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Featured South Island Beach Resorts & Hotels

Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
16 Richards Drive Hokitika
$108 nightly
The price is $124 total per night
$124 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Guests staying at Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a garden. A stay here includes free parking. Front-desk staff can assist with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and securing valuables. This beach holiday park also has barbecue grills.
Pet friendly
Parking included

Beachfront Hotel
111 Revell Street Hokitika
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$97 nightly
The price is $111 total per night
$111 total
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Total with taxes and fees
Beachfront Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a vending machine.
Parking included
Free WiFi

Majestic Mansions - Apartments at St Clair
15 Bedford Street Dunedin
A local mainstay since 1924, Majestic Mansions - Apartments at St Clair offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Helpful staff can provide tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a garden.
Parking included
Free WiFi

Hotel St Clair
24 Esplanade Dunedin
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$122 nightly
The price is $144 total per night
$144 total
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel St Clair features free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and a meeting room. There's free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a computer station and free newspapers.
Parking included
Free WiFi

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
4237 State Highway 6 Punakaiki
$116 nightly
The price is $134 total per night
$134 total
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Guests staying at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area. A stay here includes free parking. Front-desk staff can assist with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a garden and a banquet hall.
Parking included
Free WiFi

Punakaiki Beachfront Motels
56 Punakaiki Road Punakaiki
$107 nightly
The price is $123 total per night
$123 total
Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Guests staying at Punakaiki Beachfront Motels enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this beach motel include a picnic area and a garden.
Pet friendly
Parking included

Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel
19 Hartmount Place Te Miko
$48 nightly
The price is $55 total per night
$55 total
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Guests staying at Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a garden. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Front-desk staff can assist with tours/tickets and luggage storage.
Parking included
Free WiFi

Kaiteri Motels and Apartments
8 Kotare Place Beach Kaiteriteri
Kaiteri Motels and Apartments features free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and a terrace. A stay here includes free parking. Front-desk staff can assist with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach motel include laundry facilities, barbecue grills, and a picnic area.
Parking included
Free WiFi

Blue Seas Motel
222 Esplanade Kaikoura
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
Guests staying at Blue Seas Motel have access to laundry facilities, a garden, and barbecue grills. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage and tours/tickets.
Kitchen
Parking included

Courtesy Court Motel
30 Golf Road Nelson
Guests of Courtesy Court Motel enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a library. There's free parking if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and tours/tickets. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and barbecue grills.
Pool
Parking included

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel
44 Tahunanui Drive Nelson
$84 nightly
The price is $98 total per night
$98 total
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Total with taxes and fees
Guests of Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and express check-out. Free parking is available if you drive. Friendly staff can provide luggage storage, and also offer advice about sightseeing. Other amenities at this beach motel include laundry facilities, a garden, and barbecue grills.
Parking included
Free WiFi

Carters By The Sea Westport
27 Marine Parade Westport
Guests of Carters By The Sea Westport enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a free airport shuttle (available on request). Friendly staff can provide front-desk service during limited hours, and also offer advice about sightseeing. This beach aparthotel also has a garden.
Free airport shuttle
Kitchen

Greymouth Seaside TOP 10 Holiday Park
2 Chesterfield Street Greymouth
$53 nightly
The price is $62 total per night
$62 total
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Guests of Greymouth Seaside TOP 10 Holiday Park enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and microwave in a common area. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Front-desk staff can assist with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities.
Hot Tub
Parking included

Alpine View Motel
146 Beach Road Kaikoura
$86 nightly
The price is $99 total per night
$99 total
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Total with taxes and fees
Guests of Alpine View Motel enjoy features like a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a library. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a beach shuttle. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area, and a garden.
Parking included
Free WiFi

Bella Vista Motel Hokitika
52 Fitzherbert Street Hokitika
Guests staying at Bella Vista Motel Hokitika enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a garden. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. This motel also has a picnic area.
Parking included
Free WiFi
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.
South Island hotels essential information
Accommodation | 7,266 hotels |
|---|---|
Lowest Price | $55 |
Highest Price | $144 |
Popular hotels | Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation, Beachfront Hotel, Majestic Mansions - Apartments at St Clair, Hotel St Clair, Scenic Hotel Punakaiki, Punakaiki Beachfront Motels, Te Nikau Retreat - Hostel, Kaiteri Motels and Apartments, Blue Seas Motel, Courtesy Court Motel, Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel, Carters By The Sea Westport, Greymouth Seaside TOP 10 Holiday Park, Alpine View Motel, Bella Vista Motel Hokitika |
Recent Beach Resorts & Hotels Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
5/5 Excellent
"Great staff, basic but very functional kitchenette, awesome location, quiet rooms, great beds."
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