South Island Hotels, Resorts, and Rentals

About South Island Vacation Rentals

There are more than 19148 places to stay in South Island that are available. These options include hotels, resorts, rentals as well as short-term private accommodations (i.e. RVs, Condos, Cabins, Chalets, etc.). The places can provide you with a great option on your next holiday. Compare many places to stay in South Island.

Are you seeking a last-minute hotel deal, or are you wanting to find the best deals available for hotels, resorts, cottages, condos, private villas, chalets, or a large vacation homes? With Hotala South Island, you can quickly compare different options to find the hottest deals with a single click. Looking for a resort with an infinity pool, hot tub, is pet-friendly, or features a large master suite bedrooms or has a fireplace? You can find hotels, resorts, or other popular Airbnb-style properties in or near South Island. Places to stay near South Island are 11478.34 ft² on average, with prices averaging US $307 a night.

Hotala makes it easy to find and compare hotels, resorts, and holiday rentals in South Island with prices often listed at a 30-40% off the rack rate. Just enter your destination and secure your reservation today.

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Top Hotels, Resorts, Rentals, Villas, Vacation Homes, Cottages, B&B and Cabins Accommodation Types in South Island

Type Count
Vacation Homes9937
Holiday Apartments5066
Villas622
Cottages609
Cabin Rentals579
B&B403
Others154
Ski Chalet Rentals121
Unique Vacation Rentals16
Unique Vacation Rentals4

Use these Quick Filters to Find a Vacation Rental in South Island

★ Pro Tip: Hotala.co.nz has aggregated the supply of many of the leading websites including providers of short-term rentals, OTAs (including Booking.com, Agoda, Airbnb, and others). Use the Advanced Filter feature at the top to compare homes, hotels, vacation rentals, bed and breakfasts, private Airbnb-style rentals, eco-friendly properties, and more. We want to help you find the hottest places and best places to stay in South Island.

Stay Near South Island's Top Attractions

Hotala.co.nz can help you find hotels, resorts, and rentals near many of South Island's top attractions, neighborhoods, and points of interest.


Milford Sound
Abel Tasman National Park
Lake Pukaki
Lake Tekapo
Lake Wakatipu
Lake Wanaka
Picton Ferry Terminal
Sumner Beach
Lake Ohau
Cardrona Alpine Resort
Franz Josef Glacier
University of Canterbury
Skyline Gondola
University of Otago
Lake Brunner
Lake Hawea
Lake Te Anau
Coronet Peak Ski Area
The Remarkables Ski Area
Christchurch Public Hospital

Find Hotels, Resorts, and Rentals Nearby in these Cities & Neighborhoods


Otago 5,578 Properties
Canterbury 5,522 Properties
Queenstown Lakes District 4,521 Properties
Queenstown 3,306 Properties
Mount Olympus Ski Field 3,002 Properties
Christchurch District 2,981 Properties
Christchurch 2,815 Properties
Christchurch City Centre 1,726 Properties
Queenstown City Centre 1,668 Properties
Mackenzie District 1,181 Properties
Mackenzie Country 1,147 Properties
Wanaka 1,134 Properties

Frequently Asked Questions About South Island?

What are the top hotels or resorts in South Island?

You have a lot of choices in or near South Island. If you need a hotel in the South Island area, consider making a reservation for a few nights at one of our suggested properties as these have been known to be the Top Vacation Rentals and Places to Stay in South Island:

How many vacation rentals have private pools in South Island?

There are 168 accommodation options with private pools in or near South Island. Top-rated hotels, resorts, and places to stay that have access to a swimming pool include:

Which hotel or resort in South Island is best for families?

If you are looking for a family-friendly hotel, resort, or vacation home in South Island, check out one of the following places to stay as all are highly-rated accommodation choices with excellent reviews for families or groups staying in South Island:

How many hotels, resorts, or rentals are available in South Island?

At present, the total number of properties listed by Hotala -- including hotels, resorts, and rentals -- as of 2026 is over 19148 in the South Island area, and still growing. By combining listings from multiple websites, Hotala provides a huge selection of the best hotels, resorts, and vacation properties in South Island.

Nearby Neighborhood (16) 

NeighborhoodProperty Count
Christchurch City Centre Hotel & Resort Deals in South Island, NZ 1726
Frankton Hotel & Resort Deals in South Island, NZ 453
Dunedin City Centre Hotel & Resort Deals in South Island, NZ 307
Nelson City Centre Hotel & Resort Deals in South Island, NZ 174
Riccarton Hotel & Resort Deals in South Island, NZ 132
Addington Hotel & Resort Deals in South Island, NZ 84
Merivale Hotel & Resort Deals in South Island, NZ 80
Upper Riccarton Hotel & Resort Deals in South Island, NZ 56
Linwood Hotel & Resort Deals in South Island, NZ 55
New Brighton Hotel & Resort Deals in South Island, NZ 45
Burnside Hotel & Resort Deals in South Island, NZ 39
St. Clair Hotel & Resort Deals in South Island, NZ 37
Hornby Hotel & Resort Deals in South Island, NZ 26
Saint Kilda Hotel & Resort Deals in South Island, NZ 430
Invercargill City Centre Hotel & Resort Deals in South Island, NZ 145
Cashmere Hotel & Resort Deals in South Island, NZ 180

There are 1438 hotels in South Island 137 resorts, and 16204 rentals

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