Title: TOP Boutique 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 Boutique 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 Boutique 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&propertyStyle=BOUTIQUE&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&propertyStyle=BOUTIQUE&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&propertyStyle=BOUTIQUE&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&propertyStyle=BOUTIQUE&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Top South Island Boutique Hotels ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1410000/1404200/1404115/fb418b9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1410000/1404200/1404115/1e1cf0d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Log Cabin 2 | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1410000/1404200/1404115/6165d38f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1410000/1404200/1404115/b7c23b4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fiordland Lodge Te Anau 9.6/10 Exceptional (60) "Really nice location and property. Very good food too and super friendly staff" ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Vanessa £781 includes taxes & fees 2 Dec - 3 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Te-Anau-Hotels-Fiordland-Lodge.h1404115.Hotel-Information) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55540000/55531300/55531272/5bcdec99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Superior Room (Iwi Katea Room) | Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55540000/55531300/55531272/c58cba10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Free daily continental breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55540000/55531300/55531272/a969c4cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55540000/55531300/55531272/a40f9801.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation Benhar 9.6/10 Exceptional (55) "Fabulous place. " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Julie £75 includes taxes & fees 2 Dec - 3 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Benhar-Hotels-The-Fern-Thistle-Accommodation.h55531272.Hotel-Information) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4490000/4487900/4487832/1ea05443.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Formal Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4490000/4487900/4487832/49667e1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4490000/4487900/4487832/b6c7b6dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Formal Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4490000/4487900/4487832/1dbfa72e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Escape To Picton Picton 9.2/10 Wonderful (79) "Great stay, it was quiet and relaxing for a night get away." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Jennifer £133 includes taxes & fees 8 Dec - 9 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Picton-Hotels-Escape-To-Picton.h4487832.Hotel-Information) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19680000/19676500/19676433/dd4e9f7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19680000/19676500/19676433/fbd8ee80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19680000/19676500/19676433/2f5b7832.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![QT Remarkables Lakeview King | Lake view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19680000/19676500/19676433/27582333.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### QT Queenstown Queenstown City Centre 9.4/10 Exceptional (981) "Excelent hotel with beautiful views" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Stanley £198 includes taxes & fees 7 Dec - 8 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-QT-Queenstown.h19676433.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) ![Junior Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16200/16116/5abe15ad.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) ![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) ### The George Christchurch Christchurch City Centre 9.4/10 Exceptional (628) "Staff were great " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Professor SHAISTA £202 includes taxes & fees 1 Dec - 2 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-The-George-Christchurch.h16116.Hotel-Information) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15360000/15350100/15350007/6df2b2d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Sports facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15360000/15350100/15350007/735d2b4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![OSullivan Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15360000/15350100/15350007/39872721.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Malaghan Room | Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15360000/15350100/15350007/36f5a5fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hulbert House Queenstown City Centre 10/10 Exceptional (22) "Our 4th trip to Hubert House and as always we had a great stay. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) bret £422 includes taxes & fees 13 Dec - 14 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Hulbert-House.h15350007.Hotel-Information) ![Tower Suite | Living area | 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2370000/2363200/2363135/df01a769.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Tower Suite | Living area | 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2370000/2363200/2363135/10f31306.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Gondola Twin Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2370000/2363200/2363135/c9920298.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Remarkables Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2370000/2363200/2363135/768e9247.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel Queenstown City Centre 9.6/10 Exceptional (471) "Lovely staff, gorgeous room, perfect location. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Matthew £218 includes taxes & fees 13 Dec - 14 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Queenstown-Park-Boutique-Hotel.h2363135.Hotel-Information) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6960000/6953200/6953169/1a4512d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Fireplace, MP3 dock](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6960000/6953200/6953169/355ef1ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6960000/6953200/6953169/3c114ae8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6960000/6953200/6953169/b10dbd7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat Ben Ohau 9.6/10 Exceptional (5) "It was nice and quiet. Food and service was fantastic. We just struck a bad time with the weather "FOG"" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Olaf £1,957 includes taxes & fees 12 Dec - 13 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ben-Ohau-Hotels-Mt-Cook-Lakeside-Retreat.h6953169.Hotel-Information) ![Oasis Rooms | Free minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1060000/1054500/1054424/69e30e9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1060000/1054500/1054424/83a04501.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1060000/1054500/1054424/ad5084d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Free minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1060000/1054500/1054424/e5553252.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Central Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter Queenstown City Centre 9.2/10 Wonderful (457) "Amazing service and area, the rooms were large and cozy and late check in was a breeze! We would definitely stay again." ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Stefan £254 includes taxes & fees 20 Dec - 21 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-The-Central-Private-Hotel-By-Naumi-Hotels.h1054424.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4530000/4528400/4528349/cc7d9b7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4530000/4528400/4528349/ac09c537.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4530000/4528400/4528349/8c8fc686.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exclusive Villa, 6 Bedrooms, Garden View | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, toys, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4530000/4528400/4528349/5e9f82ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Queenstown Country Lodge Lake Hayes 9.8/10 Exceptional (26) "Excellent amenities and features. Very comfortable and pleasant surroundings. Will definitly return." ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) David £225 includes taxes & fees 7 Dec - 8 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Queenstown-Country-Lodge.h4528349.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&specialized_stays_group_explore=boutique_property&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. 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