The 10 best Motels in South Island, New Zealand

May 1, 2023 Roseanne Arnett

Discover the best Motels in South Island including Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation, Aoraki Court Aoraki/Mt Cook Village, Aden Motel, Radfords on the Lake, Airport Palms Motel, Lomond Lodge Motel & Apartments, Aden Motel, Kaikoura Top 10 Holiday Park, Settlers Boutique Motel, Harbour View Motel Picton.
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1. Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation

16 Richards Drive, Hokitika 7810 New Zealand
Excellent
45%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 798 reviews

Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation

Nestled in native gardens with an exclusive walkway direct to the beach, this unique Hokitika accommodation is ideal for families and couples wanting space, tranquility and peacefulness. Our apartments and chalets are situated far away from the hustle and bustle - giving you the opportunity to relax in comfort and enjoy exploring Hokitika and the surrounding area. Take a walk on the secluded beach directly from the properties access, visit our animals, and at night take a walk to our magical glow-worm dell.

High recommend this accommodation In Hokitika

Reviewed By PatrickW3895

If you are looking for a well presented, comfortable accommodation situated in an awesome spot right by the beach, then this is your shining star. The guest services were simply amazing, so informative, telling us the local eating spots like Fat Pipi Pizza and the Glow Worm Grotto situated just down the road Highly recommend this accommodation

2. Aoraki Court Aoraki/Mt Cook Village

26 Bowen Drive, Mt. Cook Village, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) 7946 New Zealand
Excellent
82%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 2101 reviews

Aoraki Court Aoraki/Mt Cook Village

Modern Motel Complex situated within the stunning Aoraki Mt Cook National Park. Every unit has absolutely stunning view of Mt Sefton and the surrounding ranges. 24/7 Reception, daily housekeeping and en-suite bathrooms in all units.

AORAKI COURT MOTEL

Reviewed By senior797

Excellect accommodation , spacious , modern , warm & clean with everything you need . Very close to all activities & the host is very friendly & helpful . Very affordable , we really enjoyed our stay & would totally recommend ×××××

3. Aden Motel

57-59 Quintin Drive Fiordland, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park 9600 New Zealand
Excellent
64%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 417 reviews

Aden Motel

Aden Motels have 12 ground floor Apartments from Studio, 1 & 2 bedroom plus 3 Bedroom Cottage.Free Wifi. Quiet location with ample parking even for a boat. Childrens playground, BBQ area, Guest Vege patch,guest laundry. Chemical Free and Eviromentally friendly. "Come and rest and relax".

50th Birthday

Reviewed By Rested72

Irene & David,thanks for being amazing hosts.From the moment I 1st called to organise accommodation for 15 people you were extremely helpful.The Herron Cottage is a great facility that we could all gather at night & was lovely & warm.These guys know how to let their guests relax & anything we needed was no problems.Highly recommend Aden Motels as a place to stay in Te Anau,walking distance from main town centre.

4. Radfords on the Lake

56 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park 9600 New Zealand
Excellent
79%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 899 reviews

Radfords on the Lake

Welcome to Radfords on the Lake – luxury 5-star lakefront accommodation in Te Anau which you will love. Wake up to views of stunning Lake Te Anau and the mountains of Fiordland National Park in one of our spacious, luxuriously appointed apartments. Radfords on the Lake is the perfect base from which to explore Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound or the wider Fiordland National Park. Te Anau – Your gateway to Fiordland Our home of Te Anau is your gateway to Fiordland and the perfect location to base yourself from. Te Anau is a beautiful location in its own right, with a multitude of experiences on offer including glow worm caves, nature hikes, lake cruises and more. If you are short on time, picking up a scenic helicopter or plane ride from Te Anau over the National Park will open up some of the most spectacular landscapes in the world to you. Experience the best that Fiordland has to offer. Our carefully curated packages focus on what our guests enjoy most, from exploring Milford Sound, to experiencing New Zealand’s most famous Great Walks.

Wow - Te Anau - Milford - Wow

Reviewed By GrummittFam

Fantastic time staying at Radfords, the service was outstanding, great recommendations and beautiful rooms. We are a family of 5 and it was a nice home away from home for our 2 night stay, wish we could have stayed longer.

5. Airport Palms Motel

56 Roydvale Avenue Burnside, Christchurch 8053 New Zealand 011 64 3-668 1358
Excellent
79%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1283 reviews

Airport Palms Motel

Welcome to Airport Palms Motel, Christchurch We offer stylish and affordable accommodation for overnight travellers, tourists, families and the discerning corporate traveller, in our four star plus quality motel. Situated in a quiet residential area of Christchurch but still only 5 minutes to the International Airport and a 15-minute drive to the city centre. Guests enjoy superior bedding, great showers and stress-free services with an attention to detail and a notable difference to the rest. Why stay with us? • Modern quiet and double-glazed rooms • Free airport transfers (conditions apply) • Free laundry facilities • Several restaurants within close proximity • Free unlimited high-speed WiFi • Bus service available to the city and malls within a 2-minute walk • Park N Fly service available (charges apply) • Continental breakfast available (charges apply) • 50+Sky TV Channels • Free Newspapers • Cots and Highchairs available on request • Barbeque Area • Knowledge and advice on attractions Unfortunately, we are unable to accept guests who need to Self Isolate (Covid 19 requirement)

Just a short stay, wish it were longer!

