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## Top South Island Family 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)

![Dining room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629800/9629768/e45fac67.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)

![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)

### Cardrona Hotel

Cardrona

9.4/10

Exceptional

(661)

"This is an absolute treasure…food and atmosphere are amazing. Quirky and worth a stay. Recommend"

CA $110

CA $127 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

[](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)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75769200/75769176/1cc8759b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Sudima Kaikoura

Kaikoura

9.4/10

Exceptional

(423)

"Great hotel "

CA $153

CA $176 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

[](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)

![Business centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18260000/18258200/18258191/a5a4f0d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18260000/18258200/18258191/9a0cf901.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18260000/18258200/18258191/f7ed44ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Novotel Christchurch Airport

Christchurch Airport

9.6/10

Exceptional

(1024)

"Lovely short stay and very friendly staff!"

CA $183

CA $211 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/982500/982476/8360f953.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/982500/982476/3effa890.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/982500/982476/c7fe9824.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Rainforest Room - Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/982500/982476/1e87567b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Punakaiki

8.6/10

Excellent

(747)

"This place was excellent from start to finish. Room was amazing. View was amazing, food was amazing and the staff were amazing "

CA $135

CA $157 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Greymouth-Hotels-Punakaiki-Resort.h982476.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/45000000/44999900/44999887/0b9b4e5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/45000000/44999900/44999887/fa5bf898.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![32-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/45000000/44999900/44999887/2184be3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![One Bedroom Studio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/45000000/44999900/44999887/0b695d77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Bealey Hotel

Arthur's Pass

9.6/10

Exceptional

(143)

"Excellent dining and drink options, and beautiful views."

CA $134

CA $155 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Bealey-Hotels-The-Bealey-Hotel.h44999887.Hotel-Information)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2840000/2838200/2838173/55522e75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2840000/2838200/2838173/b8a1d44a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2840000/2838200/2838173/6317602e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2840000/2838200/2838173/2ca6c8c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Peppers Bluewater Resort

Lake Tekapo

8.2/10

Very good

(3210)

"This hotel was such a great value for what I paid and basically amounted to a real 1-bedroom apartment. It's located very close to the town centre and had both comfortable accommodation and great amenities."

CA $189

CA $217 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Tekapo-Hotels-Peppers-Bluewater-Resort.h2838173.Hotel-Information)

![Remarkables View King](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67280000/67277800/67277771/e03dbca6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67280000/67277800/67277771/6eba115f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Modern European cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67280000/67277800/67277771/f92afd39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67280000/67277800/67277771/26771b15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Frankton

9.4/10

Exceptional

(603)

"Great hotel with awesome views "

CA $143

CA $164 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Sudima-Queenstown.h67277771.Hotel-Information)

![1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889400/889383/973a3fae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889400/889383/53ad72f2.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)

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

### Sudima Christchurch Airport

Christchurch Airport

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1046)

"Quick service, comfortable stay for 1 night "

CA $168

CA $193 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

![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)

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

### Kamana Lakehouse

Fernhill

9.4/10

Exceptional

(500)

"The staff was amazing and super friendly, particularly Jamie at the front desk and the breakfast wait staff. We highly recommend this hotel!!"

CA $258

CA $297 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

![Daily buffet breakfast (NZD 30 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69600/69589/0e44c76b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Rooftop terrace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69600/69589/18932fc0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69600/69589/aec1a131.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69600/69589/6ef0eeda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Queenstown

8.8/10

Excellent

(1011)

"Very nice hotel with a homely comfortable feeling."

CA $187

CA $216 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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## Top South Island Hotel Reviews

![Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/a9c7c485_y.jpg)

### Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"I really enjoyed staying here. The suite was lovely with a good view. The staff were great. We had an issue with the fireplace and they went out of their way to fix it the next day and provided complementary breakfast to apologise. We enjoyed the pool and sauna too!"

[](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Hilton-Queenstown-Resort-Spa.h4268206.Hotel-Information)

![Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3220000/3218900/3218849/29b191db_y.jpg)

### Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, friendly staff, beautiful location and close to the heart of Queenstown "

[](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Swiss-Belsuites-Pounamu-Queenstown.h3218849.Hotel-Information)

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

### Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay and staff--fantastic location. Will stay again on my next journey to Dunedin!"

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

![Rydges Latimer Christchurch](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/980000/975100/975095/0ee0cc67_y.jpg)

### Rydges Latimer Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"Im"

[](https://expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Rydges-Latimer-Christchurch.h975095.Hotel-Information)

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

### Kamana Lakehouse

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was amazing and super friendly, particularly Jamie at the front desk and the breakfast wait staff. We highly recommend this hotel!!"

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

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

### BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was awesome, many thanks to the front desk for fantastic location recommendations!!"

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

![Novotel Christchurch Airport](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18260000/18258200/18258191/b04657ae_y.jpg)

### Novotel Christchurch Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect for transit in and out of Christchurch. Helpful staff!"

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

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

### Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay"

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

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

### Sudima Christchurch Airport

10/10 Excellent

"All good."

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

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