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Christchurch

116 pet-friendly hotels

Queenstown

70 pet-friendly hotels

Hanmer Springs

66 pet-friendly hotels

Wanaka

52 pet-friendly hotels

Kaikoura

52 pet-friendly hotels

Nelson

28 pet-friendly hotels

Blenheim

24 pet-friendly hotels

Dunedin

23 pet-friendly hotels

Lake Tekapo

20 pet-friendly hotels

Hokitika

19 pet-friendly hotels

Picton

18 pet-friendly hotels

Oamaru

18 pet-friendly hotels

Akaroa

17 pet-friendly hotels

Pohara

17 pet-friendly hotels

Twizel

16 pet-friendly hotels

Te Anau

15 pet-friendly hotels

The best pet-friendly hotels in South Island

Check out our selection of great pet-friendly hotels in South Island

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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

Rainforest Motel

Fox Glacier

Offering accommodations with free WiFi, satellite TV and lovely mountain views, Rainforest Motel is 5 minutes’ drive from Lake Matheson. Guests can enjoy the gardens overlooking Mount Fox.

B
Bence013
From
Hungary
great location, friendly staff, well equipped
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,723 reviews
Price from
$59.93
1 night, 2 adults

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

Fox Glacier

Mt. Cook View Motel offers self-contained accommodations in Fox Glacier, with stunning views of Aoraki (Mt. Cook) and Mt. Tasman. It features free Wi-Fi, barbecue facilities and free parking.

C
Chananya
From
Thailand
We had a fantastic stay at Mt Cook View Motel! The location is ideal, with beautiful views of the snowy mountains and perfect weather to enjoy them. The owner was incredibly amiable, going above and beyond by preparing our room in advance—he even turned on the heater and lights to welcome us, making it feel cozy right from the start. We appreciated the flexibility with check-in and check-out times, which made our stay even more relaxing. The room was spacious and well-equipped with a heater and an electric blanket, perfect for the chilly evenings. Parking was a breeze, right in front of our room. The owner also suggested a great spot to visit nearby, which really made our trip memorable. We highly recommend Mt Cook View Motel for its warm hospitality, convenience, and incredible mountain views!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,431 reviews
Price from
$56.12
1 night, 2 adults

Manor on the Park Backpackers

Dunedin

Located in Dunedin and with Taieri Gorge Railway reachable within a 17-minute walk, Manor on the Park Backpackers provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi...

Y
Yu Pei
From
New Zealand
The bathrooms were modern and exceptionally clean, with fancy mirrors. The bed was very comfortable, although the top bunk was a little high, so you need to be careful when climbing up. There was plenty of space to store belongings as well. The kitchen was spotless and fully equipped with all the cooking utensils and tableware you could need. There was also a cozy lounge area, a nice study space, and lots of relaxing little corners throughout the hostel. All of the staff were incredibly friendly, and you could tell they worked hard to keep everything clean and well maintained. I absolutely loved staying here, it’s the best accommodation I’ve ever stayed in. If I ever come back to Dunedin, I will definitely stay here again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 382 reviews
Price from
$75.61
1 night, 2 adults

Beachy Sounds Studio

Carters Beach

Beachy Sounds Studio offers accommodations in Carters Beach, a 6-minute walk from Carters Beach. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

G
Gary
From
United Kingdom
Beautifully decorated room, very well equipped and very comfortable. Great location on a short drive from the seal sanctuary and a short walk from a great bar/restaurant and the beach. We ate a lovely meal, then watched the sunset and saw dolphins from the beach. A great stay, wished we were there longer and the host is lovely, friendly and helpful, Jack the dog is also a star.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews
Price from
$74.39
1 night, 2 adults

Classy Modern Unit close to Airport, Shops and Bus

Christchurch

Classy Modern Unit close to Airport, Shops and Bus is located in Christchurch, just 4.1 miles from Canterbury Museum and 4.3 miles from Christchurch Art Gallery.

P
Peter
From
United Kingdom
Spacious house convenient for the Airport It was perfect for our needs in every way
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
Price from
$93.74
1 night, 2 adults

Chic Private Studio 5 mins from Airport and shops

Christchurch

Chic Private Studio 5 mins from Airport and shops offers accommodations in Christchurch, 4.3 miles from Christchurch Art Gallery and 4.4 miles from Hagley Park.

S
Sharon
From
Australia
Wonderful,cosy place to stay. Close to everything we needed,love Bishopdale many happy childhood memories especially of the Elephant park across the road and now thanks to Liz (host) friendly local knowledge I have bought the 'Elephant Park' book😊.which by the way must be very popular as the local book shop said it keeps selling out!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 156 reviews
Price from
$66.74
1 night, 2 adults

The Mixer - 2 Bed Central City

Christchurch City Center, Christchurch

Just a 6-minute walk from Bridge of Remembrance and 300 yards from Avonmore Tertiary Institute, The Mixer - 2 Bed Central City features accommodations in Christchurch with a terrace.

J
Jo Wichman
From
New Zealand
Central and lovely decor. Very quick host to reply and give us easy instructions to get in.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews
Price from
$208.17
1 night, 2 adults

Ben Ohau Villa

Twizel

This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. The villa has a picnic area and a hot tub.

A
Agus
From
Singapore
Great experience, love the fireplace, the stargazing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews
Price from
$354.60
1 night, 2 adults

Couples Retreat

Reefton

Offering a garden, Couples Retreat offers accommodations in Reefton. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Guests can use a terrace.

D
Donna
From
Canada
This is an older home that has been renovated. Very comfortable, stocked with everything you need, cute little sunroom, so much better than a hotel! Location was great. Quiet street. Hosts responded quickly. Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 311 reviews
Price from
$82.20
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: $88.96
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,516 reviews
Location was great as was being pet friendly.
Guest review byAnne
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 219 reviews
Great Location and lovely views. Comfortable and pet friendly.
Guest review byJustine
Group
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews
House was tidy, clean and well laid out. Perfect for a family with teenagers. Kitchen well equipped. Fireplace in living room kept us cosy. Fireplace was set when we arrived. Wonderful view of the snowcapped mountains from the dining table. Plenty of extra blankets supplied. Heaters available in bedrooms. Spa was amazing. House was dog friendly. Quiet neighbourhood. Located close to Wanaka and ski fields.
Guest review byTracy
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: $53.98
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 605 reviews
I liked how the place allowed pets because I was traveling with my dog & also lots of space for parking too.
Guest review byMikaele
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $90.95
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 446 reviews
When finding a motel with a pet it’s not easy but we were so happy with how they received us and the location for walking the dog was excellent
Guest review byFelicity
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $145.22
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 419 reviews
Small studio unit that was warm and cosy. Pet friendly so we could have our small dog with us
Guest review byTony
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,423 reviews
Nicely decorated, clean and tidy Nice views, good location, friendly staff. Pet friendly
Guest review bySamanta
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $173.09
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,097 reviews
Great location, easy parking & pet friendly.
Guest review byLeandra
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 752 reviews
Pet friendly ... clean.. lovely staff.. great location... beautiful decor
Guest review bykirsten
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews
I went to Picton for a night to catch up with friends and do some running with my little dog . the Gables was a perfect spot within easy walking distance of the bars and restaurants and dog friendly which was perfect . the cottage was warm and cosy and well appointed. Elisabeth was lovely and everything was great! will come back.
Guest review byHaley
Solo traveler