Title: TOP Hotels with Early Check-in 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) # Search Hotels with Early Check-in in South Island - 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11 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Sudima-Christchurch-Airport.h889383.Hotel-Information) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679600/9679525/80737096.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679600/9679525/75bc454c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Superior Twin Studio | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679600/9679525/4bd375bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679600/9679525/b7fef59a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Kaka Point Motels [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kaka-Point-Hotels-The-Kaka-Point-Motels.h9679525.Hotel-Information) Kaka Point 9.2/10 Wonderful (261) "Very nice place to stay" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Tony £71 includes taxes & fees 4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kaka-Point-Hotels-The-Kaka-Point-Motels.h9679525.Hotel-Information) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6960000/6953000/6952941/206c81d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6960000/6953000/6952941/a30a10ba_edited_74df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6960000/6953000/6952941/ea842d20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6960000/6953000/6952941/4e67bee0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Te Anau Lodge [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Te-Anau-Hotels-Te-Anau-Lodge.h6952941.Hotel-Information) Te Anau 9.6/10 Exceptional (268) "clean room, spacious, well maintained and stocked" ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Ali £146 includes taxes & fees 24 Dec - 25 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Te-Anau-Hotels-Te-Anau-Lodge.h6952941.Hotel-Information) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15200000/15194600/15194503/4f5f0cb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15200000/15194600/15194503/134cdd47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![55-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15200000/15194600/15194503/5c210e57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Apartment, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15200000/15194600/15194503/1feddecc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### West Meadows Motel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wanaka-Hotels-West-Meadows-Motel.h15194503.Hotel-Information) Wanaka 9.8/10 Exceptional (456) "Great place to stay" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Rex £147 includes taxes & fees 13 Dec - 14 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wanaka-Hotels-West-Meadows-Motel.h15194503.Hotel-Information) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19300000/19296900/19296878/b98ed3ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bedroom 4 (The Sleepout) Pet Friendly | Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19300000/19296900/19296878/4b7f70aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19300000/19296900/19296878/656d7cbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bedroom 2 | Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19300000/19296900/19296878/0197220a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Top of the Town [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Picton-Hotels-Top-Of-The-Town.h19296878.Hotel-Information) Picton 9.4/10 Exceptional (178) "Tracee greeted us warmly and gave us some good advice for places to eat. The room was absolutely great, with a comfortable bed and a very good bathroom." ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Gary £68 includes taxes & fees 9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Picton-Hotels-Top-Of-The-Town.h19296878.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) ![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) ![Breakfast and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/911600/911529/da582a6b.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) ### Novotel Queenstown Lakeside [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Novotel-Queenstown-Lakeside.h911529.Hotel-Information) Queenstown City Centre 8.8/10 Excellent (1006) "We had a quick stay but it was exactly what we needed." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Nicole £171 includes taxes & fees 21 Dec - 22 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Novotel-Queenstown-Lakeside.h911529.Hotel-Information) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6940000/6936000/6935946/34551750.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Courtyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6940000/6936000/6935946/1e388caa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6940000/6936000/6935946/c6e8737d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6940000/6936000/6935946/89e6818a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Franz Josef Oasis [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Franz-Josef-Oasis.h6935946.Hotel-Information) Franz Josef Glacier 9.4/10 Exceptional (649) "The rooms were spotless, containing a bath with jets and overhead shower. Great water pressure. Located 10 mins from the town in a nice quiet location. The lady at reception was very friendly and helpful and gave us tips where to eat. The gentleman at breakfast was very polite and friendly. The hotel also has a 24 hr laundry with a honesty box available but we didn’t use it. " ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Donna £129 includes taxes & fees 12 Dec - 13 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Franz-Josef-Oasis.h6935946.Hotel-Information) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2230000/2229400/2229308/85123098.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2230000/2229400/2229308/800a5241.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Apartment | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2230000/2229400/2229308/7c529896.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Apartment | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2230000/2229400/2229308/e6de18eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wanaka Springs Lodge [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wanaka-Hotels-Wanaka-Springs-Lodge.h2229308.Hotel-Information) Wanaka 9.4/10 Exceptional (256) "Awesome place!" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Chris £142 includes taxes & fees 15 Dec - 16 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wanaka-Hotels-Wanaka-Springs-Lodge.h2229308.Hotel-Information) ![Double Room (Room 3) | Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31720000/31719500/31719473/f11dc9d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31720000/31719500/31719473/601c3621.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Flat-screen TV, toys](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31720000/31719500/31719473/23e27ad0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Courtyard view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31720000/31719500/31719473/28d0bd88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Te Mahuru Retreat [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kaikoura-Hotels-Te-Mahuru-Retreat.h31719473.Hotel-Information) Kaikoura Flat 9.6/10 Exceptional (151) "Fantastic property and amazing hosts." ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Colette £93 includes taxes & fees 12 Dec - 13 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kaikoura-Hotels-Te-Mahuru-Retreat.h31719473.Hotel-Information) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30046800/30046767/0d92d897.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30046800/30046767/81ea9590.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30046800/30046767/2b4969f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30046800/30046767/beea657f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mi-pad Queenstown [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Mi-Pad-Smart-Hotel.h30046767.Hotel-Information) Queenstown City Centre 9.0/10 Wonderful (857) "The staff were friendly and room a decent size for a solo traveler that enjoys their space. Great location too. " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Ra-ees £144 includes taxes & fees 13 Dec - 14 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Mi-Pad-Smart-Hotel.h30046767.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=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26®ionId=6052692&adults=2&property_amenities_group_explore=express_checkin&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 "Great location, clean room, comfortable bed, friendly staff! " [](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/ae183ba5_y.jpg) ### Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview 10/10 Excellent "Room tidy, bed. Comfy - bathroom very jaded & bottles would not open easy Staff excellent " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Copthorne-Hotel-Apartments-Queenstown-Lakeview.h7169.Hotel-Information)