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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, (3,373 reviews)
"Great location and great rooms"
Australia
BOBBY
The price is NT$5,037
NT$5,793 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Peppers Bluewater Resort
Exterior

2. Mantra Lake Tekapo

Mantra Lake Tekapo
4.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (718 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms and kitchen great location"
United States
HARDIK
The price is NT$7,713
NT$8,870 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Mantra Lake Tekapo
Exterior

3. Skyrim Lodge

Skyrim Lodge
3.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (345 reviews)
"This small but perfectly adequate room was perfect for our overnight stay. The only hutch was our aircon didn't work on a very morning but everything else was great"
Australia
Cheryl
The price is NT$4,322
NT$5,109 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Skyrim Lodge
View from property

4. Lot 7 - Studios & Apartments

Lot 7 - Studios & Apartments
3.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (20 reviews)
"The property was amazing, right on the lake and close to everything. We were upgraded to a lake front room and it was stunning. Highly recommend staying here."
Australia
Jennifer
The price is NT$4,495
NT$5,169 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Lot 7 - Studios & Apartments
Exterior

5. Lake Resort by Marsden

Lake Resort by Marsden
5.0 star property
Mount Pisa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,108 reviews)
"Wonderful stay of five nights! Awesome rooms, superb location, next level breakfasts, staff so friendly & accomodating! 4 mins to Cromwell & so close to all the other amazing places - Clyde, Bannockburn, Wanaka, Queenstown, Alexandra & lots of either quaint places. Will definitely be back!!!"
Australia
hamish
The price is NT$3,904
NT$4,489 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Lake Resort by Marsden
Executive Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

6. Punga Grove

Punga Grove
3.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (283 reviews)
"Great location,nice rooms. "
Australia
Milena
The price is NT$2,676
NT$3,077 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Punga Grove
View from property

7. Lakeside Apartments

Lakeside Apartments
5.0 star property
Wanaka
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (235 reviews)
"Beautiful location, clean and well appointed apartment, super helpful staff made for a wonderful stay."
Canada
Monique
The price is NT$10,041
NT$11,547 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Lakeside Apartments
Terrace/patio

8. Quest Queenstown

Quest Queenstown
4.0 star property
Frankton
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (502 reviews)
"Nice and clean room with wonderful amenities. Very friendly staff."
Australia
Ranveer
The price is NT$3,947
NT$4,539 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Quest Queenstown
Exterior

9. 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, (1,610 reviews)
"Very helpful staff, room was very clean"
Australia
Amanda
The price is NT$4,311
NT$4,957 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 22 - Aug 23
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Luxury Spa Studio | View from room

10. Avalon Manor Motel

Avalon Manor Motel
4.0 star property
Motueka
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (222 reviews)
"Fantastic friendly host, lovely room, a great place to stay!"
Australia
Iain
The price is NT$2,958
NT$3,402 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Avalon Manor Motel
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11. 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
The price is NT$3,386
NT$3,894 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Hanmer Apartments
Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

12. Central Chalets

Central Chalets
3.0 star property
Alexandra
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (195 reviews)
"Modern; Clean; Plenty of space for 2 people; Quiet."
Australia
Trevor
The price is NT$2,824
NT$3,248 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Central Chalets
Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated

13. 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, (850 reviews)
"Great accommodation and good location "
Canada
Doug
The price is NT$7,680
NT$8,832 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts
View from room

14. Akaroa Village Inn

Akaroa Village Inn
3.0 star property
Akaroa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (153 reviews)
"The room was everything it claimed to be, the staff, polite friendly and helpful. I had a really enjoyable 3 night stay."
Australia
Peter
The price is NT$2,477
NT$2,849 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Akaroa Village Inn
Exterior

15. Longbourne Lodge

Longbourne Lodge
4.0 star property
Mosgiel
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (277 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
The price is NT$2,916
NT$3,353 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Longbourne Lodge
Exterior

16. Central Park Apartments

Central Park Apartments
4.5 star property
Cromwell
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (207 reviews)
"Our room was clean and so far the most easiest check in ever. We had booked the place for a couple of nights and it did not disappoint"
Australia
Abdul Mozil
The price is NT$3,633
NT$4,179 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Central Park Apartments
The Lookout | Interior

17. 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
The price is NT$3,344
NT$3,846 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
The Wheelhouse Inn
Lobby

18. Wyndham Garden Remarkables Park Queenstown

Wyndham Garden Remarkables Park Queenstown
4.0 star property
Frankton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (935 reviews)
"Compact room and bathroom, but comfortable. Okay for short stay and convenient for airport. Parking a bit awkward - went out for dinner and then there was absolutely no parking anywhere near (despite a very large pay car park close by)."
Australia
Robin
The price is NT$4,212
NT$4,843 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Wyndham Garden Remarkables Park Queenstown
Executive Apartment | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV

19. Clearwater Quays Apartments

Clearwater Quays Apartments
4.5 star property
Northwood
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay! The rooms are very clean, quiet, and very comfortable! The view from balcony was stunning. We absolutely love the place! Highly recommended!!! We will definitely stay again!! "
New Zealand
Eunji
The price is NT$7,284
NT$8,376 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Clearwater Quays Apartments
LCD TV

20. Highview Apartments

Highview Apartments
3.5 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (686 reviews)
"The views from the Lake View Apartments were phenomenal. Very clean and cosy."
Australia
Kim
The price is NT$4,459
NT$5,128 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Highview Apartments
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

8/10 Good
"The location was close enough to the shops restaurants and bars but far enough away to be quiet. The rooms was very nice but when the rooms were serviced all that seemed to be done was the beds made and dirty towels replaced."
Michelle 7-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

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