Title: TOP Family-Friendly Hotels in South Island for 2026 - South Island Family Welcoming Hotels | 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) # Find Family-Friendly Hotels in South Island - 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28 Dec](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=family_friendly) Next weekend [2 Jan - 4 Jan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=family_friendly) ## Our top choices for South Island family-friendly hotels ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629800/9629768/a5e8b5af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium Room, 1 King Bed | Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629800/9629768/7b3c4a5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629800/9629768/527f55d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Dining room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629800/9629768/e45fac67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cardrona Hotel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Cardrona-Hotel.h9629768.Hotel-Information) Cardrona 9.4/10 Exceptional (702) "Great room, great staff " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Timothy [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Cardrona-Hotel.h9629768.Hotel-Information) ![Deluxe Twin | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75769200/75769176/1eddfa61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75769200/75769176/2626b86e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75769200/75769176/8281e66c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75769200/75769176/1cc8759b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sudima Kaikoura [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kaikoura-Hotels-Sudima-Kaikoura.h75769176.Hotel-Information) Kaikoura 9.4/10 Exceptional (453) "Clean room, lovely staff and nice restaurant downstairs " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Anton £109 includes taxes & fees 25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kaikoura-Hotels-Sudima-Kaikoura.h75769176.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18260000/18258200/18258191/fa910380.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18260000/18258200/18258191/3b0f9835.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18260000/18258200/18258191/5cb17256.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18260000/18258200/18258191/bcd78cb9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Novotel Christchurch Airport [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Novotel-Christchurch-Airport.h18258191.Hotel-Information) Christchurch Airport 9.6/10 Exceptional (1029) "Amazing views, friendly service, lovely food" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Blair £123 includes taxes & fees 16 Jan - 17 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Novotel-Christchurch-Airport.h18258191.Hotel-Information) ![Building design](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/983600/983589/7ba2222c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/983600/983589/1a833b2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lakeview Luxe | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/983600/983589/1cef4e00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Tahuna Lakeview Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/983600/983589/a1f7879a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kamana Lakehouse [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Kamana-Lakehouse.h983589.Hotel-Information) Fernhill 9.2/10 Wonderful (541) "Beautiful views and very confortable rooms in a quiet neighborhood. Wish we could have stayed longer!" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Wei-li £198 includes taxes & fees 11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Kamana-Lakehouse.h983589.Hotel-Information) ![Family Room, Multiple Beds (Family Room, California King) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69690000/69681000/69680960/61ec62fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69690000/69681000/69680960/191887f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family Room, Multiple Beds (Family Room, California King) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69690000/69681000/69680960/bfc93f40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69690000/69681000/69680960/885f277c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Queenstown-Remarkables-Park.h69680960.Hotel-Information) Frankton 9.2/10 Wonderful (599) "Courteous Staff and beautiful rooms " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Benjamin £131 includes taxes & fees 17 Jan - 18 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Queenstown-Remarkables-Park.h69680960.Hotel-Information) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54263/353a0a95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54263/5c5d29f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium Family Room (1 Queen and 2 Singles) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54263/49982538.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54263/d8114e55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Commodore Airport Hotel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Commodore-Airport-Hotel.h54263.Hotel-Information) Burnside 9.6/10 Exceptional (1000) "Great room and excellent staff" ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Joao £116 includes taxes & fees 27 Dec - 28 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Commodore-Airport-Hotel.h54263.Hotel-Information) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3530000/3528600/3528584/1a220f7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3530000/3528600/3528584/f7704053.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3530000/3528600/3528584/b865e8ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3530000/3528600/3528584/a40e4a0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Marsden Lake Resort Central Otago [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mount-Pisa-Hotels-The-Lake-Resort-Heritage-Collection.h3528584.Hotel-Information) Mount Pisa 9.2/10 Wonderful (1009) "Great place to stay" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Leanne £103 includes taxes & fees 15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mount-Pisa-Hotels-The-Lake-Resort-Heritage-Collection.h3528584.