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Featured South Island Oceanfront Hotels

Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast
Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast
3.5 out of 5
37 Adelphi Terrace, Kaikoura
Stay at this 3.5-star beach B&B in Kaikoura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (170 reviews)
"We loved the fact we could watch the amazing sunrise this morning from our room. The breakfast was great and so was the company at breakfast, the other guests."

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2024

Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast
Browns Boutique Hotel
Browns Boutique Hotel
4 out of 5
26 Isle Street,, Queenstown, Otago
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions CaddyShack City Mini Golf ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (120 reviews)
"Beautiful place perched on the mountainside overlooking Queenstown. It’s only a couple minute walk to central Queenstown. Very friendly and helpful proprietors. Fabulous view on the balcony."

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2022

Browns Boutique Hotel
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
3.5 out of 5
6 Point Road Stoke, Nelson, South Island
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Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Marsden Recreation Ground and Greenmeadows ...
9/10 Wonderful! (838 reviews)
"Good stay"

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2025

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
The Portage Resort
The Portage Resort
4 out of 5
2923 Kenepuru Road, Portage
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Portage. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (146 reviews)
"Prefer more rustic, but this was a nice splurge"

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2025

The Portage Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels with Pools in South Island

Nugget Point Hotel
Nugget Point Hotel
4 out of 5
146 Arthurs Point Road, Arthur's Point
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Arthur's Point. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (440 reviews)
Nice out of town center location
"Dated facilities but clean and functional. Friendly staff. Awesome views! Hope to return."

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2024

Nugget Point Hotel
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
5 out of 5
Kawarau Village, 79 Peninsula Road, Kawarau Falls
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kawarau Falls. Enjoy a full-service spa, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay in the Hilton. Outstanding service, great room facilities, fantastic surroundings and great location. All staff were amazing and welcoming. Could not fault the hotel."

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2025

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Commodore Airport Hotel
Commodore Airport Hotel
4.5 out of 5
449 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
Good airport accoms
"Nice easy accomodation at Christchurch airport. The shuttle always comes by quickly when you call and the rooms are always nice and quiet. I always book the queen beds so you don't get split king beds. Need to remember to bring sports gear and togs as this place has a good gym and pool and keep ..."

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2025

Commodore Airport Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Spa Hotels in South Island

Nugget Point Hotel
Nugget Point Hotel
4 out of 5
146 Arthurs Point Road, Arthur's Point
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Arthur's Point. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Nugget Point Hotel
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
5 out of 5
Kawarau Village, 79 Peninsula Road, Kawarau Falls
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kawarau Falls. Enjoy a full-service spa, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Bluestone On George
Bluestone On George
5 out of 5
571 George Street, Dunedin
Stay at this 5-star eco-certified motel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Bluestone On George
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Oceanfront hotels in South Island

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Get away to the seashore
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