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Queenstown

197 beach hotels

Kaikoura

132 beach hotels

Wanaka

87 beach hotels

Picton

70 beach hotels

Nelson

63 beach hotels

Christchurch

58 beach hotels

Akaroa

52 beach hotels

Hokitika

48 beach hotels

Kaiteriteri

42 beach hotels

Timaru

40 beach hotels

Dunedin

39 beach hotels

Motueka

27 beach hotels

Punakaiki

17 beach hotels

Marahau

16 beach hotels

Frankton

15 beach hotels

Kaka Point

13 beach hotels

The best beach hotels in South Island

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Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments provides beachfront accommodations in Kaikoura. There's a private entrance at the condo hotel for the convenience of those who stay.

J
Jacki
From
New Zealand
Perfect location by the beach and easy walk to everything. Stylish apartments, very clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,611 reviews
Price from
$84.70
1 night, 2 adults

Mondello Kaikoura

Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura provides air-conditioned rooms in Kaikoura. This 4-star apartment offers luggage storage space and room service.

S
Sarah
From
United Arab Emirates
Very accommodating of our late arrival and the accommodation was great for what we wanted.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,650 reviews
Price from
$87.93
1 night, 2 adults

Hokitika's Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels

Hokitika

Hokitika's Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels offers accommodations in Hokitika, a 17-minute walk from Hokitika Beach and 25 miles from Greymouth Train Station.

B
Brian
From
New Zealand
It was clean and well keep. The grounds we nice
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,116 reviews
Price from
$56.12
1 night, 2 adults

Amberlea Cottages

Hokitika

Amberlea Cottages offers accommodations in Hokitika, a 13-minute walk from Hokitika Beach and 25 miles from Greymouth Train Station. With quiet street views, this accommodation features a balcony.

R
Rebecca
From
New Zealand
Fantastic location easy to find, clean and comfortable beds. Bring able to do our washing was a bonus! Thank you for having us would definitely recommend this spot to other travelers.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,232 reviews
Price from
$111.24
1 night, 2 adults

Haast Beach Motel

Haast

Offering studio rooms for 1 or 2 people and family rooms for up to 6 people, this property includes rooms with cooking facilities and private bathrooms. Free parking is available on-site.

S
Sandra
From
New Zealand
Perfect for what we required on the night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,097 reviews
Price from
$121.43
1 night, 2 adults

Picton Waterfront Apartments

Picton

Picton Waterfront Apartments offer spacious, modern, self-contained accommodations in the heart of Picton.

A
Aracelis
From
Puerto Rico
Beautiful awesome apartment, very clean and with awesome service. Kim was very helpful and kind to us. Thank You so much! We recommend this place 100% and it's not more expensive than an Airbnb, it actually has better prices. Elegant condo hotel with better prices and the best location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,376 reviews
Price from
$183.68
1 night, 2 adults

Panorama Motel

Kaikoura

Wake up to stunning views of the Kaikoura Mountains and the sea at Panorama Motel. Our units are all ensuite and smoke-free.

M
Matthew
From
New Zealand
great location, very clean, great reception staff, amazing view - of course...
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,574 reviews
Price from
$112.25
1 night, 2 adults

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

Kaikoura

Located opposite Pacific Ocean Beach, The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura offers free WiFi. Some apartments offer mountain views and/or views of the golf course..

A
Andreas
From
Thailand
Super amazing apartments and incredible host. Contemporary, modern & spacious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,159 reviews
Price from
$98.16
1 night, 2 adults

Willowbank Motel

Kaikoura

Located in the seaside town of Kaikoura, New Zealand. All rooms feature kitchen facilities including microwave oven, color TV and telephone. Electric blankets and heating are provided.

G
Grainne Strachan
From
New Zealand
Quality of the linen and furnishings. 2 TV's and fully equipped kitchen and the shower was excellent
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,241 reviews
Price from
$61.19
1 night, 2 adults

Paroa Hotel

Hotel in Greymouth

Located on the outskirts of Greymouth, Paroa Hotel offers comfortable accommodations with free Wi-Fi and enchanting seaside views. It is 10 minutes' walk from South Beach.

S
Shaheen
From
Qatar
Great location, ample parking, compact rooms but with all facilities
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,307 reviews
Price from
$96.43
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: $71
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 839 reviews
Right on the beach front, great view. Super comfortable and clean
Guest review byJessica
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $87.90
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,153 reviews
Very nice , loved staying here right on the beach very tidy private and comfortable .
Guest review byHayley
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $240.12
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
Great location. Very clean and tidy. So nice to sit on the balcony and watch the waves on the beach and the sunset!
Guest review byDeena
Travelers with friends
Avg. price/night: $96.81
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 747 reviews
Kitchen was usually very clean. Location was perfect, right on the beach. Beds were comfortable and plenty of bathrooms and showers.
Guest review byPauline
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $97.40
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,611 reviews
Perfect location on the beachfront and not far from restaurants and sites. Very comfortable beds
Guest review byAmanda
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $232.94
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 307 reviews
Perfect location straight across from Kaiteriteri beach - stunning views & well appointed apartment. Sunrise & sunset views from the lounge & deck were just gorgeous!
Guest review byJudith
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: $102.68
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,091 reviews
Neat clean and well appointed. Right on the beach.
Guest review byBenigopal
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: $146.10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,495 reviews
Right on the beachfront
Guest review byFiona
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 637 reviews
The location is amazing - right on the beach! a perfect spot to relax with cafes just next door
Guest review byJacquie
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $123.22
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
Great apartment right on the beach
Guest review byVictoria
Family with young children