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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, (3,417 reviews)
"This was beautiful place that was walkable to the cafes and lake!"
Singapore
Aloysius
$140 nightly
The price is $161
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
Peppers Bluewater Resort
A swimming pool with a wooden table, a bottle, and glasses.

2. Mantra Lake Tekapo

Mantra Lake Tekapo
4.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (726 reviews)
"Clean apartment and nice stay."
Canada
Dominic
$280 nightly
The price is $322
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Mantra Lake Tekapo
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, (523 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
AGUSTIN
$112 nightly
The price is $129
Oct 17 - Oct 18
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
$101 nightly
The price is $117
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Pinewood Motels
A row of waterfront cottages with balconies, wooden decks, and a mountain backdrop.

5. Lake Resort by Marsden

Lake Resort by Marsden
5.0 star property
Mount Pisa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,124 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay!!"
Australia
Sharon
$81 nightly
The price is $93
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Lake Resort by Marsden
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, (799 reviews)
"Comfortable rooms, good playground for the kids and just a short walk into town"
Australia
Sarah
$94 nightly
The price is $109
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Alpine Motel
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.

7. Highview Apartments

Highview Apartments
3.5 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (704 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
$111 nightly
The price is $130
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Highview Apartments
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of snow-capped mountains.

8. 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, (863 reviews)
"Excellent accommodation - very clean and comfortable. Heating was great and the outdoor area had a wonderful view. Location was also great."
Australia
Cindy
$168 nightly
The price is $193
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Total with taxes and fees
Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts
A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

9. 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, (1,678 reviews)
"Best stay"
Australia
Rachhdeep
$105 nightly
The price is $120
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
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.

10. 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
$103 nightly
The price is $120
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Total with taxes and fees
Punga Grove
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a chair.

11. 315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments
3.5 star property
Dunedin City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (871 reviews)
"We booked the premium deluxe 1 bedroom for 4 of us. It was huge, clean, 2 tvs, washing machine & dryer in the apartment which was so handy, and such a great location for dinner. Great parking that's off the street, easy check in"
Australia
melissa
$85 nightly
The price is $98
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments
A hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a parking area.

12. 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
$98 nightly
The price is $113
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Hanmer Apartments
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a coffee machine. There is a dining table with chairs and a hanging light fixture.

13. Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation

Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation
5.0 star property
Hokitika
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (103 reviews)
$158 nightly
The price is $181
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation
A bar area with wooden furniture, shelves with bottles, and a chalkboard menu.

14. Adina Heritage Christchurch

Adina Heritage Christchurch
4.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,085 reviews)
"Excellent hotel for the price in great location. Would definitely stay again."
United States
James
$152 nightly
The price is $175
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Adina Heritage Christchurch
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

15. Southwark Hotel & Apartments

Southwark Hotel & Apartments
4.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,117 reviews)
"As expected, easy check-in and out, good location"
Australia
Matiu
$65 nightly
The price is $75
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Southwark Hotel & 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.

16. 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
$117 nightly
The price is $134
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Manata Lodge
A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a balcony.

17. 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
$106 nightly
The price is $125
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
Central Park Apartments
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Village Lake" under a twilight sky.

18. Village Lake Apartments

Village Lake Apartments
5.0 star property
Hanmer Springs
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (185 reviews)
"lovely stay"
United Kingdom
amarjeet
$158 nightly
The price is $182
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Village Lake Apartments
A modern outdoor terrace with a glass balustrade overlooking a lake and mountains.

19. Avani Queenstown Hotel

Avani Queenstown Hotel
4.5 star property
Queenstown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,496 reviews)
"Great spot , beautiful rooms"
Australia
Tyson
$141 nightly
The price is $162
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Total with taxes and fees
Avani Queenstown Hotel
A modern building with large glass windows and a mountain backdrop.

20. Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,590 reviews)
"Awesome, will stay here again!"
Australia
Kathryn
$96 nightly
The price is $113
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Overall, it was fine, but the water temperature kept fluctuating between hot and cold while I was showering."
SHIN 2-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Pinewood Queenstown

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