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The Dairy Private Luxury Hotel, Queenstown
CAD380 and up
per night*
Travellers' Choice® 2013 Winner
Luxury | Best Service | Small Hotels
Ranked #1 of 699 hotels in South Island
Ranked #1 of 58 hotels in Queenstown
- ”Everything was fabulous!“ 14/05/2013
- ”Right at home“ 11/05/2013
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Adrift in Golden Bay, Takaka
CAD243 and up
per night*
Travellers' Choice® 2013 Winner
Romance | Small Hotels
Special Offer
BOOK DIRECT best rates
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Ranked #2 of 699 hotels in South Island
Ranked #1 of 4 hotels in Takaka
- ”Breath Taking“ 14/05/2013
- ”The perfect place to visit the Golden...“ 05/05/2013
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Lakeside Apartments, Wanaka
CAD244 and up
per night*
Travellers' Choice® 2013 Winner
Luxury | Best Service
Slideshow
Ranked #3 of 699 hotels in South Island
Ranked #1 of 21 hotels in Wanaka
- ”Absolutely stunning“ 08/05/2013
- ”Upgrade thank you very much“ 30/04/2013
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Chalets Motel, Hanmer Springs
CAD120 and up
per night*
Special Offer
SPECIALS!
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Ranked #4 of 699 hotels in South Island
Ranked #1 of 18 hotels in Hanmer Springs
- ”A Hidden Gem“ 12/05/2013
- ”Fantastic Family Motel“ 11/05/2013
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Azur, Queenstown
CAD1,000 and up
per night*
Travellers' Choice® 2013 Winner
Romance | Luxury | Small Hotels | Best Service
Special Offer
Complimentary bottle of...
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Ranked #5 of 699 hotels in South Island
Ranked #2 of 58 hotels in Queenstown
- ”The perfect romantic escape“ 20/05/2013
- ”Paradise“ 20/04/2013
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Harbour View Motel Picton, Picton
CAD107 and up
per night*
Special Offer
Package Deal
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Ranked #6 of 699 hotels in South Island
Ranked #1 of 21 hotels in Picton
- ”Great place to stay“ 23/05/2013
- ”Well named motel“ 22/05/2013
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Century Park Motor Lodge, Nelson
CAD135 and up
per night*
Travellers' Choice® 2013 Winner
Luxury | Small Hotels
Special Offer
$70 off Restaurant...
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Ranked #7 of 699 hotels in South Island
Ranked #1 of 40 hotels in Nelson
- ”Great Experience“ 08/05/2013
- ”My experience“ 06/05/2013
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Arrowtown House Boutique Hotel, Arrowtown
CAD248 and up
per night*
Travellers' Choice® 2013 Winner
Romance | Small Hotels | Best Service
Ranked #8 of 699 hotels in South Island
Ranked #1 of 5 hotels in Arrowtown
- ”Can I give it six stars?“ 07/04/2013
- ”A Slice of Heaven“ 02/04/2013
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Aoraki Court Motel, Mt. Cook Village
CAD132 and up
per night*
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Ranked #9 of 699 hotels in South Island
