rustic wooden gate with a sign that reads "The Little Red School House."
A cozy bedroom with a bed, a bench, a dresser, and a mirror.
A rural landscape with a red building, a white structure, and a dirt path.

6. Historic School in rural Oamaru with farm animals and outdoor baths

Historic School in rural Oamaru with farm animals and outdoor baths
Oamaru
United States
Sally E.
€145
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Historic School in rural Oamaru with farm animals and outdoor baths
A sandy beach with a seal resting on a rock.
A waterfall surrounded by dense green foliage.
A two-story house with a sign for Catlins Retreat Guesthouse, offering bed & breakfast and en-suite rooms.
A lighthouse on a cliff overlooking the ocean with a clear sky.

7. Unwind in style: historic villa with a hint of luxury in the heart of Owaka

Unwind in style: historic villa with a hint of luxury in the heart of Owaka
Owaka
New Zealand
Ali A.
€100
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Unwind in style: historic villa with a hint of luxury in the heart of Owaka
A coastal landscape with a beach, vegetation, and a distant forested area.
A yellow house with a green door, surrounded by autumn foliage and stone structures.
A rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets, a sink, and a window with a view of greenery.
A rustic stone structure with a chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and a yellow building.

8. Teapot Cottage (cute and cozy 1950's time-warp)

Teapot Cottage (cute and cozy 1950's time-warp)
Westland District
United States
Pedro
€106
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Teapot Cottage (cute and cozy 1950's time-warp)
A spacious room with a stone fireplace, wooden dining table, and comfortable seating.
A building with a stone archway, a concrete pathway, and wooden garage doors.
A rustic cabin with a stone wall and wooden fence, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a stainless steel range hood.

9. Mataura Lodge | Your Private Rural Retreat

Mataura Lodge | Your Private Rural Retreat
Athol
United States
Anonymous traveller
€149
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Mataura Lodge | Your Private Rural Retreat
A cozy room with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, a dining table, and a kitchen area.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside lamp, and a window with curtains.
A cozy living room with a leather sofa, wooden flooring, a kitchen area with a stove and cabinets, and large windows.
A stone house with a red roof, white windows, and a stone chimney.

10. Welcome Home Cottage, Manapouri, Fiordland

Welcome Home Cottage, Manapouri, Fiordland
Manapouri
United States
Pedro
€223
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Welcome Home Cottage, Manapouri, Fiordland
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Overall, it was fine, but the water temperature kept fluctuating between hot and cold while I was showering."
SHIN 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Pinewood Queenstown
Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse

10/10 Excellent
"Our stay at Kamana Lakehouse was absolutely incredible! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the breathtaking views, beautiful atmosphere and exceptional hospitality. What truly made our stay special was the amazing staff. Every staff member we encountered was genuinely warm, welcoming and incredibly helpful. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble, and their kindness and attention to detail made us feel so well looked after. They really went above and beyond to make our experience memorable. The property itself is stunning, with spectacular mountain and lake views, beautiful rooms and such a peaceful, luxurious atmosphere. It was the perfect place to relax after exploring Queenstown. We absolutely loved every moment of our stay and genuinely didn’t want to leave! Kamana Lakehouse was a highlight of our New Zealand holiday, and we cannot thank the wonderful staff enough for making it so special. We would return in a heartbeat and couldn’t recommend it more highly! ❤️"
Alana 6-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Kamana Lakehouse
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

8/10 Good
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Annaliese 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch