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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, (380 reviews)
"This accommodation is excellent, great location and very spacious"
United States
Tomas
The price is ￥17,391
￥20,108 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Curio Bay Salt House Motel
A cozy room with a large window offering a mountain view, a comfortable sofa, and a television.

2. Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge
4.0 star property
Mount Cook
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (439 reviews)
"Location is prefect for Mount Cook, view is beautiful. We are happy to stayed one night before go hiking. There is big kitchen in upstairs and large rest area."
United States
Binglin
The price is ￥26,627
￥30,876 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge
A cozy wooden cabin room with a bed, a sofa, and a TV.

3. Fox Glacier Lodge

Fox Glacier Lodge
4.0 star property
Fox Glacier
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (365 reviews)
"Nice lodge in a great place."
Finland
Kaius
The price is ￥9,882
￥11,364 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Fox Glacier Lodge
A spacious living room with large windows, a wooden deck, and a view of a distant landscape.

4. 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 ￥26,117
￥30,094 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Pukaki Air 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.

5. 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 ￥11,932
￥13,722 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
The Sails Nelson
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, (209 reviews)
"Lovely little spot, easily walkable to food and shopping, very friendly hosts. "
United States
Ashley
The price is ￥12,537
￥14,482 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Top of the Town
A two-story wooden house with a balcony, a porch with outdoor lighting, and a well-maintained lawn.

7. 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 ￥18,115
￥20,833 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Murchison Lodge
A coastal view with a rocky cliff and houses.

8. 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 ￥13,044
￥15,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Cave Rock Guest House
A single-story house with a red roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and various flowering plants.

9. Waikawa House

Waikawa House
3.5 star property
Waikawa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (43 reviews)
"Great place to stay, clean, easy acceas and near to sites"
Australia
Amanda
The price is ￥17,663
￥20,380 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Waikawa House
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a stone wall, a window with blinds, and a sliding barn door.

10. 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 ￥13,906
￥16,068 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
The Stables Dunedin
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 ￥10,870
￥12,537 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Lake Brunner Longhouse
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a large sliding glass door leading to a patio.

12. 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 ￥34,860
￥40,089 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Arrowtown House Boutique Accommodation
A wooden deck with a glass table and two wicker chairs, overlooking a calm lake and distant mountains.

13. Lakewood Lofts

Lakewood Lofts
3.0 star property
Te Anau
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (57 reviews)
"Was a great stay. Right on the lake (Lakeview room) and an easy walk into town."
Australia
Andrew
The price is ￥11,940
￥13,731 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Lakewood Lofts
A modern house with a spacious patio, large windows, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

14. 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 ￥16,287
￥18,844 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts
A large white two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

15. 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 ￥23,636
￥27,329 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Sennen House
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 ￥11,636
￥13,381 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Superior Dunedin Apartments
A modern building with large windows, a balcony, and a view of mountains.

17. 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 ￥10,672
￥12,273 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Falcons Nest
A front door with a sign reading "The Gables," a life preserver hanging on the wall, and two wall-mounted lights.

18. 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 ￥27,092
￥31,415 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
The Gables B&B
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 ￥15,399
￥17,709 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Peter's Farm Lodge
A restaurant with a wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a sign indicating its name.

20. Lake Roxburgh Lodge

Lake Roxburgh Lodge
4.5 star property
Lake Roxburgh Village
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (57 reviews)
"Lovely oasis in Lake Roxburgh, great food at the restaurant."
Canada
Ellen
The price is ￥14,295
￥16,439 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Lake Roxburgh Lodge
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

8/10 Good
"We had a very good accomodation..,Staff are polite and helpful.Will be back for sure... Highly recommended..Thanks"
Arby Batinga 4-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

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South Island Guest Houses information

Number of reviews
2,465
Accommodation
18 Guest Houses
Lowest Price
￥11,364
Highest Price
￥40,089