Title: Book the Best BOUTIQUE Hotels in South Island in 2026 | 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) ![Queenstown which includes a river or creek and boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180018/2948ba2b-7820-4b5e-8e27-7fb5d6789242.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Find Boutique Hotels in South Island from CA $136 - ![](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 Boutique Hotels Tonight [Dec 20 - Dec 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&adults=2&propertyStyle=BOUTIQUE&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [Dec 21 - Dec 22](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2025-12-21&endDate=2025-12-22&adults=2&propertyStyle=BOUTIQUE&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [Dec 26 - Dec 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&adults=2&propertyStyle=BOUTIQUE&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In two weeks [Jan 2 - Jan 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&adults=2&propertyStyle=BOUTIQUE&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Our top choices for South Island boutique hotels ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1410000/1404200/1404115/fb418b9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1410000/1404200/1404115/cd17074c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1410000/1404200/1404115/97315ac2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1410000/1404200/1404115/1e1cf0d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fiordland Lodge [](https://www.expedia.ca/Te-Anau-Hotels-Fiordland-Lodge.h1404115.Hotel-Information) Te Anau 9.6/10 Exceptional (60) "Really nice location and property. Very good food too and super friendly staff" ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Vanessa [](https://www.expedia.ca/Te-Anau-Hotels-Fiordland-Lodge.h1404115.Hotel-Information) ![Sauna](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55540000/55531300/55531272/28f3f50b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Superior Room (Iwi Katea Room)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55540000/55531300/55531272/fddd0499.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Superior Room (Iwi Katea Room) | Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55540000/55531300/55531272/c58cba10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55540000/55531300/55531272/5bcdec99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation [](https://www.expedia.ca/Benhar-Hotels-The-Fern-Thistle-Accommodation.h55531272.Hotel-Information) Benhar 9.6/10 Exceptional (56) "Fresh homemade bread, jams and marmalade for breakfast." ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Ross CA $117 CA $136 total includes taxes & fees Dec 23 - Dec 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Benhar-Hotels-The-Fern-Thistle-Accommodation.h55531272.Hotel-Information) ![Pukaki Homestead | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6960000/6953200/6953169/d7d16d1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6960000/6953200/6953169/68339867.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6960000/6953200/6953169/b5c7a0e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6960000/6953200/6953169/2f220be6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ben-Ohau-Hotels-Mt-Cook-Lakeside-Retreat.h6953169.Hotel-Information) Ben Ohau 9.6/10 Exceptional (5) "It was nice and quiet. Food and service was fantastic. We just struck a bad time with the weather "FOG"" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Olaf CA $2,341 CA $2,696 total includes taxes & fees Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ben-Ohau-Hotels-Mt-Cook-Lakeside-Retreat.h6953169.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16200/16116/100def4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16200/16116/dedacc89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16200/16116/78e3e441.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16200/16116/1151429c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The George Christchurch [](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-The-George-Christchurch.h16116.Hotel-Information) Christchurch City Centre 9.4/10 Exceptional (629) "Staff were great " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Professor SHAISTA CA $325 CA $377 total includes taxes & fees Dec 22 - Dec 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-The-George-Christchurch.h16116.Hotel-Information) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4490000/4487900/4487832/1ea05443.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4490000/4487900/4487832/b6c7b6dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Sea Room | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4490000/4487900/4487832/db1e20ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Formal Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4490000/4487900/4487832/49667e1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Escape To Picton [](https://www.expedia.ca/Picton-Hotels-Escape-To-Picton.h4487832.Hotel-Information) Picton 9.2/10 Wonderful (80) "Great stay, it was quiet and relaxing for a night get away." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Jennifer CA $241 CA $278 total includes taxes & fees Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Picton-Hotels-Escape-To-Picton.h4487832.Hotel-Information) ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15360000/15350100/15350007/ec6f6c43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Children's play area - outdoor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15360000/15350100/15350007/188b6dbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Sports facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15360000/15350100/15350007/735d2b4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Free daily full breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15360000/15350100/15350007/2224efa2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hulbert House [](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Hulbert-House.h15350007.Hotel-Information) Queenstown City Centre 10/10 Exceptional (22) "Our 4th trip to Hubert House and as always we had a great stay. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) bret CA $794 CA $915 total includes taxes & fees Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Hulbert-House.h15350007.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19680000/19676500/19676433/cfa5781d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![QT Remarkables Lakeview King](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19680000/19676500/19676433/237231eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19680000/19676500/19676433/69f2e647.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Breakfast served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19680000/19676500/19676433/7de9864d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### QT Queenstown [](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-QT-Queenstown.h19676433.Hotel-Information) Queenstown City Centre 9.4/10 Exceptional (984) "Location and the view are excellent. Love to stay there again " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Angela CA $455 CA $523 total includes taxes & fees Dec 21 - Dec 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-QT-Queenstown.h19676433.Hotel-Information) ![Luxury Double Villa, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Lake View | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1150000/1140100/1140017/b20b93ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Luxury Double Villa, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Lake View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1150000/1140100/1140017/11c1fda4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1150000/1140100/1140017/6f3cab6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Luxury Double Villa, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Lake View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1150000/1140100/1140017/15d5c298.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Azur Luxury Lodge [](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Azur-Luxury-Lodge.h1140017.Hotel-Information) Sunshine Bay 10/10 Exceptional (87) "Fantastic location and a truely breathtaking view from the room. Staff very helpful in arranging activities during our stay. 1 st class in every respect " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Jonathan CA $1,872 CA $2,153 total includes taxes & fees Dec 29 - Dec 30 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Azur-Luxury-Lodge.h1140017.Hotel-Information) ![Tower Suite | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2370000/2363200/2363135/df01a769.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Remarkables Junior Suite | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2370000/2363200/2363135/c4fe0851.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Gondola Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2370000/2363200/2363135/6e9650e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Tower Suite | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2370000/2363200/2363135/b223e2bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel [](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Queenstown-Park-Boutique-Hotel.h2363135.Hotel-Information) Queenstown City Centre 9.6/10 Exceptional (474) "Lovely staff, gorgeous room, perfect location. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Matthew CA $410 CA $472 total includes taxes & fees Dec 23 - Dec 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Queenstown-Park-Boutique-Hotel.h2363135.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1060000/1054500/1054424/83a04501.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family Suite (The Canopy Retreat Suite)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1060000/1054500/1054424/0da545bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1060000/1054500/1054424/367b25f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1060000/1054500/1054424/646795a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Central Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter [](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-The-Central-Private-Hotel-By-Naumi-Hotels.h1054424.Hotel-Information) Queenstown City Centre 9.2/10 Wonderful (457) "It was lovely. The British fella at reception was ever so friendly and helpful. Very comfortable stay indeed. " ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Hristo CA $396 CA $455 total includes taxes & fees Jan 17 - Jan 18, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-The-Central-Private-Hotel-By-Naumi-Hotels.h1054424.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=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04®ionId=6052692&adults=2&specialized_stays_group_explore=boutique_property&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Top South Island Hotel Reviews ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - More ways to book - [Book Boutique Hotels in South Island on Expedia.co.nz ](https://www.expedia.co.nz/South-Island-Hotels-Boutique-Hotel.0-0-d6052692-tBoutiqueHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)