Title: TOP Hotels with a Bar 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 Hotels with a Bar ## Our top choices for South Island hotels with a bar ![Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75769200/75769176/77691609.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75769200/75769176/46cd5911.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Ocean View Suite | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75769200/75769176/e9857b03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75769200/75769176/w2798h2000x0y0-97fb97e5.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 (471 reviews) "My second time staying here..Fabulous location and staff..Really great!" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Juliet £114 includes taxes & fees 25 Jan - 26 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kaikoura-Hotels-Sudima-Kaikoura.h75769176.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629800/9629768/c960cb66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629800/9629768/bd136de9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629800/9629768/c70d554c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629800/9629768/a5e8b5af.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 9.6/10 Exceptional (715 reviews) "An amazing place to stay! Beautiful surroundings, great atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food. The Cardrona Hotel made our New year trip memorable!" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Arun [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Cardrona-Hotel.h9629768.Hotel-Information) ![Beach nearby, black sand](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/982500/982476/c13ab294.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Beach View Room - Balcony | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/982500/982476/f38c460d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/982500/982476/8360f953.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/982500/982476/3effa890.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Scenic Hotel Punakaiki [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Greymouth-Hotels-Punakaiki-Resort.h982476.Hotel-Information) Punakaiki 8.6/10 Excellent (774 reviews) "Beautiful location and great views " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Komalkirti £95 includes taxes & fees 25 Jan - 26 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Greymouth-Hotels-Punakaiki-Resort.h982476.Hotel-Information) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18260000/18258200/18258191/7de73090.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Suite, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18260000/18258200/18258191/513ce69b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18260000/18258200/18258191/29dad47b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Business centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18260000/18258200/18258191/a5a4f0d1.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 (1,041 reviews) "Great location to car rental and the airport. " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Kellie £121 includes taxes & fees 18 Jan - 19 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Novotel-Christchurch-Airport.h18258191.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/d4a3bdf7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lake view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/216c4d32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/8b1e52a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe 2 Bedrooms, Lake View (Residence) | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/8f3e9d09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Hilton-Queenstown-Resort-Spa.h4268206.Hotel-Information) Kawarau Falls 8.6/10 Excellent (1,005 reviews) "Outstanding hotel, would return!" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Megan £167 includes taxes & fees 2 Feb - 3 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Hilton-Queenstown-Resort-Spa.h4268206.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519241/e57f6648.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Studio | Desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519241/6645d1ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519241/2d02be55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Studio | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519241/28f8097c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Alpine Lodge [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Arnaud-Hotels-Alpine-Lodge.h519241.Hotel-Information) St. Arnaud 9.0/10 Wonderful (478 reviews) "Wonderful stay and beautiful area to explore especially the lakes and rivers. " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Barry £123 includes taxes & fees 29 Jan - 30 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Arnaud-Hotels-Alpine-Lodge.h519241.Hotel-Information) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593100/2593061/8f917a5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Breakfast, dinner served; local cuisine, pool views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593100/2593061/ccf40100.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593100/2593061/a0bb970c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593100/2593061/e7ebcb21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Carnmore Chateau Marlborough [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blenheim-Hotels-Chateau-Marlborough.h2593061.Hotel-Information) Blenheim CBD 9.2/10 Wonderful (1,009 reviews) "Great room staff very frient" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Sheryl £77 includes taxes & fees 16 Jan - 17 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blenheim-Hotels-Chateau-Marlborough.h2593061.Hotel-Information) ![Deluxe Spa Suite | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2200000/2193300/2193285/f349d759.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Spa Suite | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2200000/2193300/2193285/b9e44c44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2200000/2193300/2193285/ac91c652.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2200000/2193300/2193285/049c0a81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Braemar Lodge And Spa [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hanmer-Springs-Hotels-Braemar-Lodge-And-Spa.h2193285.Hotel-Information) Hanmer Springs 9.0/10 Wonderful (717 reviews) "Peaceful and comfortable stay, with large rooms" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Nicole £124 includes taxes & fees 23 Jan - 24 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hanmer-Springs-Hotels-Braemar-Lodge-And-Spa.h2193285.Hotel-Information) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/87354413.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) ![Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/331a18f2.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 (745 reviews) "Great gym as well!" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Michael £286 includes taxes & fees 15 Jan - 16 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Millbrook-Resort.h584862.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/911600/911529/dfe15e8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Skiing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/911600/911529/44fc4d2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Private spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/911600/911529/34c4e5d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/911600/911529/ccd69bb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Novotel Queenstown Lakeside [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Novotel-Queenstown-Lakeside.h911529.Hotel-Information) Queenstown City Centre 8.8/10 Excellent (1,013 reviews) "Spotless and super convenient location " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Nik £173 includes taxes & fees 1 Feb - 2 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Novotel-Queenstown-Lakeside.h911529.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=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29®ionId=6052692&adults=2&amenities=BAR&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Top South Island Hotel Reviews ![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) ![Novotel Christchurch Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18260000/18258200/18258191/fa910380_y.jpg) ### Novotel Christchurch Airport 10/10 Excellent "excellent amenities, service (especially the level 6 restaurant, absolutely superb food and customer service) and obviously great location!" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Novotel-Christchurch-Airport.h18258191.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 "Very good stay" [](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 "Size of room and location" [](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 "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) ![Scenic Hotel Southern Cross](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/83700/83611/1cefd740_y.jpg) ### Scenic Hotel Southern Cross 10/10 Excellent "Only stayed 1 night, but wish I could have stayed longer. The room was very nice. Nice location in CBD, too, it seemed (but didn't get out much to check)." [](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 "Rooms bed was very comfortable staff were helpful and accommodating. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Copthorne-Hotel-Apartments-Queenstown-Lakeview.h7169.Hotel-Information)