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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, (3,420 reviews)
"This was beautiful place that was walkable to the cafes and lake!"
Singapore
Aloysius
$208 nightly
The price is $239
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Peppers Bluewater Resort
A lakeside property with reflective water, a dock, and a backdrop of mountains.

2. Lake Resort by Marsden

Lake Resort by Marsden
5.0 star property
Mount Pisa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,130 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay!!"
Australia
Sharon
$96 nightly
The price is $110
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Lake Resort by Marsden
A balcony with a table and chairs, a bottle of wine, and two wine glasses.

3. Quest Queenstown

Quest Queenstown
4.0 star property
Frankton
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (525 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
AGUSTIN
$104 nightly
The price is $119
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Quest Queenstown
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, (499 reviews)
"Nice and clean and friendly staff at check in ."
Australia
Scott
$103 nightly
The price is $119
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Pinewood Motels
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5. 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
$88 nightly
The price is $103
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees
Suncrest Villas
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a painting, and a view of the outdoors.

6. Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel
3.5 star property
Wanaka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (801 reviews)
"Comfortable rooms, good playground for the kids and just a short walk into town"
Australia
Sarah
$94 nightly
The price is $109
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Alpine Motel
A modern building with large glass windows and a mountain backdrop.

7. Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,593 reviews)
"Awesome, will stay here again!"
Australia
Kathryn
$97 nightly
The price is $114
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

8. La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
4.0 star property
Frankton
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,684 reviews)
"Best stay"
Australia
Rachhdeep
$106 nightly
The price is $122
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
A modern living room with a sofa and a glass coffee table, a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain and sea view.

9. Highview Apartments

Highview Apartments
3.5 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (707 reviews)
"The accommodation was very clean and comfortable to stay relaxed for a couple of days. It was close to the city centre, so easy to walk 10 mins to visit nice cafes and restaurants . It was also easy to communicate with the reception and number of parking spots were available. Would love to visit again!"
Australia
So Yeon
$135 nightly
The price is $156
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Highview Apartments
A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, an elevator, a reception desk, and a large forest mural on the wall.

10. Wyndham Garden Queenstown

Wyndham Garden Queenstown
4.0 star property
Frankton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (963 reviews)
"Great location, views and room as described. Easy check-in and check-out and handy facilities."
Australia
Mark
$97 nightly
The price is $111
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Wyndham Garden Queenstown
A modern building complex with a central courtyard, surrounded by mountains.

11. Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments

Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments
2.5 star property
Albert Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (162 reviews)
"Good location"
Australia
Philip
$94 nightly
The price is $109
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments
A living room with a large TV, a glass coffee table, a grey sofa, and a view of a mountain landscape through open doors.

12. Manata Lodge

Manata Lodge
4.0 star property
Lower Shotover
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (200 reviews)
"Lovely stay Very comfortable Great accommodation Peaceful setting Warm and welcoming"
New Zealand
Dianne
$139 nightly
The price is $160
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Manata Lodge
A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a bed, a kitchen area, and a dining table.

13. Avalon Manor Motel

Avalon Manor Motel
4.0 star property
Motueka
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (227 reviews)
"Fantastic friendly host, lovely room, a great place to stay!"
Australia
Iain
$82 nightly
The price is $95
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Avalon Manor Motel
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.

14. Punga Grove

Punga Grove
3.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (288 reviews)
"Perfect location, spacious clean rooms and good facilities. Friendly and helpful staff."
United Kingdom
David
$122 nightly
The price is $142
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Punga Grove
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of snow-capped mountains.

15. Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts

Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts
4.0 star property
Wanaka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (865 reviews)
"Excellent accommodation - very clean and comfortable. Heating was great and the outdoor area had a wonderful view. Location was also great."
Australia
Cindy
$169 nightly
The price is $194
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a coffee machine. There is a dining table with chairs and a hanging light fixture.

16. Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation

Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation
5.0 star property
Hokitika
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (104 reviews)
"Wonderful place to stay."
United States
Gregory
$151 nightly
The price is $174
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation
A swimming pool with a wooden table, a bottle, and glasses.

17. Mantra Lake Tekapo

Mantra Lake Tekapo
4.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (727 reviews)
"Clean apartment and nice stay."
Canada
Dominic
$268 nightly
The price is $308
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Total with taxes and fees
Mantra Lake Tekapo
A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.

18. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park
4.0 star property
Frankton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,210 reviews)
"Had a great stay Awesome staff"
Australia
Kyle
$118 nightly
The price is $136
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a chair.

19. 315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments
3.5 star property
Dunedin City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (873 reviews)
"Easy checkin with friendly staff. Great parking. Awesome location. It is always our first choice if staying in Dunedin overnight."
Australia
Stacey
$72 nightly
The price is $84
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments
A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a balcony.

20. 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 $134
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Total with taxes and fees
Central Park Apartments
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

voco Queenstown by IHG

voco Queenstown by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Great position and very walkable into and back from town centre."
Phillip Daniel 5-night trip
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voco Queenstown by IHG

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