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A row of waterfront cottages with balconies, wooden decks, and a mountain backdrop.
A row of waterfront cabins with balconies, connected by walkways, and a mountain backdrop.
A waterfront property with a row of houses, a dock, and a calm lake reflecting the buildings.
A waterfront property with multiple overwater bungalows connected by walkways, a clear lake, and mountains in the background.

1. Lake Resort by Marsden

Lake Resort by Marsden
Mount Pisa
  • Explore the mountains and lakeside wonder at this kid-friendly resort, complete with playground, mini golf, and seasonal skiing adventures.
S$148
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Lake Resort by Marsden
A neatly made bed with a dark headboard, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.
A room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, a desk, and a wall-mounted lamp.
A patio with two metal chairs and a small table, a potted plant, and a window with white curtains.
A motel sign with the name 'Aorangi Motel' and contact information.

2. Aorangi Motel

Aorangi Motel
Fairlie
S$137
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Aorangi Motel
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a well-maintained lawn, and a view of the surrounding forest.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a striped curtain.
A table with a bottle of wine, two glasses, and a plate with cheese and grapes.
A row of chalet-style buildings with large windows and balconies, surrounded by snow-covered trees and mountains in the background.

3. The St James

The St James
Hanmer Springs
S$178
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
The St James
A modern building with a central atrium, large windows, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A terrace with a table and chairs, overlooking a lake and mountains.
A modern room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony overlooking a lake and mountains. Inside, there is a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a coffee table with a vase of flowers.
A modern living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a view of mountains and a lake.

4. The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Queenstown
  • Family adventure basecamp in Queenstown offers bicycle rentals, babysitting, and lakeside fun.
S$417
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
A modern building with large windows and a stone pathway leading to it, situated on a pebbled beach with driftwood in the foreground.
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A room with large windows overlooking a beach, a table with chairs, and a potted plant.
A coastal resort with beachfront villas, a road leading to the beach, and lush greenery.

5. Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
Punakaiki
S$138
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
A rustic garden with a stone building, wooden benches, and a gravel path.
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a large window with a view, and a mounted deer head on the wall.
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a small wooden stool, a hanging light fixture, and a window with blinds.
A garden with a stone bench, a building with red windows, and a mountain in the background.

6. Cardrona Hotel

Cardrona Hotel
Cardrona
S$113
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Cardrona Hotel
A neatly made bed with a green throw, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand.
A modern living room with a large window, a black leather sofa, a white round table, and a forest-themed wall mural.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a freestanding bathtub, and a white vanity with toiletries.
A hotel reception desk with a framed picture of a mountain landscape, a clock, and a sign indicating a 4.7 out of 5 rating from Hotels.com.

7. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef
Franz Josef Glacier
  • Family adventure begins at this comfortable alpine motel with spacious rooms and nearby wildlife excursions.
S$214
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef
A balcony with a table set for breakfast overlooking a mountain and lake.
A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a view of mountains and water.
A dining area with round tables, chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.
A modern stone house with a stone facade, a sloped roof, and a view of mountains in the background.

8. Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Queenstown
  • Escape to family paradise with scenic pools and kid-friendly amenities, making mountain adventures easy at this relaxing retreat.
S$189
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
A playground with swings and a slide, surrounded by grass and trees, with mountains in the background.
A large wooden house with a stone wall and a pond in front.
Restaurant
A spacious balcony with a dining area, a sofa, and a grill, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

9. Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort
Arrowtown
  • Unleash family adventures in the heart of Arrowtown at this luxury eco-hotel with indoor pool, playground, and vast outdoor activities.
S$447
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Millbrook Resort
A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with numerous boats.
A view from a balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a marina with boats and a mountainous backdrop.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a countertop with various food items, a red toaster, and a hanging light fixture.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a potted plant, and a balcony with a view of boats and mountains.

10. Harbourside Nelson

Harbourside Nelson
Port Nelson
S$95
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Harbourside Nelson
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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in South Island

A modern building with a large patio area, a mountain in the background, and a body of water in the foreground.
A person at a table with a view of mountains and a body of water.
A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a scenic view, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table with a remote control and glasses on it.

Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort
Lake Tekapo
S$206
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Peppers Bluewater Resort
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, two blue armchairs, a round table with a vase, and a ceiling with hanging plants.
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.
A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and a view of a cityscape.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a glass partition.

Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport
S$240
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Novotel Christchurch Airport
A modern building with multiple windows and a staircase leading to an upper level.
Two people seated at a round table with a bottle and glasses, overlooking a mountainous landscape through large windows.
A person standing by a window with a night sky view, including stars and a visible mountain range.
A person in a robe by a window with a starry night sky view.

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Galaxy Boutique Hotel
Lake Tekapo
S$604
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Galaxy Boutique Hotel
A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a visible outdoor area.
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, seating area with a curved bench, and a reception counter.
A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and shelves with dishes.
A cozy room with a white sofa, a grey chair, wooden wall panels, and a glass cabinet with items on top.

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
Frankton
S$180
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
A modern bar area with seating, a counter with a logo, and a view of the outside.
A couple walking along a lakeside path with mountains in the background.
A couple embracing on a boat with a cityscape in the background.
A restaurant table set with glasses, cutlery, and a bottle, with a mountain view through the window.

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
Frankton
S$158
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
A modern dining area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a view of mountains and a lake.
A modern interior with stone walls, a wooden ceiling, and large windows offering mountain views.
A modern lounge area with a stone wall, a fireplace, sofas, and a bar with a bartender.
A bedroom with a large bed, a coffee tray, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.

Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse
Fernhill
S$284
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Kamana Lakehouse
A row of waterfront cottages with balconies, wooden decks, and a mountain backdrop.
A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of a water body and buildings.
A spacious living room with a large window overlooking a pool and mountains, a wooden dining table, and comfortable seating.
A waterfront property with a row of houses, a dock, and a calm lake reflecting the buildings.

Lake Resort by Marsden

Lake Resort by Marsden
Mount Pisa
S$148
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Lake Resort by Marsden
A modern house with a glass door entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.
A reception area with a reception desk labeled "Waiyoto" and "Haast New Zealand," a reception counter, patterned chairs, a small table, and a mirror on the wall.
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed beams, and a central bar area.
A hotel room with a sliding glass door, a bed with white linens, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of the interior.

Heartland Hotel Haast

Heartland Hotel Haast
Haast
S$91
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Heartland Hotel Haast
A balcony with a table set for breakfast overlooking a mountain and lake.
A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a view of mountains and water.
A dining area with round tables, chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.
A modern stone house with a stone facade, a sloped roof, and a view of mountains in the background.

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Queenstown
S$189
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
A bedroom with a bed, curtains, and a view of a green landscape with trees and mountains.
A wooden outdoor seating area with a white sink, a bottle of wine, and a glass.
A dining area with a table, chairs, and a view of a vineyard through large windows.
A cozy log cabin interior with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

St Leonards Vineyard Cottages

St Leonards Vineyard Cottages
Springlands
S$319
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
St Leonards Vineyard Cottages
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in South Island

A living room with a large TV, a glass coffee table, a grey sofa, and a view of a mountain landscape through open doors.
A gravel driveway leading to a gated entrance with a stone wall and a sign reading "Manata Lodge."
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a fireplace.
A kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the outdoors.

Manata Lodge

Manata Lodge
Lower Shotover
S$208
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Manata Lodge
A modern balcony with a glass railing, a potted plant, and a sofa.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a potted plant, and a large window with a view of trees and the sea.
A modern lobby with teal armchairs, a reception desk, and large windows.
A modern hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura
S$146
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Sudima Kaikoura
A modern building entrance with a glass door, a small outdoor seating area with metal chairs, and a gravel pathway.
A hotel entrance with a reception desk, a glass door, and a welcome sign.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to a balcony.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by a fenced area with a lawn and various shrubs.

Andorra Motel

Andorra Motel
Geraldine
S$126
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Andorra Motel
A bedroom with a bed, curtains, and a view of a green landscape with trees and mountains.
A wooden outdoor seating area with a white sink, a bottle of wine, and a glass.
A dining area with a table, chairs, and a view of a vineyard through large windows.
A cozy log cabin interior with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

St Leonards Vineyard Cottages

St Leonards Vineyard Cottages
Springlands
S$319
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
St Leonards Vineyard Cottages
A balcony with a table set for breakfast overlooking a mountain and lake.
A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a view of mountains and water.
A dining area with round tables, chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.
A modern stone house with a stone facade, a sloped roof, and a view of mountains in the background.

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Queenstown
S$189
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
A balcony with wicker furniture, a small table with a bottle and glasses, and a view of a turquoise sea and green hills.
A dining area with a view of a lake and mountains, featuring wooden tables and chairs, wine glasses, and menus.
An aerial view of a coastal property with multiple houses, a beach, and lush greenery.
A modern house with large windows, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of a lake.

The Portage Resort

The Portage Resort
Portage
S$190
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
The Portage Resort
A small cabin with a sloped roof, wooden exterior, and a porch with a railing.
A cozy room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, and a television on a shelf.
A wooden cabin with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A clear blue pool with a shaded area, surrounded by a metal fence and trees.

South Brighton Holiday Park

South Brighton Holiday Park
South New Brighton
S$98
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
South Brighton Holiday Park
A bed with a white mattress and a single yellow pillow, a bedside table with a lamp, and a power outlet on the wall.
A modern hotel room with two beds, a dining area, and a view of the outside.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, carpeted floor, and a plant in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in microwave, and a coffee maker.

Myhub Holiday Park

Myhub Holiday Park
Bradford
S$63
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Myhub Holiday Park
A covered outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a glass table, overlooking a mountainous landscape and a body of water.
A beach with a wooden walkway leading to a small structure, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.
A treehouse with a metal roof, surrounded by dense forest, connected by a wooden staircase.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, candles, and a view of the outdoors.

Punga Cove Resort

Punga Cove Resort
Punga Cove
S$273
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Punga Cove Resort
A row of cabins with a mountain backdrop and a hot air balloon in the sky.
A spacious balcony with a dining area, a sofa, and a grill, overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, a view of mountains, and a window with curtains.
Restaurant

Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort
Arrowtown
S$447
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Millbrook Resort
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Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was most helpful. We never did get a reservation to eat dinner in the hotel. Grab bars in showers would be welcomed."
Jeffrey 3-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Kamana Lakehouse
Garden Court Suites And Apartments

Garden Court Suites And Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"Studio was great and well equipped. Location is perfect for walking into Queenstown. All staff are friendly and welcoming"
Georges 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Garden Court Suites And Apartments
The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"😆"
Cameron 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

10/10 Excellent
"Best location, clean and affordable."
Alvaro 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown

8/10 Good
"Small but neat and fine for one night. Easy to walk into Queenstown & bed comfortable. Pretty small room & tiny shared toilet downstairs and tiny shared shower outside our room upstairs but price was good for Queenstown so all good."
Fiona 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Pinewood Queenstown
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay a night or two if you plan to visit Milford Sound."
Stephen 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
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Hotel Give

10/10 Excellent
"It was a good location and I found the staff and facilities to be really good. Comfortable bed and good shower. Having staff at the desk 24 hours a day was also good."
Sarah 4-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
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