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Our top choices for South Island motels

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1. Lakes Edge Holiday Park

Lakes Edge Holiday Park
2.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (432 reviews)
"Great location with affordable money"
Australia
Mohit
The price is NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
Two Bedroom - 4 Person Max

2. Aoraki Court Motel

Aoraki Court Motel
4.5 star property
Mount Cook
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"A great place to stay. Clean, easy check in, amenities great! Could not ask for a better accommodation!"
United States
Leah
The price is NZ$548
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Aoraki Court Motel
Premium 1 Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen

3. Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

Alps Motel Apartment Twizel
2.0 star property
Twizel
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (158 reviews)
"Great location, easy walk to the local shops, cafe, restaurants, grocery stores. A great base for car trips to nearby sites."
Australia
Michael
The price is NZ$284
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Alps Motel Apartment Twizel
Front of property

4. 58 On Cron Motel

58 On Cron Motel
3.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (417 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay and a very comfortable bed. Best sleep in our two weeks away!"
Australia
Sue
The price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
58 On Cron Motel
1 Bedroom Premium Apartment | Private kitchen

5. Sierra Motel

Sierra Motel
2.5 star property
Omarama
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (363 reviews)
"Great stay! Highly recommended!"
Canada
Ivica
The price is NZ$232
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Sierra Motel
Terrace/patio

6. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

The White Morph - Heritage Collection
4.5 star property
Kaikoura
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (659 reviews)
"Awesome place.great location.clean and spotless.staff so nice.will be back for sure. We loved it. Thankyou staff Ellisons"
Australia
Brian
The price is NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
Spa Studio | Balcony view

7. Alpine Glacier Motel

Alpine Glacier Motel
3.5 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (796 reviews)
"Helpful staff, comfortable bed, clean and warm room."
Australia
Ardyanto
The price is NZ$114
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Alpine Glacier Motel
Front of property

8. Airport Palms Motel

Airport Palms Motel
4.5 star property
Burnside
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Receptionist was friendly and helpful, and property was clean and cosy. Its a perfect stop before heading to christchurch airport, being a very short drive away!"
Singapore
Wilson
The price is NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Airport Palms Motel
BBQ/picnic Area

9. Ahuriri Motels

Ahuriri Motels
2.5 star property
Omarama
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (554 reviews)
"Great room and facilities to stay in the area."
Australia
Junya
The price is NZ$144
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Ahuriri Motels
Suite, 1 Bedroom

10. Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura
3.0 star property
Kaikoura
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (477 reviews)
"Excellent stay great location good clean rooms"
United States
HARDIK
The price is NZ$126
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Mondello Kaikoura
View from property

11. Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel

Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel
4.5 star property
Greymouth
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (443 reviews)
"Very pleasant and comfortable overnight stay"
United Kingdom
Christopher
The price is NZ$221
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel
Exterior

12. Lakefront Lodge

Lakefront Lodge
4.5 star property
Te Anau
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (538 reviews)
"Lovely welcome by Dianne. Very accommodating, nothing was a problem. Great dinner recommendations. Overall a great stay!"
Australia
Simon
The price is NZ$242
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Lakefront Lodge
Triple Studio

13. Northwood Motor Lodge

Northwood Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Northwood
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (228 reviews)
"It was clean and tidy, plenty of room and really peaceful and quiet, the owners were lovely, the bed was really comfy, will stay there again, would highly recommend the Manor"
Australia
Shona
The price is NZ$141
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Northwood Motor Lodge
Terrace/patio

14. Airport Delta Motel

Airport Delta Motel
3.0 star property
Burnside
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (663 reviews)
"Very clean very modern good parking of the street and friendly hosts. Would choose to stay again"
New Zealand
Thomas
The price is NZ$163
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Airport Delta Motel
Front of property

15. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier
4.0 star property
Fox Glacier
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (598 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
United States
Scott
The price is NZ$107
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier
Sea View Deluxe Studio | View from room

16. Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel
4.5 star property
Picton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Had a great experience with this motel. Communication was very good and they were very accommodating with a date change due to ferry cancelation. Nice clean unit with stunning harbour views. Highly recommended."
Australia
Marc
The price is NZ$135
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Harbour View Motel
Terrace/patio

17. Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites
3.5 star property
Kaikoura
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (507 reviews)
"Handy location to town, supermarket, beach"
Australia
Paula
The price is NZ$150
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Exterior

18. Pioneer Motel

Pioneer Motel
2.0 star property
Collingwood
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Spotless, super comfy, so so glad we booked in here! Best sleep on our trip 😊 make sure you get a room here! "
Australia
Rhona
The price is NZ$180
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Pioneer Motel
Exterior

19. Carrick Lodge Motel

Carrick Lodge Motel
4.5 star property
Cromwell
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (292 reviews)
"Lovely overnight stay. Comfortable bed. Close to shops."
Australia
Sheree
The price is NZ$180
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Carrick Lodge Motel
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

20. Beach lodge motel

Beach lodge motel
3.0 star property
Saint Kilda
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (417 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay in family!!"
Australia
Cyndi
The price is NZ$103
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Beach lodge motel
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Good modern hotel with clean rooms and helpful staff. Thought I had booked 2 doubles not twins but we made it work for the two of us. While farther from downtown Queenstown than we had originally thought it was still convenient. Daily parking was reasonable and there are a few services and restaurants around the hotel area. There is public I transit to and from Queenstown it wasn’t thoroughly reliable. I’d stay here again."
Gordon 3-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

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Number of reviews
8,310
Accommodation
310 Motels
Lowest Price
NZ$103
Highest Price
NZ$548