Title: TOP Sports Hotels in South Island for 2026 |  Expedia.co.uk

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## Our top choices for South Island adventure hotels

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889400/889383/6225193e.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)

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889400/889383/53ad72f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Twin | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889400/889383/a2feaaa5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Sudima Christchurch Airport

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Sudima-Christchurch-Airport.h889383.Hotel-Information)

Christchurch Airport

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1,103 reviews)

"Room was good and breakfast was awesome!"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Sobia

£107

includes taxes & fees

7 Mar - 8 Mar

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Sudima-Christchurch-Airport.h889383.Hotel-Information)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5350000/5344500/5344447/40b0b3ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | 42-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5350000/5344500/5344447/2fc1b9f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5350000/5344500/5344447/c7bfb4da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5350000/5344500/5344447/eb59d121.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Airport Palms Motel

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Airport-Palms-Motel.h5344447.Hotel-Information)

Burnside

9.6/10

Exceptional

(1,005 reviews)

"This is a great place to stay. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Vishalkumar

£89

includes taxes & fees

7 Mar - 8 Mar

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Airport-Palms-Motel.h5344447.Hotel-Information)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2592600/2592503/b5d99528.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2592600/2592503/c99e5876.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2592600/2592503/86639bb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premier Double Room (Taste NZ Package) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2592600/2592503/7310b8a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Arrowtown House Boutique Accommodation

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Arrowtown-House-Boutique-Accommodation.h2592503.Hotel-Information)

Arrowtown

10/10

Exceptional

(155 reviews)

"Great space. Warm welcome and lovely wine and appetizers in the room. Breakfast was also very good. "

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

Carl

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Arrowtown-House-Boutique-Accommodation.h2592503.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2653300/2653202/910f6e0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lake View Room | Lake view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2653300/2653202/e3001b56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2653300/2653202/958a3ea5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2653300/2653202/2a05af1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Te-Anau-Hotels-Distinction-Te-Anau-Hotel-And-Villas.h2653202.Hotel-Information)

Te Anau

8.4/10

Very good

(701 reviews)

"Clean, comfortable and great breakfast. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Kenneth

£245

includes taxes & fees

1 Mar - 2 Mar

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Te-Anau-Hotels-Distinction-Te-Anau-Hotel-And-Villas.h2653202.Hotel-Information)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68060000/68050700/68050627/be11f6b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68060000/68050700/68050627/338f29a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68060000/68050700/68050627/4d8c85c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![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)

### Quest Queenstown

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Quest-Queenstown.h68050627.Hotel-Information)

Frankton

9.6/10

Exceptional

(461 reviews)

"It is really nice apartment, clean, sp"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Danher

£179

includes taxes & fees

23 Feb - 24 Feb

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Quest-Queenstown.h68050627.Hotel-Information)

![Premium Economy 2 Bedroom | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3830000/3823000/3822947/758a573d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3830000/3823000/3822947/592283b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium Economy 3 Bedroom | Living area | 65-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3830000/3823000/3822947/fe04abc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Business Studio | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3830000/3823000/3822947/53038187.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Airport-Gateway-Motor-Lodge.h3822947.Hotel-Information)

Burnside

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1,001 reviews)

"Clean and quiet Happy to stay again "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Andy

£75

includes taxes & fees

5 Mar - 6 Mar

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Airport-Gateway-Motor-Lodge.h3822947.Hotel-Information)

![4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/3be153a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/d2217cce.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)

![4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/018bcfb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Millbrook Resort

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Millbrook-Resort.h584862.Hotel-Information)

Arrowtown

9.8/10

Exceptional

(751 reviews)

"Rooms good, bed comfy & showers hot. "

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

karen

£288

includes taxes & fees

4 Mar - 5 Mar

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Millbrook-Resort.h584862.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16200/16116/100def4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16200/16116/1151429c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16200/16116/a53b73c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16200/16116/dedacc89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The George Christchurch

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-The-George-Christchurch.h16116.Hotel-Information)

Christchurch City Centre

9.4/10

Exceptional

(634 reviews)

"The room was great- loved the nightly delivery of water chocolates and that adorable teddy bear :) staff was so attentive friendly kind and helpful. Thank you for a great stay -location was also easy from airport and wonderful for the convenience of Hasley Park/gardens."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Deborah

£206

includes taxes & fees

5 Mar - 6 Mar

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-The-George-Christchurch.h16116.Hotel-Information)

![Sun deck](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519239/67bbc2dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Ocean View Deluxe Twin Room | Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519239/589890c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Ocean View Penthouse Suite | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519239/06c2e034.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519239/696fe8e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Beachfront Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hokitika-Hotels-Beachfront-Hotel.h519239.Hotel-Information)

Hokitika

8.4/10

Very good

(1,007 reviews)

"Great location "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Linda

£92

includes taxes & fees

26 Feb - 27 Feb

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hokitika-Hotels-Beachfront-Hotel.h519239.Hotel-Information)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117990000/117983900/117983801/ab0de62d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117990000/117983900/117983801/2a8ffe57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117990000/117983900/117983801/4994e8a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117990000/117983900/117983801/7bd74c20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dunedin-Hotels-Dunedin-House-Boutique-Hotel.h117983801.Hotel-Information)

Dunedin City Centre

9.8/10

Exceptional

(48 reviews)

"Unique room, close to town and great breakfast"

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Bryan

£115

includes taxes & fees

11 Mar - 12 Mar

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dunedin-Hotels-Dunedin-House-Boutique-Hotel.h117983801.Hotel-Information)

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## Top South Island Hotel Reviews

![Kamana Lakehouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/983600/983589/7ba2222c_y.jpg)

### Kamana Lakehouse

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, amazing view deck, friendly front desk staff, free parking, wonderful breakfast. "

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Kamana-Lakehouse.h983589.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

"Everything was perfect including early check in. "

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-BreakFree-On-Cashel.h10153686.Hotel-Information)

![Millennium Hotel Queenstown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/48800/48773/718b9642_y.jpg)

### Millennium Hotel Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, staff were great to deal with, and pleasantly surprised with our daily charcuterie board!"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Millennium-Hotel-Queenstown.h48773.Hotel-Information)

![Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69600/69589/0e44c76b_y.jpg)

### Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely room, great size and very quiet. Nice walk down by the lake into town. "

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Heritage-Queenstown.h69589.Hotel-Information)

![Blue Peaks Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/119500/119404/8ddaca2f_y.jpg)

### Blue Peaks Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and updated room"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Blue-Peaks-Lodge.h119404.Hotel-Information)

![Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4200000/4192700/4192650/61562b11_y.jpg)

### Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

10/10 Excellent

"Although the room was good the pictures in Expedia are definitely not the same. Some were but some were an upscale hotel right on the water. Our stay was fine we had everything we needed and town was one mile away. Overall we enjoyed our stay "

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Te-Anau-Hotels-Te-Anau-Lakeview-Kiwi-Holiday-Park-Motels.h4192650.Hotel-Information)

![Sherwood Queenstown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15870000/15861100/15861047/w3836h2558x4y3-58bf1a9f_y.jpg)

### Sherwood Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful view, breakfast was yummy"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Sherwood-Queenstown.h15861047.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

"Amazing room. Clean, self contained and staff wonderful"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Swiss-Belsuites-Pounamu-Queenstown.h3218849.Hotel-Information)

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