Top of the South

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A marina with various boats docked, surrounded by hills and a clear sky.
A ferry dock with a large ferry named 'Interislander' and smaller boats in the background.
A bridge over a calm river with boats docked on the right.
A lush green island surrounded by calm blue waters and mountains in the background.
A clear coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline, calm turquoise waters, and lush green mountains in the background.
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

5 out of 5
Cnr High and Henry Streets Blenheim
$59 nightly
The price is $69 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$69 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Blenheim. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"didn’t even stay here. hotel turned us away due to being under 20, staff were rude. don’t recommend"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2026

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

3 out of 5
40 Waimea Road Nelson
$51 nightly
The price is $60 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$60 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Excellent staff who were very accommodating."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2026

The Hotel Nelson
Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel

4.5 out of 5
66 Trafalgar Street Nelson
$61 nightly
The price is $70 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$70 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Great location with only a 2 min walk to the Main Street. The room was nice, clean and warm and the staff very friendly and helpful. My only complaint was my room was below the stairs to the second level and I could hear everyone walking up and down the stairs which interrupted my sleep. Avoid room ..."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2026

Tides Hotel
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DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

5 out of 5
43-55 Trafalgar Street Nelson
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,424 reviews)
"This was a wonderful, large and well appointed apartment. A ton of space for our family to spread out!"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2026

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson

3.5 out of 5
108-110 Collingwood Street Nelson
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a business center. Popular attractions Nelson Provincial ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (511 reviews)
"No comment"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026

Quest Nelson
Avalon Manor Motel

Avalon Manor Motel

4 out of 5
314 - 316 High Street Motueka
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Motueka. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Motueka District Museum ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (223 reviews)
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Reviewed on Aug 4, 2026

Avalon Manor Motel
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Stay near popular Top of the South attractions

Picton Harbour

9.2/10 (1,010 reviews)
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.
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Cities near Top of the South

A calm lake with mountains in the background and a sunset.

Blenheim

A mountainous landscape with rocky terrain and green valleys.

Motueka

A coastal town with a beach, boats, and a mountainous backdrop.

Nelson

A valley with rolling hills and a winding road.

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