Beach Hotels & Resorts in South Island from AU$137

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Best South Island Beach Hotels

Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (746)
"Very spacious clean interior studio apartment. Only negative would be the bed was a little noisy and sheets were not fitted but, overall very nice. Stay. really enjoyed theTown. Glowworms were right across the street and easy to get to. Ate at two great restaurants. Thai restaurant and Sandwich place highly recommend."
The price is AU$165
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation

Beachfront Hotel

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (957)
"Great view nice staff"
The price is AU$137
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Beachfront Hotel

Curio Bay Salt House Motel

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (297)
"Everything about this property is top notch. Large, very well appointed, beautiful ocean front location. Simply excellent."
The price is AU$191
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Curio Bay Salt House Motel

Alpine View Motel

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (486)
"Location ideal for whale whatching & dolphin excursions. Querky museum, watch plenty of fur seals from roadside on road into Kaikoura. Check in great, owner very chatty & welcoming. Lovely Irish pub Donegal on outskirts, lovely food. Supermarket close by."
The price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Alpine View Motel

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (651)
"Great location "
The price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Hotel St Clair

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (616)
"Right on the Esplanade at St. Clair beach. Windy but fantastic location. A good meal can be had at PizzaBar nearby or on site cafe. Ample street parking so we didn’t try the underground lot."
The price is AU$229
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Hotel St Clair

Punakaiki Beachfront Motels

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (267)
"Good location. Very spacious living area. Nice kitchen."
The price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Punakaiki Beachfront Motels

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

4.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (319)
"Very cramped room around an outside courtyard. Nicely decorated. Very small area for coffee nook & refrigerator. Tiny bathroom. Kaikoura is beautiful & the hotel is across from the ocean, so nicely located. "
The price is AU$213
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Beachlife Apartments

3.5 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (283)
"Great location, close to food options. The unit was a little rough as were the surrounding courtyard. The beds are well past their use by."
The price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Beachlife Apartments

Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (186)
"Really lovely spot in sumner. The owners were super nice and helpful and the shower was one of the best showers I’ve had in my entire life. "
The price is AU$208
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments
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