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1. Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge
4.0 star property
Mount Cook
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (436 reviews)
"Location is prefect for Mount Cook, view is beautiful. We are happy to stayed one night before go hiking. There is big kitchen in upstairs and large rest area."
United States
Binglin
The price is ₩225,742
₩259,608 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 22 - Aug 23
Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge
Executive Apartment, Beach View | Balcony

2. Curio Bay Salt House Motel

Curio Bay Salt House Motel
3.0 star property
Curio Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (380 reviews)
"This accommodation is excellent, great location and very spacious"
United States
Tomas
The price is ₩159,688
₩183,645 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Curio Bay Salt House Motel
WiFi (free), bed sheets

3. Fox Glacier Lodge

Fox Glacier Lodge
4.0 star property
Fox Glacier
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (365 reviews)
"Nice lodge in a great place."
Finland
Kaius
The price is ₩85,783
₩98,650 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Fox Glacier Lodge
Property grounds

4. Lake Brunner Longhouse

Lake Brunner Longhouse
3.5 star property
Moana
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (89 reviews)
"Quiet location"
Australia
Roger
The price is ₩97,991
₩112,691 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 8 - Aug 9
Lake Brunner Longhouse
Bar (on property)

5. Arrowtown House Boutique Accommodation

Arrowtown House Boutique Accommodation
4.0 star property
Arrowtown
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (176 reviews)
"One of the best places to stay in South Island loved everything about this place! 💖 thank youui"
Australia
Natia
The price is ₩261,373
₩300,579 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Arrowtown House Boutique Accommodation
Front of property

6. Top of the Town

Top of the Town
3.5 star property
Picton
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (209 reviews)
"Lovely little spot, easily walkable to food and shopping, very friendly hosts. "
United States
Ashley
The price is ₩102,893
₩118,327 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Top of the Town
Front of property

7. Waikawa House

Waikawa House
3.5 star property
Waikawa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (43 reviews)
"Great place to stay, clean, easy acceas and near to sites"
Australia
Amanda
The price is ₩143,722
₩165,280 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Waikawa House
Exterior

8. The Gables B&B

The Gables B&B
3.0 star property
Picton
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (50 reviews)
"Love the relaxation of a homey spot"
United States
Melissa
The price is ₩254,055
₩292,163 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 8 - Aug 9
The Gables B&B
Food and drink

9. The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson
5.0 star property
The Wood
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (745 reviews)
"good location, helpful staff. Great place to stay"
Australia
Suzannah
The price is ₩120,204
₩138,235 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 8 - Aug 9
The Sails Nelson
Beach/ocean view

10. Cave Rock Guest House

Cave Rock Guest House
3.0 star property
Sumner
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (93 reviews)
"lovely room and location close to beach snd shops. Friendly and engaging host would go back"
New Zealand
alan
The price is ₩116,139
₩133,560 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Cave Rock Guest House
Front of property

11. Sennen House

Sennen House
4.0 star property
Picton
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (104 reviews)
"Beautiful B&B in Picton. Lovely host. Comfortable and peaceful stay. Good breakfast & comfy bed."
United Kingdom
Susan
The price is ₩217,035
₩249,590 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Sennen House
Superior Studio, 1 Bedroom (Interconnected Studio) | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

12. Superior Dunedin Apartments

Superior Dunedin Apartments
3.0 star property
Fairfield
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (100 reviews)
"Hassle free booking and very cheap"
Australia
Richard
The price is ₩97,869
₩112,549 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Superior Dunedin Apartments
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

13. The Stables Dunedin

The Stables Dunedin
3.0 star property
Dunedin City Centre
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Wonderful Stay. Close to Octagon Soaps etc outstanding"
New Zealand
Ian
The price is ₩114,325
₩131,474 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
The Stables Dunedin
Front of property

14. Gunyah Country Estate

Gunyah Country Estate
4.0 star property
Windwhistle
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (56 reviews)
"Great historic homestead very welcoming and warm. Breakfast was excellent. Access to Mt. Hutt and Methven was easy. Very enjoyable stay."
Australia
jenny
The price is ₩146,988
₩169,036 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Gunyah Country Estate
Exterior

15. Twizel Retreats - LH Retreat

Twizel Retreats - LH Retreat
2.0 star property
Twizel
The price is ₩476,635
₩548,130 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Twizel Retreats - LH Retreat
Exterior

16. Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts

Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts
3.5 star property
Appleby
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (60 reviews)
"Ideal for what we needed, cute lil place, everything was easy with thoughtful touches."
New Zealand
Anonymous traveler
The price is ₩150,255
₩172,793 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts
Interior

17. Drifters Inn

Drifters Inn
3.0 star property
Hanmer Springs
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (553 reviews)
"Great location, friendly and quiet"
Australia
john
The price is ₩123,401
₩141,907 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Drifters Inn
Exterior

18. Peter's Farm Lodge

Peter's Farm Lodge
2.5 star property
Waipiata
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"Fabulous spot! "
Canada
Joan
The price is ₩122,166
₩140,489 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Peter's Farm Lodge
Superior Double Room | Lake view

19. Lakewood Lofts

Lakewood Lofts
3.0 star property
Te Anau
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (57 reviews)
"Was a great stay. Right on the lake (Lakeview room) and an easy walk into town."
Australia
Andrew
The price is ₩105,254
₩121,039 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Lakewood Lofts
Property grounds

20. Archer House B&B

Archer House B&B
4.5 star property
Westport
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (95 reviews)
"Kitchen was extremely well supplied with everything we needed"
Canada
Amanda
The price is ₩210,502
₩242,077 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Archer House B&B
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Just that the room did not have information about laundry facility and other information that would have been helpful. The heated pool was so not heated. But service was amazing."
Juliann 5-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

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