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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
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! (171 reviews)
"Wow. What a lovely spot. Hard to imagine there could be a better place to stay in Kaikōura. A perfect location walkable to lots of shopping, dining, and the beach and with gorgeous views from the rooms and the outdoor spaces on the property. Room was very clean, well equipped and spacious. Breakfast ..."

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2025

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! (848 reviews)
"Good location and access to eateries, nice surroundings"

Reviewed on Mar 20, 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! (148 reviews)
"A gorgeous place to stay after a big hike. Amazing restaurant. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on Mar 30, 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

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! (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, scenic location close to airport but a bit out of town. If after peace and quiet away from town, great spot."

Reviewed on Apr 23, 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Great staff and amenities. Retaurant was also good."

Reviewed on Apr 23, 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 Wanaka. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (987 reviews)
"Rooms where clean and son had a room to himself which he enjoyed, pool and hot tub were great to use after days activities, bar could have been open more but realise it's late in season."

Reviewed on Apr 10, 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 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
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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You deserve the ultimate relaxing vacation. Leave your responsibilities behind and let the Miami seaside work its magic and take you from stressed to soothed in an instant. With a coastal vibe that’s relaxing and energizing at the same time, oceanfront hotels in Miami provide the refreshing days and tranquil nights you crave.

Get away to the seashore
You want to spend the day watching sunlight shimmer on the waves, and be lulled to sleep at night by the rhythmic sound of sea meeting shore. Perhaps you’re a sun worshipper looking for beachfront hotels in Miami, or a daredevil who loves close proximity to watersports. Whatever your reason, ocean views provide the perfect backdrop for getaways big and small.

• Romance: The beauty of the seaside is just the right romantic setting for a getaway with your sweetheart. Take a walk along the coast and come back to a clean, comfortable room, or share a bottle of wine while gazing at the waves.
• Reunions: Whether you’re meeting up with family or friends, Miami hotels with an ocean view are a great choice for reunions of all sizes. There are plenty of ways to pass the time bonding with your loved ones in Miami, and an oceanfront hotel gives your group a restful retreat at the end of each day.

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