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Our top choices for South Island ski hotels

A lakeside view with chairs and a picnic table, surrounded by trees and mountains.
A modern kitchen with wooden walls, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and a microwave.
A building with a covered outdoor area, a car parked in front, and a starry night sky.
A modern restroom with three sinks, a large mirror, and a decorative wall piece.

1. Lakes Edge Holiday Park

Lakes Edge Holiday Park
Lake Tekapo
NZ$238
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
A modern building with a large patio area, a mountain in the background, and a body of water in the foreground.
A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A circular window view of a balcony with a chair, a table with a red item, and a scenic lake and hills in the background.
A person at a table with a view of mountains and a body of water.

2. Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort
Lake Tekapo
  • Ski-in to snowy adventures at Peppers Bluewater Resort where pristine lakeside views await just steps from alpine wonders and snow sports.
NZ$286
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Peppers Bluewater Resort
A wooden deck with tables and chairs overlooking a lake and mountains.
A couple standing by a lake with mountains in the background.
A wooden building with a sign reading "JACK RABBIT" and a rainbow in the background.
A restaurant interior with a bar area, seating arrangement, and a view of the outside.

3. The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel
Lake Tekapo
  • Alpine serenity awaits at The Godley Hotel with easy access to winter activities and lake views.
NZ$211
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
The Godley Hotel
A rustic garden with a stone building, wooden benches, and a gravel path.
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a small wooden stool, a hanging light fixture, and a window with blinds.
A garden with a stone bench, a building with red windows, and a mountain in the background.
A rustic cabin with stone walls, a metal roof, and wooden deck seating.

4. Cardrona Hotel

Cardrona Hotel
Cardrona
  • Winter skiing thrills and historic charm await at Cardrona Hotel, offering alpine access and cosy fireside retreats.
NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Cardrona Hotel
A bedroom with a large window, a bed with a blue throw, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A modern room with a large window, a black leather sofa, a white table with chairs, and a grey armchair.
A reception desk with a wall displaying city names, two clocks, and a TV screen.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and a small refrigerator. There is a sink with a faucet, and a cabinet with drawers. A dark door is visible on the right side.

5. Aoraki Court Motel

Aoraki Court Motel
Mount Cook
  • Ski into winter's embrace at Mount Cook with heated floors, mountain views, and glacier-side hiking trails in this eco-certified retreat.
NZ$724
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Aoraki Court Motel
A neatly made bed with a dark headboard, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.
A compact kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, a sink, and a window overlooking a garden.
A patio with two metal chairs and a small table, a potted plant, and a window with white curtains.
A room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, a desk, and a wall-mounted lamp.

6. Aorangi Motel

Aorangi Motel
Fairlie
NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Aorangi Motel
A modern building with a glass balcony, a parking lot, and outdoor seating.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a kitchenette.
A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a bed.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

7. West Meadows Motel

West Meadows Motel
Wanaka
  • Alpine retreat near Wānaka's slopes offers premium comfort with ski storage and modern amenities for winter adventurers.
NZ$332
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
West Meadows Motel
A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a visible outdoor area.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and a chair. There is a window with a view of mountains and a cityscape.
A hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a painting on the wall.
A couple embracing in a room with a large window, a bed, and a nightstand.

8. Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
Frankton
NZ$258
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
A group of people seated on wicker furniture facing a lake with mountains in the background.
A golf course with a pond, surrounded by buildings with dark roofs and a mountainous backdrop.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A spacious living area with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and framed artwork on the walls.

9. Edgewater

Edgewater
Wanaka
  • Alpine paradise with slope-side skiing, cosy fireplaces, and spa pool relaxation by serene mountain lake.
NZ$318
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Edgewater
A row of waterfront cottages with balconies, wooden decks, and a mountain backdrop.
A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of a water body and buildings.
A spacious living room with a large window overlooking a pool and mountains, a wooden dining table, and comfortable seating.
A clear view of a swimming pool with a glass barrier, wooden deck, and a backdrop of mountain ranges.

10. Lake Resort by Marsden

Lake Resort by Marsden
Mount Pisa
  • Ski right into alpine paradise at Mount Pisa where waterfront adventures meet powdery slopes for an unforgettable mountain escape.
NZ$240
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Lake Resort by Marsden
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4-star ski hotels in South Island

A modern building with a large patio area, a mountain in the background, and a body of water in the foreground.
A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A circular window view of a balcony with a chair, a table with a red item, and a scenic lake and hills in the background.
A person at a table with a view of mountains and a body of water.

Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort
Lake Tekapo
NZ$286
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Peppers Bluewater Resort
A modern living room with two bean bag chairs, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, and a window with a view of greenery.
A seating area with white metal chairs and tables, positioned against a white wall with a window.
A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a stainless steel sink, and a wine rack.

The Lakes Motel Twizel

The Lakes Motel Twizel
Twizel
NZ$361
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
The Lakes Motel Twizel
A neatly made bed with a dark headboard, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.
A compact kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, a sink, and a window overlooking a garden.
A patio with two metal chairs and a small table, a potted plant, and a window with white curtains.
A room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, a desk, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Aorangi Motel

Aorangi Motel
Fairlie
NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Aorangi Motel
A wooden cabin room with a bed, a desk, and a mirror.
A compact room with a wooden wall, a small desk with a chair, a hanging coat rack, and a television mounted on the wall.
A wooden table in a natural setting with mountains in the background.
A wooden porch with a bicycle leaning against the wall.

Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook

Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook
Mount Cook
NZ$402
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook
A bedroom with a large window, a bed with a blue throw, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A modern room with a large window, a black leather sofa, a white table with chairs, and a grey armchair.
A reception desk with a wall displaying city names, two clocks, and a TV screen.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and a small refrigerator. There is a sink with a faucet, and a cabinet with drawers. A dark door is visible on the right side.

Aoraki Court Motel

Aoraki Court Motel
Mount Cook
NZ$724
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Aoraki Court Motel
A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a visible outdoor area.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and a chair. There is a window with a view of mountains and a cityscape.
A hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a painting on the wall.
A couple embracing in a room with a large window, a bed, and a nightstand.

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
Frankton
NZ$258
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
A wooden cabin with large windows, surrounded by lush pink flowering bushes and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a balcony with a view.
A bottle of Maude wine and a glass of red wine on a wooden table in a cozy room with a fireplace.
A cozy reading nook with a large window, a bookshelf filled with books, and a comfortable seating area.

Te Wanaka Lodge

Te Wanaka Lodge
Wanaka
NZ$197
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Te Wanaka Lodge
A modern bar area with seating, a counter with a logo, and a view of the outside.
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.
A couple embracing on a boat with a cityscape in the background.

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
Frankton
NZ$229
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
A modern dining area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a view of mountains and a lake.
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.
A modern bathroom with a wooden bathtub, a wooden shelf with towels, and a view of mountains and a lake.

Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse
Fernhill
NZ$394
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Kamana Lakehouse
A group of people seated on wicker furniture facing a lake with mountains in the background.
A golf course with a pond, surrounded by buildings with dark roofs and a mountainous backdrop.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A spacious living area with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and framed artwork on the walls.

Edgewater

Edgewater
Wanaka
NZ$318
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Edgewater
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5-star ski hotels in South Island

A modern room with large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are two sofas and a wicker chair.
A room with large windows offering a view of a lake, mountains, and trees.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo
NZ$302
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Haka House Lake Tekapo
A modern interior with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a bridge.
A modern multi-story building with large glass windows and stone pillars.
A modern living room with a sofa and armchairs, a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of mountains.
A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo
NZ$1,013
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
A room with a large window, a wooden deck, a white bathtub, and a chair.
A restaurant with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a central island with logs.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, modern furniture, and a view through large windows.
A balcony with a view of a river and mountains.

Coronet Ridge Resort

Coronet Ridge Resort
Arthur's Point
NZ$843
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Coronet Ridge Resort
A curved infinity pool with a clear view of a lake and mountains in the background.
A bedroom with a large bed, a view of mountains and a lake, and a balcony with seating.
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows offering a mountain view.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of a balcony with outdoor furniture.

Stoneridge Estate

Stoneridge Estate
Lake Hayes
NZ$886
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Stoneridge Estate
A modern house with a central chimney, surrounded by a garden and a small pond.
A wooden deck with two chairs and a table, overlooking a river and mountains.
A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a central coffee table, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.
A long table set for dining in a cellar with wine barrels in the background.

Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa

Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa
Gibbston
NZ$700
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa
A night scene with a starry sky, a wooden deck, and a calm body of water reflecting the stars.
A spacious living room with a large window overlooking a serene lake and mountains.
A spacious dining area with large windows offering a view of snow-capped mountains and a lake.

Matuka Luxury Lodge

Matuka Luxury Lodge
Ben Ohau
NZ$864
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Matuka Luxury Lodge
A rustic outdoor dining area with wooden benches and a thatched roof, surrounded by natural vegetation and a mountainous backdrop.
A cozy lounge area with seating, a map, and a decorative wall piece.
A spacious lobby with a polished stone floor, exposed brick walls, and a high ceiling with visible beams.

Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge

Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge
Glenorchy
NZ$460
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge
A modern building with a circular window and a view of a lake and mountains.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round wooden coffee table, and a view of a lake and mountains through large glass doors.
A dining area with tables set for four, large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains.
A modern living room with a sofa, a round coffee table, and a view of a lake and mountains.

QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
NZ$409
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
QT Queenstown
A row of cabins with a mountain backdrop and a hot air balloon in the sky.
A rustic lodge with a stone wall and a pond in front.
A spacious balcony with a dining area, a sofa, and a grill, overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, a view of mountains, and a window with curtains.

Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort
Arrowtown
NZ$580
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Millbrook Resort
A riverside hotel with modern architecture, a walking path, and a view of mountains.
A modern living room with large windows, a fireplace, and a view of a lake.
An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the pool area, a lounge with seating, and a stone wall in the background.
A modern outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit, overlooking a lake and mountains.

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Kawarau Falls
NZ$398
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
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Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse

10/10 Excellent
"Nice place to relax and stay"
Mingjun 1-night trip
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Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was amazing"
Susan 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
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The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We loved our stay! The room was so clean and had everything we needed. Great view of the lake too. Could not fault it. Thank you."
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Posted 2 days ago
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Garden Court Suites And Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"Nice and close to the town centre. Great views of the Remarkables and lake."
Barrie 4-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
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