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A building with a glass door, wooden shutters, and a covered outdoor seating area with picnic tables.
A person sitting on a bench inside a room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with a view of trees and a parked car outside.
A modern building with large glass windows, a wooden structure, and a stone foundation.
A modern interior with a large window, a sofa, a television, and a plant.

1. Lakes Edge Lodge

Lakes Edge Lodge
Lake Tekapo
Australia
Marites
NT$1,874
NT$2,155 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Lakes Edge Lodge
A modern room with large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are two sofas and a wicker chair.
A room with large windows offering a view of a lake, mountains, and trees.
Two people sitting by a window overlooking a lake and mountains.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

2. Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo
Canada
Sharon
NT$4,820
NT$5,543 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Haka House Lake Tekapo
A wooden cabin with a porch, a hammock, and a picnic table.
Exterior
A bathtub with a view of a grassy field and trees.
A bathtub with a glass of wine and a bottle, surrounded by greenery.

3. The Barn Cabins & Camp

The Barn Cabins & Camp
Marahau
Australia
Torin
NT$1,329
NT$1,529 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
The Barn Cabins & Camp
A two-story building with a sign reading "The Boathouse Lodge" and amenities listed such as family rooms, shared dorms, private rooms, in-room bike storage, and free breakfast.
A hotel hallway with a staircase, a blue exit door, a plant, and a painting on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a hanging plant, and a window.
A kitchen with a stove, oven, and various kitchen utensils on the wall.

4. The Boathouse Lodge

The Boathouse Lodge
Picton
Australia
Luciano
NT$1,323
NT$1,521 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
The Boathouse Lodge
A bed with a swan-shaped pillow and a swan-shaped blanket.
A room with a green wall, a map, and a cat sitting by the door.
A room with a green armchair, a small table with a lamp, and two framed artworks on the wall.
A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.

5. Atlantis Backpackers

Atlantis Backpackers
Picton
Australia
Yu Chen
NT$1,072
NT$1,232 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Atlantis Backpackers
A balcony with a view of a street, stone wall, and a row of chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a red chair, and a view of the city through large windows.
A travel agency wall with brochures for Queenstown, NZ, and Fiji & Asia.
A modern office space with a reception area, bar stools, and a large screen displaying a video.

6. Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Amanpreet
NT$2,463
NT$2,832 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
A hotel room with a large bed, floral bedspread, a view of greenery outside, and a window with curtains.
A neatly made bed with a floral bedspread, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a sink, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A room with a wooden dresser, a mirror, a fireplace with red tiles, and a framed artwork above the fireplace.

7. Gladstone Grand Hotel

Gladstone Grand Hotel
Fairlie
Australia
Brig
NT$1,822
NT$2,095 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Gladstone Grand Hotel
A cafeteria with a glass display case filled with food items, a chalkboard menu, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A room with wooden walls, a large window, a wooden table, a bench, and a ping pong table.
A covered outdoor area with tables and chairs, a yellow umbrella, and a gravel path.
A wooden cabin with a hot tub, a shower area, and a window for natural light.

8. Tui Base Camp

Tui Base Camp
Tuatapere
Australia
Adrienne
NT$827
NT$951 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Tui Base Camp
A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a bar counter, and a seating area.
The entrance to Carnmore Hotel Christchurch with a modern design, including a glass facade and a clear view of the surrounding area.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with a city view.
A modern hotel reception area with a reception desk, a large potted plant, and a view into the dining area.

9. Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Troy
NT$3,246
NT$3,733 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
A bar area with multiple taps, a stone wall, and a view of the restaurant in the background.
A neatly made bed with white and pink linens, a floral wall decoration, and a window with floral curtains.
An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and picnic-style benches, covered by black umbrellas with the logo "MACS".
A bar area with a polished wooden counter, a bartender, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

10. The Brown Pub

The Brown Pub
Methven
Australia
Angie
NT$1,525
NT$1,754 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
The Brown Pub
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent"
Bradley 8-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Kamana Lakehouse
Hotel Give

Hotel Give

10/10 Excellent
"All was good, staff good, Room clean"
Maggie 2-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Hotel Give
Airport Gateway Christchurch

Airport Gateway Christchurch

10/10 Excellent
"Check in was very efficient and we received a complimentary upgrade with this being our third stay at the Airport Gateway. The studio unit was spacious with good amenities and an excellent shower. Complimentary airport shuttle booked is a real bonus even at 4am so thank you. We will definitely always choose to stay here when leaving from Christchurch airport."
Jennifer 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Airport Gateway Christchurch
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and well provisioned and the breakfast buffet was delicious!"
Miles 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"We would definitely stay at Pinewood again. Our only issue was that we didn't have anywhere to hang our wedding attire. Luckily I had my own hangers so I hung them on the bunk bars. However my other companions didn't. Loved the shower and the beds were so comfortable and warm. The staff were so helpful and happy. Cool place."
Paula 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Pinewood Queenstown
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

8/10 Good
"Laundry was really expensive but otherwise it was an okay stay"
Tammy 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

10/10 Excellent
"Good location, excellent food all around great place to stay."
Eliot 2-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"😆"
Cameron 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
The Godley Hotel
LyLo Christchurch Airport

LyLo Christchurch Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Love the mix of accommodation options from pods to ensuite. Awesome community/kitchen room. Easy walking distance from airport. Fun to be able to socialise with travelers from all walks of life."
Cornelia 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
LyLo Christchurch Airport

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