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Recommended hotels in South Island

A large wooden house with a stone wall and a pond in front.

1. Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort
5.0 star property
Arrowtown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (784 reviews)
"Space to walk, restaurants, gym and pool. Lovely environment"
Australia
Peter
The price is €323
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Millbrook Resort
A rustic cabin with stone walls, a metal roof, and wooden deck seating.

2. Cardrona Hotel

Cardrona Hotel
3.0 star property
Cardrona
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (844 reviews)
"A beautiful historic hotel. Lovely done out rooms and a great stay for us. We really enjoyed our time here and it was a relaxing and pleasant experience."
United Kingdom
Stephen
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Cardrona Hotel
A building with a unique geometric facade and the 'five mile' logo, surrounded by mountains and a clear sky.

3. Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
4.5 star property
Frankton
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (909 reviews)
"Great place to stay and very friendly staff!"
Australia
Caroline
The price is €156
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
A riverside hotel with modern architecture, a walking path, and a view of mountains.

4. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
Kawarau Falls
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Absolutely loved the breakfast daily, fresh food, great variety and the staff were all so lovely and helpful. Rooms were cleaned well and beds made daily with fresh towels. Great location by the lake."
Australia
Kacie
The price is €194
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
A modern house with a covered patio, a stone pathway, and a view of mountains.

5. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
4.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (685 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Australia
Mike
The price is €125
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
A hotel named Beachfront with a modern facade, large windows, and a welcoming entrance.

6. Beachfront Hotel

Beachfront Hotel
3.5 star property
Hokitika
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely, spacious room with a fabulous ocean view. Staff are friendly & helpful. Meals in the restaurant are tasty & plentiful. Everything in town is within easy walking distance."
Australia
Elizabeth
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Beachfront Hotel
A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a sign that reads 'RAMADA.'

7. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Christchurch City

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Christchurch City
4.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (865 reviews)
"staff were very pleasant and helpful. location was great. Room had everything we wanted and more."
United States
Vallipuram
The price is €98
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Christchurch City
A building with a wooden roof and stone pillars, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

8. Edgewater

Edgewater
4.5 star property
Wanaka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay with great views"
Australia
Sunny
The price is €278
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Edgewater
A modern building with a central atrium, large windows, and a view of a lake and mountains.

9. The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
5.0 star property
Queenstown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Location is great, quiet, look straight out onto the lake."
Australia
Dave
The price is €354
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
A modern hotel with a glass facade, parking lot, and a mountainous backdrop.

10. Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
4.5 star property
Frankton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (779 reviews)
"Great stay!"
Australia
Isaac
The price is €143
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
A hotel with a covered outdoor area, a staircase, and a red carpet.

11. Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Perfect place. Great location. Staff and bar were fantastic."
United States
Melissa
The price is €216
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
A row of modern cabins with large windows, a gravel driveway, and a fenced vineyard in the background.

12. Suncrest Villas

Suncrest Villas
3.0 star property
Cromwell
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"The place looks brand new and is well appointed."
Australia
Willie
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Suncrest Villas
A modern hotel entrance with a sign reading 'Sudima Hotels'.

13. Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
5.0 star property
Kaikoura
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (646 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff."
Australia
sanjay
The price is €106
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Sudima Kaikoura
A motel with a green roof, a central parking area, and well-maintained landscaping.

14. Andorra Motel

Andorra Motel
3.0 star property
Geraldine
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (320 reviews)
"very clean quiet place to stay"
Australia
Jim
The price is €89
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Andorra Motel
A modern building with large windows and a stone pathway leading to it, situated on a pebbled beach with driftwood in the foreground.

15. Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
4.0 star property
Punakaiki
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (872 reviews)
"Great location, very helpful staff and great view of the sunset. Beds were comfortable. Great stay"
Canada
Evan
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
A lodge with a prominent mountain backdrop, a large entrance, and solar panels on the roof.

16. Alpine Lodge

Alpine Lodge
3.5 star property
St. Arnaud
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (504 reviews)
"Great location very friendly staff and awesome pizza available at the restaurant"
Australia
andrew
The price is €69
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Alpine Lodge
A building with a sign reading "mi-pad" in front of a mountain range.

17. Mi-pad Queenstown

Mi-pad Queenstown
4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice one to stay, very close to city center."
Australia
Yujia
The price is €198
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Mi-pad Queenstown
A building with a red roof, solar panels, and a stone wall.

18. Sherwood Queenstown

Sherwood Queenstown
4.0 star property
Queenstown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel with nice staff"
United States
Samira
The price is €118
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Sherwood Queenstown
A modern building with a series of triangular roofs and large windows, set against a mountainous backdrop.

19. Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse
4.5 star property
Fernhill
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (706 reviews)
"Nice place to relax and stay"
United States
Mingjun
The price is €209
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Kamana Lakehouse
A modern building with large glass windows, a brick chimney, and a clear view of the surrounding landscape.

20. Wanaka Hotel

Wanaka Hotel
3.0 star property
Wanaka
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (776 reviews)
"Very clean, easy check in and Very central to amenities."
Australia
Samantha
The price is €158
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Wanaka Hotel
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

10/10 Excellent
"The studio was great!!"
Caroline 3-night trip
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Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

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South Island Houseboats information

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Lowest Price
€69
Highest Price
€354

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How much do houseboats in South Island cost?
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What is there to do in South Island near my houseboat?
You'll find loads of ways to spend your time in South Island. If you're heading to Queenstown, be sure to look around Queenstown Mall, SKYCITY Wharf Casino and CaddyShack City Mini Golf. Spending your holiday in Christchurch? Christchurch Golf Club, Northlands Shopping Centre and Bush Inn Centre are among the best sights here.