Title: TOP Sports Hotels in South Island for 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [South Island Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Island.dx6052692)[Hotels in South Island](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Island-Hotels.d6052692.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in South Island](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Island-Holiday-Rentals.d6052692.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to South Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-South-Island.d6052692.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in South Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-South-Island.d6052692.Travel-Guide-Activities)[South Island Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-South-Island.d6052692.Car-Hire-Guide)[South Island Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Island.d6052692.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![Queenstown showing a river or creek and boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180018/2948ba2b-7820-4b5e-8e27-7fb5d6789242.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Search Sports Hotels in South Island - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__price_find.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Save instantly and earn perks with One Key [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check availability on South Island Sports Hotels Tonight [30 Nov - 1 Dec](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [1 Dec - 2 Dec](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [5 Dec - 7 Dec](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In two weeks [12 Dec - 14 Dec](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Top South Island Sports Hotels ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889400/889383/973a3fae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889400/889383/53ad72f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889400/889383/ad73efbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889400/889383/fbe22148.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sudima Christchurch Airport Christchurch Airport 9.2/10 Wonderful (1065) "Great large clean room, easy access at airport" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Mark £78 includes taxes & fees 21 Dec - 22 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Sudima-Christchurch-Airport.h889383.Hotel-Information) ![Two Bedroom Apartment (5) | In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/6000000/5993500/5993493/a872da21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, espresso maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/6000000/5993500/5993493/2d72e344.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Two Bedroom - 4 Person Max | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/6000000/5993500/5993493/acd835a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/6000000/5993500/5993493/f0def556.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Aoraki Court Motel Mount Cook 9.6/10 Exceptional (997) "Spacious clean rooms in a stunning location. Check-in was super easy too!" ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Bernard £290 includes taxes & fees 18 Dec - 19 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mount-Cook-Hotels-Aoraki-Court-Motel.h5993493.Hotel-Information) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5350000/5344500/5344447/49e686a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5350000/5344500/5344447/5ada5624.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Airport shuttle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5350000/5344500/5344447/ca92034e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5350000/5344500/5344447/1ee3e76d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Airport Palms Motel Burnside 9.6/10 Exceptional (1003) "Room was great staff were lovely. Convenient to the airport." ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Talitha £80 includes taxes & fees 8 Dec - 9 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Airport-Palms-Motel.h5344447.Hotel-Information) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/87354413.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/21731509.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/dc3df6a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/86771a5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Millbrook Resort Arrowtown 9.8/10 Exceptional (736) "Stunning relaxing vistas of surrounding mountains. Streams, wildlife and quaint village feel but still so peaceful." ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Kevin £268 includes taxes & fees 4 Dec - 5 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Millbrook-Resort.h584862.Hotel-Information) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3220000/3218900/3218849/29b191db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3220000/3218900/3218849/500a5609.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3220000/3218900/3218849/8237811f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lake View Two Bedroom Apartment with Balcony and Two Bathrooms | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3220000/3218900/3218849/3bb421a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown Queenstown 8.4/10 Very good (1436) "Staff was very friendly and helpful. Great location to food and entertainment. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Rebecca £116 includes taxes & fees 17 Dec - 18 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Swiss-Belsuites-Pounamu-Queenstown.h3218849.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4010000/4002000/4001910/2e48cc6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4010000/4002000/4001910/18bcbe78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Twin Studio | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4010000/4002000/4001910/8278b865.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![BBQ/picnic Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4010000/4002000/4001910/3bf3531a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier Fox Glacier 8.8/10 Excellent (569) "Great place to stay for a rainy night. Affordable, clean, comfortable- full kitchenette and great shower. Would stay again. Check in staff was amazing!" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Daniel £63 includes taxes & fees 30 Nov - 1 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fox-Glacier-Hotels-Bella-Vista-Motel-Fox-Glacier.h4001910.Hotel-Information) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68060000/68050700/68050627/ad9e7861.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![55-inch TV with digital channels, Netflix, heated floors](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68060000/68050700/68050627/0cc6072c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Studio | 2 bedrooms, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68060000/68050700/68050627/87afde4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Studio | Private kitchen | Microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68060000/68050700/68050627/cfb14b2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quest Queenstown Frankton 9.6/10 Exceptional (420) "beautiful place at a great price" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Philip £133 includes taxes & fees 5 Dec - 6 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Quest-Queenstown.h68050627.Hotel-Information) ![Large Studio Apartment | Pillow-top beds, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3470000/3469500/3469420/b847a0a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3470000/3469500/3469420/9fb72360.