Ranked #1 of 2 hotels in Mt. Cook Village
- ”Great stay at Mount Cook Village“ 11/05/2013
- ”Great Place To Stay“ 09/05/2013
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Jasmine Court Motel, Picton
CAD108 and up
per night*
Special Rate
3 Nights for $300...
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Ranked #10 of 699 hotels in South Island
Ranked #2 of 21 hotels in Picton
- ”Good Motel“ 22/05/2013
- ”Fabulous accommodation“ 20/05/2013
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Equestrian Lodge Motel, Motueka
CAD103 and up
per night*
Travellers' Choice® 2013 Winner
Best Service
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Ranked #11 of 699 hotels in South Island
Ranked #1 of 5 hotels in Motueka
- ”Clean, Comfortable Accomodation Near A...“ 16/05/2013
- ”An amazing night“ 10/05/2013
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Ratanui Lodge, Pohara
CAD122 and up
per night*
Travellers' Choice® 2013 Winner
Small Hotels | Best Service
Special Rate
2 night winter special
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Ranked #12 of 699 hotels in South Island
Ranked #1 of 2 hotels in Pohara
- ”Superb!“ 26/04/2013
- ”Two nights was not enough !“ 22/04/2013
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CAD81 and up
per night*
Travellers' Choice® 2013 Winner
Bargain | Best Service
Special Rate
NZD85 (NZD)
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Ranked #13 of 699 hotels in South Island
Ranked #3 of 21 hotels in Picton
- ”Unreal!“ 21/05/2013
- ”GOOD PRICE AND A EXCELLENT PLACE..“ 21/05/2013
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Settlers Motel, Hanmer Springs
CAD126 and up
per night*
Offers & Announcements
Package Deal
Ranked #14 of 699 hotels in South Island
Ranked #2 of 18 hotels in Hanmer Springs
- ”Consistently Excellent“ 22/05/2013
- ”This was tops!“ 18/05/2013
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Palazzo Motor Lodge, Nelson
CAD117 and up
per night*
Travellers' Choice® 2013 Winner
Luxury | Small Hotels | Best Service
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Ranked #15 of 699 hotels in South Island
Ranked #2 of 40 hotels in Nelson
- ”Route 66 Meets Nelson“ 09/05/2013
- ”Palazzo Motor Lodge“ 28/04/2013
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Bluestone on George, Dunedin
CAD147 and up
per night*
Travellers' Choice® 2013 Winner
Luxury | Small Hotels | Best Service
Slideshow
Ranked #16 of 699 hotels in South Island
Ranked #1 of 54 hotels in Dunedin
- ”Great hotel“ 22/05/2013
- ”Upmarket accommodation“ 19/05/2013
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Hanmer Apartments, Hanmer Springs
CAD140 and up
per night*
Travellers' Choice® 2013 Winner
Family
Offers & Announcements
Free wine
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Ranked #17 of 699 hotels in South Island
Ranked #3 of 18 hotels in Hanmer Springs
- ”Exceptional experience“ 16/05/2013
- ”Perfect autumn break“ 05/05/2013
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Tower Lodge Motel, Invercargill
CAD111 and up
per night*
Travellers' Choice® 2013 Winner
Best Service | Small Hotels
Offers & Announcements
Free breakfast with...
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Ranked #18 of 699 hotels in South Island
Ranked #1 of 35 hotels in Invercargill
- ”TOP Value + GREAT Location !“ 20/05/2013
- ”a Tower of Service“ 20/05/2013
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Portobello Motel, Dunedin
CAD107 and up
per night*
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Ranked #19 of 699 hotels in South Island
Ranked #2 of 54 hotels in Dunedin
- ”Would recommend highly! ******“ 04/05/2013
- ”Wonderful Peninsula stay!“ 30/04/2013
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The Sails Motel, Nelson
CAD135 and up
per night*
Offers & Announcements
CHEAP SUNDAY FREE BREKIE
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Ranked #20 of 699 hotels in South Island
Ranked #3 of 40 hotels in Nelson
- ”Luxury to the Max“ 18/05/2013
- ”Great innkeeper great hotel!“ 17/05/2013
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Brydan Accommodation, Blenheim
CAD130 and up
per night*
Travellers' Choice® 2013 Winner
Bargain | Small Hotels | Best Service
Announcement
EXCLUSIVE WHOLESALE...
