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A wooden pier extending into a calm lake with mountains in the background.

A room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are wooden chairs and tables arranged for seating.

A modern room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony overlooking a lake and mountains. Inside, there is a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a coffee table with a vase of flowers.

A modern building with a central atrium, large windows, and a view of a lake and mountains.

1. The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

Queenstown

₹26,827

₹30,975 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, residential buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A modern living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony. There is a sofa with cushions, a wooden coffee table with a book and remote control, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking the sea, two pine trees, and a white table with chairs.

2. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura

Unwind on the waterfront as gentle waves lap against the black sand shoreline, just steps from your ocean-view retreat in Kaikōura.

₹7,010

₹8,094 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A coastal resort with beachfront villas, a road leading to the beach, and lush greenery.

A modern building with large windows and a stone pathway leading to it, situated on a pebbled beach with driftwood in the foreground.

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.

A wooden balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

3. Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Punakaiki

Unwind on rugged coastal shores at this New Zealand retreat, where black sand beaches meet breathtaking sunset views and nature exploration.

₹9,464

₹10,884 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A coastal view with a rocky shoreline, a wooden walkway, and a distant town on the hills.

A table set for dining with a view of the ocean through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean through a sliding door.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a parking area with cars.

4. Hotel St Clair

St. Clair

Seaside serenity meets adventure with direct beach access, just a 7-minute stroll to St. Clair Beach's golden shores.

₹10,565

₹12,269 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A dining table with chairs and candles, a window with a view of a beach and ocean, and decorative lights.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a table, and chairs. There is a large window with a view of greenery and a building.

A house with a swimming pool, a stone exterior, and a large glass door.

A log cabin bedroom with two beds, a wardrobe, and a large window.

5. Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Kaiteriteri

₹12,539

₹14,420 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, a round coffee table, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A bar area with multiple stools and a bar counter stocked with bottles.

A modern living room with a wood-burning stove, a yellow sofa, and a large abstract mural on the wall.

A dining area with tables set for four, large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains.

6. QT Queenstown

Queenstown City Centre

₹18,710

₹21,516 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A riverside hotel with modern architecture, a walking path, and a view of mountains.

A modern building with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the water.

A modern outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit, overlooking a lake and mountains.

A modern hotel room with a stone fireplace, a sofa with red cushions, a desk with a chair, and a large window offering a scenic view.

7. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Kawarau Falls

₹17,510

₹20,136 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern dining area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a view of mountains and a lake.

A modern interior with wooden panel walls, a marble reception desk, and a seating area with a curved bench.

A modern interior with stone walls, a wooden ceiling, and large windows offering mountain views.

A bedroom with a large bed, a coffee tray, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.

8. Kamana Lakehouse

Fernhill

₹18,255

₹20,993 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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A dining table with chairs and candles, a window with a view of a beach and ocean, and decorative lights.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a table, and chairs. There is a large window with a view of greenery and a building.

A house with a swimming pool, a stone exterior, and a large glass door.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a window, and a view of a balcony with chairs and a railing.

Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Kaiteriteri

₹12,539

₹14,420 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A balcony with a view of the ocean and a stop sign.

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a view of the sea, and a balcony.

A living room with a large window overlooking a beach, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the ocean.

A table set for dining with a view of the ocean through large windows.

Hotel St Clair

St. Clair

₹10,565

₹12,269 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A living room with a large TV, a glass coffee table, a grey sofa, and a view of a mountain landscape through open doors.

A gravel driveway leading to a gated entrance with a stone wall and a sign reading "Manata Lodge."

A kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a fireplace.

Manata Lodge

Lower Shotover

₹13,798

₹15,889 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A balcony with a table set for breakfast overlooking a mountain and lake.

A dining area with round tables, chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a view of mountains and water.

A modern stone house with a stone facade, a sloped roof, and a view of mountains in the background.

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Queenstown

₹13,237

₹15,222 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A riverside hotel with modern architecture, a walking path, and a view of mountains.

A modern hotel room with a stone fireplace, a sofa with red cushions, a desk with a chair, and a large window offering a scenic view.

A modern outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit, overlooking a lake and mountains.

A modern living room with large windows, a fireplace, and a view of a lake.

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Kawarau Falls

₹17,510

₹20,136 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern balcony with a glass railing, a potted plant, and a sofa.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a potted plant, and a large window with a view of trees and the sea.

A modern hotel with a parking lot, situated near a lake with mountains in the background.