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe House | Private kitchen | Fridge, stovetop, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3470000/3469500/3469420/3a875425.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3470000/3469500/3469420/b14f8d45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Manata Lodge Lower Shotover 9.8/10 Exceptional (189) "Very good location and quiet" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Bruce £244 includes taxes & fees 30 Nov - 1 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Manata-Lodge.h3469420.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/922100/922058/1b4a40de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Riverfront Executive Suite | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/922100/922058/77cbd702.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/922100/922058/60a54131.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/922100/922058/1f1dc6b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tides Hotel The Wood 9.0/10 Wonderful (1007) "Convenient for short stay." ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Dayveen £72 includes taxes & fees 1 Dec - 2 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nelson-Hotels-Trailways-Hotel-Nelson.h922058.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40140000/40136300/40136210/b131e1ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Mt Cook Lodge Room Valley View with 1 King Bed | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40140000/40136300/40136210/68f22640.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40140000/40136300/40136210/698e571c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Mt Cook Lodge Room Village View with 1 King Bed | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40140000/40136300/40136210/33b6072e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mt Cook Lodge & Motels Mount Cook 8.8/10 Excellent (95) "Clean room, friendly staff " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) TOM [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mount-Cook-Hotels-Mt-Cook-Lodge-Motels.h40136210.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. [View all properties](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-13&endDate=2025-12-14®ionId=6052692&adults=2&nearby_group=recreation&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2025/11/05/BEX-BF-25_FR-DE-MX-UK_1_Desktop.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## Black Friday Sale Save up to 40% on select hotels. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=AFFINITY_BF_PROMO_6052692) ## Top South Island Hotel Reviews ![Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69600/69589/0e44c76b_y.jpg) ### Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown 10/10 Excellent "Beautiful views, enhanced by our free room upgrade which gave us uninterrupted views over the lake. Room was kept clean to a good standard throughout our stay, had to prompt for a few extra coffee sachets since we don’t do decaf. Loved the spa, the sauna could be hotter but we didn’t stay for the sauna. Easy access to Queenstown, the hill on the way back can be a little much at the end of the night but there’s always a bus or taxi. Overall very happy" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Heritage-Queenstown.h69589.Hotel-Information) ![Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/a9c7c485_y.jpg) ### Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa 10/10 Excellent "Lovely quiet location with boat taxi to the main town. Fabulous lake views and freshly prepared meals. On the Kelvin trail." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Hilton-Queenstown-Resort-Spa.h4268206.Hotel-Information) ![Sudima Christchurch Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889400/889383/973a3fae_y.jpg) ### Sudima Christchurch Airport 10/10 Excellent "Excellent experience from check-in to very early morning shuttle to the airport. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Sudima-Christchurch-Airport.h889383.Hotel-Information) ![BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10160000/10153700/10153686/30273335_y.jpg) ### BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch 10/10 Excellent "Our room was spacious and generally nicely appointed; however, it lacked storage space. No dresser, shelves or drawers in the bathroom. This meant that we heaped piles of clothes on the two chairs meant for casual seating. Otherwise, the hotel was great! Friendly and helpful staff, solid breakfast, luggage storage, and good dinner options on the nights we didn’t feel like going out in search of food. The hotel is also EXTREMELY well located in the CBD, which is very walkable. We would stay here again if in Christchurch." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-BreakFree-On-Cashel.h10153686.Hotel-Information) ![Pinewood Queenstown ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4240000/4234800/4234779/19daffe4_y.jpg) ### Pinewood Queenstown 10/10 Excellent "Clean quiet and close to town. Perfect place " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Pinewood-Lodge.h4234779.Hotel-Information) ![Millennium Hotel Queenstown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/48800/48773/718b9642_y.jpg) ### Millennium Hotel Queenstown 10/10 Excellent "The staff was amazing and always helpful! " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Millennium-Hotel-Queenstown.h48773.Hotel-Information) ![Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3220000/3218900/3218849/29b191db_y.jpg) ### Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown 10/10 Excellent "Room was clean, area was quiet, felt safe, close to town, great amenities." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Swiss-Belsuites-Pounamu-Queenstown.h3218849.Hotel-Information) ![Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7200/7169/ae183ba5_y.jpg) ### Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview 10/10 Excellent "Room tidy, bed. Comfy - bathroom very jaded & bottles would not open easy Staff excellent " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Copthorne-Hotel-Apartments-Queenstown-Lakeview.h7169.Hotel-Information) ![Kamana Lakehouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/983600/983589/7ba2222c_y.jpg) ### Kamana Lakehouse 10/10 Excellent "Great breakfast and staff" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Kamana-Lakehouse.h983589.Hotel-Information) ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - More ways to book - [Book Sports Hotels in South Island on Expedia.co.nz](https://www.expedia.co.nz/South-Island-Hotels-Adventure-Sport-Hotel.0-0-d6052692-tAdventureSportHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)