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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
￥11,303
￥13,107 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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 painting of a flamingo, and a view into the dining area.
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 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
￥10,020
￥11,523 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
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 kitchen with a large window, a clock, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A modern two-story building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden area.

3. The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson
The Wood
Australia
Suzannah
￥14,484
￥16,758 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
The Sails Nelson
A modern hotel room with a large central dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A hotel entrance with a covered area, a sign for 'Palazzo', and a 'Lazz' store visible in the background.
A modern hotel room with two white armchairs, a yellow ottoman, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a large green plant.
A modern apartment with a balcony, a dining area, and a living room with a sofa and coffee table.

4. Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge
Nelson City Centre
Australia
Glennis
￥9,462
￥10,914 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Palazzo Motor Lodge
A modern house with a balcony, large windows, and a dining area.
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.
A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

5. Century Park Motor Lodge

Century Park Motor Lodge
Nelson City Centre
Australia
Catherine
￥14,505
￥16,681 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 two-story building with a balcony, a reception area, and outdoor seating.
A room with a large window, a table, chairs, and a floor lamp.
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
￥15,689
￥18,042 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 modern two-story house with a large front lawn, a covered patio, and a clear blue sky.
A sandy beach with footprints leading towards the water.

7. Eden's Edge Lodge

Eden's Edge Lodge
Riwaka
United Kingdom
Marco
￥11,700
￥13,495 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Eden's Edge Lodge
A bedroom with a bed, curtains, and a view of a green landscape with trees and mountains.
A wooden outdoor seating area with a white sink, a bottle of wine, and a glass.
A house with a sloped roof, surrounded by dense greenery and a clear sky.
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
￥37,768
￥43,433 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
St Leonards Vineyard Cottages
A wooden deck with a view of a lake and mountains.
A bedroom with a large bed, a view of a lake, and a wooden ceiling.
A spacious deck with wooden flooring, large windows offering a view of the sea, and various seating arrangements including chairs and a sofa.
A waterfront property with multiple buildings, a dock, and lush greenery.

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 view of a building with a balcony, surrounded by trees and parked cars.
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
United States
Andrew
￥25,628
￥29,675 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
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 chef preparing food in a modern kitchen with a fireplace and dining area in the background.
A modern outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the sea.
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 swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by trees and a patio area with an umbrella.
A house with a porch, a small garden with hydrangeas, and a wreath on the door.

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 house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A house with a white exterior, a balcony, and a well-maintained garden with a hedge maze.
A large estate with expansive vineyards, a swimming pool, and a well-maintained garden.

13. The Marlborough

The Marlborough
Rapaura
United States
Jeremiah
The Marlborough
A modern house with a deck overlooking a beach, featuring outdoor furniture and a table with wine glasses.
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.
A modern house with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered porch.

14. Parautane Lodge

Parautane Lodge
Todds Valley
United States
YENNEDY
￥33,576
￥38,727 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Parautane Lodge
A modern living room with a glass table, a sofa, and a view of the ocean.
A cluster of modern houses with outdoor seating areas, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
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.

15. Adrift In Golden Bay

Adrift In Golden Bay
Parapara
United States
Anonymous traveler
Adrift In Golden Bay
A white colonial-style house with a covered porch, outdoor furniture, and a well-manicured lawn with red tulips.
A two-story building with a covered porch and a well-maintained lawn.
A sofa with patterned cushions, a candelabra with lit candles, and a red rose in a vase.
A golf course with a flagstick in the foreground, surrounded by trees and mountains in the background.

16. The Peppertree Luxury Accommodation

The Peppertree Luxury Accommodation
Riverlands
United States
James
￥77,849
￥89,526 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
The Peppertree Luxury Accommodation
A beach with large rock formations and a wet sand surface.
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.
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.

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 large house with a covered porch and a fire pit in the front yard.
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 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
Room
Property grounds
Property grounds

19. Marama Vineyard

Marama Vineyard
Hope
Ireland
Anonymous traveler
Marama Vineyard
Private kitchen
Property grounds
Exterior
Interior

20. Motueka River Lodge

Motueka River Lodge
Ngatimoti
United States
Alan
Motueka River Lodge
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A marina with various boats docked, surrounded by hills and a clear sky.

Top Top of the South Hotel Reviews

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent location, excellent food at restaurant and great value, comfortable bed and the room was fantastic. Staff were excellent and helpful. The brownie given at check in was a lovely touch. Would stay there again and recommend to anyone. Great stay."
Wayne 2-night trip
Posted 19 hours 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 2 weeks 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 3 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.
How much does it cost to stay in a 5-star hotel in Top of the South?
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Flawless guest service is the defining feature of every 5-star hotel in Top of the South. From the minute you arrive, staff attend to your every need, whether arranging customized tours or providing a turn-down service. On top of that, hotels have to feature superior amenities to be entitled to a 5-star rating. These can include luxury bathrobes, an on-site spa, swimming pools, gastronomic kitchens and knowledgeable concierge.