The 30 Best Hotels in South Island

Ranked 1 out of 1,050 in the region, as well as being 1 of 2 for hotels in Kenepuru Sounds.

• “DO THIS! You will not regret it. It's simply wonderful!”
• “Amazing, what an experience.”
• “Yes, it's worth the 3 hours ride from Picton!”
• See more reviews of Hopewell Lodge

Ranked 2 out of 1,050 in the region, as well as being 1 of 36 for hotels in Blenheim.

• “Very comfortable and relaxing stay in a beautiful location!”
• “Don't miss any chance to stay here if you wanted a peaceful, beautiful countryside holiday!”
• “In Amongst The Vineyards”
• See more reviews of Vineyard Cottage in Blenheim on the Golden Mile

Ranked 3 out of 1,050 in the region, as well as being 1 of 25 for hotels in Hanmer Springs.

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• “Faultless! No more words needed.”
• “It had towels you could use for the hot pools in the...”
• See more reviews of Oakview

Ranked 4 out of 1,050 in the region, as well as being 1 of 29 for hotels in Te Anau.

• “The view is amazing there.”
• “Lovely place to stay in Te Anau with breakfast”
• “Perfection with an amazing view”
• See more reviews of High Leys Lodge

Ranked 5 out of 1,050 in the region, as well as being 1 of 13 for hotels in Hokitika.

• “Recommend highly”
• “We liked everything about this place.”
• “We travel a lot and Rimu Lodge is up there with our best ever stays.”
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Ranked 6 out of 1,050 in the region, as well as being 2 of 13 for hotels in Hokitika.

• “Little paradise”
• “Would happily recommend and stay again.”
• “Prestige home like B&B with super hosts”
• See more reviews of Awatuna Sunset Lodge

Ranked 7 out of 1,050 in the region, as well as being 1 of 88 for hotels in Queenstown.

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• “This is an excellent choice for those who are exploring the Queenstown area!”
• “Great spot”
• See more reviews of Moonlight Escape Lodge

Ranked 8 out of 1,050 in the region, as well as being 2 of 88 for hotels in Queenstown.

• “The stay was amazing as was the hosts David and Wendy.”
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• “My partner and I said 1 simple thing when we left the hidden lodge, and that was we will never even attempt to book anot”
• See more reviews of Hidden Lodge Queenstown

Ranked 9 out of 1,050 in the region, as well as being 1 of 15 for hotels in Cromwell.

• “Idyllic place to unwind. Loved coming back after enjoying days out visiting the local area.”
• “Exceptional”
• “Owners were terrific hosts and made sure our stay was enjoyable.”
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Ranked 10 out of 1,050 in the region, as well as being 1 of 1 for hotels in Peebles.

• “Beautiful views and lovely accommodation would recommend to all wanting a lovely getaway”
• “Exceptional!”
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• See more reviews of HighTree Chalets

Ranked 11 out of 1,050 in the region, as well as being 1 of 1 for hotels in Hector.

• “Perfect spot for our group and amazing views”
• “Lovely host, superb rooms, lodge and views”
• “Amazing host and views”
• See more reviews of The Old Slaughterhouse Traveller's Lodge

Ranked 12 out of 1,050 in the region, as well as being 1 of 55 for hotels in Dunedin.

• “Friendly and accessible. Lovely place to stay”
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• “Very clean and comfortable.”
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Ranked 13 out of 1,050 in the region, as well as being 1 of 12 for hotels in Marahau.

• “Lovely surrounds, very friendly staff, good facilities...”
• “Excellent experience.”
• “A very quiet and comfortable stay in a beautiful region”
• See more reviews of Abel Tasman Lodge

Ranked 14 out of 1,050 in the region, as well as being 5 of 109 for hotels in Twizel.

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• “Worth for every penny spent!!!”
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Ranked 15 out of 1,050 in the region, as well as being 3 of 88 for hotels in Queenstown.

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• “Everything was amazing!”
• See more reviews of Azur Lodge

Ranked 16 out of 1,050 in the region, as well as being 4 of 88 for hotels in Queenstown.

• “Such a fantastic place to stay. Great location, beautiful property and the staff were next level. They go above and beyo”
• “The best place to stay in Queenstown. Graeme and Mags from Wales”
• “A very special place to stay,”
• See more reviews of Hulbert House Luxury Boutique Lodge Queenstown

Ranked 17 out of 1,050 in the region, as well as being 1 of 3 for hotels in Tarakohe.

• “Everything”
• “Just absolutely amazing!”
• “It’s Amazing!”
• See more reviews of Drift Off Grid Luxury Eco Glamping

Ranked 18 out of 1,050 in the region, as well as being 1 of 2 for hotels in Milford Sound.

• “Beautiful, Majestic, peaceful and well worth it!”
• “The best way to experience the Milford Sound. Well worth the splurge.”
• “Kind of thought we would travel further definitely recommend”
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Ranked 19 out of 1,050 in the region, as well as being 2 of 25 for hotels in Hanmer Springs.

• “We really loved it. Great location and relaxing atmosphere”
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• “Cosy comfortable and very peaceful”
• See more reviews of Amuri Estate Luxury Lodge

Ranked 20 out of 1,050 in the region, as well as being 1 of 6 for hotels in Takaka.

• “The host is kind and the garden is the most beautiful one.”
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• “Great place just at the entrance to town.”
• See more reviews of The Rocks Chalets

Ranked 21 out of 1,050 in the region, as well as being 2 of 29 for hotels in Te Anau.

• “Everything it was amazing”
• “Everything, this place is amazing.”
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• See more reviews of Annies on Milford

Ranked 22 out of 1,050 in the region, as well as being 1 of 16 for hotels in Ashburton.

• “Very comfortable, warm and clean. Lovely furnishings”
• “excellent”
• “Lovely quiet house on a farm.”
• See more reviews of Thistle Cottage

Ranked 23 out of 1,050 in the region, as well as being 1 of 6 for hotels in Half-moon Bay.

• “Beautiful and relaxing”
• “Exceptional service.”
• “A perfect stay.”
• See more reviews of Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant

Ranked 24 out of 1,050 in the region, as well as being 3 of 25 for hotels in Hanmer Springs.

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• “Absolutely beautiful, quiet private, relaxing perfect...”
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Ranked 25 out of 1,050 in the region, as well as being 1 of 27 for hotels in Invercargill.

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• “Love this place!”
• See more reviews of Southern Comfort

Ranked 26 out of 1,050 in the region, as well as being 9 of 109 for hotels in Twizel.

• “Above expectations”
• “A quiet room with a fantastic view.”
• “It’s wonderful!”
• See more reviews of Pukaki Air Lodge

Ranked 27 out of 1,050 in the region, as well as being 2 of 36 for hotels in Blenheim.

• “Warm and Comfortable central Blenheim stay.”
• “Beautiful, well appointed rooms, super friendly and accomodating staff.”
• “A little bit of luxury in Blenheim!”
• See more reviews of 14th Lane Urban Hotel

Ranked 28 out of 1,050 in the region, as well as being 12 of 109 for hotels in Twizel.

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• “Excellent”
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• See more reviews of Alps Motel & Apartments

Ranked 29 out of 1,050 in the region, as well as being 1 of 4 for hotels in Diamond Harbour.

• “Charming wee Motel”
• “location”
• “Very enjoyable, quiet, just what we needed for a break”
• See more reviews of Taimana Boutique Motel

Ranked 30 out of 1,050 in the region, as well as being 2 of 8 for hotels in Murchison.

• “Just what we needed”
• “all good 😊”
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• See more reviews of Grand Suites Murchison