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## Our top choices for South Island eco-friendly hotels

![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18260000/18258200/18258191/e07a1479.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18260000/18258200/18258191/29dad47b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18260000/18258200/18258191/a6092c8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18260000/18258200/18258191/5cb17256.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Novotel Christchurch Airport

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Novotel-Christchurch-Airport.h18258191.Hotel-Information)

Christchurch Airport

9.6/10

Exceptional

(1023)

"Amazing views, friendly service, lovely food"

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

Blair

CA $198

CA $227 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Novotel-Christchurch-Airport.h18258191.Hotel-Information)

![Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75769200/75769176/77691609.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75769200/75769176/46cd5911.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75769200/75769176/w2798h2000x0y0-97fb97e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75769200/75769176/e9857b03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Sudima Kaikoura

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kaikoura-Hotels-Sudima-Kaikoura.h75769176.Hotel-Information)

Kaikoura

9.4/10

Exceptional

(449)

"Clean room, lovely staff and nice restaurant downstairs "

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

Anton

CA $141

CA $162 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 17 - Dec 18

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kaikoura-Hotels-Sudima-Kaikoura.h75769176.Hotel-Information)

![Beach nearby, black sand](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/982500/982476/c13ab294.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Beach View Room - Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/982500/982476/f38c460d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/982500/982476/3effa890.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/982500/982476/8360f953.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Greymouth-Hotels-Punakaiki-Resort.h982476.Hotel-Information)

Punakaiki

8.6/10

Excellent

(762)

"Excellent room, excellent bar and restaurant, great staff and fantastic location. "

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

Balthazar

CA $163

CA $188 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 17 - Dec 18

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Greymouth-Hotels-Punakaiki-Resort.h982476.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)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593100/2593061/e7ebcb21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, dinner served; local cuisine, pool views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593100/2593061/a7d8d919.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

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Blenheim-Hotels-Chateau-Marlborough.h2593061.Hotel-Information)

Blenheim CBD

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1001)

"What a fantastic place to stay will definitely be back"

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

Todd

CA $108

CA $125 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 14 - Dec 15

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Blenheim-Hotels-Chateau-Marlborough.h2593061.Hotel-Information)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54263/6402756d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium Family Room (1 Queen and 2 Singles) | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54263/49982538.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54263/ca9f42c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Indoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54263/398395bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Commodore Airport Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Commodore-Airport-Hotel.h54263.Hotel-Information)

Burnside

9.6/10

Exceptional

(1002)

"Great room and excellent staff"

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

Joao

CA $179

CA $208 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Commodore-Airport-Hotel.h54263.Hotel-Information)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3530000/3528600/3528584/84cc7fd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3530000/3528600/3528584/067d6e1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3530000/3528600/3528584/bca52f46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3530000/3528600/3528584/a40e4a0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

###  Marsden Lake Resort Central Otago

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Mount-Pisa-Hotels-The-Lake-Resort-Heritage-Collection.h3528584.Hotel-Information)

Mount Pisa

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1005)

"Great place to stay"

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

Leanne

CA $184

CA $211 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 17 - Dec 18

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Mount-Pisa-Hotels-The-Lake-Resort-Heritage-Collection.h3528584.Hotel-Information)

![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/83700/83615/1e3a9417.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/83700/83615/659b98fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/83700/83615/a197303a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/83700/83615/fb131c13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Scenic-Hotel-Franz-Josef-Glacier.h83615.Hotel-Information)

Franz Josef Glacier

8.4/10

Very good

(639)

"Cosy accomodation and great location"

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

Vanessa

CA $121

CA $140 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 19 - Dec 20

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Scenic-Hotel-Franz-Josef-Glacier.h83615.Hotel-Information)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/87354413.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/86771a5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/331a18f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/dc3df6a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Millbrook Resort

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Millbrook-Resort.h584862.Hotel-Information)

Arrowtown

9.8/10

Exceptional

(740)

"Stunning relaxing vistas of surrounding mountains. Streams, wildlife and quaint village feel but still so peaceful."

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

Kevin

CA $431

CA $496 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 14 - Dec 15

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Millbrook-Resort.h584862.Hotel-Information)

![Dinner served, local cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12900/12869/78e57269.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Accessible 1 Double 1 Single](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12900/12869/db7ba18b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12900/12869/4c44621e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12900/12869/cf12e0a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Te-Anau-Hotels-Kingsgate-Hotel-Te-Anau.h12869.Hotel-Information)

Te Anau

8.2/10

Very good

(860)

"Clean accomodation and great location "

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

Vanessa

CA $226

CA $260 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 14 - Dec 15

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Te-Anau-Hotels-Kingsgate-Hotel-Te-Anau.h12869.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/911600/911529/dfe15e8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/911600/911529/8260751f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Skiing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/911600/911529/44fc4d2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/911600/911529/da582a6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Novotel-Queenstown-Lakeside.h911529.Hotel-Information)

Queenstown City Centre

8.8/10

Excellent

(1006)

"We had a quick stay but it was exactly what we needed."

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

Nicole

CA $274

CA $315 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 21 - Dec 22

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Novotel-Queenstown-Lakeside.h911529.Hotel-Information)

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## Top South Island Hotel Reviews

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

### Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"Large spacious apartment with full cooking facilities and well equipped kitchen. Magnificent view from room "

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

![Sherwood Queenstown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15870000/15861100/15861047/w3836h2558x4y3-58bf1a9f_y.jpg)

### Sherwood Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"Staff, location, room condition were great ! "

[](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Sherwood-Queenstown.h15861047.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

"Convenient location. Friendly staff. "

[](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 room, and quick check in"

[](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

"Beautiful views, lovely room"

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

"Great facilities. Really enjoyed the sauna and spa."

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

![Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1400/1377/137cc1b5_y.jpg)

### Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean, the staff courteous and helpful"

[](https://expedia.ca/Dunedin-Hotels-Kingsgate-Hotel-Dunedin.h1377.Hotel-Information)

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