Title: Book the Best ADVENTURE Hotels in South Island in 2026 | Expedia.ca

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## Our top choices for South Island adventure hotels

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889400/889383/6225193e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889400/889383/ad73efbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Twin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889400/889383/a2feaaa5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889400/889383/b182ed28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Sudima Christchurch Airport

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Sudima-Christchurch-Airport.h889383.Hotel-Information)

Christchurch Airport

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1,089 reviews)

"Excellent customer service, great rooms, responsive staff, wonderful location "

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

Edward

CA $167

CA $192 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 5 - Mar 6

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Sudima-Christchurch-Airport.h889383.Hotel-Information)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5350000/5344500/5344447/40b0b3ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Apartment, 3 Bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5350000/5344500/5344447/c7bfb4da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5350000/5344500/5344447/eb59d121.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5350000/5344500/5344447/2fc1b9f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Airport Palms Motel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Airport-Palms-Motel.h5344447.Hotel-Information)

Burnside

9.6/10

Exceptional

(1,001 reviews)

"This is a great place to stay. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Vishalkumar

CA $141

CA $164 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 2 - Mar 3

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Airport-Palms-Motel.h5344447.Hotel-Information)

![Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3830000/3823000/3822947/df6ccb1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium Economy 3 Bedroom | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3830000/3823000/3822947/fe04abc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium Economy 2 Bedroom | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3830000/3823000/3822947/758a573d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Business Studio | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3830000/3823000/3822947/53038187.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Airport-Gateway-Motor-Lodge.h3822947.Hotel-Information)

Burnside

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1,007 reviews)

"Clean and quiet Happy to stay again "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Andy

CA $140

CA $162 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 5 - Mar 6

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Airport-Gateway-Motor-Lodge.h3822947.Hotel-Information)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68060000/68050700/68050627/be11f6b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Studio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68060000/68050700/68050627/af3b50e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68060000/68050700/68050627/ad9e7861.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68060000/68050700/68050627/338f29a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Quest Queenstown

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Quest-Queenstown.h68050627.Hotel-Information)

Frankton

9.6/10

Exceptional

(458 reviews)

"It is really nice apartment, clean, sp"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Danher

CA $260

CA $299 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 6 - Mar 7

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Quest-Queenstown.h68050627.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12090000/12082600/12082506/b7e8d63e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12090000/12082600/12082506/3465c25e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12090000/12082600/12082506/ae39c3e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12090000/12082600/12082506/3732eeda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Richmond-Hotels-Appleby-House-Rabbit-Island-Huts.h12082506.Hotel-Information)

Appleby

9.8/10

Exceptional

(58 reviews)

"Love that it's pet friendly and rural. Could do with a curtain over the window above the TV.... The fresh bread was divine"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Eve

CA $158

CA $183 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 24 - Feb 25

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Richmond-Hotels-Appleby-House-Rabbit-Island-Huts.h12082506.Hotel-Information)

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7120000/7115500/7115437/f4e09976.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7120000/7115500/7115437/a3c44894.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Studio | Private kitchenette](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7120000/7115500/7115437/b039b47c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7120000/7115500/7115437/1d0137d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Terraced Chalets

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Riwaka-Hotels-Terraced-Chalets.h7115437.Hotel-Information)

Riwaka

9.6/10

Exceptional

(149 reviews)

"Friendly and courteous hosts. A lovely situation and clean and well-appointed accommodation. Recommended."

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Colin

CA $154

CA $179 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 13 - Feb 14

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Riwaka-Hotels-Terraced-Chalets.h7115437.Hotel-Information)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117990000/117983900/117983801/ab0de62d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117990000/117983900/117983801/4994e8a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117990000/117983900/117983801/2a8ffe57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117990000/117983900/117983801/e72ea9d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Dunedin-Hotels-Dunedin-House-Boutique-Hotel.h117983801.Hotel-Information)

Dunedin City Centre

9.8/10

Exceptional

(43 reviews)

"Unique room, close to town and great breakfast"

