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## Check availability on South Island Shopping Hotels

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## Top South Island Shopping Hotels

![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629800/9629768/a5e8b5af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629800/9629768/527f55d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium Room, 1 King Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629800/9629768/7b3c4a5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629800/9629768/9f90ee74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Cardrona Hotel

Cardrona

9.4/10

Exceptional

(690)

"A great atmosphere!"

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

Lisa

CA $116

CA $135 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 13 - Dec 14

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

![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/8b1e52a8.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)

![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)

### Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Kawarau Falls

8.6/10

Excellent

(1010)

"Great place to stay, fantastic rooms and awesome views. "

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

Ash

CA $263

CA $302 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 13 - Dec 14

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

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4040000/4035500/4035455/1f41e3c6.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)

![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)

### Lochmara Lodge

Lochmara Bay

9.0/10

Wonderful

(98)

"Lots to do there "

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

Sue

CA $168

CA $194 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 2 - Dec 3

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

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

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38910000/38908700/38908651/96b7ea21.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)

### Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa

Gibbston

9.6/10

Exceptional

(103)

"Such a beautiful location . Was very relaxing. "

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

Trecia

CA $500

CA $579 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 14 - Dec 15

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

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44530000/44527200/44527110/4b3cdc71.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)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44530000/44527200/44527110/def6d792.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Tasman King Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44530000/44527200/44527110/eb4334e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Awatuna Sunset Lodge

Awatuna

10/10

Exceptional

(21)

"Great place to stay… beautiful setting and lovely hosts…."

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

Douglas

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

![Ecotours](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16060000/16053900/16053813/46359b68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16060000/16053900/16053813/c07a92ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Shearer's Cottage with kitchen and ensuite bathroom | In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16060000/16053900/16053813/682b9c36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16060000/16053900/16053813/bb8715f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Pear Orchard Lodge

Hope

9.8/10

Exceptional

(29)

"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

Dec 5 - Dec 6

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

![Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624500/9624462/65bffaca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Family Room, Kitchenette (Family Unit) | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624500/9624462/b93a6a90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Executive Room, Kitchenette (Executive Studio)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624500/9624462/838cee31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Executive Room, Kitchenette (Executive Studio)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624500/9624462/2b3aff4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Aspiring Lodge Motel

Wanaka

7.8/10

Good

(217)

"Yes nice and clean and great position in the middle of town "

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

stephen

CA $157

CA $183 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 16 - Dec 17

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Wanaka-Hotels-Aspiring-Lodge-Motel.h9624462.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)

![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4420000/4412300/4412246/dfad9cf8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Room, Accessible, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4420000/4412300/4412246/f273a422.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4420000/4412300/4412246/3a9a4450.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown

Kawarau Falls

8.6/10

Excellent

(1003)

"Great place to stay"

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

Abhinav

CA $213

CA $245 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 12 - Dec 13

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

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4580000/4578200/4578127/4f10dc48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![The Hartnell Room | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4580000/4578200/4578127/b9757071.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Free daily continental breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4580000/4578200/4578127/6e75bf80.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)

### Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

Kaikoura

9.8/10

Exceptional

(173)

"Beautiful room with a stunning view. Spacious, comfortable bed, great hospitality and so convenient to walk to dinner options. And we were greeted on our last morning by dolphins!"

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

Rhonda Wright

CA $210

CA $244 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 7 - Dec 8

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

![2 Bedroom Suite (Ground Floor) | Private kitchenette](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7590000/7581800/7581775/861c3bce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7590000/7581800/7581775/62e0188a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![4 Bedroom Apartment | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7590000/7581800/7581775/b461ae5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7590000/7581800/7581775/14cc2cd4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Riverstone

Rangiora

9.6/10

Exceptional

(124)

"It was a really nice place to stay. It was very clean and quiet. Its in a great location. The people were so friendly. We will stay there again"

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

Tania

CA $142

CA $163 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 11 - Dec 12

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Rangiora-Hotels-Riverstone-Motel.h7581775.Hotel-Information)

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## Top South Island Hotel Reviews

![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 resignation "

[](https://expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-BreakFree-On-Cashel.h10153686.Hotel-Information)

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

### Kamana Lakehouse

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay at Kamana Lakehouse, we hadn’t booked a lake view room so the ongoing building work (right in front of the hotel) didn’t bother us. 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)

![Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3220000/3218900/3218849/29b191db_y.jpg)

### Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean, area was quiet, felt safe, close to town, great amenities."

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