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A spacious living room with large windows, a wooden deck, and a view of a distant landscape.

1. Pukaki Air Lodge

Pukaki Air Lodge
3.0 star property
Pukaki
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (82 reviews)
"Very happy with this accommodation"
United Kingdom
Jacqueline
The price is ￥25,236
￥29,139 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Pukaki Air Lodge
A balcony with wicker furniture overlooking a beach.

2. Curio Bay Salt House Motel

Curio Bay Salt House Motel
3.0 star property
Curio Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (380 reviews)
"This accommodation is excellent, great location and very spacious"
United States
Tomas
The price is ￥17,243
￥19,909 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Curio Bay Salt House Motel
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, (440 reviews)
"Great in general. Remember to buy groceries before driving to Mt. Cook."
United States
Shuang
The price is ￥26,482
￥30,663 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge
A cozy wooden cabin room with a bed, a sofa, and a TV.

4. Fox Glacier Lodge

Fox Glacier Lodge
4.0 star property
Fox Glacier
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (366 reviews)
"Cute room. Very polite staff!"
United States
Maria
The price is ￥10,504
￥12,080 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Fox Glacier Lodge
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a large sliding glass door leading to a patio.

5. Arrowtown House Boutique Accommodation

Arrowtown House Boutique Accommodation
4.0 star property
Arrowtown
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (177 reviews)
"One of the best places to stay in South Island loved everything about this place! 💖 thank youui"
Australia
Natia
The price is ￥34,207
￥39,338 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Arrowtown House Boutique Accommodation
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.

6. The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson
5.0 star property
The Wood
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (749 reviews)
"good location, helpful staff. Great place to stay"
Australia
Suzannah
The price is ￥12,785
￥14,792 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
The Sails Nelson
A two-story house with a balcony, a garage, and a driveway.

7. Top of the Town

Top of the Town
3.5 star property
Picton
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (209 reviews)
"Lovely little spot, easily walkable to food and shopping, very friendly hosts. "
United States
Ashley
The price is ￥12,443
￥14,352 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Top of the Town
A large white two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

8. Sennen House

Sennen House
4.0 star property
Picton
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (104 reviews)
"Beautiful B&B in Picton. Lovely host. Comfortable and peaceful stay. Good breakfast & comfy bed."
United Kingdom
Susan
The price is ￥22,709
￥26,333 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Sennen House
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a stone wall, a window with blinds, and a sliding barn door.

9. The Stables Dunedin

The Stables Dunedin
3.0 star property
Dunedin City Centre
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Good spot, could do with either a bigger rubbish bin or at theast one thats not broken and you need to wrestle with it to open it."
Australia
Daryl
The price is ￥15,126
￥17,489 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
The Stables Dunedin
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 ￥27,564
￥31,699 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Anglesea House Inn
A building with an 'OFFICE' sign, a covered patio with tables and chairs, and a garden area with a bird feeder.

11. Lake Brunner Longhouse

Lake Brunner Longhouse
3.5 star property
Moana
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (90 reviews)
"Quiet location"
Australia
Roger
The price is ￥10,544
￥12,180 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Lake Brunner Longhouse
A coastal view with a rocky cliff and houses.

12. Cave Rock Guest House

Cave Rock Guest House
3.0 star property
Sumner
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (93 reviews)
"lovely room and location close to beach snd shops. Friendly and engaging host would go back"
New Zealand
alan
The price is ￥12,799
￥14,799 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Cave Rock Guest House
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 ￥27,149
￥31,391 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
The Gables B&B
A single-story house with a red roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and various flowering plants.

14. 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 ￥17,065
￥19,731 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Waikawa House
A modern house with a spacious patio, large windows, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

15. 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 ￥16,354
￥18,863 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a round mirror, and a wardrobe.

16. Superior Dunedin Apartments

Superior Dunedin Apartments
3.0 star property
Fairfield
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (100 reviews)
"Hassle free booking and very cheap"
Australia
Richard
The price is ￥11,499
￥13,224 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Superior Dunedin Apartments
A two-story wooden house with a balcony, a porch with outdoor lighting, and a well-maintained lawn.

17. 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 ￥17,775
￥20,442 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Murchison Lodge
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, (69 reviews)
"Good place to stay. The room was spacious and a good place to relax in."
Australia
Brendon
The price is ￥10,471
￥12,042 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Falcons Nest
A rustic outdoor seating area with a view of snow-capped mountains in the distance.

19. Peter's Farm Lodge

Peter's Farm Lodge
2.5 star property
Waipiata
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"Fabulous spot! "
Canada
Joan
The price is ￥15,110
￥17,376 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Peter's Farm Lodge
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.

20. Settlers Boutique Motel

Settlers Boutique Motel
4.0 star property
Hanmer Springs
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (653 reviews)
"The staff were very friendly and informative. The motel is an easy walk to cafes, hotels and the hot pools. Great place to stay "
Australia
Paul
The price is ￥14,442
￥16,609 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Settlers Boutique Motel
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Novotel Christchurch Airport

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South Island Guest Houses information

Number of reviews
3,430
Accommodation
18 Guest Houses
Lowest Price
￥12,042
Highest Price
￥39,338