A modern hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

Sudima Kaikoura

Kaikoura

₹9,494

₹11,025 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A lakeside hotel with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and hills.

A room with a large window overlooking a pool and greenery. There is a table and chairs outside the window.

A hotel room with a bed, a tray with breakfast items, a lamp, and a floral wall.

An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a hillside with buildings.

Tides Hotel

The Wood

₹5,866

₹6,745 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoor patio area.

A modern living room with a bar area, wicker furniture, and pendant lighting.

A two-story house with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a garden path leading to the entrance.

A beach with sand dunes and rocky outcrops.

Ratanui Lodge

Pohara

₹20,183

₹23,210 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A dining table with a view of snow-capped mountains and a lake.

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain backdrop.

A reception desk with a digital screen, wooden paneling, and a stone wall.

A hotel with a large building, a parking lot, and a view of snow-capped mountains and a lake.

Mövenpick Queenstown

Fernhill

₹11,216

₹12,898 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A curved infinity pool with a clear view of a lake and mountains in the background.

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows offering a mountain view.

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of mountains and a lake, and a balcony with seating.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of a balcony with outdoor furniture.

Stoneridge Estate

Lake Hayes

₹39,853

₹45,831 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in South Island

A dining table with chairs and candles, a window with a view of a beach and ocean, and decorative lights.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a table, and chairs. There is a large window with a view of greenery and a building.

A house with a swimming pool, a stone exterior, and a large glass door.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a window, and a view of a balcony with chairs and a railing.

Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Kaiteriteri

₹12,539

₹14,420 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with numerous boats.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small round table, and a desk with two chairs. There is a kitchen area with a microwave, a sink, and a refrigerator. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall, and a potted plant is on the desk.

A marina with boats docked, wooden tables and benches, and umbrellas.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a plant.

Harbourside Nelson

Port Nelson

₹6,217

₹7,149 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern balcony with a glass railing, a potted plant, and a sofa.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a potted plant, and a large window with a view of trees and the sea.

A modern hotel with a parking lot, situated near a lake with mountains in the background.

A modern hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

Sudima Kaikoura

Kaikoura

₹9,494

₹11,025 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A riverside hotel with modern architecture, a walking path, and a view of mountains.

A modern hotel room with a stone fireplace, a sofa with red cushions, a desk with a chair, and a large window offering a scenic view.

A modern outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit, overlooking a lake and mountains.

A modern living room with large windows, a fireplace, and a view of a lake.

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Kawarau Falls

₹17,510

₹20,136 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern building with a central atrium, large windows, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A modern room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony overlooking a lake and mountains. Inside, there is a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a coffee table with a vase of flowers.

A terrace with a table and chairs, overlooking a lake and mountains.

A room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are wooden chairs and tables arranged for seating.

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

Queenstown

₹26,827

₹30,975 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern dining area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a view of mountains and a lake.

A modern lounge area with a stone wall, a fireplace, sofas, and a bar with a bartender.

A modern interior with stone walls, a wooden ceiling, and large windows offering mountain views.

A bedroom with a large bed, a coffee tray, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.

Kamana Lakehouse

Fernhill

₹18,255

₹20,993 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern hotel with a glass facade, parking lot, and a mountainous backdrop.

A couple walking along a lakeside path with mountains in the background.

A restaurant table set with glasses, cutlery, and a bottle, with a mountain view through the window.

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Frankton

₹10,324

₹11,873 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A balcony with a table set for breakfast overlooking a mountain and lake.

A dining area with round tables, chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a view of mountains and water.

A modern stone house with a stone facade, a sloped roof, and a view of mountains in the background.

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Queenstown

₹13,237

₹15,222 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern house with a glass door entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.

A hotel room with a sliding glass door, a bed with white linens, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of the interior.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed beams, and a central bar area.

A river with a bridge, surrounded by mountains and dense forest.

Heartland Hotel Haast

Haast

₹6,099

₹7,042 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water.

A doorway leading to a room with a view of the sea, a small balcony, and a white door.

A doorway leading to a room with a view of the sea.

A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of a body of water, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura

₹9,192

₹10,570 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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4-star beach hotels in South Island

A modern building with large windows and a stone pathway leading to it, situated on a pebbled beach with driftwood in the foreground.

A room with large windows overlooking a beach, a table with chairs, and a potted plant.

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.

