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## Check availability on South Island Historic Hotels

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## Our top choices for South Island historic hotels

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7130000/7120600/7120592/d64ead89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Luxury Apartment, 1 Bedroom (James Cook) | Living room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7130000/7120600/7120592/42501d21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7130000/7120600/7120592/0b4d1ab4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Sir Joseph Banks) | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7130000/7120600/7120592/51d01e2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Sennen House

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Picton-Hotels-Sennen-House.h7120592.Hotel-Information)

Picton

9.8/10

Exceptional

(94 reviews)

"Absolutely perfectly maintained; great hosts; extremely comfortable, large bedroom!! Wish we could have stayed longer! "

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

Linda

CA $248

CA $286 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 8 - Feb 9

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Picton-Hotels-Sennen-House.h7120592.Hotel-Information)

![Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13000/12933/e3e477b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13000/12933/07915cc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13000/12933/1df7a661.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13000/12933/fb6b8cc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Copthorne Hotel Greymouth

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Greymouth-Hotels-Kingsgate-Hotel-Greymouth.h12933.Hotel-Information)

Greymouth

7.6/10

Good

(1,000 reviews)

"Great room with lots of space, friendly and helpful staff."

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

Robyn

CA $139

CA $160 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 21 - Jan 22

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Greymouth-Hotels-Kingsgate-Hotel-Greymouth.h12933.Hotel-Information)

![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624700/9624603/6a0bd334.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624700/9624603/43f9dbaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio Unit - Twin) | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624700/9624603/22e2fcac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Spa Bath) | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624700/9624603/067961d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Nautilus Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Motueka-Hotels-Nautilus-Lodge.h9624603.Hotel-Information)

Motueka

9.4/10

Exceptional

(179 reviews)

"Comfy and close to all amenities."

![New Zealand](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/nz.svg)

Rebecca

CA $139

CA $160 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 24 - Jan 25

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Motueka-Hotels-Nautilus-Lodge.h9624603.Hotel-Information)

![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/988800/988708/c8ecaab0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/988800/988708/e25f415a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/988800/988708/f72f8bc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/988800/988708/70e41c17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Picton Beachcomber Inn

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Picton-Hotels-Picton-Beachcomber-Inn.h988708.Hotel-Information)

Picton

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1,002 reviews)

"Nice property close to the waterfront. The restaurant was quite nice. I would recommend this property when staying in Picton. "

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

Gerald

CA $173

CA $200 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 21 - Jan 22

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Picton-Hotels-Picton-Beachcomber-Inn.h988708.Hotel-Information)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626300/9626275/61139200.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Waterfront Studio) | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626300/9626275/0fc96eca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626300/9626275/289a8869.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626300/9626275/abda60a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Akaroa Waterfront Motels

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Akaroa-Hotels-Akaroa-Waterfront-Motels.h9626275.Hotel-Information)

Akaroa

9.2/10

Wonderful

(542 reviews)

"Nice two bedrooms very clean and great waterfront setting. "

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

Barbara

CA $160

CA $184 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 21 - Jan 22

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Akaroa-Hotels-Akaroa-Waterfront-Motels.h9626275.Hotel-Information)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4490000/4487900/4487832/1ea05443.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Formal Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4490000/4487900/4487832/49667e1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4490000/4487900/4487832/e54e5530.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4490000/4487900/4487832/b6c7b6dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Escape To Picton

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Picton-Hotels-Escape-To-Picton.h4487832.Hotel-Information)

Picton

9.2/10

Wonderful

(82 reviews)

"Super cute rooms, great staff and very clean. Central to everything you in Picton! Highly recommend!"

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

Andrew

CA $218

CA $252 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 28 - Jan 29

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Picton-Hotels-Escape-To-Picton.h4487832.Hotel-Information)

![Too Suite | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1780000/1775900/1775827/b5139922.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1780000/1775900/1775827/06724299.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 9 PM, pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1780000/1775900/1775827/d93a9b19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Too Suite | Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1780000/1775900/1775827/6a16611a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Edit Picton

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Picton-Hotels-Edit-Picton.h1775827.Hotel-Information)

Picton

7.8/10

Good

(1,000 reviews)

"Lovely helpful staff and great facilities."

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

Hannah

CA $147

CA $169 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 3 - Feb 4

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Picton-Hotels-Edit-Picton.h1775827.Hotel-Information)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629209/46eb7104.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629209/4f89292a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629209/03e814b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629209/f23a6bdd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Geraldine Motels

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Geraldine-Hotels-Geraldine-Motels.h9629209.Hotel-Information)

Geraldine

8.8/10

Excellent

(343 reviews)

"A great choice for a one night stay. No complaints from us."

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

Graeme

CA $133

CA $153 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 29 - Jan 30

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Geraldine-Hotels-Geraldine-Motels.h9629209.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37916800/37916799/w906h683x59y0-91aac81d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37916800/37916799/616c030b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37916800/37916799/1bb6f5ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37916800/37916799/w506h683x259y0-20523245.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Historic School in rural Oamaru with farm animals and outdoor baths

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Fuchsia-Creek-Hotels-Historic-Cottage-In-Rural-Oamaru-With-Farm-Animals-And-Outdoor-Baths.h37916799.Hotel-Information)

Oamaru

10/10

Exceptional

(23 reviews)

"This place is amazing we loved our stay and didn’t want to leave"

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

Anonymous traveller

CA $209

CA $209 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 28 - Jan 29

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Fuchsia-Creek-Hotels-Historic-Cottage-In-Rural-Oamaru-With-Farm-Animals-And-Outdoor-Baths.h37916799.Hotel-Information)

![Sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33720000/33710500/33710488/c7a802a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33720000/33710500/33710488/4d29f73b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33720000/33710500/33710488/270-bd6a4b46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33720000/33710500/33710488/f18f26be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Gorgeous Character Bach

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Punakaiki-Hotels-Gorgeous-Character-Bach.h33710488.Hotel-Information)

Punakaiki

9.8/10

Exceptional

(109 reviews)

"Awesome location, and had everything we needed."

![New Zealand](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/nz.svg)

Dean R.

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Punakaiki-Hotels-Gorgeous-Character-Bach.h33710488.Hotel-Information)

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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## Top South Island Hotel Reviews

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

### Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and had everything we needed. Breakfast was great"

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

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

### Sudima Christchurch Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Spotless room, quick check in"

[](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

"This property was amazing with great views. A soak experience comes with your stay but book it early. Parking is on site. It is located on a hill so walking back from town may be challenging for some. Many local tour companies pick-up at this location. The on-site restaurant "Nest" also has an amazing lake view and good menu although we did not eat there as we had other plans. The lounge is cozy with friendly staff and a great food menu as well. We would return here again."

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

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

### Blue Peaks Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is in a great location and well priced. The only negative we found was the room was very hot and there was no air conditioning."

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

"Friendly staff, clean rooms, sport on the tves."

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

"Clean large room. Nice breakfast "

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

"Great place to stay and to relax. Lake view from the room in exceptional"

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

"Rooms bed was very comfortable staff were helpful and accommodating. "

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

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