Title: Book the Best HISTORIC Hotels in South Island in 2026 | Expedia.ca [South Island Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/South-Island.dx6052692)[Hotels in South Island](https://expedia.ca/South-Island-Hotels.d6052692.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in South Island](https://expedia.ca/South-Island-Vacation-Rentals.d6052692.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to South Island](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-South-Island.d6052692.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in South Island](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-South-Island.d6052692.Travel-Guide-Activities)[South Island Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-South-Island.d6052692.Car-Rental-Guide)[South Island Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/South-Island.d6052692.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![Queenstown which includes a river or creek and boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180018/2948ba2b-7820-4b5e-8e27-7fb5d6789242.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Find Historic Hotels in South Island from CA $127 - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check availability on South Island Historic Hotels Tonight [Dec 1 - Dec 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [Dec 2 - Dec 3](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) This weekend [Dec 5 - Dec 7](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [Dec 12 - Dec 14](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Top South Island Historic Hotels ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30990000/30982700/30982620/9d86dc05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30990000/30982700/30982620/b787c661.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30990000/30982700/30982620/15feb1f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Superior Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30990000/30982700/30982620/070935c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Poshtel Oamaru 9.6/10 Exceptional (342) "Staff were friendly, room was clean. A little noisy between rooms but the history of the hotel was interesting." ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Melody CA $149 CA $172 total includes taxes & fees Dec 15 - Dec 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Oamaru-Hotels-Poshtel.h30982620.Hotel-Information) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74786200/74786124/e313038c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Observatory Legacy room- Lower ground floor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74786200/74786124/82ebccb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74786200/74786124/99070f1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Royal Skylight Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74786200/74786124/5b012e3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Observatory Hotel Christchurch Christchurch City Centre 9.8/10 Exceptional (282) "Beautiful designed and well kept hotel right downtown " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) JH CA $208 CA $240 total includes taxes & fees Dec 14 - Dec 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Observatorty-Hotel-Christchurch.h74786124.Hotel-Information) ![Chief Millard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75780000/75770100/75770075/49d0808c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Chief Shain](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75780000/75770100/75770075/2ee9836a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Chief Millard | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75780000/75770100/75770075/c1974a90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75780000/75770100/75770075/f49ce79f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation Hokitika 10/10 Exceptional (85) "Wonderful place to stay." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Gregory CA $200 CA $230 total includes taxes & fees Dec 2 - Dec 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hokitika-Hotels-Hokitika-Fire-Station-Boutique-Accomm.h75770075.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/5000000/4490000/4487900/4487832/1dbfa72e.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) ### Escape To Picton Picton 9.2/10 Wonderful (79) "Great stay, it was quiet and relaxing for a night get away." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Jennifer CA $204 CA $237 total includes taxes & fees Dec 8 - Dec 9 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Picton-Hotels-Escape-To-Picton.h4487832.Hotel-Information) ![Lavender | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36100000/36094000/36093944/6fafbb8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36100000/36094000/36093944/9355f064.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Calla Lily](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36100000/36094000/36093944/c7488a17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Pohutukawa | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36100000/36094000/36093944/25e7a382.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lemon Tree Lodge Kaikoura 9.4/10 Exceptional (44) "Lovely bed and breakfast with great views! The continental breakfast was yummy too." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Lisa CA $248 CA $287 total includes taxes & fees Dec 4 - Dec 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Kaikoura-Hotels-Lemon-Tree-Lodge.h36093944.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) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519239/696fe8e0.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) ![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) ### Beachfront Hotel Hokitika 8.4/10 Very good (1012) "Great accommodation and location. Staff were nice and there is a restaurant onsite. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Mike CA $120 CA $138 total includes taxes & fees Dec 10 - Dec 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hokitika-Hotels-Beachfront-Hotel.h519239.Hotel-Information) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1780000/1775900/1775827/ccdf9fa6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![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) ![Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 9 PM, pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1780000/1775900/1775827/15cb4138.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1780000/1775900/1775827/a4dcb1a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Edit Picton Picton 7.8/10 Good (1008) "room was clean, tidy great location and nice and quiet " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Thommo CA $110 CA $127 total includes taxes & fees Dec 16 - Dec 17 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Picton-Hotels-Edit-Picton.h1775827.Hotel-Information) ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83380000/83370100/83370072/2a3436e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Room 2 Superking Ensuite, Accessible](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83380000/83370100/83370072/acacbc41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83380000/83370100/83370072/20ead0cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Room 2 Superking Ensuite, Accessible](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83380000/83370100/83370072/9537d326.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Vicarage Geraldine Geraldine 9.8/10 Exceptional (67) "A fantastic place to stay; definitely superior facilities and accommodation." ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Gerry CA $243 CA $283 total includes taxes & fees Dec 12 - Dec 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Geraldine-Hotels-The-Vicarage-Geraldine.h83370072.Hotel-Information) ![Studio Top Floor | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4240000/4237800/4237771/9c950ad6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Studio Top Floor | Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4240000/4237800/4237771/d89a14fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4240000/4237800/4237771/0e201979.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Studio, Sea View, Ground Floor | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4240000/4237800/4237771/06d8b7bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Akaroa Criterion Motel Akaroa 9.6/10 Exceptional (591) "These motels are well appointed, spotlessly clean and in a good location." ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Peter CA $152 CA $181 total includes taxes & fees Dec 8 - Dec 9 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Akaroa-Hotels-Akaroa-Criterion-Motel.h4237771.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) ![Upstairs Studio Unit with Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629209/15f51d45.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) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629209/260982e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Geraldine Motels Geraldine 8.8/10 Excellent (338) "Was a lovely handy location " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Sue [](https://www.expedia.ca/Geraldine-Hotels-Geraldine-Motels.h9629209.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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The staff were really friendly and helpful, our room was lovely - cleaned and serviced every day, the breakfasts were tasty and varied and again the wait staff were great. Would recommend." [](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Kamana-Lakehouse.h983589.Hotel-Information) ![Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/a9c7c485_y.jpg) ### Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa 10/10 Excellent "Lovely quiet location with boat taxi to the main town. Fabulous lake views and freshly prepared meals. On the Kelvin trail." [](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Hilton-Queenstown-Resort-Spa.h4268206.Hotel-Information) ![Sudima Christchurch Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889400/889383/973a3fae_y.jpg) ### Sudima Christchurch Airport 10/10 Excellent "Excellent experience from check-in to very early morning shuttle to the airport. " [](https://expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Sudima-Christchurch-Airport.h889383.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 room, good food, great location " [](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 "Very clean and tidy room. Central location and simple check in. " [](https://expedia.ca/Dunedin-Hotels-Scenic-Hotel-Southern-Cross.h83611.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 "Exceptionally helpful check in staff" [](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Heritage-Queenstown.h69589.Hotel-Information) ![Pinewood Queenstown ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4240000/4234800/4234779/19daffe4_y.jpg) ### Pinewood Queenstown 10/10 Excellent "Clean quiet and close to town. Perfect place " [](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Pinewood-Lodge.h4234779.Hotel-Information) ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - More ways to book - [Book Historic Hotels in South Island on Expedia.co.nz](https://www.expedia.co.nz/South-Island-Hotels-Historic-Hotel.0-0-d6052692-tHistoricHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)