Title: TOP Ski 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 Ski Hotels Tonight [17 Jan - 18 Jan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [18 Jan - 19 Jan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [23 Jan - 25 Jan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In two weeks [30 Jan - 1 Feb](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Our top choices for South Island ski hotels ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629800/9629768/c960cb66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629800/9629768/a5e8b5af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Dining room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629800/9629768/e45fac67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629800/9629768/c70d554c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cardrona Hotel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Cardrona-Hotel.h9629768.Hotel-Information) Cardrona 9.6/10 Exceptional (717 reviews) "An amazing place to stay! Beautiful surroundings, great atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food. The Cardrona Hotel made our New year trip memorable!" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Arun £107 includes taxes & fees 28 Jan - 29 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Cardrona-Hotel.h9629768.Hotel-Information) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2840000/2838200/2838173/600a6ce2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Lake View Hotel Room | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2840000/2838200/2838173/9d2c48a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2840000/2838200/2838173/dad4729a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2840000/2838200/2838173/8a9e4c3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peppers Bluewater Resort [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lake-Tekapo-Hotels-Peppers-Bluewater-Resort.h2838173.Hotel-Information) Lake Tekapo 8.2/10 Very good (3,262 reviews) "Location, staff and room was amazing " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Gino £143 includes taxes & fees 22 Jan - 23 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lake-Tekapo-Hotels-Peppers-Bluewater-Resort.h2838173.Hotel-Information) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15200000/15194600/15194503/4f5f0cb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15200000/15194600/15194503/5243457f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Apartment, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15200000/15194600/15194503/1feddecc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15200000/15194600/15194503/134cdd47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### West Meadows Motel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wanaka-Hotels-West-Meadows-Motel.h15194503.Hotel-Information) Wanaka 9.8/10 Exceptional (458 reviews) "Great place to stay" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Rex £159 includes taxes & fees 24 Jan - 25 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wanaka-Hotels-West-Meadows-Motel.h15194503.Hotel-Information) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54263/6402756d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium Family Room (1 Queen and 2 Singles) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54263/49982538.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54263/ca9f42c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Indoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54263/398395bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Commodore Airport Hotel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Commodore-Airport-Hotel.h54263.Hotel-Information) Burnside 9.6/10 Exceptional (1,002 reviews) "Very nice hotel excellent pool " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Valeria £115 includes taxes & fees 19 Jan - 20 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Commodore-Airport-Hotel.h54263.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519241/e57f6648.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519241/76c279c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Studio | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519241/28f8097c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519241/2d02be55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Alpine Lodge [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Arnaud-Hotels-Alpine-Lodge.h519241.Hotel-Information) St. Arnaud 9.0/10 Wonderful (480 reviews) "Great value for money" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Christian £137 includes taxes & fees 18 Jan - 19 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Arnaud-Hotels-Alpine-Lodge.h519241.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) ![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) ![Deluxe Spa Suite | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2200000/2193300/2193285/b9e44c44.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) ### 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 (719 reviews) "Peaceful and comfortable stay, with large rooms" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Nicole £131 includes taxes & fees 24 Jan - 25 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hanmer-Springs-Hotels-Braemar-Lodge-And-Spa.h2193285.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) ![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) ![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) ### Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Hilton-Queenstown-Resort-Spa.h4268206.Hotel-Information) Kawarau Falls 8.6/10 Excellent (1,003 reviews) "Outstanding hotel, would return!" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Megan £167 includes taxes & fees 2 Feb - 3 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Hilton-Queenstown-Resort-Spa.h4268206.Hotel-Information) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30046800/30046767/0d92d897.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30046800/30046767/2b4969f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30046800/30046767/beea657f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30046800/30046767/81ea9590.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mi-pad Queenstown [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Mi-Pad-Smart-Hotel.h30046767.Hotel-Information) Queenstown City Centre 9.0/10 Wonderful (880 reviews) "Everything from staff to the rooms itself was amazing - thoroughly enjoyed our stay" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Sean £152 includes taxes & fees 1 Feb - 2 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Mi-Pad-Smart-Hotel.h30046767.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) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1900000/1895500/1895481/d20a0dea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1900000/1895500/1895481/f9d36ea5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1900000/1895500/1895481/16a91c7f.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 (152 reviews) "Room was fantastic, some of the best food of our holiday" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Siobhan £162 includes taxes & fees 20 Jan - 21 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windwhistle-Hotels-Terrace-Downs-Resort.h1895481.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) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3530000/3528600/3528584/bca52f46.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) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3530000/3528600/3528584/a40e4a0f.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) 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=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01®ionId=6052692&adults=2&location_highlights_explore=ski&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Choose what matters most at ski hotels in South Island 4 stars 5 stars Spa Family-friendly Hot tub ## Top South Island Hotel Reviews ![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) ![Millennium Hotel Queenstown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/48800/48773/718b9642_y.jpg) ### Millennium Hotel Queenstown 10/10 Excellent "Size of room and location" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Millennium-Hotel-Queenstown.h48773.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) ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - More ways to book - [Book Ski Hotels in South Island on Expedia.co.nz ](https://www.expedia.co.nz/South-Island-Hotels-Ski-Hotel.0-0-d6052692-tSkiHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)