Title: TOP Riverside Hotels in South Island for 2026 |  Expedia.co.uk

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## Check availability on South Island Riverside Hotels

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## Our top choices for South Island hotels with a river view

![Beach nearby, white sand](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6560000/6552300/6552259/9f672dfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Free daily full breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6560000/6552300/6552259/d5b4cad4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6560000/6552300/6552259/6c7c586f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6560000/6552300/6552259/b69c36bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Murrell's Grand View House

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manapouri-Hotels-Murrells-Grand-View-House.h6552259.Hotel-Information)

Manapouri

9.2/10

Wonderful

(34)

"Awesome place if you’re out these ways. Philippa and Rob are amazing hosts. We got a garden view room with a lovely view. Convenient location. The hosts let us park at theirs while we were on the overnight cruise in Doubtful Sound. Breakfast was included and it was a clocked breakfast. Will definitely stay again"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Heshanth

£142

includes taxes & fees

23 Dec - 24 Dec

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manapouri-Hotels-Murrells-Grand-View-House.h6552259.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4330000/4324300/4324264/f54b92aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4330000/4324300/4324264/14a0a184.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4330000/4324300/4324264/eb614fe7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast buffet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4330000/4324300/4324264/a6a3ba6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Rimu Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ruatapu-Hotels-Rimu-Lodge.h4324264.Hotel-Information)

Ruatapu

10/10

Exceptional

(85)

"Wonderful lodge with an amazing host! Even though the lodge only has four rooms, you wouldn’t find better service at any 5 star hotel! "

![Denmark](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/dk.svg)

Morten

£237

includes taxes & fees

27 Dec - 28 Dec

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ruatapu-Hotels-Rimu-Lodge.h4324264.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)

![Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1900000/1895500/1895481/a8baad82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1900000/1895500/1895481/a90ee1b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1900000/1895500/1895481/cef03e51.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)

"Amazing location and great accomodation, great mountain views, delicious food, pleasure to walk around and golf course for golf lovers!"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

SEBASTIAN

£147

includes taxes & fees

21 Dec - 22 Dec

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windwhistle-Hotels-Terrace-Downs-Resort.h1895481.Hotel-Information)

![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83380000/83370100/83370072/2a3436e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Room 2 Superking Ensuite, Accessible | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83380000/83370100/83370072/acacbc41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83380000/83370100/83370072/20ead0cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83380000/83370100/83370072/b330c1b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Vicarage Geraldine

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Geraldine-Hotels-The-Vicarage-Geraldine.h83370072.Hotel-Information)

Geraldine

9.8/10

Exceptional

(69)

"A fantastic place to stay; definitely superior facilities and accommodation."

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Gerry

£148

includes taxes & fees

20 Dec - 21 Dec

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Geraldine-Hotels-The-Vicarage-Geraldine.h83370072.Hotel-Information)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68060000/68050700/68050627/ad9e7861.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Studio | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68060000/68050700/68050627/87afde4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Studio | Private kitchen | Microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68060000/68050700/68050627/cfb14b2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68060000/68050700/68050627/4d8c85c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Quest Queenstown

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Quest-Queenstown.h68050627.Hotel-Information)

Frankton

9.8/10

Exceptional

(428)

"Clean and comfortable, friendly staff and close to the airport. "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Shiree

£145

includes taxes & fees

22 Dec - 23 Dec

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Quest-Queenstown.h68050627.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)

![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/21731509.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)

![4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/bc6f4860.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

(740)

"Stunning relaxing vistas of surrounding mountains. Streams, wildlife and quaint village feel but still so peaceful."

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Kevin

£268

includes taxes & fees

18 Dec - 19 Dec

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Millbrook-Resort.h584862.Hotel-Information)

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44530000/44527200/44527110/4b3cdc71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44530000/44527200/44527110/def6d792.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Ecotours](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44530000/44527200/44527110/9cdec70b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Tasman King Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44530000/44527200/44527110/eb4334e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Awatuna Sunset Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Awatuna-Hotels-Awatuna-Sunset-Lodge.h44527110.Hotel-Information)

Awatuna

10/10

Exceptional

(21)

"Great place to stay… beautiful setting and lovely hosts…."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Douglas

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Awatuna-Hotels-Awatuna-Sunset-Lodge.h44527110.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/922100/922058/1b4a40de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Studio Spa Kitchen | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/922100/922058/cf071a9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Riverfront Executive Suite | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/922100/922058/77cbd702.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/922100/922058/1f1dc6b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Tides Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nelson-Hotels-Trailways-Hotel-Nelson.h922058.Hotel-Information)

The Wood

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1001)

"Convenient for short stay."

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Dayveen

£64

includes taxes & fees

18 Dec - 19 Dec

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nelson-Hotels-Trailways-Hotel-Nelson.h922058.Hotel-Information)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3848400/3848349/2a72b37a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Executive lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3848400/3848349/33d6a4b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Country Estate Deluxe Double Room,1 King Bed, Ensuite Mountain View | Room amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3848400/3848349/01bf06ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3848400/3848349/060e8576.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Gunyah Country Estate

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windwhistle-Hotels-Gunyah-Country-Estate.h3848349.Hotel-Information)

Windwhistle

9.0/10

Wonderful

(44)

"Superb stay!!!"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Amit

£89

includes taxes & fees

8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windwhistle-Hotels-Gunyah-Country-Estate.h3848349.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59200000/59194900/59194834/069a4291.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![LED TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59200000/59194900/59194834/2cfedd08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59200000/59194900/59194834/2ea06931.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![LED TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59200000/59194900/59194834/0cc20ead.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-LQ-Queenstown.h59194834.Hotel-Information)

Frankton

8.8/10

Excellent

(1387)

"Location was quiet and convenient."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Doug

£125

includes taxes & fees

19 Dec - 20 Dec

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-LQ-Queenstown.h59194834.Hotel-Information)

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