Title: TOP Historic Hotels in South Island for 2026 | 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) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180018/2948ba2b-7820-4b5e-8e27-7fb5d6789242.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) - ![](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 Historic Hotels Tonight [10 Mar - 11 Mar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [11 Mar - 12 Mar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) This weekend [13 Mar - 15 Mar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [20 Mar - 22 Mar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Our top choices for South Island historic hotels ![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) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4490000/4487900/4487832/e54e5530.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) ![Sea Room | Living area | Plasma TV, iPod dock](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4490000/4487900/4487832/db1e20ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Escape To Picton [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Picton-Hotels-Escape-To-Picton.h4487832.Hotel-Information) Picton 9.2/10 Wonderful (83 reviews) "Super cute rooms, great staff and very clean. Central to everything you in Picton! Highly recommend!" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Andrew £147 includes taxes & fees 25 Mar - 26 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Picton-Hotels-Escape-To-Picton.h4487832.Hotel-Information) ![In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13000/12933/1009e0ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13000/12933/2ce0f109.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13000/12933/6a737ae2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13000/12933/1035382d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Copthorne Hotel Greymouth [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Greymouth-Hotels-Kingsgate-Hotel-Greymouth.h12933.Hotel-Information) Greymouth 7.6/10 Good (1,002 reviews) "The staff were lovely, room was clean n tidy, the exterior could be uplifted with a fun, bright re paint?? Enjoyed my stay there 😊 " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Beth £80 includes taxes & fees 1 Apr - 2 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Greymouth-Hotels-Kingsgate-Hotel-Greymouth.h12933.Hotel-Information) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624700/9624603/6a0bd334.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Spa Bath) | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624700/9624603/067961d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio Unit - Double) | Living area | 43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624700/9624603/507a749e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio Unit - Twin) | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624700/9624603/22e2fcac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ASURE Nautilus Lodge Motel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Motueka-Hotels-Nautilus-Lodge.h9624603.Hotel-Information) Motueka 9.4/10 Exceptional (181 reviews) "Nice quiet place to stay " ![New Zealand](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/nz.svg) Kerry £93 includes taxes & fees 1 Apr - 2 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Motueka-Hotels-Nautilus-Lodge.h9624603.Hotel-Information) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7130000/7120600/7120592/d64ead89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7130000/7120600/7120592/0b4d1ab4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7130000/7120600/7120592/8145acf4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Luxury Apartment, 1 Bedroom (James Cook) | Living room | Flat-screen TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7130000/7120600/7120592/42501d21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sennen House [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Picton-Hotels-Sennen-House.h7120592.Hotel-Information) Picton 9.8/10 Exceptional (101 reviews) "Absolutely perfectly maintained; great hosts; extremely comfortable, large bedroom!! Wish we could have stayed longer! " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Linda £126 includes taxes & fees 4 Apr - 5 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Picton-Hotels-Sennen-House.h7120592.Hotel-Information) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629209/46eb7104.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629209/4f89292a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629209/f23a6bdd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Upstairs Studio Unit with Balcony | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629209/15f51d45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Geraldine Motels [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Geraldine-Hotels-Geraldine-Motels.h9629209.Hotel-Information) Geraldine 8.8/10 Excellent (359 reviews) "Large rooms, clean and comfortable, in nice spot next to the river." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Jared £103 includes taxes & fees 19 Mar - 20 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Geraldine-Hotels-Geraldine-Motels.h9629209.Hotel-Information) ![Too Suite | Living area | TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1780000/1775900/1775827/b5139922.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 9 PM, pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1780000/1775900/1775827/d93a9b19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![The Edit | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1780000/1775900/1775827/e3644101.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Too Suite | Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1780000/1775900/1775827/6a16611a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Edit Picton [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Picton-Hotels-Edit-Picton.h1775827.Hotel-Information) Picton 7.8/10 Good (1,006 reviews) "clean, great view, great location, great staff, beautiful room" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Gregory £87 includes taxes & fees 30 Mar - 31 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Picton-Hotels-Edit-Picton.h1775827.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37916800/37916799/w906h683x59y0-91aac81d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37916800/37916799/616c030b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37916800/37916799/1bb6f5ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37916800/37916799/w506h683x259y0-20523245.