Title: TOP Safari Hotels in South Island for 2025 | 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) ![Kawarau Suspension Bridge showing a sporting event, a bridge and a suspension bridge or treetop walkway](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/36000/36128-Kawarau-Suspension-Bridge.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Search Safari Hotels in South Island ![](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 [15 Oct - 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19 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Minaret-Bay-Hotels-Minaret-Station-Alpine-Lodge.h11995442.Hotel-Information) ![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525200/525192/b0394d7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525200/525192/d51d2c87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525200/525192/4ba88dac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525200/525192/8ee647cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery Queenstown City Centre 9.0/10 Wonderful (1004) "Very nice hotel" £161 includes taxes & fees 22 Oct - 23 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Hotel-St-Moritz.h525192.Hotel-Information) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/3000000/2997400/2997303/d5c65e61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/3000000/2997400/2997303/12996b44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/3000000/2997400/2997303/4ade89b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lakeview Suite, 1 Bedroom | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/3000000/2997400/2997303/e171f21a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa del Lago Queenstown 9.6/10 Exceptional (360) "Stunning view and great cosy villa for a couple!" £201 includes taxes & fees 17 Oct - 18 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Villa-Del-Lago.h2997303.Hotel-Information) ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37996200/37996143/74700385.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37996200/37996143/ee80a4fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37996200/37996143/3094b3f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37996200/37996143/270-d131bb69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Free Wifi/Breakfast,clean,private studio Greymouth Paroa 10/10 Exceptional (16) "Great place to stay so quiet not far to all the sight seeing lovely hoast very lovely people " £81 includes taxes & fees 29 Oct - 30 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Greymouth-Hotels-Free-Wifibreakfast.h37996143.Hotel-Information) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83360000/83352900/83352843/9c4395a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83360000/83352900/83352843/19dee6ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83360000/83352900/83352843/3a1b2a20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83360000/83352900/83352843/70e4ee5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stay off the grid immersed in native flora and fauna Westport 9.8/10 Exceptional (34) "Loved our stay - cosy accom, very private and hosts were lovely!" £83 includes taxes & fees 3 Nov - 4 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Virgin-Flat-Hotels-Cosy-Mountain-View-Hutt.h83352843.Hotel-Information) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113180000/113176300/113176224/75d5bb58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113180000/113176300/113176224/ae4b7d02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113180000/113176300/113176224/5fea5e74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113180000/113176300/113176224/c0e00fc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful cottage in private garden setting. Enfield 10/10 Exceptional (4) "Very clean , warm and quiet . " £119 includes taxes & fees 15 Oct - 16 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Enfield-Hotels-Peaceful-Cottage-In-Private-Garden-Setting.h113176224.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37916800/37916799/616c030b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37916800/37916799/w506h683x259y0-20523245.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37916800/37916799/w508h683x258y0-299e5153.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37916800/37916799/1bb6f5ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic School in rural Oamaru with farm animals and outdoor baths Oamaru 10/10 Exceptional (22) "This place is amazing we loved our stay and didn’t want to leave" £112 includes taxes & fees 15 Oct - 16 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fuchsia-Creek-Hotels-Historic-Cottage-In-Rural-Oamaru-With-Farm-Animals-And-Outdoor-Baths.h37916799.Hotel-Information) ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31880000/31877900/31877827/74f58f44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Smart TV, Netflix, toys, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31880000/31877900/31877827/d2a9199c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31880000/31877900/31877827/64091bb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31880000/31877900/31877827/b4b959eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### PUMPHOUSE APARTMENT- AIRPORT,spacious,private, warm, homely, family Bishopdale 10/10 Exceptional (68) "Excellent stay, nice and clean with a very friendly dog as a visitor." £73 includes taxes & fees 15 Oct - 16 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Pumphouse-Apartment-Near-Airport.h31877827.Hotel-Information) ![On the beach, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38090000/38087300/38087242/381a4fc0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38090000/38087300/38087242/d60a6d53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38090000/38087300/38087242/2a00ac2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38090000/38087300/38087242/e4a1482d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Watch the weather roll in along the coast with sea views from every room. Kakanui 9.2/10 Wonderful (76) "Excellent proximity to beach, wonderful views, plenty space for all generations, liked the open plan kitchen to living, we had a wondererful family xmas stay." £176 includes taxes & fees 15 Oct - 16 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kakanui-Hotels-Watch-The-Weather-Roll-In-Along-The-Coast-With-Sea-Views-From-Every-Room.h38087242.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109710000/109707600/109707549/8b54885b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109710000/109707600/109707549/ac4f6f2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![2 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109710000/109707600/109707549/b612ce18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109710000/109707600/109707549/a07b0b22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Brand new home in Blackball! Blackball 10/10 Exceptional (1) "We stayed at the property for one night after a sports event. Jed was great to deal with and always prompt in returning emails and answering questions, he went out of his way to help and let us park our race car inside the shed as the car does not lock and we were concerned it might attract unwanted attention. rooms very clean and tidy and a good shower. ten out of ten from me." £201 includes taxes & fees 15 Oct - 16 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Greymouth-Hotels-Brand-New-Home-In-Blackball.h109707549.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=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29®ionId=6052692&adults=2&recreation_group_explore=safari_on_site&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Top South Island Hotel Reviews