Title: Book the Best ROMANTIC Hotels in South Island - South Island Romantic Getaways | 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) ![Kawarau Suspension Bridge featuring a bridge, bungee jumping and a sporting event](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/36000/36128-Kawarau-Suspension-Bridge.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Find Romantic Hotels in South Island ![](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 Romantic Hotels Tonight [Oct 14 - Oct 15](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&adults=2&travelerType=ROMANTIC&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [Oct 15 - Oct 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&adults=2&travelerType=ROMANTIC&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) This weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&adults=2&travelerType=ROMANTIC&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [Oct 24 - Oct 26](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&adults=2&travelerType=ROMANTIC&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Top South Island Romantic Hotels ![BBQ/picnic area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5420000/5417800/5417771/6268dd6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5420000/5417800/5417771/000a544e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lunch, dinner served; pizza, garden views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5420000/5417800/5417771/b4bb3ffb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Beach nearby, kayaking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5420000/5417800/5417771/3cffdfdd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Awaroa Lodge Awaroa Bay 8.8/10 Excellent (107) "Amazing food and staff. Rooms are a bit dated but perfect spot to finish off the Abel Tasman walk " CA $224 CA $257 total includes taxes & fees Oct 28 - Oct 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Awaroa-Bay-Hotels-Awaroa-Lodge.h5417771.Hotel-Information) ![Breakfast and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/a9c7c485.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/66449400.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Suite, 1 Bedroom (Residence) | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/2f4cc98b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/8b1e52a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa Kawarau Falls 8.6/10 Excellent (1004) "Great place to stay, fantastic rooms and awesome views. " CA $184 CA $211 total includes taxes & fees Oct 26 - Oct 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Hilton-Queenstown-Resort-Spa.h4268206.Hotel-Information) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2840000/2838200/2838173/600a6ce2.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) ![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/3000000/2840000/2838200/2838173/7b1a1d39.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 15 - Oct 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Tekapo-Hotels-Peppers-Bluewater-Resort.h2838173.Hotel-Information) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2220000/2219900/2219853/6923044a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Apartment | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2220000/2219900/2219853/19fd7acb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2220000/2219900/2219853/51a66bb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2220000/2219900/2219853/59c31433.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Edgewater Wanaka 9.0/10 Wonderful (1000) "It was " CA $216 CA $251 total includes taxes & fees Oct 16 - Oct 17 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Wanaka-Hotels-Edgewater.h2219853.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) ![Modern European cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67280000/67277800/67277771/03f30dfe.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 (602) "Great hotel with awesome views " CA $148 CA $170 total includes taxes & fees Oct 18 - Oct 19 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Sudima-Queenstown.h67277771.Hotel-Information) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593100/2593061/8f917a5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593100/2593061/339d024f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593100/2593061/a2e241f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593100/2593061/a0bb970c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Carnmore Chateau Marlborough Blenheim CBD 9.2/10 Wonderful (1006) "What a fantastic place to stay will definitely be back" CA $104 CA $120 total includes taxes & fees Oct 19 - Oct 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Blenheim-Hotels-Chateau-Marlborough.h2593061.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/75000000/74790000/74786200/74786124/95e9b794.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Observatory Hotel Christchurch Christchurch City Centre 9.8/10 Exceptional (268) "Terrific place. " CA $188 CA $216 total includes taxes & fees Oct 26 - Oct 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Observatorty-Hotel-Christchurch.h74786124.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) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69600/69589/7c715f8b.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 $178 CA $205 total includes taxes & fees Oct 28 - Oct 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Heritage-Queenstown.h69589.Hotel-Information) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6960000/6953000/6952941/206c81d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Free daily continental breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6960000/6953000/6952941/1de01b43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Fiordland Carriage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6960000/6953000/6952941/58edce62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Fiordland Carriage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6960000/6953000/6952941/7a46afd3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Te Anau Lodge Te Anau 9.6/10 Exceptional (254) "Quiet very comfortable great staff couldn’t recommend more highly " CA $207 CA $240 total includes taxes & fees Oct 30 - Oct 31 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Te-Anau-Hotels-Te-Anau-Lodge.h6952941.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4040000/4035500/4035455/a06244da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Weka Chalet | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4040000/4035500/4035455/cc22862d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Daily full breakfast for a fee](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4040000/4035500/4035455/4a34c52d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4040000/4035500/4035455/c277a0d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lochmara Lodge Lochmara Bay 9.0/10 Wonderful (95) "Absolutely loved the stay. Great staff, beautiful views and walks and the food was exceptional. " CA $131 CA $152 total includes taxes & fees Nov 9 - Nov 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Lochmara-Bay-Hotels-Lochmara-Lodge.h4035455.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. [View all properties](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29®ionId=6052692&adults=2&travelerType=romantic&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Find out more about South Island ### South Island attractions for couples South Island, New Zealand, offers an array of captivating experiences that are sure to delight the discerning traveller. Begin your adventure in Queenstown, known as the adventure capital, where you can indulge in thrilling activities like bungee jumping from the iconic Kawarau Bridge or taking a scenic gondola ride to the top of Bob's Peak for breathtaking views. For a more tranquil experience, immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Fiordland National Park, where you can explore stunning fjords such as Milford Sound, often described as the eighth wonder of the world, with its towering cliffs and cascading waterfalls. Next, venture to the picturesque town of Wanaka, where you can enjoy a family-friendly hike up to the famous Roy's Peak, offering panoramic vistas that are perfect for family photos. Wine enthusiasts will find solace in the Marlborough region, where you can sample world-class Sauvignon Blanc at charming vineyards while the children play in the lush gardens. Finally, consider staying in the vibrant city of Christchurch, where you can enjoy a blend of modern comforts and historical charm at boutique hotels, all while exploring beautifully restored gardens and the innovative Transitional Cathedral. This diverse region not only caters to your adventurous spirit but also ensures that you and your family are pampered with top service and an unforgettable holiday experience. ## Top South Island Hotel Reviews ![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) ![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) ![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) ![Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/a9c7c485_y.jpg) ### Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa 10/10 Excellent "From arrival to departure our whole experience was amazing. The location is perfect, the staff so friendly and helpful and the hotel it self great. " [](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Hilton-Queenstown-Resort-Spa.h4268206.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 "Our family of four adults stayed in the 2 bedroom apartment for 1 night. What a great stay we had. The young lady that served our drinks and dinner was really friendly and we had breakfast there and who was there was the same young lady what a trooper she is, well done gerl. We will be back. Thank you for your hospitality. " [](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Copthorne-Hotel-Apartments-Queenstown-Lakeview.h7169.Hotel-Information) ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - More ways to book - [Book Romantic Hotels in South Island on Expedia.co.nz](https://www.expedia.co.nz/South-Island-Hotels-Romantic-Hotel.0-0-d6052692-tRomanticHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)