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## Our top choices for South Island family-friendly hotels

![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629800/9629768/a5e8b5af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium Room, 1 King Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629800/9629768/7b3c4a5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629800/9629768/9f90ee74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629800/9629768/527f55d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Cardrona Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Cardrona-Hotel.h9629768.Hotel-Information)

Cardrona

9.4/10

Exceptional

(702)

"Great room, great staff "

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

Timothy

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Cardrona-Hotel.h9629768.Hotel-Information)

![Deluxe Twin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75769200/75769176/1eddfa61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75769200/75769176/68cf8165.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75769200/75769176/8281e66c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75769200/75769176/2626b86e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Sudima Kaikoura

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kaikoura-Hotels-Sudima-Kaikoura.h75769176.Hotel-Information)

Kaikoura

9.4/10

Exceptional

(453)

"Clean room, lovely staff and nice restaurant downstairs "

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

Anton

CA $174

CA $200 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2026

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kaikoura-Hotels-Sudima-Kaikoura.h75769176.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18260000/18258200/18258191/fa910380.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18260000/18258200/18258191/c3b83e3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18260000/18258200/18258191/92ae4896.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18260000/18258200/18258191/5cb17256.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Novotel Christchurch Airport

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Novotel-Christchurch-Airport.h18258191.Hotel-Information)

Christchurch Airport

9.6/10

Exceptional

(1034)

"Really convenient and modern hotel. Good staff and the buffet breakfast is a higher standard than most"

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

Christopher

CA $197

CA $227 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Novotel-Christchurch-Airport.h18258191.Hotel-Information)

![Building design](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/983600/983589/7ba2222c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/983600/983589/3c03a470.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lakeview Luxe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/983600/983589/1cef4e00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Tahuna Lakeview Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/983600/983589/a1f7879a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Kamana Lakehouse

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

Fernhill

9.2/10

Wonderful

(541)

"Beautiful views and very confortable rooms in a quiet neighborhood. Wish we could have stayed longer!"

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

Wei-li

CA $318

CA $366 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2026

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

![Family Room, Multiple Beds (Family Room, California King)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69690000/69681000/69680960/61ec62fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Family Room, Multiple Beds (Family Room, California King)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69690000/69681000/69680960/bfc93f40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69690000/69681000/69680960/191887f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69690000/69681000/69680960/885f277c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Queenstown-Remarkables-Park.h69680960.Hotel-Information)

Frankton

9.2/10

Wonderful

(599)

"Courteous Staff and beautiful rooms "

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

Benjamin

CA $210

CA $242 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 17 - Jan 18, 2026

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Queenstown-Remarkables-Park.h69680960.Hotel-Information)

![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54263/353a0a95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium Family Room (1 Queen and 2 Singles) | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54263/49982538.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54263/d8114e55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54263/5c5d29f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Commodore Airport Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Commodore-Airport-Hotel.h54263.Hotel-Information)

Burnside

9.6/10

Exceptional

(1002)

"Great room and excellent staff"

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

Joao

CA $189

CA $218 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2026

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Commodore-Airport-Hotel.h54263.Hotel-Information)

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3530000/3528600/3528584/1a220f7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3530000/3528600/3528584/aff0939f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3530000/3528600/3528584/b865e8ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3530000/3528600/3528584/f7704053.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

###  Marsden Lake Resort Central Otago

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Mount-Pisa-Hotels-The-Lake-Resort-Heritage-Collection.h3528584.Hotel-Information)

Mount Pisa

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1009)

"Great place to stay"

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

Leanne

CA $165

CA $190 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2026

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Mount-Pisa-Hotels-The-Lake-Resort-Heritage-Collection.h3528584.Hotel-Information)

![Sundeck](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519239/67bbc2dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; beach views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519239/ecafa656.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519239/fff439b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Ocean View Deluxe Twin Room | Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519239/589890c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Beachfront Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Hokitika-Hotels-Beachfront-Hotel.h519239.Hotel-Information)

Hokitika

8.4/10

Very good

(1001)

"Clean room, helpful staff"

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

Katherine

CA $137

CA $157 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Hokitika-Hotels-Beachfront-Hotel.h519239.Hotel-Information)

![Premium Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Vineyard View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107460000/107451300/107451211/2d200f30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior Studio, Vineyard View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107460000/107451300/107451211/w2496h1665x4y0-dbc184a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Seasonal outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107460000/107451300/107451211/04037b07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Vineyard View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107460000/107451300/107451211/50962c03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### St Leonards Vineyard Cottages

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Blenheim-Hotels-St-Leonards-Vineyard-Cottages.h107451211.Hotel-Information)

Springlands

10/10

Exceptional

(1)

"Wonderful hosts, charming place, gorgeous cottage, great location. We were sad to leave!"

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

Robert

CA $309

CA $356 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Blenheim-Hotels-St-Leonards-Vineyard-Cottages.h107451211.Hotel-Information)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5110000/5109200/5109167/69b825b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5110000/5109200/5109167/2afd84f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5110000/5109200/5109167/c7a7912e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchenette](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5110000/5109200/5109167/401d8cc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### 58 On Cron Motel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-58-On-Cron-Motel.h5109167.Hotel-Information)

Franz Josef Glacier

9.6/10

Exceptional

(368)

"Great place to stay, great location!"

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

NANCY

CA $167

CA $195 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-58-On-Cron-Motel.h5109167.Hotel-Information)

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## Top South Island Hotel Reviews

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

### Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"Great view and location"

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

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

### Blue Peaks Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent place to stay, walking distance to shops and food. New, clean and comfortable room and beds. Will stay here again if I have the chance to visit Queenstown in future."

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

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

### Sudima Christchurch Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Tout etait frais mais manque de varieté"

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

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

### Kamana Lakehouse

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, excellet staff, good amenities "

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

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

### BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"room was clean and staff helpful and friendly."

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

![Novotel Christchurch Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18260000/18258200/18258191/fa910380_y.jpg)

### Novotel Christchurch Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was spotless, food fab and staff couldn’t have been more helpful!"

[](https://expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Novotel-Christchurch-Airport.h18258191.Hotel-Information)

![Scenic Hotel Dunedin City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1070000/1063100/1063004/08aaa097_y.jpg)

### Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

10/10 Excellent

"All top rate. Enjoyed my 80 th birthday weekend very much our room was perfect, comfortable beds, excellent shower, clean and welcoming. We enjoyed our evening meal in the dining room and wait staff were impeccable and very helpful 👌👌🙌🙌"

[](https://expedia.ca/Dunedin-Hotels-Scenic-Hotel-Dunedin-City.h1063004.Hotel-Information)

![Scenic Hotel Southern Cross](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/83700/83611/1cefd740_y.jpg)

### Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great"

[](https://expedia.ca/Dunedin-Hotels-Scenic-Hotel-Southern-Cross.h83611.Hotel-Information)

![Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7200/7169/ae183ba5_y.jpg)

### Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful view and very friendly staff! Highly recommended, we’d stay here again."

[](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Copthorne-Hotel-Apartments-Queenstown-Lakeview.h7169.Hotel-Information)

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