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1. Lakes Edge Holiday Park

Lakes Edge Holiday Park
2.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (441 reviews)
"Great location next to the lake. Very good for family groups. About a quarter of an hour‘s walk to the town centre with supermarket."
Australia
Declan Dechawut
The price is CA $149
CA $171 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
Two Bedroom - 4 Person Max

2. Aoraki Court Motel

Aoraki Court Motel
4.5 star property
Mount Cook
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly welcome and easy check-in, including room ready for us. Spacious room with a gorgeous Mountain View. Helpful recommendations for the area."
United States
Michael
The price is CA $507
CA $586 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Aoraki Court Motel
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment)

3. Aorangi Motel

Aorangi Motel
4.0 star property
Fairlie
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (486 reviews)
"This is the second time I have stayed here on the way to Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo. The apartments are always well presented with beutiful plants and houseware. Very nice place to stay and great location."
Australia
Daniel
The price is CA $122
CA $140 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Aorangi Motel
BBQ/picnic area

4. Ahuriri Motels

Ahuriri Motels
2.5 star property
Omarama
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (560 reviews)
"Great spot! Very clean. Lots of space. Everything you need. Friendly staff. And the night sky right out back was incredible."
Australia
Allyson
The price is CA $88
CA $102 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Ahuriri Motels
Front of property

5. Airport Palms Motel

Airport Palms Motel
4.5 star property
Burnside
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Receptionist was friendly and helpful, and property was clean and cosy. Its a perfect stop before heading to christchurch airport, being a very short drive away!"
Singapore
Wilson
The price is CA $106
CA $123 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Airport Palms Motel
Spa Studio | Balcony view

6. Alpine Glacier Motel

Alpine Glacier Motel
3.5 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (803 reviews)
"What a view. Lots of great walking trails nearby. Great hotel if you are going to be spending your days tramping locally."
United States
Neal
The price is CA $86
CA $101 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Alpine Glacier Motel
Premium 1 Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen

7. Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

Alps Motel Apartment Twizel
2.0 star property
Twizel
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (160 reviews)
"Spacious room. In-room laundry is very helpful & convenient (washer & dryer two-in-one, need about 2hr to dry, so plan the time accordingly). Have everything we need. A nice stop between Tekapo & Wanaka/Queenstown."
United States
Jasmine
The price is CA $220
CA $255 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Alps Motel Apartment Twizel
Terrace/patio

8. Airport Delta Motel

Airport Delta Motel
3.0 star property
Burnside
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (664 reviews)
"Beautiful, tidy and comfortable"
Australia
Gabriel
The price is CA $116
CA $133 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Airport Delta Motel
Suite, 1 Bedroom

9. Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura
3.0 star property
Kaikoura
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (486 reviews)
"The room was excellent, clean and extra things were in room to make it comfortable."
Australia
Carmel
The price is CA $109
CA $127 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Mondello Kaikoura
Comfort Apartment, 4 Bedrooms | Living area

10. Airport Christchurch Motel

Airport Christchurch Motel
4.5 star property
Burnside
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (628 reviews)
"Great place to stay if on your way through Christchurch. Great location, comfortable, large rooms"
Australia
Simon
The price is CA $115
CA $133 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Airport Christchurch Motel
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

11. Aden Motel

Aden Motel
3.0 star property
Te Anau
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (529 reviews)
"Great stay. Clean, comfortable, and recommended!"
Australia
Kelvin
The price is CA $125
CA $144 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Aden Motel
Terrace/patio

12. Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites
3.5 star property
Kaikoura
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (513 reviews)
"Handy location to town, supermarket, beach"
Australia
Paula
The price is CA $97
CA $112 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Deluxe Studio, Ocean View

13. The Sea Breeze

The Sea Breeze
2.0 star property
Timaru Central
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Great hotel, close to town and very modern."
United States
Kurt
The price is CA $166
CA $192 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
The Sea Breeze
Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Lakefacing King Studio) | Lake view

14. Lakeside Motel & Apartments

Lakeside Motel & Apartments
3.5 star property
Te Anau
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Great view Wifi was excellent Good location"
Australia
Bernadette
The price is CA $149
CA $173 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Lakeside Motel & Apartments
Front of property

15. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier
4.0 star property
Fox Glacier
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (598 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
United States
Scott
The price is CA $73
CA $86 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier
Cribs (free), WiFi (free), individually decorated, bed sheets

16. Andorra Motel

Andorra Motel
3.0 star property
Geraldine
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (318 reviews)
"It was a fantastic motel and highly recommend it. "
Australia
Dianne
The price is CA $119
CA $137 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Andorra Motel
Triple Studio

17. Northwood Motor Lodge

Northwood Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Northwood
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (234 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay - quiet, private, clean with everything we needed"
Australia
Miranda
The price is CA $107
CA $124 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Northwood Motor Lodge
Exterior

18. Tower Lodge Motel

Tower Lodge Motel
4.0 star property
Richmond
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (610 reviews)
"Awesome place to stay. Will be back for sure."
Australia
Brendon
The price is CA $102
CA $119 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Tower Lodge Motel
Front of property

19. Raceway Motel

Raceway Motel
3.0 star property
Addington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (418 reviews)
"Place was great, friendly staff and easy check in and out. Nice place good kitchen amenities and perfect place to stay to go to the wolf brook arena 200m walk ! Loads of parking too"
Australia
Julia
The price is CA $78
CA $92 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Raceway Motel
Comfort Studio

20. Colonial Motel

Colonial Motel
3.5 star property
Blenheim CBD
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (223 reviews)
"."
Australia
Finesse
The price is CA $94
CA $109 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Colonial Motel
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Super handy to airport, got in at 2.45am in bed by 3.30am. 11am check out certainly helped"
Yvonne 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Novotel Christchurch Airport

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Accommodation
304 Motels
Lowest Price
CA $86
Highest Price
CA $586

Frequently asked questions

What is the nightly rate for a motel in South Island?
You can find a great deal from CA $86 on South Island motels with Expedia. Typically, prices are higher during popular times – like weekends and holidays – while staying midweek is often cheaper. To find the best nightly rates on South Island motels, try to be flexible with travel dates, and sort search results by price from low to high.
Is it better to stay in a South Island motel or hotel?
Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you're likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You'll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word "motel" was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.