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Beach Hotels in South Island

Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation

Beachfront Hotel

Majestic Mansions - Apartments at St Clair

Hotel St Clair

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Punakaiki Beachfront Motels

Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel

Kaiteri Motels and Apartments

Blue Seas Motel

Courtesy Court Motel

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Carters By The Sea Westport
South Island Beach Accommodation
Welcome to nearly every person on Earth’s fantasy holiday, with Wotif’s beach hotels in South Island. Sand, sea and sunnies are all you need to get started on your one-person re-enactment of Castaway, only with plenty of food, drink and access to modern conveniences. No homemade raft or volleyball with a face drawn on either. Here, you’ll have all the beach you could ever ask for.
During your stay, you’ll wake up to a view that Facebook cover photos were made for. South Island beach accommodation runs the gamut from quaint bungalows to resort-style high rise hotels. Whatever you fancy, Wotif saves you time and money with the best deals going. Booking with us is easy through our simple online system. You can imagine happily sipping a cocktail out of a coconut shell one day and the next, you’re splayed on a couple of towels with your mates, having realised a lifelong dream. Well done! Next up, paddle board lessons and a sunset barbie followed by the simple joy of laying in cosy, sand-free sheets while the sound of the ocean lulls you to sleep.
Your beach hotel in South Island combines great location with hotel amenities that appeal to holiday-goers out for a fun trip and seamless tans. You’ll find the best accommodation for your price point and must-haves with Wotif. There are plenty of options and kilometres of sunny shoreline to choose from.
South Island hotels essential information
Accommodation | 6,959 hotels |
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Lowest Price | NZ$95 |
Highest Price | NZ$229 |
Popular hotels | Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation, Beachfront Hotel, Majestic Mansions - Apartments at St Clair, Hotel St Clair, Scenic Hotel Punakaiki, Punakaiki Beachfront Motels, Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel, Kaiteri Motels and Apartments, Blue Seas Motel, Courtesy Court Motel, Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel, Carters By The Sea Westport |
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