Top 10 Family Hotels & Accommodation in South Island from AU$110

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A riverside hotel with modern architecture, a walking path, and a view of mountains.

A modern hotel room with a stone fireplace, a sofa with red cushions, a desk with a chair, and a large window offering a scenic view.

A modern building with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the water.

A modern outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit, overlooking a lake and mountains.

1. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Kawarau Falls

AU$313

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern living room with a sofa, a round coffee table, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A modern living room with a wood-burning stove, a yellow sofa, and a large abstract mural on the wall.

A bar area with multiple stools and a bar counter stocked with bottles.

A dining area with tables set for four, large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains.

2. QT Queenstown

Queenstown City Centre

Family-friendly adventures await at this lakeside hotel with an outdoor pool, complimentary airport shuttle, and stunning views.

AU$328

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A playground with swings and a slide, surrounded by grass and trees, with mountains in the background.

A large wooden house with a stone wall and a pond in front.

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, a view of mountains, and a window with curtains.

3. Millbrook Resort

Arrowtown

Unleash family adventures in the heart of Arrowtown at this luxury eco-hotel with indoor pool, playground, and vast outdoor activities.

AU$498

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of mountains and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a large window offering a mountain view.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a wall with a unique pattern.

4. Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Frankton

AU$158

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern dining area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a view of mountains and a lake.

A modern interior with stone walls, a wooden ceiling, and large windows offering mountain views.

A modern bathroom with a wooden bathtub, a wooden shelf with towels, and a view of mountains and a lake.

A bedroom with a large bed, a coffee tray, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.

5. Kamana Lakehouse

Fernhill

Family bliss above Lake Wakatipu—explore three steamy spa pools and relish luxury eco-certified stays with panoramic mountain views.

AU$334

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A balcony with a table set for breakfast overlooking a mountain and lake.

A modern stone house with a stone facade, a sloped roof, and a view of mountains in the background.

A dining area with round tables, chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a mountain backdrop.

6. Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Queenstown

Escape to family paradise with scenic pools and kid-friendly amenities, making mountain adventures easy at this relaxing retreat.

AU$263

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern building with a central atrium, large windows, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are wooden chairs and tables arranged for seating.

A modern room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony overlooking a lake and mountains. Inside, there is a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a coffee table with a vase of flowers.

A terrace with a table and chairs, overlooking a lake and mountains.

7. The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

Queenstown

Family adventure basecamp in Queenstown offers bicycle rentals, babysitting, and lakeside fun.

AU$473

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern bathroom with marble flooring, a large mirror, two sinks, and a glass-enclosed shower.

A three-tiered dessert display on a round table with a woven coaster, accompanied by two glasses of white wine.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A bar area with stools, a counter, and a decorative plant.

8. Fable Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre

Family-friendly escapes make Fable Dunedin perfect for kids, with cots and nearby attractions to explore.

AU$152

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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A modern building with a large patio area, a mountain in the background, and a body of water in the foreground.

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a scenic view, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table with a remote control and glasses on it.

A circular window view of a balcony with a chair, a table with a red item, and a scenic lake and hills in the background.

Peppers Bluewater Resort

Lake Tekapo

AU$230

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern building with multiple windows and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A person in a robe by a window with a starry night sky view.

A woman relaxing in a bathtub with a view of a bedroom through a window.

A person standing by a window with a night sky view, including stars and a visible mountain range.

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Lake Tekapo

AU$529

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A wooden deck with tables and chairs overlooking a lake and mountains.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, wooden seating, and a large window.

A wooden building with a sign reading "JACK RABBIT" and a rainbow in the background.

A couple standing by a lake with mountains in the background.

The Godley Hotel

Lake Tekapo

AU$159

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A swimming pool with a wooden table, a bottle, and glasses.

A playground with swings and a slide, a gravel area, and a lake with mountains in the background.

A kitchen with a granite countertop, a sink, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A residential area with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and houses with similar architecture.

Mantra Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo

AU$375

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern building with a circular window and a view of a lake and mountains.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.

QT Queenstown

Queenstown City Centre

AU$328

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern living room with large windows, a fireplace, and a view of a lake.

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Kawarau Falls

AU$313

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, two blue armchairs, a round table with a vase, and a ceiling with hanging plants.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a glass partition.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'NOVOTEL' sign, featuring a sleek, contemporary design with large windows and a structured facade.

A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and a view of a cityscape.

Novotel Christchurch Airport

Christchurch Airport

AU$267

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A modern building entrance with wooden paneling, a glass door, and a view of a lush garden.

A table with a bottle of champagne and two glasses, a chair, and a view of greenery through a window.

A modern multi-story building with a wooden exterior, multiple balconies, and a lush surrounding forest.

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

Franz Josef Glacier

AU$459

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Queenstown

AU$263

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A couple embracing on a boat with a cityscape in the background.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, parking lot, and a mountainous backdrop.

A restaurant table set with glasses, cutlery, and a bottle, with a mountain view through the window.

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Frankton

AU$184

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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