Title: TOP Romantic Hotels in Top of the South for 2026 - Top of the South Romantic Getaways | Expedia.co.uk [Top of the South Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Top-Of-The-South.dx3000655866)[Hotels in Top of the South](https://expedia.co.uk/Top-Of-The-South-Hotels.d3000655866.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Top of the South](https://expedia.co.uk/Top-Of-The-South-Holiday-Rentals.d3000655866.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Top of the South](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Top-Of-The-South.d3000655866.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Top of the South Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Top-Of-The-South.d3000655866.Car-Hire-Guide)[Top of the South Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Top-Of-The-South.d3000655866.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![Top of the South](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000655866/7ef9c2ca-40a4-40b4-8794-09728dc1f6b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000655866/7ef9c2ca-40a4-40b4-8794-09728dc1f6b6.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 Top of the South Romantic Hotels Tonight [16 Jan - 17 Jan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3000655866&startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=romantic) Tomorrow [17 Jan - 18 Jan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3000655866&startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=romantic) This weekend [16 Jan - 18 Jan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3000655866&startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=romantic) Next weekend [23 Jan - 25 Jan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3000655866&startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=romantic) ## Our top choices for Top of the South romantic hotels ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4040000/4035500/4035455/a06244da.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) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4040000/4035500/4035455/1f41e3c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Kākāriki Chalet | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4040000/4035500/4035455/a26e006a.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 (99 reviews) "Staff are all amazing! Beautiful place to stay " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Juliette £115 includes taxes & fees 20 Jan - 21 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lochmara-Bay-Hotels-Lochmara-Lodge.h4035455.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) ![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/a7d8d919.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593100/2593061/e7ebcb21.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 (1,001 reviews) "Great room staff very frient" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Sheryl £76 includes taxes & fees 16 Jan - 17 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blenheim-Hotels-Chateau-Marlborough.h2593061.Hotel-Information) ![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 | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5420000/5417800/5417771/b370cf82.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 (111 reviews) "Excellent tranquil location" ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Brent £232 includes taxes & fees 3 Feb - 4 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Awaroa-Bay-Hotels-Awaroa-Lodge.h5417771.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/922100/922058/914195c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Riverfront Executive Suite | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, Netflix, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/922100/922058/2c8c5682.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/922100/922058/60a54131.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/922100/922058/d3ab2610.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 (1,005 reviews) "Great staff and superb location" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Garth £94 includes taxes & fees 17 Jan - 18 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nelson-Hotels-Trailways-Hotel-Nelson.h922058.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) ![Frond Suite | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4620000/4617300/4617265/4ce54f72.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) ![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 9.0/10 Wonderful (42 reviews) "Friendly staff" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Lachlan £161 includes taxes & fees 22 Jan - 23 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Punga-Cove-Hotels-Punga-Cove-Resort.h4617265.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) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121280000/121274300/121274284/29aac478.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 £130 includes taxes & fees 7 Feb - 8 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lower-Dashwood-Hotels-Ugbrooke-Country-Estate.h121274284.Hotel-Information) ![Standard King Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627200/9627140/cf389571.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627200/9627140/d20642db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627200/9627140/3edad209.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627200/9627140/cea6950c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nelson-Hotels-The-Honest-Lawyer.h9627140.Hotel-Information) Nelson 8.8/10 Excellent (506 reviews) "Clean, comfortable room in a quiet area of town. Would definitley stay again. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Alan £96 includes taxes & fees 20 Jan - 21 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nelson-Hotels-The-Honest-Lawyer.h9627140.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) ![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12090000/12082600/12082506/3465c25e.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) ### 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 (56 reviews) "Love that it's pet friendly and rural. Could do with a curtain over the window above the TV.... The fresh bread was divine" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Eve £93 includes taxes & fees 11 Feb - 12 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Richmond-Hotels-Appleby-House-Rabbit-Island-Huts.h12082506.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) ![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) ![Sea Room | Living area | Plasma TV, iPod dock](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4490000/4487900/4487832/db1e20ad.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 (81 reviews) "We really enjoyed our stay at Escape to Picton. The welcome glass of wine and cheese was a lovely touch, and the staff were warm and welcoming. The room was spotless and very comfortable, the bathtub was a highlight, breakfast was very good, and the location was ideal. Would happily stay again." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Angela £149 includes taxes & fees 30 Jan - 31 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Picton-Hotels-Escape-To-Picton.h4487832.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) ![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) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44020000/44011300/44011230/6ed65e1f.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) ### The Jolly Poacher Retreat [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blenheim-Hotels-The-Jolly-Poacher-Retreat.h44011230.Hotel-Information) Spring Creek 10/10 Exceptional (28 reviews) "Excellent homely accommodation, good breakfast, nice hosts." ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Martin £154 includes taxes & fees 30 Jan - 31 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blenheim-Hotels-The-Jolly-Poacher-Retreat.h44011230.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=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30®ionId=3000655866&adults=2&travelerType=romantic&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Top Top of the South Hotel Reviews ![Edit Picton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1780000/1775900/1775827/ccdf9fa6_y.jpg) ### Edit Picton 10/10 Excellent "Great for families. Kids loved the pool. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Picton-Hotels-Edit-Picton.h1775827.Hotel-Information) ![The Sails Nelson](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7230000/7229800/7229757/3d6bc340_y.jpg) ### The Sails Nelson 10/10 Excellent "Beautiful rooms, very clean and super comfortable bed with luxury bedding. The staff was amazing and made me feel very welcome. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nelson-Hotels-The-Sails-Nelson.h7229757.Hotel-Information) ![Grand Arden Monaco Nelson](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1550000/1548300/1548234/20c8f47c_y.jpg) ### Grand Arden Monaco Nelson 10/10 Excellent "Lovely place to stay. Always love coming here" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nelson-Hotels-Grand-Arden-Monaco-Nelson.h1548234.Hotel-Information) ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Accommodation - More ways to book - [Hotels near Kahurangi National Park ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kahurangi-National-Park-Hotels.0-l6112839-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Book Romantic Hotels in Top of the South on Expedia.co.nz ](https://www.expedia.co.nz/Top-Of-The-South-Hotels-Romantic-Hotel.0-0-d3000655866-tRomanticHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)