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Bryan

CA $179

CA $208 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 6 - Mar 7

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Dunedin-Hotels-Dunedin-House-Boutique-Hotel.h117983801.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/922100/922058/914195c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Riverfront Executive Suite | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/922100/922058/77cbd702.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Riverfront Executive Suite | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/922100/922058/2c8c5682.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/922100/922058/60a54131.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Tides Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Nelson-Hotels-Trailways-Hotel-Nelson.h922058.Hotel-Information)

The Wood

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1,000 reviews)

"Great staff and superb location"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Garth

CA $157

CA $180 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 6 - Feb 7

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Nelson-Hotels-Trailways-Hotel-Nelson.h922058.Hotel-Information)

![Two Bedroom - 4 Person Max ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/6000000/5993500/5993493/acd835a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, espresso maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/6000000/5993500/5993493/cc1aea7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Two Bedroom Apartment (5) | In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/6000000/5993500/5993493/a872da21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/6000000/5993500/5993493/f0def556.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Aoraki Court Motel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Mount-Cook-Hotels-Aoraki-Court-Motel.h5993493.Hotel-Information)

Mount Cook

9.6/10

Exceptional

(1,005 reviews)

"Great view lovely room so close to everything a perfect stay "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Sal and Michael

CA $472

CA $546 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 6 - Feb 7

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Mount-Cook-Hotels-Aoraki-Court-Motel.h5993493.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16200/16116/100def4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16200/16116/dedacc89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16200/16116/a53b73c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16200/16116/1151429c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The George Christchurch

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-The-George-Christchurch.h16116.Hotel-Information)

Christchurch City Centre

9.4/10

Exceptional

(634 reviews)

"The room was great- loved the nightly delivery of water chocolates and that adorable teddy bear :) staff was so attentive friendly kind and helpful. Thank you for a great stay -location was also easy from airport and wonderful for the convenience of Hasley Park/gardens."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Deborah

CA $368

CA $425 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 16 - Feb 17

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-The-George-Christchurch.h16116.Hotel-Information)

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## Top South Island Hotel Reviews

![BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10160000/10153700/10153686/30273335_y.jpg)

### BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"The staff, clean room "

[](https://expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-BreakFree-On-Cashel.h10153686.Hotel-Information)

![Sudima Christchurch Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889400/889383/973a3fae_y.jpg)

### Sudima Christchurch Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were helpful especially when they saw I was on crutches. They adjusted things without me asking to help accommodate me. I'm extremely appreciative and cannot recommend them enough "

[](https://expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Sudima-Christchurch-Airport.h889383.Hotel-Information)

![Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69600/69589/0e44c76b_y.jpg)

### Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"Good sized room & bathroom. Comfortable beds. Staff very efficient and friendly Good location and easy 15 min walk to town or there was a bus which stopped right outside the hotel. We didn’t use the pool or spa or restaurant so can’t really comment but it looked good. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Heritage-Queenstown.h69589.Hotel-Information)

![Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4200000/4192700/4192650/61562b11_y.jpg)

### Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

10/10 Excellent

"Well located and comfortable clean room"

[](https://expedia.ca/Te-Anau-Hotels-Te-Anau-Lakeview-Kiwi-Holiday-Park-Motels.h4192650.Hotel-Information)

![Sherwood Queenstown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15870000/15861100/15861047/w3836h2558x4y3-58bf1a9f_y.jpg)

### Sherwood Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were very friendly &helpful. Rooms clean & the beds comfortable! We loved the ethos of the hotel to recycle as much as possible and even an organics bin in the kitchen! The restaurant is excellent "

[](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Sherwood-Queenstown.h15861047.Hotel-Information)

![Blue Peaks Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/119500/119404/8ddaca2f_y.jpg)

### Blue Peaks Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely rooms and good location"

[](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Blue-Peaks-Lodge.h119404.Hotel-Information)

![Kamana Lakehouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/983600/983589/7ba2222c_y.jpg)

### Kamana Lakehouse

10/10 Excellent

"The restaurant was amazing. Staff were very friendly. Clean rooms and spacious. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Kamana-Lakehouse.h983589.Hotel-Information)

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