Curated luxury hotels in Otago

With a stay at Bonnie Knights Motel in Mosgiel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of Otago and Shand St Playground. This motel is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Beachlands Speedway and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Island Park Golf Course.

A stay at Commodore Motels places you in the heart of Dunedin, within a 10-minute walk of University of Otago and Dunedin Botanic Garden. This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Otago Museum and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Olveston.

With a stay at Ashbury Park Motel in Timaru (Waimataitai), you'll be steps from Ashbury Park and 14 minutes by foot from Dashing Rocks Beach. This motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Caroline Bay Beach and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Timaru Lighthouse.

With a stay at Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier in Fox Glacier, you'll be 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Lake Matheson and 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from St James Anglican Church. This eco-friendly motel is 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from Sentinel Rock.

With a stay at Arran Motel, you'll be centrally located in Te Anau, just a 4-minute walk from Te Wahipounamu and 8 minutes by foot from Luxmore Jet. This motel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Lake Te Anau and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre.

With a stay at Baywatch Motor Lodge in Timaru (Maori Hill), you'll be steps from Caroline Bay Beach and 7 minutes by foot from Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden. This beach motel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Ashbury Park and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Aigantighe Art Gallery.

Bella Vista Motel Te Anau is centrally located in Te Anau – a 4-minute walk from Lake Te Anau and 9 minutes by foot from Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre. This eco-friendly motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Fiordland Cinema and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Te Anau Golf Course.

When you stay at Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 4 minutes by foot from Waiho Hot Tubs. This eco-friendly motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Our Lady of the Alps and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from St James Anglican Church.

With a stay at Bella Vista Motel Dunedin in Dunedin (North Dunedin), you'll be a 4-minute walk from University of Otago and 6 minutes by foot from Dunedin Botanic Garden. This eco-friendly motel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Otago Museum and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Olveston.

Located in Mosgiel, Longbourne Lodge is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Shand St Playground and Island Park Golf Course. This aparthotel is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from University of Otago and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Ocean View Beach Playground and Park.

Boasting mountain and garden views, Kahere Retreat is a luxury chalet located at 5 km north from Franz Josef. Franz Josef Glacier is 13km away. Free WiFi and free private parking are available.

Featuring timber throughout, the heated accommodation has a fully-equipped kitchen with an oven and a stovetop. There is a bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Outside, guests can enjoy bush and creek access, as well as a garden with outdoor furniture and a barbecue. There is a handcrafted wooden staircase which goes to the two upstairs bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and living room are downstairs.

Lake Mapourika is just a 3-minute drive away.

Located in Fox Glacier, Lake Matheson Motel is within a 10-minute drive of Lake Matheson and Lake Gault. This eco-friendly motel is 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Gillespies Beach.

With a stay at Amber Court Motel in Te Anau, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Te Wahipounamu and 9 minutes by foot from Luxmore Jet. This eco-friendly motel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Fiordland Cinema.

Centrally located in Dunedin, 555 Motel Dunedin offers free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking. All rooms come equipped with a 42-inch flat-screen LED TV and a DVD player.

555 Motel Dunedin on Bayview is 5 minutes' walk to St Kilda Beach and 3 minutes' drive from the Dunedin City Centre. The Dunedin Railway Station is a 3-minute drive away and the Dunedin Airport is 30 minutes' drive.

Rooms feature an iPod docking station, a refrigerator, a microwave and tea/coffee making facilities. They also include a work desk and seating area. Some rooms offer a kitchenette or a spa bath.

You can read the free morning newspapers or enjoy a meal in the BBQ area. The tour desk can book local activities including Yellow-eyed Penguin watching, Albatross Encounters, Cadbury Chocolate Factory and Speights Brewery tours.

There is a grocery store across the road and several shops and dining options are within 15 minutes' walk.

With a stay at Amross Motel, you'll be centrally located in Dunedin, steps from University of Otago and 5 minutes by foot from Otago Museum. This eco-friendly motel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Dunedin Botanic Garden and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Olveston.

Alpine View Motel was one of the first motels built in Te Anau approximately 50 years ago. It features accommodation with mountain views. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

The motel features updated appliances in all units, including a fridge/freezer, microwave and oven with hotplates. Accommodation options include studios and self-contained apartments. All apartments include a sofa, and 43-inch Smart TV with Netflix, TVNZ and Freeview channels. Some accommodation offers a private balcony and family apartments also have Disney + channels.

Just 100 metres from Lake Te Anau, Alpine View Motel features beautiful garden and mountain views. There is a children’s playground and BBQ facilities on site.

The property is 5 minutes’ walk from the departure point for Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound. Recreation activities nearby include hiking, fishing and jet boating.

Located in Te Anau, Fiordland Lakeview Motel and Apartments is on a lake – a 3-minute walk from Luxmore Jet and 7 minutes by foot from Lake Te Anau. This beach motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Ivon Wilson Scenic Reserve and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Te Anau Wildlife Centre.

With a stay at Motel on York in Dunedin (Dunedin City Centre), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of University of Otago and Dunedin Town Hall. This eco-friendly motel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Temple Gallery.

With a stay at Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier in Fox Glacier, you'll be 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Lake Matheson and 17.6 mi (28.4 km) from Sentinel Rock. This motel is 17.7 mi (28.4 km) from Alex Knob.

With a stay at Cable Court Motel, you'll be centrally located in Dunedin, steps from University of Otago and 6 minutes by foot from Dunedin Botanic Garden. This eco-friendly motel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Otago Museum and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Olveston.