Curated luxury hotels in South Island

With a stay at Buller Court on Palmerston in Westport, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Coaltown Museum and NBS Theatre. This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Miner's Brewery and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Solid Energy Centre.

Set on an acre of landscaped gardens next to Hanmer Golf Course, Alpine Springs Motel offers accommodation with a private patio and a kitchen. Guests enjoy a welcome basket of drinking chocolate, biscuits, cereal, coffee and tea.

Alpine Springs Motor Inn is 10 minutes’ walk from Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa and from several walking tracks. It is 10 minutes’ drive from bungee jumping and jet boating at Thrillseekers Canyon.

You can enjoy an outdoor meal using the communal gas BBQ facilities or relax in the lovely gardens. Guests have access to free internet in the reception area

All air-conditioned accommodation has a living area offering a dining setting, a TV with satellite channels and a DVD player. Each room and apartment includes a private bathroom, some featuring a spa bath.

With a stay at Shelby Motor Lodge, you'll be centrally located in Invercargill – a 9-minute walk from Splash Palace and 13 minutes by foot from Rugby Park Stadium. This motel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Bill Richardson Transport World and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Surrey Park.

With a stay at this aparthotel in Little River, you'll be 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Lake Forsyth and 8.7 mi (14 km) from Lake Ellesmere. This luxury aparthotel is 17.8 mi (28.7 km) from Artisans Gallery and 18.5 mi (29.7 km) from Akaroa Wharf.

With a stay at Bella Vista Queenstown, you'll be centrally located in Queenstown, within a 15-minute drive of Coronet Peak Ski Area and CaddyShack City Mini Golf. This motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Kiwi and Birdlife Park and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Queenstown Cemetery.

With a stay at The St James in Hanmer Springs, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and Conical Hill Walkway. This ski motel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Conical Hill and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from A Maze N Golf.

Located in Queenstown, Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road by IHG is on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Queenstown Arts Centre and Queenstown Mall. This hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Underwater Observatory and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Kiwi and Birdlife Park.

Located in Queenstown, Oaks Queenstown Shores Resort is on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Wakatipu and St Josephs Parish. This luxury aparthotel is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Coronet Peak Ski Area and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Queenstown Gardens.

Boasting garden views, Tophouse Mountainview Cottages offers accommodation with balcony, around 34 km from Rainbow Valley. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the chalet free of charge. The property features a children's playground and outdoor furniture.

The chalet provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the chalet complex, units are fitted with bed linen and towels.

The breakfast offers buffet, continental options and warm dishes and fruits are being served. Guests can dine in the in-house family-friendly restaurant, which specialises in local cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options.

You can play darts at Tophouse Mountainview Cottages, and the area is popular for skiing and cycling. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go fishing and hiking nearby.

Nelson Airport is 76 km from the property.

A stay at Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown places you in the heart of Queenstown, within a 5-minute drive of Queenstown Gardens and SKYCITY Wharf Casino. This luxury aparthotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Kiwi and Birdlife Park.

With a stay at Alexis Motels & Apartments in Queenstown (Queenstown City Centre), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of St Josephs Parish and Queenstown Gardens. This motel is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Coronet Peak Ski Area and 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Wakatipu.

Located in Dunedin (North East Valley), Aria On Bank is a 4-minute walk from Dunedin Botanic Garden and 13 minutes by foot from University of Otago. This motel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Otago Museum and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Baldwin Street.

Offering free Wi-Fi, and a guest lounge with a fireplace, Drifters Inn just 80 metres from the famous Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. It offers rooms with flat-screen satellite TV.

Drifters Inn Hanmer Springs is 2 minutes’ drive from Hanmer Springs Golf Course and Woodland Walk Recreation Reserve. Christchurch International Airport is 133 km away.

All rooms have a tea and coffee maker and a bathroom with a hairdryer.

The guest lounge features a TV, a stereo, and a selection of games, books and magazines. The inn also offers a large communal kitchen and a tour desk that can arrange activities such as jet boating, white water rafting and bungy jumping.

Set in Nelson, 2.8 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Pihopa Retreat offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. A hot tub and a bicycle rental service are available for guests. The hotel provides garden views, a terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a fridge, a toaster, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. All rooms include a private bathroom with a hot tub, a hairdryer and slippers. At the hotel every room is equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.

An à la carte, continental or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property.

You can play table tennis at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing.

Trafalgar Park is 4 km from Pihopa Retreat. Nelson Airport is 4 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

554 Moana Court Motel offers self-contained accommodation with barbecue facilities and free parking on site. It is a 5-minute walk from Transport World, Stadium Southland and Veledrome. Free bike storage is provided.

Heated guest rooms come with either a kitchen or a kitchenette. Each is well-equipped with a tea/coffee plunger, a fridge and a microwave. Other amenities include ironing equipment and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Netflix.

The staff at the tour desk can assist with booking tours to local attractions such as Steward Island, Southern Museum and the Water Tower. Guest laundry facilities available at no charge.

Motel 554 Moana Court is a 5-minute drive from Queens Park. It is a 3-minute walk from Surrey Park and a 15-minute drive from Invercargill Airport.

Just 10 minutes’ walk from Tahunanui Beach, this motel features free Wi-Fi. All accommodation offers a balcony or patio.

Beachside Villas Motel are 5 minutes’ drive from Nelson Airport and 10 minutes’ drive from central Nelson.

All accommodation has a kitchenette and a flat-screen TV. Each includes a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. Some bathrooms also feature a bath.

The tour desk books local activities including fishing, hiking and winery tours.

With a stay at Avalon Manor Motel in Motueka, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Motueka District Museum and SimPit Technologies. This aparthotel is 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from Abel Tasman National Park and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Skydive Abel Tasman.

Located in Collingwood, Collingwood Park Motel is by the ocean – a 4-minute drive from Milnthorpe Park and 6 minutes from Te Anaroa Caves. This motel is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Pakawau Beach and 8.7 mi (13.9 km) from Golden Bay.

With a stay at ASURE Adrian Motel in Dunedin (Saint Kilda), you'll be steps from Ocean Beach Railway and 6 minutes by foot from St. Clair Beach. This motel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Chisholm Park Golf Club and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Edgar Centre.

A stay at Bella Vista Motel Mosgiel places you in the heart of Mosgiel, within a 15-minute drive of St. Clair Golf Club and Grand Casino. This motel is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Tunnel Beach and 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Speight's Brewery.