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1. 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 ￥16,314
￥18,890 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Curio Bay Salt House Motel
A spacious living room with large windows, a wooden deck, and a view of a distant landscape.

2. Pukaki Air Lodge

Pukaki Air Lodge
3.0 star property
Pukaki
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (85 reviews)
"Very happy with this accommodation"
United Kingdom
Jacqueline
The price is ￥22,762
￥26,176 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Pukaki Air Lodge
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, (453 reviews)
"Good staff and good locatio"
Japan
Jun
The price is ￥26,930
￥30,970 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge
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.

4. The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson
5.0 star property
The Wood
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (752 reviews)
"good location, helpful staff. Great place to stay"
Australia
Suzannah
The price is ￥14,497
￥16,800 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
The Sails Nelson
A building with an 'OFFICE' sign, a covered patio with tables and chairs, and a garden area with a bird feeder.

5. 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 ￥10,070
￥11,651 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Lake Brunner Longhouse
A two-story house with a balcony, a garage, and a driveway.

6. Top of the Town

Top of the Town
3.5 star property
Picton
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (211 reviews)
"Fabulous place. Nice price."
Australia
Peter
The price is ￥12,021
￥13,865 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Top of the Town
A modern house with a spacious patio, large windows, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

7. 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 ￥16,782
￥19,709 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a large sliding glass door leading to a patio.

8. 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 ￥33,565
￥38,600 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Arrowtown House Boutique Accommodation
A two-story wooden house with a balcony, a porch with outdoor lighting, and a well-maintained lawn.

9. 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 ￥20,295
￥23,339 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Murchison Lodge
A two-story house with a covered porch and a red-tiled roof.

10. 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 ￥25,150
￥29,144 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Anglesea House Inn
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

11. Drifters Inn

Drifters Inn
3.0 star property
Hanmer Springs
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (558 reviews)
"Great location, friendly and quiet"
Australia
john
The price is ￥13,660
￥15,709 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Drifters Inn
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.

12. Settlers Boutique Motel

Settlers Boutique Motel
4.0 star property
Hanmer Springs
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (658 reviews)
"Lovely place- staff helpful and friendly- room clean and thoughtfully appointed. Would highly recommend!"
Canada
Rebecca
The price is ￥13,554
￥15,734 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Settlers Boutique Motel
A front door with a sign reading "The Gables," a life preserver hanging on the wall, and two wall-mounted lights.

13. 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 ￥21,876
￥25,330 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
The Gables B&B
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a stone wall, a window with blinds, and a sliding barn door.

14. The Stables Dunedin

The Stables Dunedin
3.0 star property
Dunedin City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 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 ￥13,699
￥15,754 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
The Stables Dunedin
A cozy wooden cabin room with a bed, a sofa, and a TV.

15. Fox Glacier Lodge

Fox Glacier Lodge
4.0 star property
Fox Glacier
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (369 reviews)
"Cute room. Very polite staff!"
United States
Maria
The price is ￥12,489
￥14,362 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Fox Glacier Lodge
A large white two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

16. Sennen House

Sennen House
4.0 star property
Picton
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (104 reviews)
"Cozy room and great breakfast fixings"
Canada
Lex
The price is ￥20,772
￥24,273 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Sennen House
A coastal view with a rocky cliff and houses.

17. 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 ￥12,236
￥14,168 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Cave Rock Guest House
A modern building with large windows, a balcony, and a view of mountains.

18. Falcons Nest

Falcons Nest
2.0 star property
Cromwell
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (70 reviews)
"Good place to stay. The room was spacious and a good place to relax in."
Australia
Brendon
The price is ￥10,116
￥11,633 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Falcons Nest
A single-story house with a red roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and various flowering plants.

19. Waikawa House

Waikawa House
3.5 star property
Waikawa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (44 reviews)
"Wonderful rural house, will book again definitely!!!"
Australia
Tonia
The price is ￥16,143
￥18,719 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Waikawa House
A wooden deck with a glass table and two wicker chairs, overlooking a calm lake and distant mountains.

20. Lakewood Lofts

Lakewood Lofts
3.0 star property
Te Anau
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (60 reviews)
"Was a great stay. Right on the lake (Lakeview room) and an easy walk into town."
Australia
Andrew
The price is ￥17,172
￥19,748 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Lakewood Lofts
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

10/10 Excellent
"Room was as expected but bathroom a bit too small. Bed was very comfortable and breakfast also great. Within walking distance to shops."
Joelle 2-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

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South Island Guest Houses information

Number of reviews
3,423
Accommodation
19 Guest Houses
Lowest Price
￥11,633
Highest Price
￥38,600