Curated luxury hotels in South Island

With a stay at Motel on York in Dunedin (Dunedin City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of The Octagon and Dunedin Town Hall. This motel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Temple Gallery.

Just 1.5km from the city centre of Invercargill, Bella Vista Motel Invercargill offers free on-site parking and rooms with satellite TV. The motel is a 6-minute drive from the Invercargill Airport. Guests enjoy unlimited free WiFi.

Heated guest rooms are fitted with electric blankets, tea/coffee making facilities and a work desk. The en suite bathroom comes with shower and a heated towel rail.

A guest laundry service is offered. A daily continental breakfast is available at the property for an additional charge.

Motel Invercargill Bella Vista is less than 5 minutes' drive from both Southland Museum & Art Gallery and Stadium Southland. It is a 4-minute drive from both Southern Cross Hospital and Bill Richardson Transport World.

Located 10 minutes’ walk to the town centre, Bella Vista Motel Westport offers spacious modern rooms with over 50 channels of satellite TV. Free car parking is provided.

The rooms at Bella Vista are serviced daily, and include heating, private bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms also feature cooking facilities.

Guests have access to an outdoor barbecue area and laundry facilities. Wi-Fi internet access is available in all rooms. Continental and cooked breakfasts can be arranged.

Bella Vista Motel Westport is located less than 10 minutes’ drive to Westport Airport.

Located in Kaikoura, 2.5 km from Kaikoura Beach, Kaikōura Peaks eMotel provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Each accommodation at the 4-star motel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a barbecue. All rooms come with a patio.

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.

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...

A stay at Cable Court Motel places you in the heart of Dunedin, steps from University of Otago and 6 minutes by foot from Dunedin Botanic Garden. This motel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Otago Museum and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Olveston.

When you stay at The Kaka Point Motels in Kaka Point, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Kaka Point Scenic Reserve and Kaka Point Beach. This motel is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Nugget Point Lighthouse and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Cannibal Bay Beach.

Located in Invercargill (Turnbull Thompson Park), Admiral Court Motel & Apartments is within a 15-minute walk of Bill Richardson Transport World and Surrey Park. This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from First Presbyterian Church and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Rugby Park Stadium.

With panoramic views of the Tasman Sea, The Bay Motel overlooks Halfmoon Bay on Stewart Island. It features a nearby golf course, a free shuttle service and free private parking on site.

All modern apartments include a seating area with satellite TV and a kitchen with fridge, microwave, tea/coffee making facilities. Rooms open out on a private balcony, with views of the bay or surrounding bush. The spacious rooms also offer free WiFi, electric blankets and individually controlled central heating.

Laundry service is available upon request. There is also a barbecue area in an undercover courtyard.

The Bay Motel is a 5-minutes’ walk from shops and restaurants; its location allows many hiking and trekking possibilities in the native forests of Rakiura National Park.

With a stay at Bavarian Motel in Invercargill (Waikiwi), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Anderson Park and within a 5-minute drive of Anderson Park Art Gallery. This motel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from South African War Memorial and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Otakaro Park.

With a stay at Queens Park Motels in Invercargill (Gladstone), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of South African War Memorial and Otakaro Park. This motel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Southland Museum and Art Gallery and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Invercargill Visitor Information Centre.

Located in Westport, Tripinn Modern Motels & Affordable Accommodation features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a bowling alley. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a garden view.

The motel offers a barbecue. You can play billiards and table tennis at this 4-star motel, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling.

Westport Airport is 7 km away.

Nestled amongst peaceful native bushland, Kaka Retreat Motel, Stewart Island offers spacious modern suites with kitchenette, flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. Free transfers to and from the airport and ferry terminal are available.

Kaka Retreat Motel, Stewart Island is less than 5 minutes’ drive from Stewart Island Airport and only 400 metres from Stewart Island Ferry Terminal. It is a 5-minute walk to local restaurants and shops.

Each suite features a private balcony or patio, central heating and a stylish bathroom with tiled floor. The kitchenette includes a microwave, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities.

Facilities include a coin-operated laundry and on-site barbecue facilities. Free car parking is provided. Highchairs and portable cots are available for children.

The Kaka Retreat considers the health and safety of our clients, our staff, and the Stewart Island community, to be extremely important and we are dedicated to doing what we can to prevent the further spread of Covid-19 amongst them and throughout New Zealand.

With a stay at Queenstown Motel Apartments in Queenstown (Queenstown City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Wakatipu and Skyline Queenstown. This motel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Bob's Peak and 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Onsen Hot Pools.

Situated in Marahau and only 400 metres from Marahau Beach, Ocean View Chalets features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

Overlooking the sea, units in this chalet are accessible via private entrance and equipped with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. Each unit includes a kettle, while certain rooms are equipped with a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a stovetop. At the chalet complex, units include bed linen and towels.

Buffet and continental breakfast options with fruits, juice and cheese are available. As an added convenience, the chalet offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property.

Sightseeing tours are available within a reachable distance. Guests at Ocean View Chalets can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Nelson Airport is 62 km from the property.

With a stay at Mohua Park - Catlins Eco Accommodation in Tawanui, you'll be 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Catlins Lake and 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Purakaunui Falls. This motel is 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Jack's Blowhole and 23.7 mi (38.1 km) from McLean Falls.

Located 5.6 km from Te Anau Glow Worm Caves, Kepler Oaks Chalet offers accommodation with a balcony, as well as a spa and wellness centre and an open-air bath. Each accommodation at the 4-star chalet has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot spring bath and a hot tub. There is a children's playground and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

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

The area is popular for hiking, and free use of bicycles is available at the chalet. The chalet has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

Fiordland Cinema is 6.9 km from Kepler Oaks Chalet, while Te Anau Wildlife Centre is 4.1 km away.

With a stay at Oakview in Hanmer Springs, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Chisholm Park and Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. This holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Conical Hill Walkway and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Conical Hill.

Located in Kaikoura, Glencree Luxury Chalets provides accommodation with a hot tub and a spa centre. The property features sea and mountain views. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Certain units in the chalet complex have private entrance and are equipped with desk and wardrobe. Some of the units include a satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a toaster, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and bathrobes. At the chalet complex, some units are fitted with a coffee machine and wine or champagne.

The chalet has a barbecue and a garden.