Curated luxury hotels in South Island

With a stay at Ashford Motor Lodge in Christchurch (Merivale), you'll be steps from Papanui Road and Bealey Avenue. This family-friendly motel is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Sumner Beach and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Lyttelton Harbour.

With a stay at Bealey Plaza Motel in Christchurch (Christchurch City Centre), you'll be steps from Bealey Avenue and Hare Krishna Temple. This motel is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Sumner Beach and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Lyttelton Harbour.

Located in Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Alpine Retreat is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Glacier Hot Pools. This motel is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Sentinel Rock and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Alex Knob.

When you a stay at Bella Vista Motel Hokitika in Hokitika, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute walk of Hokitika Clock Tower and Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre. This motel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from William Steyn Stonepainter and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The Gold Room.

ASURE Gables Motor Lodge is centrally located in Greymouth – a 1-minute walk from Grey District Aquatic Centre and 13 minutes by foot from Monteith's Brewing Company. This motel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from West Coast Rail Trail and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from History House Museum.

Casino Court Motor Lodge offers self-contained rooms with free Wi-Fi, just 10 minutes’ walk from Christchurch Casino. Some rooms include a spa bath.

Each room at Casino Court Christchurch includes kitchen facilities, satellite TV and electric blankets. Some units have double-glazed windows for extra peace and quiet.

Both cooked and continental breakfasts are available each morning. Guest laundry facilities are provided. A shuttle service to/from Christchurch Casino is available.

Casino Court Motor Lodge is only 9 km from Christchurch Airport. A bus service to the city centre stops outside the motel.

With a stay at Ashbury Park Motel in Timaru (Waimataitai), you'll be steps from Ashbury Park and 14 minutes by foot from Dashing Rocks Beach. This motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Caroline Bay Beach and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Timaru Lighthouse.

Bella Vista Motel is located 1 km from the cafes and restaurants in Greymouth town centre. Guests enjoy unlimited free WiFi.

A range of modern accommodation options, from small studios with basic cooking facilities to large self-contained apartments, are available at Motel Bella Vista.

All rooms are quiet and include heating, electric blankets and satellite TV. Rooms with a spa bath in the bathroom are available.

Facilities at Bella Vista Greymouth include a barbecue area and guest laundry. Broadband internet access is available. Greymouth train station is a 20-minute walk away.

Bella Vista Motel is a great base to explore the beautiful West Coast with activities such as river rafting and scenic glacier flights nearby. It is 40 minutes’ drive to the Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki.

With a stay at Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier in Fox Glacier, you'll be 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Lake Matheson and 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from St James Anglican Church. This motel is 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from Sentinel Rock.

With a stay at Club Wyndham Wanaka, Trademark Collection by Wyndham in Wānaka, you'll be near ski lifts, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Wānaka and Rippon Vineyard. This aparthotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from That Wānaka Tree and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Rippon.

With a stay at Baywatch Motor Lodge in Timaru (Maori Hill), you'll be steps from Caroline Bay Beach and 7 minutes by foot from Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden. This beach motel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Ashbury Park and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Aigantighe Art Gallery.

With a stay at Addington Stadium Motel in Christchurch (Addington), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Wolfbrook Arena and Addington Raceway. This motel is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Lyttelton Harbour and 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Sumner Beach.

With a stay at ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge in Oamaru (Oamaru North), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Whitestone Cheese Factory and North Otago Museum. This eco-friendly motel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from National Bank and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Oamaru Hospital.

When you stay at Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 4 minutes by foot from Waiho Hot Tubs. This motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Our Lady of the Alps and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from St James Anglican Church.

When you stay at Methven Motels & Apartments in Methven, you'll be near ski lifts, you'll be a 13-minute drive from Rakaia Gorge. This motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Methven Golf Course.

With a stay at Bella Vista Motel Ashburton in Ashburton (Allenton), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Ashburton Domain and 5 minutes from Trott's Garden. This golf motel is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Lake Hood and 26.4 mi (42.5 km) from Rakaia Gorge.

Located in Christchurch (Riccarton), Tower Junction Motor Lodge is within a 5-minute drive of Westfield Riccarton Mall and Riccarton House. This motel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Wolfbrook Arena and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Mona Vale.

A stay at Strathern Motor Lodge places you in the heart of Christchurch, within a 5-minute drive of Hagley Park and St George's Hostpital. This motel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Canterbury Museum and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Christchurch Botanic Gardens.

Boasting mountain and garden views, Kahere Retreat is a luxury chalet located at 5 km north from Franz Josef. Franz Josef Glacier is 13km away. Free WiFi and free private parking are available.

Featuring timber throughout, the heated accommodation has a fully-equipped kitchen with an oven and a stovetop. There is a bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Outside, guests can enjoy bush and creek access, as well as a garden with outdoor furniture and a barbecue. There is a handcrafted wooden staircase which goes to the two upstairs bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and living room are downstairs.

Lake Mapourika is just a 3-minute drive away.

With a stay at Quality Suites Amore in Christchurch (Riccarton), you'll be steps from Riccarton Road and 2 minutes by foot from Westfield Riccarton Mall. This hotel is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Lyttelton Harbour and 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Sumner Beach.