Must-see hotels in Fiordland & Southland

  • Mohua Park

    Fiordland & Southland

    Situated on the edge of a peaceful 14-hectare nature reserve (7km off the highway), these four spacious self-contained cottages offer peace, quiet and…

  • Te Anau Lodge

    Te Anau

    In a sea of functional but fusty motels, Te Anau's former Sisters of Mercy Convent distinguishes itself with unique history. The place oozes comfort and…

  • Slope Point Accommodation

    Fiordland & Southland

    In the midst of a working farm 4km north of Slope Point, this family-run accommodation plunges you into the rhythms of rural life: calf-feeding time,…

  • Newhaven Holiday Park

    Fiordland & Southland

    This exemplary holiday park is on an incredible beach at the entrance to Surat Bay, 5km from Owaka, where sea lion pups can be spotted in December and…

  • Observation Rock Lodge

    Fiordland & Southland

    Secluded in bird-filled bush, and angled for sea, sunset and aurora views, are three stylish, luxurious rooms with private decks and a shared lounge…

  • Southern Comfort Backpackers

    Fiordland & Southland

    A mix of snug and swish, this large Victorian house has a lounge with a fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen and peaceful gardens. Adding to the perks are…

  • Bushy Point Fernbirds

    Fiordland & Southland

    A haven for the ornithologically inclined, this 25-year-old guesthouse is tucked into a private forest and wetland reserve. Rates include a guided walk…

  • Curio Bay Accommodation

    Fiordland & Southland

    Three plush units are on offer here – one apartment attached to the hosts' house, and two similar units down the road. All are self-contained, decorated…

  • Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers

    Te Anau

    Tidy dorm and private rooms with a lakefront location hoist this backpackers to the top spot among Te Anau's budget beds. There's a range of options,…

  • Manapouri Motels & Holiday Park

    Fiordland & Southland

    Ramshackle and eccentric, Manapouri Motels is not everyone's cup of tea, but if you like the sound of staying in a little wooden cabin that's part Swiss…

  • Radfords on the Lake

    Te Anau

    Radfords isn't your bog-standard motel, as you've probably guessed by the grand-sounding name and commensurate prices. Set on manicured lawns across from…

  • Getaway Te Anau

    Te Anau

    Accommodation at this holiday park covers all budgets: motel units have slate-grey decor and compact kitchens, while private tent sites and cabins share…

  • Lazy Dolphin Lodge

    Fiordland & Southland

    This perfect hybrid of seaside holiday home and hostel has light-filled bedrooms sporting cheerful linen. There are two kitchens and lounges, but you'll…

  • Kaka Retreat

    Fiordland & Southland

    These studio units are among the island's best, with plush interiors, flash bathrooms and private verandas, although kitchen facilities are scant. Two…

  • Nugget Lodge

    Fiordland & Southland

    It's hard to imagine a lovelier outlook than the one from these two modern units, gazing from a seaside knoll midway between Kaka Point and Nugget Point…

  • Milford Sound Lodge

    Milford Sound

    Alongside the Cleddau River, 1.5km from the Milford hub (there's a free shuttle), this modern lodge is the only accommodation at the sound. It offers…

  • Stewart Island Lodge

    Fiordland & Southland

    On a hill overlooking the bay, five minutes' walk from town, this grand lodge has six comfortable en suite rooms. Shared facilities include a sunny…

  • Kepplestone by the Sea

    Fiordland & Southland

    Esther and Jack are your welcoming hosts to these two self-contained cabins, kitted out with every comfort a traveller could require. Each includes a…

  • Fiordland National Park Lodge

    Fiordland & Southland

    Right on the lake, 500m from the boat launch for the Milford Track, this comfortable lodge boasts epic views and neat rooms decorated in a distinctly…

  • Keiko’s Cottages

    Te Anau

    Surrounded by Japanese-style flower gardens, complete with babbling water features and a fish pond, Keiko's self-contained cottages are private,…

  • Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

    Te Anau

    This 9-hectare grassy lakeside holiday park has plenty of space to pitch your tent or park your van. It also has a wide range of accommodation from basic…

  • Jo & Andy’s B&B

    Fiordland & Southland

    A great option for budget travellers, this cosy blue home offers rooms with shared-bathroom facilities. A big breakfast of muesli, fruit and eggs prepares…

  • Rosie’s Backpacker & Homestay

    Te Anau

    Guests become part of the family in this smart, intimate home-stay, a short walk north of the town centre in a wood-beamed house the hosts built…

  • Knob’s Flat

    Fiordland & Southland

    In the Eglinton Valley, 63km north of Te Anau, Knob’s Flat's six self-contained units suit those who appreciate life's simple pleasures: a cosy room with…

  • Bella Vista

    Fiordland & Southland

    Friendly hosts, reasonable prices and tidy, well-equipped units put this modern, two-level place near the top of Invercargill's competitive motel pack…

  • Possum Lodge

    Fiordland & Southland

    Nestled into forest near the lake, Possum Lodge is old-fashioned in the best kind of way. There's basic cabins, time-worn motel units, enviably green…

  • Invercargill Top 10

    Fiordland & Southland

    Continually upgrading and adding facilities, this well-kept park has backpacker dorms, modern motels and plenty of lush grass to camp upon, along with…

  • Bay Motel

    Fiordland & Southland

    This hillside motel offers spacious, comfortable units with lots of light, views over the harbour and a shared balcony. Some rooms have spa baths, all…

  • Hilltop

    Fiordland & Southland

    High on a hill 1.5km out of town, with native forest at the back door and surrounded by a sheep farm, these two shipshape cottages command spectacular…

  • Catlins Kiwi Holiday Park

    Fiordland & Southland

    This modern holiday park offers personality-packed accommodation ranging from cute cabins to smart family motels. Tenters share good communal amenities…

  • Bunkers Backpackers

    Fiordland & Southland

    A converted wooden villa houses Stewart Island/Rakiura’s smaller, but better, hostel option. It's somewhat squeezed but offers the benefits of a cosy…

  • Tower Lodge Motel

    Fiordland & Southland

    Across a busy road from Invercargill's ornate Victorian water tower, units at this crowd-pleasing motel have nicely modernised kitchens and bathrooms, and…

  • Barnyard Backpackers

    Te Anau

    On a deer farm 8km south of town, bunk-free, en suite log cabins surround a rustic communal lodge with wooden rafters and a glossy modern kitchen. Play…

  • Split Level

    Fiordland & Southland

    Very much like staying at a mate's house, this tidy two-level home has a comfortable lounge with a large TV and leather couches, and a well-equipped…

  • Victoria Railway Hotel

    Fiordland & Southland

    This beautifully restored 1896 building is awash with nostalgia and is a little worn, but comfy, like a favourite armchair. With old portraits and an old…

  • Pounawea Grove Motel

    Fiordland & Southland

    More sophisticated than the average motel, Pounawea Grove has a boutique feel thanks to its roomy units with sharp, modern bathrooms, kitchenettes and…

  • Kaka Point Motels

    Fiordland & Southland

    Recently upgraded, these modern units all have beautiful views over the ocean. Some have kitchenettes, double-glazed windows and heat pumps to keep out…

  • Gunn’s Camp

    Fiordland & Southland

    A old public-workers' camp has stood here since the 1930s, largely abandoned when roading efforts ground to a halt in WWII. Decades later the camp was…

  • Freestone Backpackers

    Fiordland & Southland

    Sprinkled across a hillside about 3km east of town, these cabins are styled like little hunting lodges (antlers, potbelly stoves); the loftiest have…

  • Awa-Moa

    Fiordland & Southland

    Enjoy a truly local experience at this comfy guesthouse, a couple of blocks south of Queens Park. Pleasant rooms (the uppermost with sloped, chalet-style…