Curated luxury hotels in South Island

A stay at Distinction Christchurch Hotel places you in the heart of Christchurch, within a 15-minute walk of Hagley Park and Cathedral Square. This eco-friendly hotel is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Sumner Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Chalice.

When you stay at Marsden Lake Resort Central Otago in Mount Pisa, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Dunstan and Aurum Wineries Limited. This family-friendly aparthotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Cromwell Shopping Centre and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Cromwell Golf Course.

A stay at Fable Christchurch places you in the heart of Christchurch, within a 15-minute walk of Hagley Park and New Regent Street. This luxury hotel is 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Sumner Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Isaac Theatre Royal.

With a stay at Carnmore Hotel Christchurch, you'll be centrally located in Christchurch, within a 10-minute walk of Christchurch Casino and Cathedral Square. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Hagley Park and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Papanui Road.

With a stay at Hackthorne Gardens Luxury Accommodation in Christchurch (Cashmere), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Hagley Park and Port Hills. This luxury hotel is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Sumner Beach and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Victoria Park.

With a stay at Wigram Hotel in Christchurch (Wigram), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Hagley Park and Air Force Museum of New Zealand. This hotel is 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from Sumner Beach and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Riccarton Park.

With a stay at Theatre Royal Hotel Kumara in Greymouth (Kumara), you'll be 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Shantytown Heritage Railway and 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Shantytown. This hotel is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Gem & Mineral Hall and 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Welshmans Conference Centre.

Located in Greymouth, The Ashley Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Grey District Aquatic Centre and Monteith's Brewing Company. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Pounamu Pathway Māwhera and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Jade Country Greymouth.

With a stay at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Waiho Hot Tubs. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Glacier Hot Pools and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Our Lady of the Alps.

Makikihi Country Hotel has a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Waimate. Free WiFi is at guests' disposal.

All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

You can play darts at this 4-star hotel.

Richard Pearse Airport is 41 km from the property.

With a stay at Hotel Elms Christchurch, Ascend Hotel Collection in Christchurch (Papanui), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Hagley Park and Papanui Road. This eco-friendly hotel is 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from Sumner Beach and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Northlands Shopping Centre.

With a stay at Fino Hotel and Suites, you'll be centrally located in Christchurch, steps from Christchurch Casino and within a 10-minute walk of Hagley Park. This luxury aparthotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Isaac Theatre Royal and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Christchurch Public Hospital.

Located in Lake Tekapo, Peppers Bluewater Resort is within a 15-minute walk of Church of the Good Shepherd and Sheepdog Statue. This luxury aparthotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Tekapo Springs and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Lake Tekapo.

Ranfurly Hotel features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Ranfurly. Featuring a tour desk, this property also provides guests with a bowling alley. Guests can make use of a casino.

You can play darts at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and fishing.

Dunedin Airport is 128 km away.

A stay at Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton places you in the heart of Christchurch, steps from Hagley Park and a 3-minute drive from Christchurch Public Hospital. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Christchurch Casino and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from University of Canterbury.

Located in Christchurch (Burnside), Airport Palms Motel is within a 10-minute walk of Russley Golf Club and Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery. This eco-friendly motel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from International Antarctic Centre and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Air Force Museum of New Zealand.

A stay at Copthorne Hotel Greymouth places you in the heart of Greymouth, steps from Left Bank Art Gallery and 3 minutes by foot from Pounamu Pathway Māwhera. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from History House Museum and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Jade Country Greymouth.

Set in Mount Cook National Park, The Hermitage Hotel features a range of rooms and suites all offering majestic mountain views, and most with views of Mount Cook. Guests can enjoy a range of onsite dining and bars, and free WiFi is offered in the Snowline Lounge and Sir Edmund Hillary Cafe.

All rooms feature an ensuite bathroom including a shower, free toiletries and hairdryer. Some rooms offer a bath tub. Also included in each room is a satellite flat-screen TV, refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. In-room WiFi is available for an additional charge.

The Hermitage Hotel is located adjacent to Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre and just 350 metres from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre. Lake Tekapo is 104 km away and Twizel is 65 km away.

Guests enjoy free private onsite parking. Other facilities offered at the hotel include a 24 hour reception and a tour desk to organise local activities for you. There are also business facilities, laundry services.

The Snowline Lounge looks out over the spectacular Mount Cook, and is ideal for a cocktail by the log fire. For a quick snack the Sir Edmund Hillary Cafe & Bar offers a range of on-the-go or eat in treats. Reservations are recommended for The Alpine Restaurant, which is open daily serving buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Panorama Room, re-opens on December 1 and is the hotel's signature à la carte restaurant, with a focus on local ingredients. Reservations are essential for dining at The Panorama Room.

A stay at The Terrace places you in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier, steps from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 5 minutes by foot from Te Wahipounamu. This motel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Waiho Hot Tubs and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Glacier Hot Pools.

Hawea Hotel is located just 15 minutes' drive from the township of Wanaka and is set on the lake front of Lake Hawea.

All hotel rooms, as well as the on-site restaurant and bar, feature beautiful lake and mountain views. The Hotel rooms include a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, a desk and a small seating area. All the Hotel rooms have lake views and private balconies.

Located between the West Coast and Central Otago, you can enjoy the tranquility of the hotel or use as a base for skiing, fishing or hiking. The hotel is located around a 30-minute drive from ski fields including Cardrona and Treble Cone or a 30-minute drive from Snow Farm, where you can go cross-country skiing. The hotel is also located on the Te Araroa Trail, New Zealand’s longest walking track, which stretches the length of New Zealand.

Queenstown is just over 1 hour’s drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.