Curated luxury hotels in South Island

When you stay at Oaks Queenstown Club Suites in Queenstown, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Skyline Queenstown and Onsen Hot Pools. This luxury apartment is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from The Remarkables Ski Area and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Wakatipu.

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.

With a stay at Beaches Nelson in Nelson (Tahunanui), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Nelson Golf Links. This golf aparthotel is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Christ Church Cathedral.

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.

With a stay at Wyndham Garden Remarkables Park Queenstown in Queenstown (Frankton), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Remarkables Park Town Centre and Lake Wakatipu. This aparthotel is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from The Remarkables Ski Area and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Onsen Hot Pools.

Located in Kaikōura, Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura is within a 15-minute walk of Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum. This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Kaikoura District Museum and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Fyffe House.

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.

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.

With a stay at Monarch Motel in Invercargill (Hawthorndale), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Surrey Park and Bill Richardson Transport World. This motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Stadium Southland and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Dig This Invercargill.

When you stay at Jasmine Court Motel in Picton, you'll be in a shopping district, within a 15-minute walk of Picton Ferry Terminal and Picton Harbour. This motel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Picton War Memorial and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Picton Museum.

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.

Set in Karamea in the West Coast region, Riverstone Retreat Karamea features a patio. This 4-star chalet offers full-day security and room service. The chalet offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

The chalet provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A balcony with an outdoor dining area and river views is offered in all units. At the chalet complex, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels.

Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities.

Guests at the chalet can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Westport Airport is 102 km away.

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.

Located in Kaikoura, 2.5 km from Kaikoura Beach, Kaikōura Peaks eMotel provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. All rooms come with a patio with mountain views.

Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Each room comes with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while selected rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a dishwasher. All guest rooms at the motel come with a seating area.

With a stay at Tussock Peak Lodge in Hanmer Springs, you'll be next to a golf course, just a 2-minute walk from Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and 5 minutes by foot from Chisholm Park. This golf aparthotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from A Maze N Golf and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Conical Hill Walkway.

Offering free Wi-Fi and accommodation with a patio or balcony, Blenheim Palms Motel is just 100 metres from restaurants, bars and cafes. Some accommodation offers a hot tub or spa bath.

Blenheim Palms Motel is just 200 metres from Blenheim's town centre and a 5-minute walk from the Marlborough Conference Centre and ASB Theatre. Wither Hills Vineyard is 7 minutes’ drive away.

All accommodation features a TV with satellite channels, a refrigerator and electric blankets. Some accommodation has a kitchenette. A private bathroom with a hairdryer is standard in all accommodation.

Set on a 5-acre hillside next to Paparoa National Park, Hydrangea Cottages offer free Wi-Fi and some offer stunning G views of the Tasman Sea or the native garden landscapes of the South Island. All accommodation offers a flat-screen TV. Some feature a balcony or patio.

All accommodation is heated and offers tea/coffee making facilities. Some accommodation features a kitchen or kitchenette. Each cottage and suite includes a private bathroom. Hydrangea Cottages uses a self check in service.

Nearby activities include kayaking, caving, hiking and rafting.

Punakaiki Hydrangea Cottages are located in the middle of Paparoa National Park, just 500 metres south of The Pancake Rocks. There is an InterCity bus stop just metres from the property.

Set on a 5-acre hillside next to Paparoa National Park, between the Pancake Rocks and the Punakaiki lagoon...