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## Top South Island Mountain Hotels

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3918500/3918492/88ada86b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3918500/3918492/8934c6f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Cabin | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3918500/3918492/5c8d63bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Basic Cabin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3918500/3918492/7b8bc0ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Glentanner Park Centre

Glentanner

8.4/10

Very good

(213)

"Great camping option just outside MT Cook national park. We stayed in cabin with three bunk beds. Communal kitchen was fun to meet other campers especially students and families. Shower house was big and plenty of hot water. Much more affordable the hotels in the park. "

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

Jeff

CA $151

CA $174 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 8 - Dec 9

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Glentanner-Hotels-Glentanner-Park-Centre.h3918492.Hotel-Information)

![One bedroom Unit](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2594400/2594310/7e703ff1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Two Bedroom Unit](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2594400/2594310/a97b771b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2594400/2594310/9bb0c0a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![BBQ/picnic area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2594400/2594310/d72bda9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Aden Motel

Te Anau

9.0/10

Wonderful

(476)

"clean, comfortable, nice stay"

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

Jui Hsuan

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Te-Anau-Hotels-Aden-Motel.h2594310.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33270000/33261100/33261006/ba9fd4b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33270000/33261100/33261006/b5d55184.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33270000/33261100/33261006/ebc8348b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Executive Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33270000/33261100/33261006/9da4b51b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Koura Bay Resort

Hapuku

9.4/10

Exceptional

(89)

"Loved our stay would definitely recommend. "

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

Ange

CA $137

CA $159 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kaikoura-Hotels-Koura-Bay-Resort.h33261006.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19940000/19939800/19939737/7bbc77a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Family Room, Mountain View (2 Double and 2 Single Beds)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19940000/19939800/19939737/8cbd75fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Family Room, Mountain View (2 Double and 2 Single Beds)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19940000/19939800/19939737/f85b3a58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bicycling](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19940000/19939800/19939737/93ebd900.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Porters Lodge

Castle Hill

9.2/10

Wonderful

(25)

"Great location near Castle "

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

Rachel

CA $141

CA $163 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 26 - Nov 27

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Castle-Hill-Hotels-Porters-Lodge.h19939737.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20610000/20608400/20608311/5f2f922b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Twin Room, Ocean View (Endeavour Cabin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20610000/20608400/20608311/4b1053e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20610000/20608400/20608311/10315628.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20610000/20608400/20608311/38efbac0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Fiordland Discovery

Milford Sound

9.6/10

Exceptional

(45)

"Loved our overnight cruise on Milford Sound! Shared a quad cabin room and though small & cozy, was a perfect place to sleep & so good to wake up to a great view!! Food on the cruise was excellent & all the staff very helpful & informative! One of our highlights on our holiday I would definetly recomend a stay on the Fiordland Jewel !! "

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

kuljit

CA $1,057

CA $1,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Milford-Sound-Hotels-Fiordland-Discovery.h20608311.Hotel-Information)

![BBQ/picnic area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7700000/7693400/7693352/60e250b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7700000/7693400/7693352/49b65e99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![32-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, iPod dock](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7700000/7693400/7693352/0e8327b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7700000/7693400/7693352/1c5bcf40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

Franz Josef Glacier

9.6/10

Exceptional

(631)

"Very good condition and friendly staff."

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

Ray

CA $214

CA $251 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 7 - Dec 8

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Aspen-Court-Motel-Franz-Josef.h7693352.Hotel-Information)

![Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/110500/110468/5595d987.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Daily full breakfast (NZD 35 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/110500/110468/61c99d9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/110500/110468/bd7838da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/110500/110468/25bc99e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

Queenstown

9.4/10

Exceptional

(1000)

"Our stay was amazing...no disturbances. Awesome views "

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

Roveena

CA $387

CA $445 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 8 - Dec 9

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-The-Rees-Hotel-And-Luxury-Apartments.h110468.Hotel-Information)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/87354413.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/86771a5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/dc3df6a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/21731509.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Millbrook Resort

Arrowtown

9.8/10

Exceptional

(730)

"This is iconic in Arrowtown area. Close to Queenstown & ski resorts. Fantastic restaurants & wine tours. "

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

Anthony

CA $426

CA $490 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Millbrook-Resort.h584862.Hotel-Information)

![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1900000/1895500/1895481/f28215e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1900000/1895500/1895481/75abc862.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1900000/1895500/1895481/a8baad82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1900000/1895500/1895481/cef03e51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery

Windwhistle

9.6/10

Exceptional

(138)

"Yes,large room, amazing views "

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

Vicki

CA $234

CA $269 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Windwhistle-Hotels-Terrace-Downs-Resort.h1895481.Hotel-Information)

![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38910000/38908700/38908651/4988afe1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38910000/38908700/38908651/7006a49d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38910000/38908700/38908651/9b52453c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38910000/38908700/38908651/dceea06b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa

Gibbston

9.6/10

Exceptional

(100)

"Such a beautiful location . Was very relaxing. "

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

Trecia

CA $520

CA $605 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 8 - Dec 9

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Gibbston-Valley-Lodge-Spa.h38908651.Hotel-Information)

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## Top South Island Hotel Reviews

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

### Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"Nice staff, great location, nice view"

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

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

### Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Spotless room "

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

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

### Kamana Lakehouse

10/10 Excellent

"Loved my stay & will be back 🤗 My new favourite spot in Queenstown with amazing staff"

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

![The Godley Hotel](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3100000/3091600/3091589/4de9ec11_y.jpg)

### The Godley Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect. Location, cleanliness, friendly staff. Will use them again in future. Thanks"

[](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Tekapo-Hotels-The-Godley-Hotel.h3091589.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

"Fully equipped kitchen, laundry, spacious"

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

![Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7200/7169/a9e5a803_y.jpg)

### Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

10/10 Excellent

"Close to downtown Queenstown (short drive, public transport immediately outside hotel) rooms are good size and good facilities provided for coffee/ tea making. Private balconies with great views. Didn’t make use of breakfast restaurant as most recent experience (lukewarm food, poor/limited choices an overpriced) last week meant we didn’t bother going there again. "

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

![Pinewood Queenstown ](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4240000/4234800/4234779/be68902e_y.jpg)

### Pinewood Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"Good sized space in the rooms "

[](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Pinewood-Lodge.h4234779.Hotel-Information)