Historical Hotels in South Island
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Featured South Island Historic Hotels

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
91 Fernhill Road Queenstown
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$234 nightly
The price is $269 total per night
$269 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown features an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a gym. Self parking is available for NZD 15 per night. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub.
Pool
Hot Tub

Adina Heritage Christchurch
28 - 30 Cathedral Square Christchurch
$166 nightly
The price is $191 total per night
$191 total
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Total with taxes and fees
At Adina Heritage Christchurch, guests enjoy features like an indoor pool, a gym, and a sauna. Self parking is offered for NZD 30 per night. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this luxury aparthotel include free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and laundry facilities.
Pool
Hot Tub

Larnach Lodge
145 Camp Road Dunedin
$92 nightly
The price is $107 total per night
$107 total
Jan 17 - Jan 18, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
At Larnach Lodge, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and free newspapers. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this luxury lodge include laundry facilities, a gift shop, and a garden.
Parking included
Free WiFi

Baywick Inn
52 Domett Street Nelson
At Baywick Inn, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a library, and a terrace. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an area shuttle. Staff members are on hand to provide tour or ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Other amenities at this adults-only bed & breakfast include laundry facilities, a picnic area, and a garden.
Breakfast included
Parking included

Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel
338 Lincoln Road Christchurch
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$48 nightly
The price is $57 total per night
$57 total
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Total with taxes and fees
A local mainstay since 1874, Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a computer station, and an arcade/game room. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Staff members are on hand to provide dry cleaning/laundry services, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this historic hostel include express check-in, laundry facilities, and a vending machine.
Parking included
Free WiFi

The Classic Villa
17 Worcester Blvd Christchurch
$208 nightly
The price is $241 total per night
$241 total
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Total with taxes and fees
The Classic Villa features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. There's free parking if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this luxury lodge include a meeting room, a library, and express check-in.
Parking included
Free WiFi

Chapel Apartments
81 Moray Place Dunedin Otago
A local mainstay since 1863, this apartment offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. Free parking is available if you drive. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide luggage storage. This apartment building also has laundry facilities.
Kitchen
Washer

The Station House Motel
7 Elizabeth Street Collingwood
A local mainstay since 1907, The Station House Motel offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. You can take advantage of free valet parking if you drive. A multilingual staff is on hand to help with luggage storage, and offer sightseeing advice. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills.
Pet friendly
Parking included

Cromwell Motel
6 Gair Avenue Cromwell
Guests of Cromwell Motel enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and laundry facilities. Free parking is available if you drive. Helpful staff can provide tour or ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Additional amenities include barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area.
Pool
Parking included

Sennen House
9 Oxford Street Picton
$140 nightly
The price is $163 total per night
$163 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
A local mainstay since 1886, Sennen House offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a free train station shuttle. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Other amenities at this historic guesthouse include a picnic area and a garden.
Breakfast included
Parking included

Hartley Homestead Boutique B and B
23 Pyke Street Clyde Central Otago
Guests of Hartley Homestead Boutique B and B enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and coffee in a common area. There's free parking if you drive. Staff members are on hand to provide tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage. Other amenities at this golf bed & breakfast include a library, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Hot Tub
Breakfast included

Scenic Suites Queenstown
27 Stanley Street Queenstown
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$248 nightly
The price is $285 total per night
$285 total
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Total with taxes and fees
Guests of Scenic Suites Queenstown enjoy features like a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and laundry facilities. A stay here includes free parking. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include a porter/bellhop and a vending machine.
Parking included
Free WiFi

Heartland Hotel Queenstown
27 Stanley Street Queenstown
$160 nightly
The price is $186 total per night
$186 total
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Total with taxes and fees
Guests of Heartland Hotel Queenstown enjoy features like a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and laundry facilities. Free parking is included with your stay. Front-desk staff can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include a garden, a TV in a common area, and a vending machine.
Parking included
Free WiFi

Bluestone On George
571 George Street Dunedin
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$122 nightly
The price is $142 total per night
$142 total
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
At Bluestone On George, guests have access to a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this adults-only motel include a computer station, free newspapers, and a terrace.
Parking included
Free WiFi

Arrowtown House Boutique Accommodation
10 Caernarvon St Arrowtown
Guests of Arrowtown House Boutique Accommodation enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space. There's free parking if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this golf guesthouse include a business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a computer station.
Spa
Parking included
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 | $57 |
Highest Price | $285 |
Popular hotels | Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown, Adina Heritage Christchurch, Larnach Lodge, Baywick Inn, Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel, The Classic Villa, Chapel Apartments, The Station House Motel, Cromwell Motel, Sennen House, Hartley Homestead Boutique B and B, Scenic Suites Queenstown, Heartland Hotel Queenstown, Bluestone On George, Arrowtown House Boutique Accommodation |
Recent Historic Hotels Reviews

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