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) ![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) ![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) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519239/fff439b6.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 (1000) "Clean room, helpful staff" ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Katherine £79 includes taxes & fees 14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hokitika-Hotels-Beachfront-Hotel.h519239.Hotel-Information) ![Premium Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Vineyard View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107460000/107451300/107451211/2d200f30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Vineyard View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107460000/107451300/107451211/50962c03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Seasonal outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107460000/107451300/107451211/04037b07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Superior Studio, Vineyard View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107460000/107451300/107451211/w2496h1665x4y0-dbc184a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### St Leonards Vineyard Cottages [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blenheim-Hotels-St-Leonards-Vineyard-Cottages.h107451211.Hotel-Information) Springlands 10/10 Exceptional (1) "Wonderful hosts, charming place, gorgeous cottage, great location. We were sad to leave!" ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Robert £193 includes taxes & fees 13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blenheim-Hotels-St-Leonards-Vineyard-Cottages.h107451211.Hotel-Information) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5110000/5109200/5109167/69b825b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchenette | Mini-fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5110000/5109200/5109167/401d8cc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5110000/5109200/5109167/ffa932ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5110000/5109200/5109167/c7a7912e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 58 On Cron Motel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-58-On-Cron-Motel.h5109167.Hotel-Information) Franz Josef Glacier 9.6/10 Exceptional (367) "Great place to stay, great location!" ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) NANCY £105 includes taxes & fees 8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-58-On-Cron-Motel.h5109167.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=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09®ionId=6052692&adults=2&travelerType=family_friendly&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Top South Island Hotel Reviews ![BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10160000/10153700/10153686/30273335_y.jpg) ### BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch 10/10 Excellent "Location was convenient " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-BreakFree-On-Cashel.h10153686.Hotel-Information) ![Novotel Christchurch Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18260000/18258200/18258191/fa910380_y.jpg) ### Novotel Christchurch Airport 10/10 Excellent "This is definitely a great hotel to stay at! It’s very quiet—you wouldn’t even realize it’s close to the airport. Super convenient, everything is lovely, and the breakfast is also great." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Novotel-Christchurch-Airport.h18258191.Hotel-Information) ![Millennium Hotel Queenstown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/48800/48773/718b9642_y.jpg) ### Millennium Hotel Queenstown 10/10 Excellent "Staff, beautiful room, great shower. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Millennium-Hotel-Queenstown.h48773.Hotel-Information) ![Kamana Lakehouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/983600/983589/7ba2222c_y.jpg) ### Kamana Lakehouse 10/10 Excellent "Clean room, excellet staff, good amenities " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Kamana-Lakehouse.h983589.Hotel-Information) ![Scenic Hotel Dunedin City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1070000/1063100/1063004/08aaa097_y.jpg) ### Scenic Hotel Dunedin City 10/10 Excellent "All top rate. Enjoyed my 80 th birthday weekend very much our room was perfect, comfortable beds, excellent shower, clean and welcoming. We enjoyed our evening meal in the dining room and wait staff were impeccable and very helpful 👌👌🙌🙌" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunedin-Hotels-Scenic-Hotel-Dunedin-City.h1063004.Hotel-Information) ![Scenic Hotel Southern Cross](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/83700/83611/1cefd740_y.jpg) ### Scenic Hotel Southern Cross 10/10 Excellent "Everything was great" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunedin-Hotels-Scenic-Hotel-Southern-Cross.h83611.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 "Wonderful view and very friendly staff! Highly recommended, we’d stay here again." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Copthorne-Hotel-Apartments-Queenstown-Lakeview.h7169.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 "The property has lots of charm and friendly staff" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Heritage-Queenstown.h69589.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 "The location is ultimate! " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Te-Anau-Hotels-Te-Anau-Lakeview-Kiwi-Holiday-Park-Motels.h4192650.Hotel-Information) ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - More ways to book - [Book Family-Friendly Hotels in South Island on Expedia.co.nz ](https://www.expedia.co.nz/South-Island-Hotels-Family-Hotel.0-0-d6052692-tFamilyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)