Title: TOP Lakeside 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) - 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21 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Te-Anau-Hotels-Lakefront-Lodge.h6953161.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) ![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) ![Breakfast and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/0b240807.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) ### Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Hilton-Queenstown-Resort-Spa.h4268206.Hotel-Information) Kawarau Falls 8.6/10 Excellent (1,004 reviews) "Outstanding hotel, would return!" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Megan £168 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/20000000/19680000/19676500/19676433/cfa5781d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![QT Remarkables Lakeview King | Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19680000/19676500/19676433/237231eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19680000/19676500/19676433/69f2e647.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Breakfast served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19680000/19676500/19676433/7de9864d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### QT Queenstown [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-QT-Queenstown.h19676433.Hotel-Information) Queenstown City Centre 9.4/10 Exceptional (989 reviews) "Courteous staff, convenient and beautiful location, decent breakfast spread." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Vineet £206 includes taxes & fees 10 Feb - 11 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-QT-Queenstown.h19676433.Hotel-Information) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14720000/14717300/14717254/f1212391.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lake View Double Room | Premium bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14720000/14717300/14717254/fbd8458e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14720000/14717300/14717254/afa39a39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14720000/14717300/14717254/0d601d81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakestone Lodge [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pukaki-Hotels-Lakestone-Lodge.h14717254.Hotel-Information) Pukaki 10/10 Exceptional (52 reviews) "Wonderful place: the location and the views, the comfort, and the food were all great. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Adrian £667 includes taxes & fees 1 Feb - 2 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pukaki-Hotels-Lakestone-Lodge.h14717254.Hotel-Information) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3530000/3528600/3528584/84cc7fd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3530000/3528600/3528584/a40e4a0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3530000/3528600/3528584/ddfc2ee8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3530000/3528600/3528584/067d6e1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Marsden Lake Resort Central Otago [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mount-Pisa-Hotels-The-Lake-Resort-Heritage-Collection.h3528584.Hotel-Information) Mount Pisa 9.2/10 Wonderful (1,026 reviews) "Fantastic stay." ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Julie £115 includes taxes & fees 2 Feb - 3 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mount-Pisa-Hotels-The-Lake-Resort-Heritage-Collection.h3528584.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) ![Skiing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/911600/911529/44fc4d2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Breakfast and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/911600/911529/97a40d98.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 (1,003 reviews) "Spotless and super convenient location " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Nik £191 includes taxes & fees 25 Jan - 26 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Novotel-Queenstown-Lakeside.h911529.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2653300/2653202/910f6e0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Villa Suite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2653300/2653202/2c7fc2f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2653300/2653202/2a05af1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2653300/2653202/958a3ea5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Te-Anau-Hotels-Distinction-Te-Anau-Hotel-And-Villas.h2653202.Hotel-Information) Te Anau 8.4/10 Very good (695 reviews) "Great location and breakfast is very good" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Mark £207 includes taxes & fees 28 Jan - 29 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Te-Anau-Hotels-Distinction-Te-Anau-Hotel-And-Villas.h2653202.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) ![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) ![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) ### Edgewater [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wanaka-Hotels-Edgewater.h2219853.Hotel-Information) Wanaka 9.0/10 Wonderful (1,001 reviews) "great location, upgraded room was excellent. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Thomas £233 includes taxes & fees 26 Jan - 27 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wanaka-Hotels-Edgewater.h2219853.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4620000/4611700/4611684/b17a6953.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![3 Bedroom Apartment (3BR) | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4620000/4611700/4611684/b533fe22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Self Contained Unit - 1 Bedroom Family (1BR) | In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4620000/4611700/4611684/09cad28d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Motel Unit - 1 Bedroom Family (1BR) | Down duvets, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4620000/4611700/4611684/217bd928.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Te-Anau-Hotels-Getaway-Te-Anau.h4611684.Hotel-Information) Te Anau 9.0/10 Wonderful (783 reviews) "Fantastic cabins, great location...also the best host we've had !!!" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Geoff £80 includes taxes & fees 26 Jan - 27 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Te-Anau-Hotels-Getaway-Te-Anau.h4611684.Hotel-Information) ![Local cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12900/12869/78e57269.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12900/12869/cf12e0a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12900/12869/4c44621e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Accessible 1 Double 1 Single | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12900/12869/db7ba18b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Te-Anau-Hotels-Kingsgate-Hotel-Te-Anau.h12869.Hotel-Information) Te Anau 8.2/10 Very good (875 reviews) "Room, common areas, and grounds were clean and tidy, staff was friendly and helpful, and the location was perfect. We had a great stay!" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Jennifer £155 includes taxes & fees 19 Jan - 20 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Te-Anau-Hotels-Kingsgate-Hotel-Te-Anau.h12869.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=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02®ionId=6052692&adults=2&location_highlights_explore=on_lake&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Top South Island Hotel Reviews ![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) ![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) ![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) ![Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4200000/4192700/4192650/61562b11_y.jpg) ### Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels 10/10 Excellent "Wonderful location , friendly, great accommodation " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Te-Anau-Hotels-Te-Anau-Lakeview-Kiwi-Holiday-Park-Motels.h4192650.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) ## Frequently asked questions ### How much do lakeside hotels in South Island cost? ### What are the best lakeside hotels in South Island? ### How many lakeside hotels are there in South Island? ### Are there any family-friendly lakeside hotels in South Island? ### Are there any 5-star lakeside hotels in South Island? ### Why book your lakeside hotel in South Island with Expedia? ### How can I find cheap lakeside hotels in South Island? ### What is there to do in South Island near my lakeside hotel?