Curated luxury hotels in South Island

When you stay at Tresori Motor Lodge in Akaroa, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Akaroa Wharf and 9 minutes by foot from Akaroa Museum. This motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Akaroa Lighthouse and 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Banks Peninsula Track.

With a stay at Blue Peaks Lodge in Queenstown (Queenstown City Centre), you'll be steps from Queenstown Gardens and 5 minutes by foot from Queenstown Mall. This motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Lake Wakatipu and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Kiwi and Birdlife Park.

Nautilus Lodge is surrounded by Motueka's cafés, restaurants, and shops. A flat-screen TV is included in every room. Guests enjoy free unlimited WiFi.

Motueka Golf Club is a 5-minute drive from Nautilus Lodge Motel Motueka. Guests can go swimming at Kaiteriteri and Marahau Beach, which are a 20-minute drive away.

Each air-conditioned room has a kitchenette with an electric kettle, microwave, refrigerator, toaster, and tea/coffee making facilities. Other features include electric blankets and a private patio or balcony.

Guest laundry facilities are available for your use, along with shared BBQ facilities. The superior suites also include a spa bath.

With a stay at Ellena Court Motel in Blenheim (Blenheim CBD), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Seymour Square and Millennium Art Gallery. This motel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Marlborough Convention Centre and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from ASB Theatre Marlborough.

When you stay at Gladstone Motel Nelson in Richmond, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Richmond Mall and Fossil Ridge Winery. This motel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Pic's Peanut Butter World and 3 mi (4.8 km) from McCashin's Brewery.

With a stay at Allan Court Motel in Dunedin (North Dunedin), you'll be steps from University of Otago and Otago Museum. This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Olveston and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Dunedin Botanic Garden.

With a stay at Buller Court on Palmerston in Westport, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Coaltown Museum and NBS Theatre. This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Miner's Brewery and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Solid Energy Centre.

Set on an acre of landscaped gardens next to Hanmer Golf Course, Alpine Springs Motel offers accommodation with a private patio and a kitchen. Guests enjoy a welcome basket of drinking chocolate, biscuits, cereal, coffee and tea.

Alpine Springs Motor Inn is 10 minutes’ walk from Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa and from several walking tracks. It is 10 minutes’ drive from bungee jumping and jet boating at Thrillseekers Canyon.

You can enjoy an outdoor meal using the communal gas BBQ facilities or relax in the lovely gardens. Guests have access to free internet in the reception area

All air-conditioned accommodation has a living area offering a dining setting, a TV with satellite channels and a DVD player. Each room and apartment includes a private bathroom, some featuring a spa bath.

With a stay at Shelby Motor Lodge, you'll be centrally located in Invercargill – a 9-minute walk from Splash Palace and 13 minutes by foot from Rugby Park Stadium. This motel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Bill Richardson Transport World and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Surrey Park.

With a stay at this aparthotel in Little River, you'll be 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Lake Forsyth and 8.7 mi (14 km) from Lake Ellesmere. This luxury aparthotel is 17.8 mi (28.7 km) from Artisans Gallery and 18.5 mi (29.7 km) from Akaroa Wharf.

A stay at Bella Vista Queenstown places you in the heart of Queenstown, within a 10-minute walk of CaddyShack City Mini Golf and Kiwi and Birdlife Park. This motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Queenstown Cemetery and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Toi o Tahuna.

With a stay at The St James in Hanmer Springs, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and Conical Hill Walkway. This ski motel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Conical Hill and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from A Maze N Golf.

Located in Queenstown, Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road by IHG is on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Queenstown Arts Centre and Queenstown Mall. This hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Underwater Observatory and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Kiwi and Birdlife Park.

Located in Queenstown, Oaks Queenstown Shores Resort is on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Wakatipu and St Josephs Parish. This luxury aparthotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Queenstown Gardens and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Queenstown Beach.

Boasting garden views, Tophouse Mountainview Cottages offers accommodation with balcony, around 34 km from Rainbow Valley. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the chalet free of charge. The property features a children's playground and outdoor furniture.

The chalet provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the chalet complex, units are fitted with bed linen and towels.

The breakfast offers buffet, continental options and warm dishes and fruits are being served. Guests can dine in the in-house family-friendly restaurant, which specialises in local cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options.

You can play darts at Tophouse Mountainview Cottages, and the area is popular for skiing and cycling. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go fishing and hiking nearby.

Nelson Airport is 76 km from the property.

A stay at Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown places you in the heart of Queenstown, within a 5-minute drive of Queenstown Gardens and SKYCITY Wharf Casino. This luxury aparthotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Kiwi and Birdlife Park.

With a stay at Alexis Motels & Apartments in Queenstown (Queenstown City Centre), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of St Josephs Parish and Queenstown Gardens. This motel is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Wakatipu and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Queenstown Beach.

Located in Dunedin (North East Valley), Aria On Bank is a 4-minute walk from Dunedin Botanic Garden and 13 minutes by foot from University of Otago. This motel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Otago Museum and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Baldwin Street.

Offering free Wi-Fi, and a guest lounge with a fireplace, Drifters Inn just 80 metres from the famous Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. It offers rooms with flat-screen satellite TV.

Drifters Inn Hanmer Springs is 2 minutes’ drive from Hanmer Springs Golf Course and Woodland Walk Recreation Reserve. Christchurch International Airport is 133 km away.

All rooms have a tea and coffee maker and a bathroom with a hairdryer.

The guest lounge features a TV, a stereo, and a selection of games, books and magazines. The inn also offers a large communal kitchen and a tour desk that can arrange activities such as jet boating, white water rafting and bungy jumping.

Set in Nelson, 2.8 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Pihopa Retreat offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. A hot tub and a bicycle rental service are available for guests. The hotel provides garden views, a terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a fridge, a toaster, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. All rooms include a private bathroom with a hot tub, a hairdryer and slippers. At the hotel every room is equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.

An à la carte, continental or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property.

You can play table tennis at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing.

Trafalgar Park is 4 km from Pihopa Retreat. Nelson Airport is 4 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.