The 30 Best Hotels in South Island

Ranked 1 out of 1,016 in the region, as well as being 1 of 2 for hotels in Kenepuru Sounds.

• “Slice of paradise.”
• “A unique stay in the sounds :)”
• “Exceptional place to stay”
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Ranked 2 out of 1,016 in the region, as well as being 1 of 31 for hotels in Te Anau.

• “TRULY AMAZING”
• “Relaxing and homey!”
• “Superb stay in beautiful surrounds.”
• See more reviews of High Leys Lodge

Ranked 3 out of 1,016 in the region, as well as being 1 of 34 for hotels in Blenheim.

• “We wanted to stay forever!!”
• “None”
• “Glorious spot”
• See more reviews of Vineyard Cottage in Blenheim on the Golden Mile

Ranked 4 out of 1,016 in the region, as well as being 1 of 25 for hotels in Hanmer Springs.

• “Oakview is amazing.”
• “Beautifully furnished and utterly relaxing !”
• “Lux and restful, loved it”
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Ranked 5 out of 1,016 in the region, as well as being 2 of 25 for hotels in Hanmer Springs.

• “One of our trip highlights - amazing views, comfy large bed, friendly hosts!”
• “Outstanding will differently be back”
• “Peaceful location and hospitable hosts that will warmly welcome you.”
• See more reviews of 8 on Oregon Boutique Lodge

Ranked 6 out of 1,016 in the region, as well as being 1 of 86 for hotels in Queenstown.

• “Exceptional Stay at Hulbert House - Feels Like Home”
• “Staff were incredible.”
• “Excellent luxury stay. Very kind hosts who went out of their way to ensure we had an an amazing time”
• See more reviews of Hulbert House Luxury Boutique Lodge Queenstown

Ranked 7 out of 1,016 in the region, as well as being 1 of 1 for hotels in Hector.

• “Everything was fantastic, including our lovely host.”
• “Would love to stay again for an extended period, very relaxing, my kind of place, homely.”
• “Absolutely amazing, has to be the best accomodation we have ever stayed at in NZ!!”
• See more reviews of The Old Slaughterhouse Traveller's Lodge

Ranked 8 out of 1,016 in the region, as well as being 2 of 31 for hotels in Te Anau.

• “A great little find in Te Anau”
• “The unit was a lot bigger than we expected.”
• “We enjoyed our stay at Annie’s.”
• See more reviews of Annies on Milford

Ranked 9 out of 1,016 in the region, as well as being 1 of 52 for hotels in Dunedin.

• “This is a gem!! All our 3 rooms were so comfy. Made our stay wonderful. Wish we had spent more nights.”
• “The friendliness, the comforts such as spa and underfloor...”
• “Loved it, will definitely stay again”
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Ranked 10 out of 1,016 in the region, as well as being 2 of 4 for hotels in Cape Foulwind.

• “This is one of the best accommodations on booking we have...”
• “A super clean and modern hotel with amazing hosts and incredible views.”
• “Sandra and Neil will make sure your stay is the most comfortable and relaxing !”
• See more reviews of The Bay House Beachfront Accommodation

Ranked 11 out of 1,016 in the region, as well as being 3 of 25 for hotels in Hanmer Springs.

• “Awesomeness, beautiful, relaxing”
• “Peaceful, cosy cabin, wonderful host, stunning views!”
• “Amazing”
• See more reviews of Amuri Estate Luxury Lodge

Ranked 12 out of 1,016 in the region, as well as being 2 of 86 for hotels in Queenstown.

• “Absolutely loved it,”
• “Incredible views, comfortable room, great breakfast, amazing location!”
• “Beuatiful well kept property with personal touch by the host. Breakfast & coffee top notch.”
• See more reviews of Hidden Lodge Queenstown

Ranked 13 out of 1,016 in the region, as well as being 1 of 12 for hotels in Hokitika.

• “The host was super organised and the place was clean and...”
• “Ticked all the boxes. A welcoming host in a beautiful setting with all the comforts needed for a relaxing and refreshing”
• “Rimu Lodge was definitely our best place in our 5 week stay in NZ .”
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Ranked 14 out of 1,016 in the region, as well as being 1 of 16 for hotels in Cromwell.

• “Excellent cottage and central for many activities.”
• “Very comfortable stay . Will be back .”
• “Excellent!”
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Ranked 15 out of 1,016 in the region, as well as being 1 of 6 for hotels in Half-moon Bay.

