Title: TOP Smoking 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) # Search Hotels with smoking rooms in South Island - 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11 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Sudima-Christchurch-Airport.h889383.Hotel-Information) ![Dinner served, vegetarian cuisine, sea views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8460000/8451200/8451166/ca1f7788.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Studio | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8460000/8451200/8451166/5104c7e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8460000/8451200/8451166/96d93c76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Spa Suite | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8460000/8451200/8451166/88b0dc5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kimi Ora Eco Resort [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kaiteriteri-Hotels-Kimi-Ora-Eco-Resort.h8451166.Hotel-Information) Kaiteriteri 9.6/10 Exceptional (361) "Clean room, kind and smile staff Everything is perfect to stay here Highly recommended for you 😁" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Jinhee £129 includes taxes & fees 17 Dec - 18 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kaiteriteri-Hotels-Kimi-Ora-Eco-Resort.h8451166.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2220000/2219900/2219853/36dee441.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2220000/2219900/2219853/59c31433.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Hotel Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2220000/2219900/2219853/cecb3e15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2220000/2219900/2219853/9402a512.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Edgewater [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wanaka-Hotels-Edgewater.h2219853.Hotel-Information) Wanaka 9.0/10 Wonderful (1001) "great location, upgraded room was excellent. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Thomas £178 includes taxes & fees 12 Dec - 13 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wanaka-Hotels-Edgewater.h2219853.Hotel-Information) ![Front of property – evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/83700/83615/1e3a9417.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/83700/83615/659b98fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/83700/83615/a197303a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/83700/83615/17283e11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Scenic-Hotel-Franz-Josef-Glacier.h83615.Hotel-Information) Franz Josef Glacier 8.4/10 Very good (639) "Cosy accomodation and great location" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Vanessa £76 includes taxes & fees 19 Dec - 20 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Scenic-Hotel-Franz-Josef-Glacier.h83615.Hotel-Information) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5350000/5344500/5344447/40b0b3ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5350000/5344500/5344447/7e173571.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5350000/5344500/5344447/c7bfb4da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | 42-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5350000/5344500/5344447/2fc1b9f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Airport Palms Motel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Airport-Palms-Motel.h5344447.Hotel-Information) Burnside 9.6/10 Exceptional (1005) "Great place!" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Bhumesh £82 includes taxes & fees 26 Dec - 27 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Airport-Palms-Motel.h5344447.Hotel-Information) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1900000/1895500/1895481/f28215e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1900000/1895500/1895481/f9d36ea5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1900000/1895500/1895481/16a91c7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1900000/1895500/1895481/9264f83e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windwhistle-Hotels-Terrace-Downs-Resort.h1895481.Hotel-Information) Windwhistle 9.6/10 Exceptional (143) "Yes,large room, amazing views " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Vicki £149 includes taxes & fees 16 Dec - 17 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windwhistle-Hotels-Terrace-Downs-Resort.h1895481.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) ![Deluxe Spa Suite | Living room | Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2200000/2193300/2193285/7e0bb4c3.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) ### 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 (705) "Big room, beautiful view, and great food." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) James £132 includes taxes & fees 19 Dec - 20 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hanmer-Springs-Hotels-Braemar-Lodge-And-Spa.h2193285.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, 1 Bedroom, Vineyard View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107460000/107451300/107451211/684c8e51.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) ![Premium Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Vineyard View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107460000/107451300/107451211/2c3d1546.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 £176 includes taxes & fees 13 Dec - 14 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blenheim-Hotels-St-Leonards-Vineyard-Cottages.h107451211.Hotel-Information) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54263/6402756d.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) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54263/1a800cc8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54263/ca9f42c7.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) "Excellent staff and greeting at check-in " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Susan £116 includes taxes & fees 17 Dec - 18 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Commodore-Airport-Hotel.h54263.Hotel-Information) ![1 Bedroom Premium Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16200000/16195400/16195354/0fb3da4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![1 Bedroom Premium Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16200000/16195400/16195354/f127cd9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![1 Bedroom Deluxe Apartment | Living area | LCD TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16200000/16195400/16195354/5dbb6c23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![1 Bedroom Unit | 5 bedrooms, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16200000/16195400/16195354/9a3836ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sierra Motel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Omarama-Hotels-Sierra-Motel.h16195354.Hotel-Information) Omarama 9.6/10 Exceptional (323) "Well equipped lovely room " ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Angela £124 includes taxes & fees 9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Omarama-Hotels-Sierra-Motel.h16195354.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=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25®ionId=6052692&adults=2&property_amenities_group_explore=designated_smoking_areas&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Find out more about South Island ### Discover top South Island attractions South Island, New Zealand, is an adventure-lover's paradise with a plethora of experiences that will delight discerning travellers. Begin your journey in Queenstown, renowned as the adventure capital, where you can indulge in exhilarating activities such as bungee jumping from the iconic Kawarau Bridge or taking a scenic cruise on the shimmering Lake Wakatipu. Nature enthusiasts will be captivated by the breathtaking landscapes of Fiordland National Park, home to the majestic Milford Sound, where you can enjoy a guided kayak tour through tranquil waters surrounded by towering cliffs and cascading waterfalls. For a taste of the region's rich history and stunning vistas, venture to the charming town of Arrowtown, where gold rush heritage intertwines with vibrant autumn foliage, perfect for leisurely strolls. If you're seeking a unique experience, head to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, where stargazing under some of the clearest skies in the world will leave you in awe. For accommodation, consider staying in the picturesque town of Wanaka, where you can unwind in luxury lodges that offer stunning lake views and exceptional service, making it the perfect base for exploring the surrounding hiking trails and vineyards. Each of these locations offers a blend of adventure and relaxation, ensuring a memorable experience for families and high-spenders alike. ## Top South Island Hotel Reviews ![Sudima Christchurch Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889400/889383/973a3fae_y.jpg) ### Sudima Christchurch Airport 10/10 Excellent "This place was perfect, there was just one " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Sudima-Christchurch-Airport.h889383.Hotel-Information) ![Kamana Lakehouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/983600/983589/7ba2222c_y.jpg) ### Kamana Lakehouse 10/10 Excellent "Beautiful views, lovely room" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Kamana-Lakehouse.h983589.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 facilities. Really enjoyed the sauna and spa." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Heritage-Queenstown.h69589.Hotel-Information)