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Our top choices for South Island vacation rentals

A modern building with a large patio area, a mountain in the background, and a body of water in the foreground.

1. Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort
4.5 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (3,400 reviews)
"The staff were very friendly and helpful we would definitely stay there again"
United Kingdom
Sophie
$141 nightly
The price is $162
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Peppers Bluewater Resort
A building named 'Skyrim Lodge' on Jimmy's Lane with a starry night sky.

2. Skyrim Lodge

Skyrim Lodge
3.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (356 reviews)
"Great stay. The room was very clean, comfortable and well equipped, with a great location. Perfect for a short stay and I would happily stay again."
Australia
Kelvin
$147 nightly
The price is $169
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Total with taxes and fees
Skyrim Lodge
A swimming pool with a wooden table, a bottle, and glasses.

3. Mantra Lake Tekapo

Mantra Lake Tekapo
4.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (722 reviews)
"Clean apartment and nice stay."
Canada
Dominic
$253 nightly
The price is $291
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Mantra Lake Tekapo
A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and a window overlooking a wooden deck.

4. Pinewood Motels

Pinewood Motels
3.0 star property
Fairlie
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (498 reviews)
"Great location en route to Mt Cook n great restaurant in Kimball "
United States
Faren H
$101 nightly
The price is $117
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Pinewood Motels
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, a fireplace, and a sliding glass door leading to a patio with outdoor furniture.

5. Punga Grove

Punga Grove
3.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (285 reviews)
"Perfect location, spacious clean rooms and good facilities. Friendly and helpful staff."
United Kingdom
David
$96 nightly
The price is $112
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Punga Grove
A row of waterfront cottages with balconies, wooden decks, and a mountain backdrop.

6. Lake Resort by Marsden

Lake Resort by Marsden
5.0 star property
Mount Pisa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,120 reviews)
"We had a beautiful view of the mountains and the lake below our room. The staff was friendly and helpful."
United States
David
$95 nightly
The price is $109
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Lake Resort by Marsden
A modern building with a curved glass facade and a view of the surrounding urban area.

7. Cathedral Tram Gem

Cathedral Tram Gem
2.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
$107 nightly
The price is $126
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Cathedral Tram Gem
A row of wooden cabins with red roofs, each featuring a covered porch and outdoor seating.

8. Longbourne Lodge

Longbourne Lodge
4.0 star property
Mosgiel
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (278 reviews)
"What a charming spot! Sparkling clean, well organized and had everything we needed. Friendly staff too. Just wish we had more time there 😊"
Canada
Tiffany
$81 nightly
The price is $94
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Longbourne Lodge
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9. Suncrest Villas

Suncrest Villas
3.0 star property
Cromwell
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"The place looks brand new and is well appointed."
Australia
Willie
$85 nightly
The price is $98
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Total with taxes and fees
Suncrest Villas
A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a bed, a kitchen area, and a dining table.

10. Avalon Manor Motel

Avalon Manor Motel
4.0 star property
Motueka
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (225 reviews)
"Fantastic friendly host, lovely room, a great place to stay!"
Australia
Iain
$78 nightly
The price is $91
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Avalon Manor Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, a large window with a view of the city, and a painting on the wall.

11. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru
4.0 star property
Oamaru
$113 nightly
The price is $131
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

12. Southwark Hotel & Apartments

Southwark Hotel & Apartments
4.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,110 reviews)
"As expected, easy check-in and out, good location"
Australia
Matiu
$75 nightly
The price is $86
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Southwark Hotel & Apartments
A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a balcony.

13. Central Park Apartments

Central Park Apartments
4.5 star property
Cromwell
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (211 reviews)
"Beautiful rooms and really comfortable and quiet. A little out of the main part of town but still very close. The hosts were very friendly and made the stay quite pleasant"
Australia
Nathan
$115 nightly
The price is $133
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Central Park Apartments
A wooden cabin with a green roof, large windows, and a picnic table in front.

14. Central Chalets

Central Chalets
3.0 star property
Alexandra
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (199 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay with the family. Comfortable chalet. The spa pool was a bonus!"
Australia
Simon
$80 nightly
The price is $92
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Central Chalets
A wide beach with a clear sky and distant mountains.

15. Beaches Nelson

Beaches Nelson
4.0 star property
Tahunanui
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (245 reviews)
"Spacious room with large comfortable bed"
Australia
Nic
$71 nightly
The price is $83
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Beaches Nelson
A room with a red sofa, a wooden coffee table with a magazine and remote control, and large windows offering a view of a street and trees.

16. Parkview On Hagley

Parkview On Hagley
4.0 star property
Riccarton
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (949 reviews)
"Clean and good"
United States
Hyewon
$45 nightly
The price is $52
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Parkview On Hagley
A modern building complex with a central courtyard, surrounded by mountains.

17. Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments

Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments
2.5 star property
Albert Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (159 reviews)
"Good location"
Australia
Philip
$92 nightly
The price is $108
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Total with taxes and fees
Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments
A modern building with a triangular glass facade, surrounded by trees and a paved entrance area.

18. Rangiora Eco Holiday Park

Rangiora Eco Holiday Park
3.0 star property
Fernside
7.4 out of 10, Good, (159 reviews)
"The unit was cold and damp. Everything was a bit run down although working."
Australia
Jocelyn
$39 nightly
The price is $45
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Rangiora Eco Holiday Park
A living room with a large TV, a glass coffee table, a grey sofa, and a view of a mountain landscape through open doors.

19. Manata Lodge

Manata Lodge
4.0 star property
Lower Shotover
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (200 reviews)
"Lovely setting...clean as and very comfortable"
New Zealand
Grant
$146 nightly
The price is $168
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Manata Lodge
A hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a parking area.

20. Hanmer Apartments

Hanmer Apartments
4.0 star property
Hanmer Springs
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (337 reviews)
"newly renovated, spacious, clean and friendly, drive to town but not far, easy check in, easy parking, quiet and comfortable, we liked staying there"
Australia
LUPING
$101 nightly
The price is $116
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Hanmer Apartments
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Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport

10/10 Excellent
"convenient, quiet, clean accommodation"
jignesh 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Novotel Christchurch Airport

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