Title: TOP Safari 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)

- ![](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 Safari 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&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&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&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&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true)

## Our top choices for South Island hotels with on-site safari

![Chalet Suite | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/12000000/11995500/11995442/e293a689.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Chalet Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/12000000/11995500/11995442/52f030f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property – evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/12000000/11995500/11995442/018cfe7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/12000000/11995500/11995442/2b1d58d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Minaret Station Alpine Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Minaret-Bay-Hotels-Minaret-Station-Alpine-Lodge.h11995442.Hotel-Information)

Minaret Bay

10/10

Exceptional

(2 reviews)

"What an amazing special and well run place , nicest rooms with ever one could wish for "

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

Bettina

£2,057

includes taxes & fees

13 Feb - 14 Feb

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Minaret-Bay-Hotels-Minaret-Station-Alpine-Lodge.h11995442.Hotel-Information)

![Daily buffet breakfast (NZD 45 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525200/525192/757d6abe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525200/525192/0f8265aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525200/525192/983f9d0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525200/525192/dd3ddfe8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Hotel-St-Moritz.h525192.Hotel-Information)

Queenstown City Centre

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1,007 reviews)

"Beautiful rooms, perfect location, and very friendly attentive staff "

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

Sylvia

£227

includes taxes & fees

28 Feb - 1 Mar

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Hotel-St-Moritz.h525192.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=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&regionId=6052692&adults=2&recreation_group_explore=safari_on_site&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true)

![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh)

## 

The Annual Holiday Sale

Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save.

[Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=AFFINITY_SPRING_PROMO_6052692)

## Top South Island Hotel Reviews