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29 Aug - 30 Aug
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4 Sept - 6 Sept
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11 Sept - 13 Sept

Our top choices for Top of the South 5-star hotels

A modern hotel entrance with a stone facade, large potted plants, and a well-lit interior visible through the glass doors.
An aerial view of a hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.
A restaurant with a pool view, dark wooden tables, red patterned chairs, and a fire exit sign.
Two people toasting with drinks at an outdoor table with a view of parked cars and a building in the background.

1. Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Blenheim CBD
Australia
Ian
£53
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.
A hotel room with a bed, a painting of a flamingo, and a view into the dining area.
A wall mural with a peacock and floral design.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs.

2. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
The Wood
Australia
Damian
£53
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
A modern hotel room with a large central dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.
A hotel entrance with a covered area, a sign for 'Palazzo', and a 'Lazz' store visible in the background.
A modern apartment with a balcony, a dining area, and a living room with a sofa and coffee table.

3. Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge
Nelson City Centre
Australia
Shaun
£56
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Palazzo Motor Lodge
A breakfast tray with a croissant, fruit preserves, and two glasses of champagne on a white table in a modern hotel room with a view of a cityscape.
A modern building with a sign reading "The Sails." It features a prominent staircase and large windows.
A modern kitchen with a large window, a clock, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

4. The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson
The Wood
Australia
Suzannah
£72
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Sails Nelson
A modern house with a balcony, large windows, and a dining area.
A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area, and a bedroom with a balcony.
A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.
A modern two-story building with a large entrance and a covered driveway.

5. Century Park Motor Lodge

Century Park Motor Lodge
Nelson City Centre
Australia
Gavin
£69
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Century Park Motor Lodge
A hotel named Saxton Lodge with a sign indicating directions to Saxton Field Sports Complex.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting.
A spacious living room with a large window, a gray sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
A room with a large window, a table, chairs, and a floor lamp.

6. Saxton Lodge

Saxton Lodge
Stoke
Australia
Jo-Anne
£84
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Saxton Lodge
A night scene with two chairs on a wooden deck under a starry sky.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a large window with a view of palm trees.
A rural landscape with a clear sky, rolling hills, and a variety of vegetation.
A modern two-story house with a large front lawn, a covered patio, and a clear blue sky.

7. Eden's Edge Lodge

Eden's Edge Lodge
Riwaka
£64
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Eden's Edge Lodge
A bedroom with a bed, curtains, and a view of a green landscape with trees and mountains.
A house with a sloped roof, surrounded by dense greenery and a clear sky.
A cozy log cabin interior with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A wooden outdoor seating area with a white sink, a bottle of wine, and a glass.

8. St Leonards Vineyard Cottages

St Leonards Vineyard Cottages
Springlands
Canada
Robert
£177
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
St Leonards Vineyard Cottages
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, a cash register, and a phone. There are bottles on shelves and a window with curtains.
A boutique hotel with a sign reading "Escape to Picton." It features a balcony with a railing, multiple windows, and a small outdoor seating area.
A room with a white sofa, a wooden chair with a blue throw, and a small table with books.
A view of a building with a balcony, surrounded by trees and parked cars.

9. Escape To Picton

Escape To Picton
Picton
Australia
Donna
£143
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Escape To Picton
A two-story building with a balcony, outdoor seating area, and a well-maintained garden.
A spacious restaurant with wooden flooring, large windows, and a bar area.
A large estate with expansive vineyards, a swimming pool, and a well-maintained garden.
A house with a white exterior, a balcony, and a well-maintained garden with a hedge maze.

10. The Marlborough

The Marlborough
Rapaura
United States
Jeremiah
£590
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
The Marlborough
A wooden deck with a view of a lake and mountains.
A bedroom with a large bed, a view of a lake, and a wooden ceiling.
A waterfront property with multiple buildings, a dock, and lush greenery.
A spacious deck with wooden flooring, large windows offering a view of the sea, and various seating arrangements including chairs and a sofa.

11. Bay of Many Coves Resort

Bay of Many Coves Resort
Bay Of Many Coves
Australia
Nigel and Christine
Bay of Many Coves Resort
A modern interior with a large glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sunset over a body of water and hills.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A modern living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, and a vase with branches.
A chef preparing food in a modern kitchen with a fireplace and dining area in the background.

12. Okoro Villa

Okoro Villa
Atawhai
Okoro Villa
A modern living room with a glass table, a sofa, and a view of the ocean.
A modern bedroom with a large window overlooking a garden and the sea, a bed, a seating area with a TV, and a small table.
A cluster of modern houses with outdoor seating areas, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A room with a view of the ocean, a wooden deck, and a breakfast tray on the floor.

13. Adrift In Golden Bay

Adrift In Golden Bay
Parapara
United States
Anonymous traveller
Adrift In Golden Bay
A white house with a porch, a small tree, and purple hydrangeas in the foreground.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by trees and a patio area with an umbrella.
A house with a porch, a small garden with hydrangeas, and a wreath on the door.

14. Woodstock Suite

Woodstock Suite
Stoke
United States
Brett
Woodstock Suite
A beach with large rock formations and a wet sand surface.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck and lounge chairs.
A night scene with a visible moon, palm trees, and a building with illuminated windows.
A patio with wicker furniture, a small table, and a view of a lake and mountains.

15. The Bay Lodge

The Bay Lodge
Pohara
Switzerland
Renato
The Bay Lodge
A white colonial-style house with a covered porch, outdoor furniture, and a well-manicured lawn with red tulips.
A two-story building with a covered porch and a well-maintained lawn.
A bedroom with a canopy bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a tray with glasses.
A golf course with a flagstick in the foreground, surrounded by trees and mountains in the background.

16. The Peppertree Luxury Accommodation

The Peppertree Luxury Accommodation
Riverlands
United States
James
The Peppertree Luxury Accommodation
A modern house with a deck overlooking a beach, featuring outdoor furniture and a table with wine glasses.
A modern house with a stone chimney, large windows, and a wooden deck.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are curtains and a view of the outdoors.
A modern house with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered porch.

17. Parautane Lodge

Parautane Lodge
Todds Valley
United States
YENNEDY
Parautane Lodge
A wooden deck with two cushioned chairs, a table with a bottle and glass, and a magazine.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the sea, a comfortable armchair, a television, and a bed.
A large house with a covered porch and a fire pit in the front yard.
A narrow hallway with wooden flooring, a wooden cabinet, and a table with chairs. There is a door leading to a room with a view of the outdoors.

18. Te Koi The Lodge at Bronte

Te Koi The Lodge at Bronte
Bronte
United States
Jennifer
Te Koi The Lodge at Bronte

19. Marama Vineyard

Marama Vineyard
Hope
Ireland
Anonymous traveller
Marama Vineyard

20. Motueka River Lodge

Motueka River Lodge
Ngatimoti
United States
Alan
Motueka River Lodge
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A marina with various boats docked, surrounded by hills and a clear sky.

Top Top of the South Hotel Reviews

The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson

10/10 Excellent
"Highly recommend this place, it’s lovely. Well located with clean, comfortable rooms and quality amenities."
Laura 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Sails Nelson
Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was great"
Shaun 2-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Palazzo Motor Lodge
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"This was an amazing place to stay. Walkable to town, friendly staff, parking, mini kitchen, in room laundry, pool, clean. Great value. Highly recommended."
Danielle 6-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

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