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Our top choices for South Island vacation rentals

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1. Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort
4.5 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (3,396 reviews)
"The staff were very friendly and helpful we would definitely stay there again"
United Kingdom
Sophie
$152 nightly
The price is $175
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Peppers Bluewater Resort
Exterior

2. Lake Resort by Marsden

Lake Resort by Marsden
5.0 star property
Mount Pisa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,115 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Nice view"
Australia
Eva
$104 nightly
The price is $120
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Lake Resort by Marsden
Executive Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

3. 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
$92 nightly
The price is $108
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Total with taxes and fees
Punga Grove
Exterior

4. Mantra Lake Tekapo

Mantra Lake Tekapo
4.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (719 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms and kitchen great location"
United States
HARDIK
$256 nightly
The price is $294
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Total with taxes and fees
Mantra Lake Tekapo
Terrace/patio

5. Quest Queenstown

Quest Queenstown
4.0 star property
Frankton
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (515 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
AGUSTIN
$114 nightly
The price is $131
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Total with taxes and fees
Quest Queenstown
Exterior

6. Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments

Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments
2.5 star property
Albert Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (156 reviews)
"Good location"
Australia
Philip
$92 nightly
The price is $108
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments
Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio

7. Picton Waterfront Apartments

Picton Waterfront Apartments
4.0 star property
Picton
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (274 reviews)
"Beautiful view, clean and well equipped apartment, very helpful with checking in. Loved our stay"
United States
Lee
$119 nightly
The price is $140
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Picton Waterfront Apartments
Exterior

8. La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
4.0 star property
Frankton
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,644 reviews)
"Great staff, great location, great times."
Canada
MohammadJavad
$111 nightly
The price is $128
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
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9. The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
3.5 star property
Kaikoura Flat
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (424 reviews)
"The room was excellent. Staff were very friendly and helpful"
Australia
ANNETTE
$96 nightly
The price is $110
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Total with taxes and fees
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Superior Queen Studio | Living area | LCD TV

10. Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel
3.5 star property
Wanaka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (787 reviews)
"Location great beds cleanliness parking Thank you"
Australia
maureen
$94 nightly
The price is $111
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Total with taxes and fees
Alpine Motel
Large Studio Apartment | View from room

11. 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
$119 nightly
The price is $137
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
Manata Lodge
Lobby

12. Wyndham Garden Queenstown

Wyndham Garden Queenstown
4.0 star property
Frankton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (946 reviews)
"Great location, views and room as described. Easy check-in and check-out and handy facilities."
Australia
Mark
$93 nightly
The price is $107
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Wyndham Garden Queenstown
Exterior

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
$107 nightly
The price is $124
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Total with taxes and fees
Central Park Apartments
LCD TV

14. Highview Apartments

Highview Apartments
3.5 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (694 reviews)
"The apartment was exactly as shown, so it was great. Amazing view with everything you could need. Staff was friendly and polite."
Australia
Leonor
$101 nightly
The price is $118
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Highview Apartments
Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

15. Central Chalets

Central Chalets
3.0 star property
Alexandra
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (197 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay with the family. Comfortable chalet. The spa pool was a bonus!"
Australia
Simon
$83 nightly
The price is $96
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Central Chalets
Exterior

16. Suncrest Villas

Suncrest Villas
3.0 star property
Cromwell
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"They were great! Very friendly and accommodating with anything! Very nice staff!"
United States
Louis
$96 nightly
The price is $111
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Total with taxes and fees
Suncrest Villas
Outdoor pool

17. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
5.0 star property
The Wood
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,430 reviews)
"Our go to for Nelson breaks. Always friendly reception. All ammenities we could ask for in a brief stay. So handy to just walk into town or to dining and events in the evening."
Australia
Nic
$60 nightly
The price is $69
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
Exterior

18. 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
$85 nightly
The price is $98
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Longbourne Lodge
The Lookout | Interior

19. The Wheelhouse Inn

The Wheelhouse Inn
3.5 star property
Britannia Heights
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (238 reviews)
"Amazing views, had everything we needed. Wish we would have stayed longer, and would happily stay here again!"
United States
Kate
$141 nightly
The price is $162
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Total with taxes and fees
The Wheelhouse Inn
Balcony

20. Avani Queenstown Hotel

Avani Queenstown Hotel
4.5 star property
Queenstown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,490 reviews)
"restaurant was fantastic"
Australia
Liam Adam Charles
$139 nightly
The price is $160
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Total with taxes and fees
Avani Queenstown Hotel
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

10/10 Excellent
"I have been travelling around New Zealand for 3 weeks and this is by far the best accommodation that I have stayed in. It’s also very well priced and to be honest I would have expected to have had to pay more for such good accommodation and brilliant location in Christchurch. The rooms are spotless and the beds are so comfortable along with the staff being so polite and welcoming. The facilities are very good and in reception you have plenty of room to just sit and have a chat in. I liked it that much that I booked another night in it, for to break my journey back up to Auckland. I can highly recommend it and you will really enjoy your stay. Fantastic ***** September 2026."
Nicola 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

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