Reviewed By MAScelly

From the friendly, warm hosts to the beautifully appointed unit I could not praise this motel enough. The beds and pillows were comfortable and spotlessly clean, the bathroom immaculate and the overall size of the unit was more than adequate for a party of three. The kitchen area was clean and well stocked with tea, coffee and chocolate of a quality brand but there was plunger coffee and small complimentary biscuits as an added extra. (I particularly appreciated the well laid out cutlery and crockery, all very neat and tidy). Overall a well maintained and comfortable motel with helpful hosts, the free shuttle was a bonus. The attention to detail at this motel is exceptional!

6. Lomond Lodge Motel & Apartments

33 Man Street, Queenstown 9300 New Zealand
Excellent
59%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 826 reviews

Lomond Lodge Motel & Apartments

Lomond Lodge is privately owned and operated motel which has 10 studio rooms and 2 family apartments. Located in the "heart" of Queenstown, 100 metres from the town centre and 150 metres to the base of the gondola, we offer quiet, comfortable, quality accommodation to suit all budgets. Local staff and Qualmark rated 4 star, with a silver environmental award. We offer a complimentary tour booking service and the ski shuttles operate from the end of the road. Ski store/dry room, Terraced garden , flatscreen TV's, kitchenette, and unlimited complimentary WiFi per day. Parking is $15 per day to be booked at reservation. Our lake view rooms with balcony have stunning views out over the Remarkables mountains and the lake. Garden studios have lovely views up to the gondola. We are privately owned and operated, guaranteeing every guest receives a warm welcome, helpful information and personal service. We look forward to welcoming you at Lomond Lodge, Queenstown.

Amazing

Reviewed By T5730ZCfionab

Great stay, lovely clean and comfortable rooms with everything we needed. Short walk to centre of town which was great. A lovely warm welcome when we arrived with advice of what we could do in area. Will definitely be back to stay again.

7. Aden Motel

57-59 Quintin Drive Fiordland, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park 9600 New Zealand
Excellent
64%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 417 reviews

Aden Motel

Aden Motels have 12 ground floor Apartments from Studio, 1 & 2 bedroom plus 3 Bedroom Cottage.Free Wifi. Quiet location with ample parking even for a boat. Childrens playground, BBQ area, Guest Vege patch,guest laundry. Chemical Free and Eviromentally friendly. "Come and rest and relax".

50th Birthday

Reviewed By Rested72

Irene & David,thanks for being amazing hosts.From the moment I 1st called to organise accommodation for 15 people you were extremely helpful.The Herron Cottage is a great facility that we could all gather at night & was lovely & warm.These guys know how to let their guests relax & anything we needed was no problems.Highly recommend Aden Motels as a place to stay in Te Anau,walking distance from main town centre.

8. Kaikoura Top 10 Holiday Park

34 Beach Road, Kaikoura 7300 New Zealand
Excellent
57%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 941 reviews

Kaikoura Top 10 Holiday Park

Kaikoura Top 10 Holiday Park is located in the center of Kaikoura, just a 5 min walk to the town center with bars, restaurants and shops. Kaikoura Top 10 Holiday Park has a wide range of accommodation types suited for a variety of budgets. We pride ourselves on having plenty of activities for kids, which include a games room, jumping pillow, playground, heated pool as well as a TV lounge. Relax in park-like settings with mountain vistas at our award-winning Kaikoura accommodation. Whatever your budget, we offer an excellent range of accommodation for families, couples, backpackers, tourists, singles and other travelers. Choose from our range of Camping sites, Motels or Units and Cabins, there is something to suit everyone.

Very pleasant stay

Reviewed By 51graemea

We spent two nights here, the weather was cool and the scenery with snow on the nearby mountains spectacular. The facilities were clean, we used the bathrooms and the camp kitchen including the bbq’s.

9. Settlers Boutique Motel

6 Leamington Street, Hanmer Springs 7334 New Zealand
Excellent
86%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 920 reviews

Settlers Boutique Motel

SETTLERS is a highly rated Boutique Motel where it's all about your comfort and privacy. Oozing with character and handcrafted heritage style, you can be assured of a totally rejuvenating holiday, short break, or romantic weekend away in superb accommodation which has that special touch. We are close enough for everything that Hanmer has to offer to be a short stroll, but yet enjoy tranquil peaceful surroundings with no street or traffic noise. The Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa are just a 400m walk away, and we have pool towels for you at the ready.

Hanmer springs stay

Reviewed By mikej508

Settlers Boutique Motel , I would definitely recommend staying here nice and comfortable rooms all you need, plus the owners you could not find nicer people, definitely will be staying here again in the future

10. Harbour View Motel Picton

30 Waikawa Rd, Picton 7250 New Zealand
Excellent
77%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1090 reviews

Harbour View Motel Picton

Unique studio accommodation in the heart of Picton with stunning views of Picton Harbour, the marina and surrounding landscape. Your Hosts Caryn & Noddy 30 Waikawa Road, Picton

Great room, beautiful view.

Reviewed By Andrew C

We loved our room at this motel, which was spacious and had a well-stocked kitchen. We only had time for one night, but wish we could have stayed longer. It was such a great change from the tiny rooms you get in some larger hotels.

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