• “The service, the view, the food, the location and the bed...”
• “It is difficult to overpraise the Church Hill Boutique Lodge and Restaurant.”
• “Beautiful holiday retreat with great food and fabulous hosts. Scenery was amazing.”
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Ranked 16 out of 1,016 in the region, as well as being 1 of 13 for hotels in Marahau.

• “Watching the starlight from the hot tub was the highlight.”
• “You have to stay here and hike the amazing Abel Tasman Park”
• “Beautiful clean unit and they even made up the bed when we...”
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Ranked 17 out of 1,016 in the region, as well as being 3 of 96 for hotels in Twizel.

• “Cosy cabin in a stunning setting.”
• “I love everything about this place. Very comfortable and relaxing. They have everything that you need in there and the h”
• “This accommodation was a highlight of our trip to New Zealand.”
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Ranked 18 out of 1,016 in the region, as well as being 3 of 86 for hotels in Queenstown.

• “Exceptional - views, staff and villas!”
• “Great breakfast and drinks service”
• “Really enjoyed it and will be back”
• See more reviews of Azur Lodge

Ranked 19 out of 1,016 in the region, as well as being 2 of 34 for hotels in Blenheim.

• “Lovely, well designed, tastefully decorated and fitted out...”
• “Beautiful and clean, quiet and comfortable”
• “Excellent staff, comfortable, clean and warm accomodation”
• See more reviews of 14th Lane Urban Hotel

Ranked 20 out of 1,016 in the region, as well as being 1 of 7 for hotels in Takaka.

• “We absolutely loved our stay here, the staff are very...”
• “Friendly staff, relaxing room”
• “Fantastic little spot”
• See more reviews of The Rocks Chalets

Ranked 21 out of 1,016 in the region, as well as being 2 of 16 for hotels in Cromwell.

• “Cromwell Beauty”
• “Excellent very comfortable.”
• “Very restful in a beautiful place”
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Ranked 22 out of 1,016 in the region, as well as being 4 of 25 for hotels in Hanmer Springs.

• “Fantastic location outside Hanmer Springs with splendid view of mountails”
• “Overall it was a lovely stay”
• “A beautiful and breath taking place to stay. The peace and quiet truly embodies the beautiful country life. No better pl”
• See more reviews of Hanmer High Country Views

Ranked 23 out of 1,016 in the region, as well as being 1 of 13 for hotels in Ashburton.

• “Highly recommend if you are in the area”
• “A gorgeous cottage, by far the cleanest property I have ever...”
• “excellent”
• See more reviews of Thistle Cottage

Ranked 24 out of 1,016 in the region, as well as being 11 of 96 for hotels in Twizel.

• “Luxury with a view”
• “Exceptional. Great location, great hosts and would love to return”
• “One of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed at. Would book again. Highly recommend.”
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Ranked 25 out of 1,016 in the region, as well as being 1 of 2 for hotels in Milford Sound.

• “good”
• “Beautiful scenery, excellent staff, amazing cabins”
• “Wow! what an experience in the wilderness!!”
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Ranked 26 out of 1,016 in the region, as well as being 3 of 32 for hotels in Greymouth.

• “Great place to Stay in grey”
• “Love to stay again.”
• “We will return!”
• See more reviews of Oak Lodge

Ranked 27 out of 1,016 in the region, as well as being 4 of 86 for hotels in Queenstown.

• “A great experience, perfect location - perfect place to stay...”
• “Amazing Boutique Hotel”
• “There is nothing not to like, from the staff to the room to...”
• See more reviews of The Spire Hotel

Ranked 28 out of 1,016 in the region, as well as being 1 of 6 for hotels in Tuatapere.

• “Great, I got a good time lapse video of night sky”
• “Perfect spot to stay when visiting Fiordland esp for Humpridge track”
• “Outstanding service and beautiful rooms!”
• See more reviews of The Cliffs Seaside Lodge

Ranked 29 out of 1,016 in the region, as well as being 4 of 32 for hotels in Greymouth.

• “Spacious ”
• “Nice units in a quiet location with a nice view”
• “Great stay! The owners were super accomodating and kind. The accomodation was perfect!”
• See more reviews of Goldfield Suites

Ranked 30 out of 1,016 in the region, as well as being 2 of 8 for hotels in Murchison.

• “Fantastic”
• “Very clean, nice and modern interior.”
• “Keith”
• See more reviews of Grand Suites Murchison