Title: TOP Dog-Friendly Hotels in South Island for 2026 - South Island Pet-Friendly Hotels | 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 Pet-Friendly Hotels Tonight [12 Feb - 13 Feb](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&adults=2&amenities=PETS&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [13 Feb - 14 Feb](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14&adults=2&amenities=PETS&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) This weekend [13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&adults=2&amenities=PETS&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&adults=2&amenities=PETS&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Our top choices for South Island pet-friendly hotels ![Queen Bunk Room | Iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75220000/75211800/75211764/5e50e35e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75220000/75211800/75211764/c14230c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75220000/75211800/75211764/02d4c978.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75220000/75211800/75211764/265df92e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rarakau Lodge [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rowallan-Hotels-Rarakau-Lodge.h75211764.Hotel-Information) Rowallan 9.8/10 Exceptional (6 reviews) "The lodge is located in a very remote location, despite of getting groceries are so inconvenient, Blake showed great generosity and hospitality to all the guests, make us feel like staying in an old friend's house. Kitchen, bathroom, and bed linen are of 5-stars clean. If you're planning to go on the Hump Ridge Track, choose Rarakau Lodge for your pre-departure accommodation is definitely the best option. " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Sharon £58 includes taxes & fees 15 Feb - 16 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rowallan-Hotels-Rarakau-Lodge.h75211764.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625700/9625687/4cae3730.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625700/9625687/38f9ca96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family Studio, Kitchenette (Motel Unit 6) | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625700/9625687/9beb9fc0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family Studio, Kitchenette (Motel Unit 6) | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625700/9625687/4b47d750.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Punakaiki Beachfront Motels [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Greymouth-Hotels-Punakaiki-Beachfront-Motels.h9625687.Hotel-Information) Punakaiki 8.8/10 Excellent (350 reviews) "Very comfortable cabins. Great location close to Pancake Rocks. " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Nicole £93 includes taxes & fees 12 Mar - 13 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Greymouth-Hotels-Punakaiki-Beachfront-Motels.h9625687.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105360000/105358000/105357956/1363df5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Comfort Room, Mountain View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105360000/105358000/105357956/94183b66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Comfort Quadruple Room, Mountain View | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105360000/105358000/105357956/w6000h3998x0y0-5b8b0e40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105360000/105358000/105357956/7011775b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### GY Boutique Hotel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glenorchy-Hotels-GY-Boutique-Hotel.h105357956.Hotel-Information) Glenorchy 10/10 Exceptional (6 reviews) "Had a fantastic stay! What really stood out was the spotless, comfortable room and the genuinely friendly, helpful staff who made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Location of motel is great. Room has mountain views with remote functional curtains. The amenities were great and everything was well maintained." ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Panthaka £103 includes taxes & fees 1 Mar - 2 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glenorchy-Hotels-GY-Boutique-Hotel.h105357956.Hotel-Information) ![Cottage | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7280000/7275200/7275200/8d75db48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cottage | Living area | Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7280000/7275200/7275200/42bb7f7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7280000/7275200/7275200/49e5112c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7280000/7275200/7275200/47ce1f0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fox-Glacier-Hotels-Mt-Cook-View-Motel.h7275200.Hotel-Information) Fox Glacier 9.2/10 Wonderful (267 reviews) "Lovely motel. Rooms were really nice and well presented, and staff were very helpful with local suggestions. Would happily stay again" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Jarrad £128 includes taxes & fees 28 Feb - 1 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fox-Glacier-Hotels-Mt-Cook-View-Motel.h7275200.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) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2200000/2193300/2193285/049c0a81.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) ![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) ### 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 (732 reviews) "Great accommodation in a fabulous location with touches of luxury." ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Wendy £116 includes taxes & fees 3 Mar - 4 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hanmer-Springs-Hotels-Braemar-Lodge-And-Spa.h2193285.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) ![Courtyard view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31720000/31719500/31719473/28d0bd88.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) ### Te Mahuru Retreat [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kaikoura-Hotels-Te-Mahuru-Retreat.h31719473.Hotel-Information) Kaikoura Flat 9.6/10 Exceptional (155 reviews) "Fantastic property and amazing hosts." ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Colette £122 includes taxes & fees 11 Mar - 12 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kaikoura-Hotels-Te-Mahuru-Retreat.h31719473.Hotel-Information) ![Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629267/0d3cfe7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629267/36f33575.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment) | Living area | 42-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, heated floors](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629267/9531b5c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629267/795f8903.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Aorangi Motel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fairlie-Hotels-Aorangi-Motel.h9629267.Hotel-Information) Fairlie 9.0/10 Wonderful (463 reviews) "Excellent accommodation , great staff. " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) David £84 includes taxes & fees 15 Mar - 16 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fairlie-Hotels-Aorangi-Motel.h9629267.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12090000/12082600/12082506/b7e8d63e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12090000/12082600/12082506/3465c25e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exclusive House | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12090000/12082600/12082506/77ec8a00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12090000/12082600/12082506/3732eeda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Richmond-Hotels-Appleby-House-Rabbit-Island-Huts.h12082506.Hotel-Information) Appleby 9.8/10 Exceptional (58 reviews) "lovely quiet accommodation in rural setting. Lots of facilities and nicely fitted out. " ![New Zealand](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/nz.svg) S £98 includes taxes & fees 2 Mar - 3 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Richmond-Hotels-Appleby-House-Rabbit-Island-Huts.h12082506.Hotel-Information) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46965700/46965625/6375e631.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family House | Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46965700/46965625/5f063b6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46965700/46965625/7e03e13f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family House | 3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46965700/46965625/82a3df48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waikawa House [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waikawa-Hotels-Waikawa-House.h46965625.Hotel-Information) Waikawa 9.6/10 Exceptional (36 reviews) "This property was much more than we expected. So lovely to have this much space." ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Martin £98 includes taxes & fees 2 Mar - 3 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waikawa-Hotels-Waikawa-House.h46965625.Hotel-Information) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9850000/9847200/9847180/993c4030.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9850000/9847200/9847180/e11d6494.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9850000/9847200/9847180/eceb62e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9850000/9847200/9847180/99e29920.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Brunner Longhouse [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Greymouth-Hotels-Lake-Brunner-Longhouse.h9847180.Hotel-Information) Moana 9.8/10 Exceptional (73 reviews) "Perfect stay with best support from the host." ![Germany](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/de.svg) Bernd [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Greymouth-Hotels-Lake-Brunner-Longhouse.h9847180.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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Next, head to the picturesque Queenstown, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes; here, you can take your dog on a leisurely stroll along Lake Wakatipu or even hop on a pet-friendly cruise to soak in the majestic mountains. For a taste of local culture, visit the charming town of Kaikoura, where you can enjoy whale watching and fresh seafood, with many eateries outdoor seating that welcomes pets. The Marlborough region, famous for its vineyards, offers plenty of dog-friendly wineries where you can indulge in wine tasting while your pet lounges at your feet. Finally, consider staying in the quaint town of Hanmer Springs, known for its thermal pools; many pet-friendly accommodations here provide easy access to hiking trails and lush gardens. The combination of stunning scenery, outdoor activities, and welcoming hotels ensures a memorable getaway for both you and your pet. ## Top South Island Hotel Reviews ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - More ways to book - [Book Pet-Friendly Hotels in South Island on Expedia.co.nz ](https://www.expedia.co.nz/South-Island-Hotels-Pet-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d6052692-tPetfriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)