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Featured South Island Independent accommodation
Kamana Lakehouse
139 Fernhill Road Queenstown
The price is NZ$459 per night
NZ$459
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Mt Crichton Loop Track and Ben Lomond Track are located nearby.
Free cancellation
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Blue Peaks Lodge
11 Sydney Street Queenstown
The price is NZ$284 per night
NZ$284
27 Jan - 28 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions St Josephs Parish and Williams Cottage are located nearby.
Free cancellation
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Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
77 Manapouri - Te Anau Highway Te Anau
The price is NZ$111 per night
NZ$111
24 Jan - 25 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Te Anau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre and Ivon Wilson Park are located nearby.
Haka House Lake Tekapo
5 Motuariki Lane Lake Tekapo Canterbury
The price is NZ$387 per night
NZ$387
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tekapo Springs and Maclaren Footbridge are located nearby.
Fiordland Hotel
1 Burnby Drive Te Anau
The price is NZ$138 per night
NZ$138
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Te Anau. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre and Luxmore Jet are located nearby.
The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel
159 Manchester Street Christchurch
The price is NZ$199 per night
NZ$199
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions High Street and Cashel Street Shopping Area are located nearby.
Free cancellation
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The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
9 Hereford Street Christchurch Christchurch Canterbury
The price is NZ$339 per night
NZ$339
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions The Arts Centre and Canterbury Museum are located nearby.
Free cancellation
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Pinewood Queenstown
48 Hamilton Road Queenstown
The price is NZ$154 per night
NZ$154
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Skyline Queenstown and Kiwi and Birdlife Park are located nearby.
Free cancellation
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Quest on Kilmore
93 Kimore Street, Christchurch
The price is NZ$224 per night
NZ$224
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury apartment in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Christchurch Town Hall and Christchurch Casino are located nearby.
Free cancellation
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Mi-pad Queenstown
4 Henry Street Queenstown Otago
The price is NZ$357 per night
NZ$357
28 Jan - 29 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions Queenstown Arts Centre and Queenstown Mall are located nearby.
Airport Gateway Motor Lodge
45 Roydvale Avenue Christchurch
The price is NZ$174 per night
NZ$174
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery and Russley Golf Club are located nearby.
Free cancellation
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Christchurch City Hotel
699 Colombo St Christchurch Canterbury
The price is NZ$207 per night
NZ$207
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions Cashel Street Shopping Area and Cashel Mall are located nearby.
Free cancellation
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Independent Accommodation in South Island
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