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Ranked #21 of 699 hotels in South Island
Ranked #1 of 31 hotels in Blenheim
- ”Lovely Rooms And Lovely Service“ 11/05/2013
- ”excellent“ 10/05/2013
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Highfield Mews, Oamaru, Oamaru
CAD115 and up
per night*
Special Offer
BEST ROOM RATES
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Ranked #22 of 699 hotels in South Island
Ranked #1 of 19 hotels in Oamaru
- ”Great Southern Hospitality“ 08/05/2013
- ”Comfortable quiet good value“ 07/05/2013
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Village Lake Apartments, Hanmer Springs
CAD209 and up
per night*
Travellers' Choice® 2013 Winner
Luxury | Small Hotels
Ranked #23 of 699 hotels in South Island
Ranked #4 of 18 hotels in Hanmer Springs
- ”QUALITY AT A REALISTIC PRICE“ 20/05/2013
- ”Beautiful accommodation in a beautiful...“ 09/05/2013
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CentrePoint on Colombo Motel, Christchurch
CAD102 and up
per night*
Travellers' Choice® 2013 Winner
Best Service
Slideshow
Ranked #24 of 699 hotels in South Island
Ranked #1 of 137 hotels in Christchurch
- ”Great rooms and location“ 15/05/2013
- ”Great place to get oriented to NZ“ 13/05/2013
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Omahau Downs, Twizel
Travellers' Choice® 2013 Winner
Bargain
Ranked #25 of 699 hotels in South Island
Ranked #1 of 5 hotels in Twizel
- ”Wish we could have stayed longer“ 09/05/2013
- ”Excellent place to stay“ 05/04/2013
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Amore Motor Lodge, Christchurch
CAD122 and up
per night*
Ranked #26 of 699 hotels in South Island
Ranked #2 of 137 hotels in Christchurch
- ”Great location,perfect accommodation.“ 20/05/2013
- ”Recommended!“ 14/05/2013
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Roslyn Apartments, Dunedin
CAD138 and up
per night*
Special Offer
Complimentary bottle of...
Slideshow
Ranked #27 of 699 hotels in South Island
Ranked #3 of 54 hotels in Dunedin
- ”Roslyn Apartments with Awesome Views o...“ 07/05/2013
- ”The Place To Stay“ 28/04/2013
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Lorenzo Motor Lodge, Christchurch
CAD157 and up
per night*
Ranked #28 of 699 hotels in South Island
Ranked #3 of 137 hotels in Christchurch
- ”Great stay“ 22/05/2013
- ”It was a great stay and the right choi...“ 09/05/2013
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CAD148 and up
per night*
Travellers' Choice® 2013 Winner
Small Hotels
Special Offer
Package Deal
Slideshow
Ranked #29 of 699 hotels in South Island
Ranked #2 of 21 hotels in Wanaka
- ”Highly recommend“ 18/05/2013
- ”Warm welcome on chilly day“ 10/05/2013
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Queenstown Park Hotel, Queenstown
CAD244 and up
per night*
Travellers' Choice® 2013 Winner
Luxury | Best Service | Small Hotels
Special Offer
Stay 5 nights, pay only...
Slideshow
Ranked #30 of 699 hotels in South Island
Ranked #3 of 58 hotels in Queenstown
- ”Cozie comfy and close“ 10/05/2013
- ”Absolutely wonderful!“ 24/04/2013
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The best places to stay in South Island
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Popular attractions in South Island
South Island offers 187 outdoor attractions, including Peninsula Walkway, Ohau Waterfall Walk and Seal Pups, Marlborough Sounds and Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu). Other popular sports attractions include Milford Track, Routeburn Track, Abel Tasman Coast Track and Rubicon Valley Horse Treks. South Island offers a variety of attractions and sights to explore. Some of the most popular cultural attractions include Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, Queen Charlotte Track, Olveston and Christchurch Botanic Gardens, while Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, Otago Museum, World of WearableArt & Classic Cars Museum and The Fastest Indian are popular museums.
Popular shopping in South Island
Looking for the best shopping in South Island? You can explore 73 shopping venues, including Arrowtown Mining Company at Dudley's Cottage, Wilderness Gallery and The Remarkable Sweetshop - Queenstown.
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