The best hotels South Island

Value for money is good for this B&B that also doubles as a motel. The main house, an 1874 Victorian manor house classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is reserved for rooms. The second building offers modern studios with kitchenettes for more independence. All accommodations have access to free internet. For over a decade, Des and Tracey Ramsay have enjoyed hosting travelers from around the world. This accommodation is conveniently located: Cathedral Square is a 5-minute walk away.

Set in a tree-lined residential street, the Airport Gateway Motel is a 4-star hotel in Christchurch. It's just 2 km from Christchurch Airport and the Antarctic International Center, and 8 km from the Canterbury Museum's ethnographic collections. The hotel offers functional suites ranging from studios to 2-bedroom units, equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee making facilities, kitchenettes and living rooms. Some suites also feature a whirlpool bath. Room service is also available. Airport shuttle and parking services are free of charge. There's also a business center and barbecue area. Guests particularly appreciate the proximity of public transport and the airport, as well as easy access by car to nearby shops, restaurants and bars.

A campsite on the hillside with a beautiful view over the bay. However, the space is reduced and camping-cars are glued-tight.

A secluded place because it is found in the middle of farm animals. A good option for family, kids love it!

A rather basic campsite with prices accordingly.

The former primary school, built in 1881, was transformed into a simple hostel. The managers are friendly and helpful to organize their program.

Modern address offering all the necessary comfort at very reasonable prices.

The hotel has a nice location and some double rooms on the top floor have a lot of charm. Ask the one with view on the bay.

Studios in retro but well equipped style and can accommodate up to 10 people. The large garden is equipped with a playground for children. The owners are friendly and the whole is 250 m from the lake.

A set of 18 studios without charm.

The dormitory, the family room and the double bedroom offer 21 rooms with no special charm.

This charming hotel is still a practical formula, being located in the heart of the city and offering kitchenette, TV…

Welcome home! There is no question of sharing its daily life with dozens and dozens of travellers: here, the number of rooms is very limited, which facilitates exchange and encounters. However, it is difficult to enter the kitchen to more than one person, but the atmosphere is family and cosy house.

Located at the end of the village, on the edge of the water, it is a very quiet campsite.

Access to the rooms is arranged by the meanwhile which runs through the building. The rooms of this motel are correct, colourful and fully equipped, with kitchen, sofa and even balcony for some. The prices are quite reasonable, in short this address is an interesting formula.

The Comfort Inn Kaikoura Mediterranean is a hotel located in Kaikoura. It offers 13 non-smoking, soundproofed rooms equipped with all necessary comforts. The hotel is ideally located, offering magnificent views of the Kaikoura mountains. Kaikoura's restaurants, city center and attractions are just a 5-minute drive away. Whether you're coming from the north or south, the hotel is easily accessible. Parking is free for guests. Breakfast is available and can be delivered to the room. The hotel also offers laundry services and free Internet access. Staff speak English and Japanese. Pets are welcome. Average room rates range from €59 to €60 per night.

5 min from the city centre, this complex built in 2008 offers a good option for those who want to ski, the bus stopping in front of the hotel. The rooms are pleasant and the bar and restaurant allow you to stay on site according to envy.

Isolated at the edge of Lake Wakatipu, at the end of a long unpaved road (nine kilometers), this lodge is a privileged place of relaxation. Whatever their category, the rooms are warm, colorful and some are even dedicated to the local fauna: Pukeko or Kiwi... You can go to Kinloch from Glenorchy by boat from $15. The place offers everything you would expect from a hostel: fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, laundry, internet access and even a hot tub! Option to eat on site.

Each room is different from others and bears its colour. The beds are comfortable and not arranged in a classic dormitory since no room capacity exceeds 3 beds. An excellent place to stay, especially as the rental of one of the two houses is a real business!

Immersed in the bush, four lodges and four small cottages are present here, there is also a stargazer (a wooden tent with a glass ceiling to observe the stars) located about two hundred meters from the beach. This is a very good YHA address, in the middle of the palm trees, to relax or go on an adventure. There is a fully equipped kitchen and a lounge to meet other residents. It is important to remember to do your shopping in advance.