A spacious lounge area with a stone fireplace, large windows offering ocean views, and comfortable seating arrangements.

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Punakaiki

₹9,464

₹10,884 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with numerous boats.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small round table, and a desk with two chairs. There is a kitchen area with a microwave, a sink, and a refrigerator. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall, and a potted plant is on the desk.

A marina with boats docked, wooden tables and benches, and umbrellas.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a plant.

Harbourside Nelson

Port Nelson

₹6,217

₹7,149 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A living room with a large TV, a glass coffee table, a grey sofa, and a view of a mountain landscape through open doors.

A gravel driveway leading to a gated entrance with a stone wall and a sign reading "Manata Lodge."

A kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a fireplace.

Manata Lodge

Lower Shotover

₹13,798

₹15,889 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A dining table with chairs and candles, a window with a view of a beach and ocean, and decorative lights.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a table, and chairs. There is a large window with a view of greenery and a building.

A house with a swimming pool, a stone exterior, and a large glass door.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a window, and a view of a balcony with chairs and a railing.

Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Kaiteriteri

₹12,539

₹14,420 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel with a glass facade, parking lot, and a mountainous backdrop.

A couple walking along a lakeside path with mountains in the background.

A restaurant table set with glasses, cutlery, and a bottle, with a mountain view through the window.

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Frankton

₹10,324

₹11,873 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water.

A doorway leading to a room with a view of the sea, a small balcony, and a white door.

A doorway leading to a room with a view of the sea.

A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of a body of water, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura

₹9,192

₹10,570 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs, a bottle of wine, and two wine glasses.

A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a television, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a mountain and buildings through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a balcony with a view of mountains, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking area, and a mountainous backdrop.

Quest Queenstown

Frankton

₹9,808

₹11,279 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern dining area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a view of mountains and a lake.

A modern lounge area with a stone wall, a fireplace, sofas, and a bar with a bartender.

A modern interior with stone walls, a wooden ceiling, and large windows offering mountain views.

A bedroom with a large bed, a coffee tray, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.

Kamana Lakehouse

Fernhill

₹18,255

₹20,993 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A balcony with a table set for breakfast overlooking a mountain and lake.

A dining area with round tables, chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a view of mountains and water.

A modern stone house with a stone facade, a sloped roof, and a view of mountains in the background.

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Queenstown

₹13,237

₹15,222 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a visible outdoor area.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, seating area with a curved bench, and a reception counter.

A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and shelves with dishes.

A cozy room with a white sofa, a grey chair, wooden wall panels, and a glass cabinet with items on top.

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Frankton

₹11,733

₹13,493 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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South Island and its attractions for beach lovers

South Island, New Zealand, is a paradise for beach lovers, offering a blend of stunning landscapes and thrilling activities. Start your adventure at the picturesque Abel Tasman National Park, where golden beaches meet lush coastal forests—perfect for kayaking along turquoise waters or hiking the scenic trails that wind through this natural wonder. For a more relaxed vibe, head to the serene beaches of Kaikoura, known for its breathtaking coastal views and the chance to spot migrating whales just offshore. If you're seeking a lively atmosphere, the vibrant town of Nelson boasts beautiful beaches and a bustling arts scene, with local markets offering fresh produce and crafts. Don't miss the opportunity to explore the rugged beauty of Punakaiki, famous for its Pancake Rocks and blowholes, where the sea's power creates impressive displays. For an unforgettable stay, consider booking a hotel in the charming town of Akaroa, where you can enjoy plush accommodations with ocean views, dine on fresh seafood, and take part in dolphin watching tours—all just a stone’s throw from the beach. South Island’s coastal regions promise a delightful combination of relaxation and adventure, with high-quality service ensuring a memorable experience for you and your family.

Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

8/10 Good

"Easy to get too, good amenities, good for my family."

Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown

8/10 Good

"Nice clean accomodation. Better for 2 adults thsn 4, as the actual.bed is really comfortable and as usual the sofabed is better for 1 adult than 2 , but would be fine with kids."

Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was most helpful. We never did get a reservation to eat dinner in the hotel. Grab bars in showers would be welcomed."

Garden Court Suites And Apartments

Garden Court Suites And Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Studio was great and well equipped. Location is perfect for walking into Queenstown. All staff are friendly and welcoming"

Hotel Give

Hotel Give

10/10 Excellent

"It was a good location and I found the staff and facilities to be really good. Comfortable bed and good shower. Having staff at the desk 24 hours a day was also good."

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