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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 Kaikōura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (172 reviews)
You should stay here!
"The Bendamere is a top-notch bed and breakfast. From the friendly greeting to the incredible views of the Kaikoura Coast to the excellent amenities to the comfortable room and bed, The Bendamere surpasses expectations!"

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2025

Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast
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! (855 reviews)
"The property is very nice and great views over the bay. Staff are friendly but do not have any ability to make decisions when a problem is encountered. We had booked, and had confirmed by the property, a room for someone who was totally requiring disability access facilities - and the property emailed ..."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 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! (151 reviews)
"Lovely property in the Marlborough Sounds, the views were exceptional with friendly and helpful staff."

Reviewed on May 5, 2025

The Portage Resort
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 ...
"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
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Hotels with Pools in South Island

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 resort in Kawarau Falls. Enjoy a full-service spa, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Place was good and clean"

Reviewed on Jul 18, 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! (1,000 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay. Happy to recommend and will stay again"

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Commodore Airport Hotel
Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka

Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka

4 out of 5
20 Studholme Road, Corner of Cardona Valley Road, Wanaka
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Wānaka. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (996 reviews)
"A great place to book the team into for Business travel."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka
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Spa Hotels in South Island

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 resort 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
Braemar Lodge And Spa

Braemar Lodge And Spa

4.5 out of 5
283 Medway Road, Hanmer Springs
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hanmer Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Braemar Lodge And Spa
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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