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Our top choices for South Island holiday homes

Large Studio Apartment | View from room

Manata Lodge

Manata Lodge
4.0 star property
Lower Shotover
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (197 reviews)
"Amazing stay at this little slice of paradise! "
Australia
Joren
The price is NZ$325
includes taxes & fees
21 July - 22 July
Manata Lodge
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Skyrim Lodge

Skyrim Lodge
3.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (339 reviews)
"Great location, fantastic room and outstanding communication with the host."
Australia
Vinay
The price is NZ$249
includes taxes & fees
21 July - 22 July
Skyrim Lodge
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Alpine Views Burkes Pass

Alpine Views Burkes Pass
3.5 star property
Burkes Pass
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (64 reviews)
"Good location , clean & cozy. "
Canada
Chan-Chia
The price is NZ$386
includes taxes & fees
21 July - 22 July
Alpine Views Burkes Pass
Panoramic Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Valley View, Slope side | Balcony

Baldwin Street BNB

Baldwin Street BNB
3.5 star property
North East Valley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (8 reviews)
"Beautiful area and comfortable place!"
United States
Hudson
The price is NZ$93
includes taxes & fees
21 July - 22 July
Baldwin Street BNB
Interior

Whitestone Retreat 2 by Tiny Away

Whitestone Retreat 2 by Tiny Away
Hillside
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (12 reviews)
"Great location, beautiful tiny home!"
New Zealand
Sterre H.
The price is NZ$212
includes taxes & fees
14 July - 15 July
Whitestone Retreat 2 by Tiny Away
Outdoor dining

Free Wifi/Breakfast,clean,private studio Greymouth

Free Wifi/Breakfast,clean,private studio Greymouth
Paroa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"Great place to stay so quiet not far to all the sight seeing lovely hoast very lovely people "
New Zealand
lynne g.
The price is NZ$156
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July
Free Wifi/Breakfast,clean,private studio Greymouth
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Cameron's Beach Front

Cameron's Beach Front
Camerons
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (256 reviews)
"Enjoyable stay"
New Zealand
Eugenia T.
The price is NZ$187
includes taxes & fees
26 July - 27 July
Cameron's Beach Front
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Welcoming and well loved older house centrally located in Haast township

Welcoming and well loved older house centrally located in Haast township
Haast
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (49 reviews)
"Beauty house to stay. Very warm cosy. Very easy to deal with. Highly recommend."
New Zealand
Max O.
The price is NZ$192
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July
Welcoming and well loved older house centrally located in Haast township
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Glencairn Beauty

Glencairn Beauty
3.5 star property
Twizel
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"A nice place to stay!"
Hong Kong SAR China
Yee Man
The price is NZ$377
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July
Glencairn Beauty
Beach nearby

Peaceful piece of Paradise

Peaceful piece of Paradise
Wainui
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (37 reviews)
"Great hosts and great location!"
United States
Annika M.
The price is NZ$244
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July
Peaceful piece of Paradise
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat

Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat
Broad Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (225 reviews)
"Beautiful bird song!"
Australia
Kris
The price is NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July
Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat
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2BR Stay with Fireplace Hot Tub BBQ - Tasman

2BR Stay with Fireplace Hot Tub BBQ - Tasman
Lake Tekapo
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Fantastic place, location and great communication "
United States
Mary R.
The price is NZ$602
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
2BR Stay with Fireplace Hot Tub BBQ - Tasman
Family House, Ocean View | Living area

Ocean & Mountain Views 3-bedroom Home

Ocean & Mountain Views 3-bedroom Home
4.0 star property
Kaikōura
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Beautiful views and central location. The stars are amazing and the local activities are out of this world. "
United States
Sarah
The price is NZ$276
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July
Ocean & Mountain Views 3-bedroom Home
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Historic School in rural Oamaru with farm animals and outdoor baths

Historic School in rural Oamaru with farm animals and outdoor baths
Oamaru
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
"This place is amazing we loved our stay and didn’t want to leave"
United Kingdom
Anonymous traveller
The price is NZ$260
includes taxes & fees
14 July - 15 July
Historic School in rural Oamaru with farm animals and outdoor baths
Outdoor dining

Charming 1960s Kiwi bach in peaceful Karitane, just 5 mins to beach & harbour.

Charming 1960s Kiwi bach in peaceful Karitane, just 5 mins to beach & harbour.
Karitane
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (20 reviews)
"Good place to stay "
New Zealand
Rebekah F.
The price is NZ$269
includes taxes & fees
14 July - 15 July
Charming 1960s Kiwi bach in peaceful Karitane, just 5 mins to beach & harbour.
Outdoor dining

Arthurstown Rd Riverview Holiday house Hokitika Sleeps 8. Pets Welcome.

Arthurstown Rd Riverview Holiday house Hokitika Sleeps 8. Pets Welcome.
Ruatapu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (261 reviews)
"Amazing stay"
New Zealand
Jacob T.
The price is NZ$242
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July
Arthurstown Rd Riverview Holiday house Hokitika Sleeps 8. Pets Welcome.
Outdoor dining

Beautiful home Near CBD Pet Friendly with Carpark

Beautiful home Near CBD Pet Friendly with Carpark
Richmond
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Great location, great amenities, very clean and tidy. We’d definitely stay here again. "
New Zealand
Paula N.
The price is NZ$259
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Beautiful home Near CBD Pet Friendly with Carpark
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A Cosy Beach Cottage Charmer

A Cosy Beach Cottage Charmer
Taramea Bay
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"A lovely cottage with furnishings reflecting the beach theme throughout. Very clean and tidy and well equipped. We appreciated the little extras eg the choc treats! It was an oasis of calm and we enjoyed the proximity to the beach and the charming town centre with its excellent cafes and museum. Can’t wait to return!"
New Zealand
Trish B.
The price is NZ$251
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July
A Cosy Beach Cottage Charmer
Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Living area

Coldstream Estate - The Whare

Coldstream Estate - The Whare
4.0 star property
Coldstream
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Whare. The accommodation was very clean and comfortable and the decor was beautiful. It was also extremely well equipped with everything we might need for our stay. Annie our host left us with a very generous and delicious hamper for breakfast, we would highly recommend it."
Australia
Victoria
The price is NZ$389
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug
Coldstream Estate - The Whare
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Mt Roy Delight

Mt Roy Delight
Wānaka
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Great well set out little house, has everything you need for an enjoyable stay, wouldn't hesitate to stay there again "
Australia
Graham
The price is NZ$553
includes taxes & fees
30 July - 31 July
Mt Roy Delight
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"We always love going to the Heritage. Great views and just far enough out of town to get away from the crowds but not that far to get back into town in 5 minutes. Staff were excellent and helpful. Rooms are very comfortable. Beds are comfortable too. However rooms could be cleaned earlier and before the late afternoon. There was one day our room was completely forgotten, despite us telling them we were leaving our room in the morning. I think there may have been a shortage of cleaners this time. They did do their best though. Not complaining. Restaurant and bar staff are excellent. We will definitely book there again."
Trevor 10-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

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