Title: TOP Romantic Hotels in Top of the South for 2026 - Top of the South Romantic Getaways | Expedia.co.uk

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## Check availability on Top of the South Romantic Hotels

Tonight

[6 Mar - 7 Mar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3000655866&startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-07&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=romantic)

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## Our top choices for Top of the South romantic hotels

![Lunch, dinner served; pizza, garden views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5420000/5417800/5417771/6b24dbaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Beach nearby, kayaking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5420000/5417800/5417771/3cffdfdd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Family Room | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5420000/5417800/5417771/0db2d957.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior Suite | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5420000/5417800/5417771/0a55b8b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Awaroa Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Awaroa-Bay-Hotels-Awaroa-Lodge.h5417771.Hotel-Information)

Awaroa Bay

8.8/10

Excellent

(113 reviews)

"Staff were excellent especially in the restaurant and at the pizza shop "

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

Mark

£170

includes taxes & fees

31 Mar - 1 Apr

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Awaroa-Bay-Hotels-Awaroa-Lodge.h5417771.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4040000/4035500/4035455/a06244da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4040000/4035500/4035455/1f41e3c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4040000/4035500/4035455/c277a0d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Daily full breakfast for a fee](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4040000/4035500/4035455/4a34c52d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Lochmara Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lochmara-Bay-Hotels-Lochmara-Lodge.h4035455.Hotel-Information)

Lochmara Bay

9.2/10

Wonderful

(101 reviews)

"Staff are all amazing! Beautiful place to stay "

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

Juliette

£83

includes taxes & fees

1 Apr - 2 Apr

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lochmara-Bay-Hotels-Lochmara-Lodge.h4035455.Hotel-Information)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121280000/121274300/121274284/b8635fad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121280000/121274300/121274284/d713ad3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121280000/121274300/121274284/686cea50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Seasonal outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121280000/121274300/121274284/57b092eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Ugbrooke Country Estate

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lower-Dashwood-Hotels-Ugbrooke-Country-Estate.h121274284.Hotel-Information)

Lower Dashwood

£127

includes taxes & fees

19 Mar - 20 Mar

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lower-Dashwood-Hotels-Ugbrooke-Country-Estate.h121274284.Hotel-Information)

![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/6000000/5993700/5993648/dc3cc820.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/6000000/5993700/5993648/6bb65c28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/6000000/5993700/5993648/d6e7fd4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/6000000/5993700/5993648/26c3246c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Ratanui Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pohara-Hotels-Ratanui-Lodge.h5993648.Hotel-Information)

Pohara

10/10

Exceptional

(154 reviews)

"Very friendly staff, comfortable bed and well supplied tea and coffee station."

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

Eleanor

£291

includes taxes & fees

18 Mar - 19 Mar

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pohara-Hotels-Ratanui-Lodge.h5993648.Hotel-Information)

![Tui Terrace | Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4020000/4019000/4018912/ee4edf13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4020000/4019000/4018912/c8e54300.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast and dinner served, al fresco dining ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4020000/4019000/4018912/fcd41c43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4020000/4019000/4018912/8118a6cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Portage Resort

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Portage-Hotels-The-Portage-Resort.h4018912.Hotel-Information)

Portage

8.2/10

Very good

(179 reviews)

"Staff were cheerful and wanting to make our stay enjoyable."

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

AM

£164

includes taxes & fees

22 Mar - 23 Mar

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Portage-Hotels-The-Portage-Resort.h4018912.Hotel-Information)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4490000/4487900/4487832/1ea05443.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Formal Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4490000/4487900/4487832/49667e1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4490000/4487900/4487832/e54e5530.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4490000/4487900/4487832/b6c7b6dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Escape To Picton

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Picton-Hotels-Escape-To-Picton.h4487832.Hotel-Information)

Picton

9.2/10

Wonderful

(83 reviews)

"Super cute rooms, great staff and very clean. Central to everything you in Picton! Highly recommend!"

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

Andrew

£154

includes taxes & fees

31 Mar - 1 Apr

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Picton-Hotels-Escape-To-Picton.h4487832.Hotel-Information)

![Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4620000/4617300/4617265/a6c443eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Koru Chalet | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4620000/4617300/4617265/61bded29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Frond Suite | Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4620000/4617300/4617265/ea69acf3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4620000/4617300/4617265/b7c48f1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Punga Cove Resort

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Punga-Cove-Hotels-Punga-Cove-Resort.h4617265.Hotel-Information)

Punga Cove

9.2/10

Wonderful

(43 reviews)

"Friendly staff"

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

Lachlan

£167

includes taxes & fees

14 Mar - 15 Mar

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Punga-Cove-Hotels-Punga-Cove-Resort.h4617265.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)

![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)

![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)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12090000/12082600/12082506/ae39c3e2.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)

"Ideal for what we needed, cute lil place, everything was easy with thoughtful touches."

![New Zealand](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/nz.svg)

Anonymous traveller

£96

includes taxes & fees

1 Apr - 2 Apr

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Richmond-Hotels-Appleby-House-Rabbit-Island-Huts.h12082506.Hotel-Information)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44020000/44011300/44011230/91867717.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Seasonal outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44020000/44011300/44011230/109878b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Hunting Cottage | Living area | 40-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44020000/44011300/44011230/21c5c00d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44020000/44011300/44011230/56d019d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Jolly Poacher Retreat

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blenheim-Hotels-The-Jolly-Poacher-Retreat.h44011230.Hotel-Information)

Spring Creek

10/10

Exceptional

(29 reviews)

"Excellent homely accommodation, good breakfast, nice hosts."

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

Martin

£155

includes taxes & fees

19 Mar - 20 Mar

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blenheim-Hotels-The-Jolly-Poacher-Retreat.h44011230.Hotel-Information)

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593100/2593061/8f917a5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, dinner served; local cuisine, pool views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593100/2593061/a7d8d919.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593100/2593061/a0bb970c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, dinner served; local cuisine, pool views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593100/2593061/ccf40100.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blenheim-Hotels-Chateau-Marlborough.h2593061.Hotel-Information)

Blenheim CBD

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1,008 reviews)

"Clean room, helpful staff, good food in restaurant. "

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

Marielle

£71

includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blenheim-Hotels-Chateau-Marlborough.h2593061.Hotel-Information)

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## Top Top of the South Hotel Reviews

![Edit Picton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1780000/1775900/1775827/b5139922_y.jpg)

### Edit Picton

8/10 Good

"Room was spacious and the view was great. Recently renovated but…. The mattress was terrible. Like 20 year old kids room mattress terrible. Staff was excellent, location was great. "

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Picton-Hotels-Edit-Picton.h1775827.Hotel-Information)

![Grand Arden Monaco Nelson](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1550000/1548300/1548234/e6df13ad_y.jpg)

### Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, neat"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Nelson-Hotels-Grand-Arden-Monaco-Nelson.h1548234.Hotel-Information)

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