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Our top choices for South Island guest houses

A spacious living room with large windows, a wooden deck, and a view of a distant landscape.

1. Pukaki Air Lodge

Pukaki Air Lodge
3.0 star property
Pukaki
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (83 reviews)
"Very happy with this accommodation"
United Kingdom
Jacqueline
The price is NT$5,178
NT$5,955 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Pukaki Air Lodge
A balcony with wicker furniture overlooking a beach.

2. Curio Bay Salt House Motel

Curio Bay Salt House Motel
3.0 star property
Curio Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (382 reviews)
"Lovely, well-equipped unit almost right on the beach so excellent view"
Australia
Lynette
The price is NT$3,416
NT$3,928 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Curio Bay Salt House Motel
A cozy room with a large window offering a mountain view, a comfortable sofa, and a television.

3. Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge
4.0 star property
Mount Cook
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (452 reviews)
"Good staff and good locatio"
Japan
Jun
The price is NT$5,341
NT$6,142 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a large sliding glass door leading to a patio.

4. Arrowtown House Boutique Accommodation

Arrowtown House Boutique Accommodation
4.0 star property
Arrowtown
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (178 reviews)
"One of the best places to stay in South Island loved everything about this place! 💖 thank youui"
Australia
Natia
The price is NT$6,009
NT$6,910 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Arrowtown House Boutique Accommodation
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV on a wooden stand, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a table and chairs.

5. Settlers Boutique Motel

Settlers Boutique Motel
4.0 star property
Hanmer Springs
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (656 reviews)
"Lovely place- staff helpful and friendly- room clean and thoughtfully appointed. Would highly recommend!"
Canada
Rebecca
The price is NT$2,643
NT$3,040 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Settlers Boutique Motel
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.

6. The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson
5.0 star property
The Wood
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (751 reviews)
"good location, helpful staff. Great place to stay"
Australia
Suzannah
The price is NT$2,812
NT$3,234 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
The Sails Nelson
A two-story house with a balcony, a garage, and a driveway.

7. Top of the Town

Top of the Town
3.5 star property
Picton
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (210 reviews)
"Lovely little spot, easily walkable to food and shopping, very friendly hosts. "
United States
Ashley
The price is NT$2,201
NT$2,531 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Top of the Town
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

8. Drifters Inn

Drifters Inn
3.0 star property
Hanmer Springs
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (555 reviews)
"Great location, friendly and quiet"
Australia
john
The price is NT$2,717
NT$3,125 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Drifters Inn
A cozy wooden cabin room with a bed, a sofa, and a TV.

9. Fox Glacier Lodge

Fox Glacier Lodge
4.0 star property
Fox Glacier
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (369 reviews)
"The 2 bedroom family room was small and sparse but cozy. The heated beds were a plus and the lodge was easily walkable to the grocery store, a great cafe, and the Fox Glacier HeliTours office. The office had games and puzzles to loan for rainy days. Room was clean and beds were comfy"
United States
Alison Walter
The price is NT$2,236
NT$2,571 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Fox Glacier Lodge
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a stone wall, a window with blinds, and a sliding barn door.

10. The Stables Dunedin

The Stables Dunedin
3.0 star property
Dunedin City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"The Stables were a great place to stay, modern, clean, warm and in historic surroundings. Off street so quiet as. Good parking. We will be back."
Australia
Roger
The price is NT$2,725
NT$3,134 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
The Stables Dunedin
A two-story house with a covered porch and a red-tiled roof.

11. Anglesea House Inn

Anglesea House Inn
3.5 star property
Renwick
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Everything was outstanding! The property and Inn are exceptionally beautiful. Rooms were very clean & had everything one would need. The host, Reshma, was unbelievably helpful in guiding us through some travel difficulties, and did everything imaginable for us, including a pickup and dropoff. I couldn’t recommend it more highly!"
Canada
Harrison
The price is NT$5,297
NT$6,091 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Anglesea House Inn
A building with an 'OFFICE' sign, a covered patio with tables and chairs, and a garden area with a bird feeder.

12. Lake Brunner Longhouse

Lake Brunner Longhouse
3.5 star property
Moana
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (91 reviews)
"We had a great stay at this property and would absolutely stay again. "
Australia
Joshua
The price is NT$2,096
NT$2,411 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Lake Brunner Longhouse
A large white two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

13. Sennen House

Sennen House
4.0 star property
Picton
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (104 reviews)
"Beautiful B&B in Picton. Lovely host. Comfortable and peaceful stay. Good breakfast & comfy bed."
United Kingdom
Susan
The price is NT$4,642
NT$5,339 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Sennen House
A coastal view with a rocky cliff and houses.

14. Cave Rock Guest House

Cave Rock Guest House
3.0 star property
Sumner
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (94 reviews)
"It was a great stay with kind and hospitable people, in an excellent location."
United States
Inshirah
The price is NT$2,562
NT$2,946 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Cave Rock Guest House
A two-story wooden house with a balcony, a porch with outdoor lighting, and a well-maintained lawn.

15. Murchison Lodge

Murchison Lodge
3.5 star property
Murchison
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (94 reviews)
"Wonderful place with excellent personal hosting"
United States
Tal
The price is NT$4,037
NT$4,642 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Murchison Lodge
A modern house with a spacious patio, large windows, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

16. Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts

Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts
3.5 star property
Appleby
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (60 reviews)
"Ideal for what we needed, cute lil place, everything was easy with thoughtful touches."
New Zealand
Anonymous traveler
The price is NT$3,493
NT$4,018 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a round mirror, and a wardrobe.

17. Superior Dunedin Apartments

Superior Dunedin Apartments
3.0 star property
Fairfield
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (101 reviews)
"Hassle free booking and very cheap"
Australia
Richard
The price is NT$2,153
NT$2,476 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Superior Dunedin Apartments
A front door with a sign reading "The Gables," a life preserver hanging on the wall, and two wall-mounted lights.

18. The Gables B&B

The Gables B&B
3.0 star property
Picton
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (50 reviews)
"Beautiful cozy cottage, well-appointed, helpful staff."
United States
Margaret
The price is NT$4,580
NT$5,267 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
The Gables B&B
A traditional house with a garden path lined with white flowers leading to a conservatory.

19. Archer House B&B

Archer House B&B
4.5 star property
Westport
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (96 reviews)
"Beautiful stay!"
Australia
Adrian
The price is NT$5,434
NT$6,250 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Archer House B&B
A large, well-maintained lawn with a white building featuring a red roof and a covered patio area.

20. Ugbrooke Country Estate

Ugbrooke Country Estate
3.0 star property
Lower Dashwood
The price is NT$4,414
NT$5,077 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Ugbrooke Country Estate
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

8/10 Good
"Great location and views. Bizarrely, the room was too hot in October, but the air conditioner fixed this."
Tim 4-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

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South Island Guest Houses information

Number of reviews
3,530
Accommodation
17 Guest Houses
Lowest Price
NT$2,411
Highest Price
NT$6,910