Name: The Boathouse Lodge
Price range: $49 total
Rating: 8.4

Plan, book, travel with confidence
Better together
Save up to $1,045 when you book a flight and hotel together*
Find the right fit
With over 300,000 hotels worldwide, it's easy to create a perfect package
Rest easy
Plan, book, and manage your trip all in one place

Your Top of the South Vacation

With everything organized before you go, our Top of the South vacation packages let you focus on having fun. Famous for its distilleries and craft breweries, coastal beaches and walking trails, your only job is to kick back and enjoy every adventure that comes your way. With so much to see on a trip to Top of the South, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Kick off your journey in Nelson at Christ Church Cathedral and Richmond Mall — two popular attractions here. Another great city worthy of a spot on your itinerary is Picton. Don't miss Picton Harbour and Kenepuru Sounds. If you're ready to stop dreaming and start packing, Expedia will help turn your Top of the South vacation into reality.

The Latest Top of the South vacation packages

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.

Naumi Studio Wellington

Te Aro

$169

per person

Feb 10 - Feb 12

found 8 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)

8.6/10 Excellent! (913 reviews)

It was noisy at night

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport

Rongotai

$213

per person

Feb 10 - Feb 12

found 8 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)

Staff were diligent, respectful & polite in keeping fresh towels/sachets of tea/coffee/milk stocked up. I stayed over more than initially planned as my flight had been thwarted

Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Wellington CBD

Save 100% on your flight

$280

per person

Feb 10 - Feb 12

found 8 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,390 reviews)

Would recommend Gilmer - I arrived after hours and everything was set up for me including parking which is very easy and convenient. The hotel is easy to access from SH1 which reduces city driving. The room had everything I needed. I didn’t need aircon but there was a fan.

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

Victoria Court Motor Lodge

Te Aro

$198

per person

Feb 10 - Feb 12

found 8 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)

8.4/10 Very Good! (639 reviews)

Great stay and parking was easy. Centrally located with lots of restaurants within an easy walk.

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025

Naumi Hotel Wellington

Te Aro

$271

per person

Feb 10 - Feb 12

found 8 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)

It was good moment.

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

Don't see what you're looking for?

See all available trips from Columbus to Top of the South

View all trips

Where to stay in Top of the South

Find the best Top of the South areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Top of the South

Nelson City Centre

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nelson Market and Queens Gardens.

Discover the most popular places to visit in Top of the South

Can never go wrong with New Zealand. Just a normal picture of boats but the landscape of NZ makes it stunning.

Picton Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Picton with a trip to Picton Ferry Terminal. You'll find more to see and do in this walkable area.

Picton Harbour

Visit a floating maritime museum, board a chartered fishing boat and relax beneath the tall palms that line one of New Zealand’s most important harbours.

Ngarua Caves

Explore the great outdoors at Ngarua Caves, a lovely green space in Takaka Hill. Amble within the gardens or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Top of the South Hotel Deals

The Hotel Nelson

40 Waimea Road Nelson

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$94 nightly

$110 total

Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)

Good facilities and amenities.

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Cnr High and Henry Streets Blenheim

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$104 nightly

$119 total

Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)

Clean room, Professional staff - from the front desk to the restaurant, excellent service.

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025

The Boathouse Lodge

9 Auckland St Picton Marlborough

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$42 nightly

$49 total

Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

8.4/10 Very Good! (98 reviews)

Very relaxing.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

See all 1,114 properties in Top of the South

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.