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## Check availability on South Island Shopping Hotels

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## Our top choices for South Island hotels with shopping nearby

![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629800/9629768/c960cb66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629800/9629768/bd136de9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Dining room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629800/9629768/e45fac67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629800/9629768/c70d554c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Cardrona Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Cardrona-Hotel.h9629768.Hotel-Information)

Cardrona

9.4/10

Exceptional

(726 reviews)

"Friendly staff, beautiful grounds and room. Would stay again."

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

Amber

CA $177

CA $204 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 29 - Jan 30

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Cardrona-Hotel.h9629768.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)

![Kākāriki Chalet | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4040000/4035500/4035455/a26e006a.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

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Lochmara-Bay-Hotels-Lochmara-Lodge.h4035455.Hotel-Information)

Lochmara Bay

9.2/10

Wonderful

(99 reviews)

"Staff are all amazing! Beautiful place to stay "

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

Juliette

CA $166

CA $192 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 8 - Feb 9

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Lochmara-Bay-Hotels-Lochmara-Lodge.h4035455.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/d4a3bdf7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lake view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/216c4d32.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)

![Breakfast and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/0b240807.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

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

Kawarau Falls

8.6/10

Excellent

(1,011 reviews)

"Outstanding hotel, would return!"

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

Megan

CA $361

CA $415 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 30 - Jan 31

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Hilton-Queenstown-Resort-Spa.h4268206.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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4240000/4237800/4237771/8eef80fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Studio Top Floor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4240000/4237800/4237771/c76dac0d.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)

### Akaroa Criterion Motel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Akaroa-Hotels-Akaroa-Criterion-Motel.h4237771.Hotel-Information)

Akaroa

9.6/10

Exceptional

(599 reviews)

"Great view - great staff! "

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

Verena

CA $161

CA $191 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 30 - Jan 31

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Akaroa-Hotels-Akaroa-Criterion-Motel.h4237771.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38910000/38908700/38908651/c088f141.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38910000/38908700/38908651/625dffb4.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)

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

### Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa

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

Gibbston

9.6/10

Exceptional

(108 reviews)

"Amazing accommodations and staff"

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

Jessica

CA $549

CA $633 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 25 - Feb 26

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

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6940000/6936000/6935946/34551750.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![1 bedroom, premium bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6940000/6936000/6935946/89e6818a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Courtyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6940000/6936000/6935946/1e388caa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6940000/6936000/6935946/c6e8737d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Franz Josef Oasis

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Franz-Josef-Oasis.h6935946.Hotel-Information)

Franz Josef Glacier

9.4/10

Exceptional

(661 reviews)

"Staff wonderful Breakfast just right Spotless Great location"

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

Kevin

CA $273

CA $321 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 26 - Feb 27

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Franz-Josef-Oasis.h6935946.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44530000/44527200/44527110/c05f6260.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44530000/44527200/44527110/4b3cdc71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Tasman King Room | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44530000/44527200/44527110/23ded809.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Free daily full breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44530000/44527200/44527110/14b80aa8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Awatuna Sunset Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Awatuna-Hotels-Awatuna-Sunset-Lodge.h44527110.Hotel-Information)

Awatuna

10/10

Exceptional

(24 reviews)

"We enjoyed our stay, our hosts were very welcoming and we had excellent meals dinner and breakfast. Just outside the door ocean views and the sunset lodge is highly recommended "

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

John

CA $577

CA $663 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 5 - Feb 6

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Awatuna-Hotels-Awatuna-Sunset-Lodge.h44527110.Hotel-Information)

![The Hartnell Room | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4580000/4578200/4578127/1e7052d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![The Harrington Room | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4580000/4578200/4578127/e62fff2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4580000/4578200/4578127/c2b52b53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4580000/4578200/4578127/7592b37e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kaikoura-Hotels-Bendamere-House-Bed-Breakfast.h4578127.Hotel-Information)

Kaikoura

9.8/10

Exceptional

(177 reviews)

"Lovely owner, nice room , cracking view"

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

David

CA $232

CA $268 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 20 - Feb 21

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kaikoura-Hotels-Bendamere-House-Bed-Breakfast.h4578127.Hotel-Information)

![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4420000/4412300/4412246/7a92f141.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4420000/4412300/4412246/89b32394.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4420000/4412300/4412246/0471e6ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lake view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4420000/4412300/4412246/916cf2e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Queenstown.h4412246.Hotel-Information)

Kawarau Falls

8.6/10

Excellent

(1,004 reviews)

"Very comfortable.Helpful staff. Great location."

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

Anthony

CA $216

CA $249 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 3 - Feb 4

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Queenstown.h4412246.Hotel-Information)

![Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16060000/16053900/16053813/3ab4cd77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Daily continental breakfast (NZD 30 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16060000/16053900/16053813/e5fd7864.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16060000/16053900/16053813/dc9a10a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16060000/16053900/16053813/f68a25f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Pear Orchard Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Richmond-Hotels-The-Pear-Orchard-Lodge.h16053813.Hotel-Information)

Hope

9.8/10

Exceptional

(29 reviews)

"Very pleasant stay and friendly people. Cheers Jason."

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

Jason

CA $161

CA $186 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 8 - Feb 9

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Richmond-Hotels-The-Pear-Orchard-Lodge.h16053813.Hotel-Information)

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## Top South Island Hotel Reviews

![Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4200000/4192700/4192650/61562b11_y.jpg)

### Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

10/10 Excellent

"I personally love the little hut we stayed in for our one night stay "

[](https://expedia.ca/Te-Anau-Hotels-Te-Anau-Lakeview-Kiwi-Holiday-Park-Motels.h4192650.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

"Clean, great staff, walking distance to town center and there was also a local bus. Great views, good breakfast, good restaurant on the premises"

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

![LyLo Christchurch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15620000/15616500/15616452/e5109f58_y.jpg)

### LyLo Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"Always a pleasant stay. Staff are very helpful. Kept clean and tidy. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Jucy-Snooze-Christchurch.h15616452.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

"Nice & tidy, view to the city . Beautiful "

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

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

### Kamana Lakehouse

10/10 Excellent

"My daughter and I were travelling through Queenstown and stayed three nights at the Kamana Lakehouse. The hotel was beautiful and the views of the lake were outstanding. The service was great as well. I understand some people were not happy about the parking lot views and the construction but that does not bother me. The only reason I gave four stars on service is because there should be more options for breakfast. The dinner was excellent along with the wine. Breakfast was a set menu but it would be best if there were some quick fruit and continental options when timing is tight for travelers and activities that get planned during the day. There is nothing near to go to unless you go to town so if you do not have time for a full sit down breakfast, you are a bit out of luck. That would be my only complaint otherwise, everything was lovely."

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

"Great location and simple, clean room. Very nice staff. Great bargain!"

[](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

"Great hotel and value for money. Buffett breakfast was excellent. Friendly staff. Super convenient. Highly recommend."

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

![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)