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Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast
37 Adelphi Terrace Kaikoura
The price is AU$266 per night
AU$266
24 Jan - 25 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast: Beach bed & breakfast with free breakfast and free WiFi. Located in a shopping district.
Breakfast included
Parking included
The Portage Resort
2923 Kenepuru Road Portage
The price is AU$377 per night
AU$377
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
The Portage Resort: Luxury lodge with free WiFi and outdoor pool. Located in a national park.
Pool
Free WiFi
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
6 Point Road Stoke Nelson South Island
The price is AU$195 per night
AU$195
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson: Business-friendly hotel with free WiFi and free parking. Located near the airport.
Parking included
Free WiFi
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
Akaroa on the Beach Apartments
229 Beach Road Akaroa
Akaroa on the Beach Apartments: Apartments with free WiFi and free parking. Located near the bay.
Dryer
Parking included
Anakiwa 401
401 Anakiwa Road Anakiwa
Anakiwa 401: Beach guesthouse with free WiFi and free parking. Located by the ocean.
Parking included
Free WiFi
Te Koi The Lodge at Bronte
133 Bronte Road East Bronte
Te Koi The Lodge at Bronte: Luxury lodge with free WiFi and free parking. Located near the bay.
Pool
Parking included
Browns Boutique Hotel
26 Isle Street, Queenstown Otago
Browns Boutique Hotel: Luxury hotel with free WiFi and free valet parking. Located near the bay.
Parking included
Free WiFi
Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park
324 Newhaven Rd New Haven Otago
The price is AU$96 per night
AU$96
28 Jan - 29 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park: Beach holiday park with free WiFi and free parking. Located by the sea.
Parking included
Free WiFi
Cave Rock Guest House
16 Esplanade, Sumner Christchurch
The price is AU$143 per night
AU$143
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Cave Rock Guest House: Beach guesthouse with free WiFi and free parking. Located near the bay.
Parking included
Free WiFi
Escape To Picton
33 Wellington Street Picton
The price is AU$303 per night
AU$303
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Escape To Picton: Luxury inn with free WiFi and free parking. Located in the city centre.
Hot tub
Parking included
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South Island hotels essential information
Accommodation | 7,289 hotels |
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Lowest Price | AU$96 |
Highest Price | AU$377 |
Popular hotels | Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast, The Portage Resort, Grand Arden Monaco Nelson, Akaroa on the Beach Apartments, Anakiwa 401, Te Koi The Lodge at Bronte, Browns Boutique Hotel, Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park, Cave Rock Guest House, Escape To Picton, The Lodge At Te Rawa - Boat Access Only, The Waters |
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5 / 5
Beautiful and spotless condo with absolutely everything you need to make your stay comfortable and convenient. Great location too!
A verified traveller from London stayed at Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
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