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A modern hotel entrance with a stone facade, large potted plants, and a well-lit interior visible through the glass doors.
An aerial view of a hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.
Two people toasting with drinks at an outdoor table with a view of parked cars and a building in the background.
A restaurant with a pool view, dark wooden tables, red patterned chairs, and a fire exit sign.

1. Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Blenheim CBD
Australia
Wendy
NT$2,627
NT$3,021 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs.
A wall mural with a peacock and floral design.
A room with a sliding glass door leading to a patio with a pool and outdoor furniture.

2. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
The Wood
Australia
Nic
NT$2,036
NT$2,341 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
A breakfast tray with a croissant, fruit preserves, and two glasses of champagne on a white table in a modern hotel room with a view of a cityscape.
A modern two-story building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden area.
A modern kitchen with a large window, a clock, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A modern building with a sign reading "The Sails." It features a prominent staircase and large windows.

3. The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson
The Wood
Australia
Suzannah
NT$3,075
NT$3,537 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
The Sails Nelson
A modern hotel room with a large central dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A modern apartment with a balcony, a dining area, and a living room with a sofa and coffee table.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.
A hotel entrance with a covered area, a sign for 'Palazzo', and a 'Lazz' store visible in the background.

4. Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge
Nelson City Centre
Australia
Glennis
NT$2,258
NT$2,596 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Palazzo Motor Lodge
A modern house with a balcony, large windows, and a dining area.
A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.
A modern two-story building with a large entrance and a covered driveway.
A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area, and a bedroom with a balcony.

5. Century Park Motor Lodge

Century Park Motor Lodge
Nelson City Centre
Australia
Catherine
NT$2,947
NT$3,389 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Century Park Motor Lodge
A hotel named Saxton Lodge with a sign indicating directions to Saxton Field Sports Complex.
A room with a large window, a table, chairs, and a floor lamp.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting.
A spacious living room with a large window, a gray sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

6. Saxton Lodge

Saxton Lodge
Stoke
Australia
Jo-Anne
NT$3,183
NT$3,661 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Saxton Lodge
A night scene with two chairs on a wooden deck under a starry sky.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a large window with a view of palm trees.
A sandy beach with footprints leading towards the water.
A modern two-story house with a large front lawn, a covered patio, and a clear blue sky.

7. Eden's Edge Lodge

Eden's Edge Lodge
Riwaka
United Kingdom
Marco
NT$2,428
NT$2,792 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Eden's Edge Lodge
A bedroom with a bed, curtains, and a view of a green landscape with trees and mountains.
A house with a sloped roof, surrounded by dense greenery and a clear sky.
A cozy log cabin interior with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A dining area with a table, chairs, and a view of a vineyard through large windows.

8. St Leonards Vineyard Cottages

St Leonards Vineyard Cottages
Springlands
Canada
Robert
NT$6,897
NT$7,931 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
St Leonards Vineyard Cottages
A wooden deck with a view of a lake and mountains.
A waterfront property with multiple buildings, a dock, and lush greenery.
A bedroom with a large bed, a view of a lake, and a wooden ceiling.
A modern villa with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.

9. Bay of Many Coves Resort

Bay of Many Coves Resort
Bay Of Many Coves
Australia
Nigel and Christine
Bay of Many Coves Resort
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, a cash register, and a phone. There are bottles on shelves and a window with curtains.
A boutique hotel with a sign reading "Escape to Picton." It features a balcony with a railing, multiple windows, and a small outdoor seating area.
A room with a white sofa, a wooden chair with a blue throw, and a small table with books.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors.

10. Escape To Picton

Escape To Picton
Picton
Australia
Donna
NT$5,474
NT$6,295 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Escape To Picton
A modern interior with a large glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sunset over a body of water and hills.
A modern outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the sea.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A modern living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, and a vase with branches.

11. Okoro Villa

Okoro Villa
Atawhai
Okoro Villa
A white house with a porch, a small tree, and purple hydrangeas in the foreground.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa.
A house with a porch, a small garden with hydrangeas, and a wreath on the door.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by trees and a patio area with an umbrella.

12. Woodstock Suite

Woodstock Suite
Stoke
United States
Brett
Woodstock Suite
A two-story building with a balcony, outdoor seating area, and a well-maintained garden.
A spacious restaurant with wooden flooring, large windows, and a bar area.
A large estate with expansive vineyards, a swimming pool, and a well-maintained garden.
A house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

13. The Marlborough

The Marlborough
Rapaura
United States
Jeremiah
The Marlborough
A modern living room with a glass table, a sofa, and a view of the ocean.
A room with a view of the ocean, a wooden deck, and a breakfast tray on the floor.
A beach with a natural rock arch formation.
A modern bedroom with a large window overlooking a garden and the sea, a bed, a seating area with a TV, and a small table.

14. Adrift In Golden Bay

Adrift In Golden Bay
Parapara
United States
Anonymous traveler
Adrift In Golden Bay
A modern house with a deck overlooking a beach, featuring outdoor furniture and a table with wine glasses.
A modern house with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered porch.
A spacious living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bed with a headboard.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are curtains and a view of the outdoors.

15. Parautane Lodge

Parautane Lodge
Todds Valley
United States
YENNEDY
Parautane Lodge
A white colonial-style house with a covered porch, outdoor furniture, and a well-manicured lawn with red tulips.
A bedroom with a canopy bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a tray with glasses.
A sofa with patterned cushions, a candelabra with lit candles, and a red rose in a vase.
A two-story building with a covered porch and a well-maintained lawn.

16. The Peppertree Luxury Accommodation

The Peppertree Luxury Accommodation
Riverlands
United States
James
NT$15,795
NT$18,164 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
The Peppertree Luxury Accommodation
A beach with large rock formations and a wet sand surface.
A night scene with a visible moon, palm trees, and a building with illuminated windows.
A patio with wicker furniture, a small table, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sliding glass door to a balcony, a small kitchen area, and a dining table with a green tray.

17. The Bay Lodge

The Bay Lodge
Pohara
Switzerland
Renato
The Bay Lodge
A wooden deck with two cushioned chairs, a table with a bottle and glass, and a magazine.
A corner room with a large bay window, a sofa, a chair, a TV on a stand, and a coffee table with a flower arrangement.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the sea, a comfortable armchair, a television, and a bed.
A narrow hallway with wooden flooring, a wooden cabinet, and a table with chairs. There is a door leading to a room with a view of the outdoors.

18. Te Koi The Lodge at Bronte

Te Koi The Lodge at Bronte
Bronte
United States
Jennifer
Te Koi The Lodge at Bronte
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Exterior
Room

19. Marama Vineyard

Marama Vineyard
Hope
Ireland
Anonymous traveler
Marama Vineyard
Private kitchen
Property grounds
Exterior
In-room dining

20. Motueka River Lodge

Motueka River Lodge
Ngatimoti
United States
Alan
Motueka River Lodge
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Top Top of the South Hotel Reviews

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

10/10 Excellent
"Clean and tidy room, comfortable bed, friendly staff"
Wendy 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"Exceptionally clean and well appointed , staff great , laundry in apartment great , parking was possibly inadequate as there is not many spaces ."
wayne 3-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, friendly staff, great location"
Sam 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
The Sails Nelson

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 5-star hotels in Top of the South?
DeLorenzos Studio Apartments is a favorite with Expedia customers. Palazzo Motor Lodge and Century Park Motor Lodge also earn stellar reviews from travelers. All located in Nelson, Top of the South, these 5-star hotels will treat you to the luxury experience from the moment you enter the lobby.
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