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic School in rural Oamaru with farm animals and outdoor baths [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fuchsia-Creek-Hotels-Historic-Cottage-In-Rural-Oamaru-With-Farm-Animals-And-Outdoor-Baths.h37916799.Hotel-Information) Oamaru 10/10 Exceptional (24 reviews) "Lovely hosts and fabulous house" ![New Zealand](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/nz.svg) Lisa N. £114 includes taxes & fees 15 Mar - 16 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fuchsia-Creek-Hotels-Historic-Cottage-In-Rural-Oamaru-With-Farm-Animals-And-Outdoor-Baths.h37916799.Hotel-Information) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31180000/31174600/31174563/0d3cf077.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31180000/31174600/31174563/5d012f7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31180000/31174600/31174563/dfafda9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31180000/31174600/31174563/857f78ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Teapot Cottage (50's time-warp) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hari-Hari-Hotels-Teapot-Cottage.h31174563.Hotel-Information) Westland District 9.4/10 Exceptional (118 reviews) "We fired up the outside bath and drank Dan's Blackberry wine :-) " ![New Zealand](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/nz.svg) Adrian C. £100 includes taxes & fees 29 Mar - 30 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hari-Hari-Hotels-Teapot-Cottage.h31174563.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38080000/38077200/38077124/1b203c62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38080000/38077200/38077124/b082ae60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38080000/38077200/38077124/86841455.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38080000/38077200/38077124/e06ac59c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Stablehand Quarters at Gunyah Country Estate by Mt Hutt [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windwhistle-Hotels-The-Stablehand-Quarters.h38077124.Hotel-Information) Methven (Mt Hutt) 9.8/10 Exceptional (8 reviews) "A lovely place to stay. Quiet and away from everything. We had a lovely time. Thanks." ![New Zealand](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/nz.svg) Vanessa R. £128 includes taxes & fees 13 Mar - 14 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windwhistle-Hotels-The-Stablehand-Quarters.h38077124.Hotel-Information) ![Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Executive apartment) | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626100/9626090/55f3a778.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626100/9626090/7d6ff18d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Studio, 2 Single Beds (Twin Studio) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626100/9626090/259c91bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Executive apartment) | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626100/9626090/67e76c83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Alhambra Oaks Motor Lodge [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dunedin-Hotels-Alhambra-Oaks-Motor-Lodge.h9626090.Hotel-Information) North Dunedin 9.4/10 Exceptional (437 reviews) "Nice clean and easy access to campus, north east valley and downtown" ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Brian £67 includes taxes & fees 9 Apr - 10 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dunedin-Hotels-Alhambra-Oaks-Motor-Lodge.h9626090.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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[Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=AFFINITY_SPRING_PROMO_6052692) ## Top South Island Hotel Reviews ![Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1400/1377/8e99ba40_y.jpg) ### Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin 10/10 Excellent "Clean room " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunedin-Hotels-Kingsgate-Hotel-Dunedin.h1377.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Give](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3250000/3246100/3246072/d082454f_y.jpg) ### Hotel Give 10/10 Excellent "Close to good food and shops " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Hotel-Give.h3246072.Hotel-Information) ![BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10160000/10153700/10153686/cfde9cc5_y.jpg) ### BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch 8/10 Good "Good location, rooms are reasonable sized. The furnishing is a bit old (eg no USB ports for charging) so you need to bring an adapter. Overall good value for money" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-BreakFree-On-Cashel.h10153686.Hotel-Information) ![Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7200/7169/38830b55_y.jpg) ### Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview 10/10 Excellent "Perfect staff, clean property easy access to town." [](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/d0069663_y.jpg) ### Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown 8/10 Good "Clean room, nice hotel 15 min walk from town. Roof terrace with the lake views is only open for events. That was a bit dissapointed. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Heritage-Queenstown.h69589.Hotel-Information) ![Sudima Christchurch Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889400/889383/6225193e_y.jpg) ### Sudima Christchurch Airport 10/10 Excellent "No complaints at all. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Sudima-Christchurch-Airport.h889383.Hotel-Information) ![Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10900/10842/364a945c_y.jpg) ### Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG 8/10 Good "Yes room was wonderful, staff was friendly and helpful. I was surprised with the mountain view that I had the white building as my view as well. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Hotel-Queenstown.h10842.Hotel-Information) ![Kamana Lakehouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/983600/983589/7ba2222c_y.jpg) ### Kamana Lakehouse 10/10 Excellent "The Kamana Lakehouse is exceptional. We felt very well taken care of our whole stay. The front desk staff was extremely accomodating, holding our bags before check in and taking them to our room and booking a taxi for an excursion. The servers and bar staff we're great as well. The food was the best we had on our entire trip to NZ. The included breakfast in the morning is completely worth it! It's easy to get to the wharf via Uber or the bus. You can also walk to the Sunshine Bay Track nearby for an easy hike. There is a restaurant and convenience store across the street as well. There is construction going on nearby, I was worried this would be more disruptive but it wasn't too bad. It was active (and loud) during the day. It did affect the experience in the soaking tub, so if you can, book after 6pm when the construction is done for the day." 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