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

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## Check availability on South Island Historic Hotels

Tonight

[19 Jan - 20 Jan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true)

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## Our top choices for South Island historic hotels

![Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13000/12933/e3e477b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13000/12933/1df7a661.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13000/12933/07915cc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13000/12933/fb6b8cc2.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)

"Great room with lots of space, friendly and helpful staff."

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

Robyn

£86

includes taxes & fees

21 Jan - 22 Jan

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Greymouth-Hotels-Kingsgate-Hotel-Greymouth.h12933.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)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7130000/7120600/7120592/8145acf4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Sir Joseph Banks) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7130000/7120600/7120592/51d01e2d.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

(94 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

£148

includes taxes & fees

8 Feb - 9 Feb

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Picton-Hotels-Sennen-House.h7120592.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)

![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)

![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)

![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

(1,007 reviews)

"Lovely helpful staff and great facilities."

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

Hannah

£80

includes taxes & fees

3 Feb - 4 Feb

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Picton-Hotels-Edit-Picton.h1775827.Hotel-Information)

![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/988800/988708/c8ecaab0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/988800/988708/f72f8bc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/988800/988708/70e41c17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![King Spa Bath Harbour View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/988800/988708/8703f818.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Picton Beachcomber Inn

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Picton-Hotels-Picton-Beachcomber-Inn.h988708.Hotel-Information)

Picton

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1,001 reviews)

"Nice property close to the waterfront. The restaurant was quite nice. I would recommend this property when staying in Picton. "

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

Gerald

£97

includes taxes & fees

30 Jan - 31 Jan

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Picton-Hotels-Picton-Beachcomber-Inn.h988708.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)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624700/9624603/43f9dbaf.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 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)

### Nautilus Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Motueka-Hotels-Nautilus-Lodge.h9624603.Hotel-Information)

Motueka

9.4/10

Exceptional

(179 reviews)

"Comfy and close to all amenities."

![New Zealand](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/nz.svg)

Rebecca

£113

includes taxes & fees

25 Jan - 26 Jan

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Motueka-Hotels-Nautilus-Lodge.h9624603.Hotel-Information)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626300/9626275/61139200.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Waterfront Studio) | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626300/9626275/0fc96eca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626300/9626275/abda60a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Waterfront Studio) | Desk, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626300/9626275/7ecc3371.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Akaroa Waterfront Motels

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Akaroa-Hotels-Akaroa-Waterfront-Motels.h9626275.Hotel-Information)

Akaroa

9.2/10

Wonderful

(542 reviews)

"Nice two bedrooms very clean and great waterfront setting. "

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

Barbara

£94

includes taxes & fees

21 Jan - 22 Jan

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Akaroa-Hotels-Akaroa-Waterfront-Motels.h9626275.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)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629209/03e814b4.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)

![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)

### Geraldine Motels

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Geraldine-Hotels-Geraldine-Motels.h9629209.Hotel-Information)

Geraldine

8.8/10

Excellent

(343 reviews)

"A great choice for a one night stay. No complaints from us."

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

Graeme

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Geraldine-Hotels-Geraldine-Motels.h9629209.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)

![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

(82 reviews)

"We really enjoyed our stay at Escape to Picton. The welcome glass of wine and cheese was a lovely touch, and the staff were warm and welcoming. The room was spotless and very comfortable, the bathtub was a highlight, breakfast was very good, and the location was ideal. Would happily stay again."

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

Angela

£150

includes taxes & fees

30 Jan - 31 Jan

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Picton-Hotels-Escape-To-Picton.h4487832.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)

![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)

![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37916800/37916799/w905h683x60y0-880f4bf5.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)

### 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

(23 reviews)

"This place is amazing we loved our stay and didn’t want to leave"

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

Anonymous traveller

£112

includes taxes & fees

28 Jan - 29 Jan

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fuchsia-Creek-Hotels-Historic-Cottage-In-Rural-Oamaru-With-Farm-Animals-And-Outdoor-Baths.h37916799.Hotel-Information)

![Sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33720000/33710500/33710488/c7a802a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33720000/33710500/33710488/f18f26be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33720000/33710500/33710488/270-bd6a4b46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33720000/33710500/33710488/4d29f73b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Gorgeous Character Bach

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Punakaiki-Hotels-Gorgeous-Character-Bach.h33710488.Hotel-Information)

Punakaiki

9.8/10

Exceptional

(109 reviews)

"Awesome location, and had everything we needed."

![New Zealand](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/nz.svg)

Dean R.

£93

includes taxes & fees

19 Feb - 20 Feb

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Punakaiki-Hotels-Gorgeous-Character-Bach.h33710488.Hotel-Information)

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## 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

"Friendly staff, clean rooms, sport on the tves."

[](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

"The rooms were excellent"

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

"Good space. Comfy beds"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunedin-Hotels-Scenic-Hotel-Southern-Cross.h83611.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

"Great place to stay and to relax. Lake view from the room in exceptional"

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

"Very friendly and he;lpful staff, wonderful exectuive rooms on the 8th floor and a very central hotel where you can walk around the centre of the city."

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunedin-Hotels-Scenic-Hotel-Dunedin-City.h1063004.Hotel-Information)

![Sudima Christchurch Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889400/889383/973a3fae_y.jpg)

### Sudima Christchurch Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room . "

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

"Staff were helpful, unit was clean and well equipped in the kitchen. Gas fireplace was a nice feature. Garage spaces were confusing given others parked in our space but units were not full so plenty of space to park. "

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

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

### Kamana Lakehouse

10/10 Excellent

"What a gorgeous space! The view from the lobby is incredible, and the rooms are spacious with a great bed!"

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

"Rooms bed was very comfortable staff were helpful and accommodating. "

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Copthorne-Hotel-Apartments-Queenstown-Lakeview.h7169.Hotel-Information)

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