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A building with a glass door, wooden shutters, and a covered outdoor seating area with picnic tables.
A modern building with large glass windows, a wooden structure, and a stone foundation.
A room with wooden walls, a bed with a quilted mattress, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a small table with a lamp.
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$1,884
NT$2,167 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Lakes Edge Lodge
A wooden sauna with a bench and a towel on a shelf.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A building with a stone facade, a red roof, and a wooden entrance canopy.
A modern living room with a stone fireplace, wooden flooring, and contemporary furniture.

2. Haka House Franz Josef

Haka House Franz Josef
Franz Josef Glacier
United States
Laurie
NT$1,503
NT$1,728 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Haka House Franz Josef
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 reception desk with a wooden top and blue edge, a clock on the wall, and a painting of a boat.

3. The Boathouse Lodge

The Boathouse Lodge
Picton
Australia
Luciano
NT$1,330
NT$1,530 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
The Boathouse Lodge
A wooden cabin with a porch, a hammock, and a picnic table.
A bathtub with a view of a grassy field and trees.
A bathtub with a glass of wine and a bottle, surrounded by greenery.
Exterior

4. The Barn Cabins & Camp

The Barn Cabins & Camp
Marahau
Australia
Torin
NT$1,330
NT$1,530 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
The Barn Cabins & Camp
A bed with a swan-shaped pillow and a swan-shaped blanket.
A kitchen with a person cooking, a window with a painting, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
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$1,077
NT$1,239 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Atlantis Backpackers
A hotel room with a large bed, floral bedspread, a view of greenery outside, and a window with curtains.
A two-story building with a balcony on the ground floor, a sign for a bar and restaurant, and a street in front.
A room with a wooden dresser, a mirror, a fireplace with red tiles, and a framed artwork above the fireplace.
A neatly made bed with a floral bedspread, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

6. Gladstone Grand Hotel

Gladstone Grand Hotel
Fairlie
Australia
Brig
NT$1,831
NT$2,106 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Gladstone Grand Hotel
A group of people dining at a buffet with various dishes displayed in bowls.
A modern building with a prominent "LyLo" sign, large windows, and a bicycle parking area.
A hammock in a spacious room with large windows, a green wall, and a map on the wall.
A hammock lounge area with striped fabric seating and a person reading a book.

7. LyLo Christchurch Airport

LyLo Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport
Australia
julie alice marie-helene louise
NT$2,278
NT$2,619 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
LyLo Christchurch Airport
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$832
NT$956 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Tui Base Camp
A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a bar counter, and a seating area.
A modern hotel reception area with a reception desk, a large potted plant, and a view into the dining area.
The entrance to Carnmore Hotel Christchurch with a modern design, including a glass facade and a clear view of the surrounding area.
A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and indoor plants.

9. Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Troy
NT$3,248
NT$3,736 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
A balcony with a view of a street, stone wall, and a row of chairs.
A modern office space with a reception area, bar stools, and a large screen displaying a video.
A travel agency wall with brochures for Queenstown, NZ, and Fiji & Asia.
A reception area with a counter, a red couch, and a wooden wall.

10. Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Amanpreet
NT$2,464
NT$2,834 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

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 6 hours ago
Pinewood Queenstown
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

8/10 Good
"Good couple of nights stay ‘ room was a little run down and could do with some updating however the bar staff was a very nice person with nothing but customer service plus , we also needed the tv fixed which they did straight away A little out of town but great views of the lake with spa and gym"
Renae 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel 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 7 hours ago
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
Hotel Give

Hotel Give

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing value. Noisy in the mornings along the corridor though."
Chris 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Hotel Give
Airport Gateway Christchurch

Airport Gateway Christchurch

10/10 Excellent
"A very nice hotel located about a seven minute drive to the airport. They offer 24 hour shuttle to the airport for free. Rooms are very large. A big sitting area with table and chairs. A fully equipped kitchen. A heat lamp in the bathroom. Toiletries are provided. There are a number of restaurants within about a five minute walk. And the Local bus stop is nearby. About a 15 minute drive into the centre of Christchurch."
David 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Airport Gateway Christchurch
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 4 days ago
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"😆"
Cameron 1-night trip
Posted 6 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 2 weeks ago
LyLo Christchurch Airport

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