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Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels - Te Anau - Patio
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
Te Anau, New Zealand
8.1Very Good(3415)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
€34+
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Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch - Christchurch - Bedroom
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch
Papanui
8.6Very Good(2339)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
€34+
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Te Anau Top 10 Holiday Park and Motels - Te Anau - Bedroom
Te Anau Top 10 Holiday Park and Motels
Te Anau, New Zealand
8.2Very Good(749)
Parking
€64+
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Pinewood Queenstown - Queenstown
Pinewood Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.2Good(3609)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
€74+
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Reavers Lodge - Queenstown - Living room
Reavers Lodge
Queenstown, New Zealand
6.4Okay(3351)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
€78+
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Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau - Te Anau - Living room
Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau
Te Anau, New Zealand
8.5Very Good(2680)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€90+
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Southwark Hotel & Apartments - Christchurch - Living room
Southwark Hotel & Apartments
Christchurch Central City
8.5Very Good(3822)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€101+
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Lakes Edge Holiday Park - Lake Tekapo
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
8.5Very Good(1080)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€126+
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The Alex Apartments - Queenstown
The Alex Apartments
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.2Good(58)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€143+
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Melbourne Lodge Bed & Breakfast - Queenstown - Balcony
Melbourne Lodge Bed & Breakfast
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.2Very Good(3121)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€153+
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Amity Serviced Apartments - Queenstown - Building
Amity Serviced Apartments
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.9Good(1863)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
€175+
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Garden Court Suites And Apartments - Queenstown - Patio
Garden Court Suites And Apartments
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.1Very Good(2217)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€185+
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Highview Apartments - Queenstown - Living room
Highview Apartments
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.7Very Good(1508)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€207+
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The Lofts Apartments - Queenstown - Living room
The Lofts Apartments
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.4Good(2151)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€218+
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Villa Del Lago - Queenstown - Living room
Villa Del Lago
Queenstown, New Zealand
9.0Wonderful(916)
Free Wi-Fi
€328+
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Queenstown, luxury, spacious, Family Home with spectacular views and Hot Tub. - Queenstown - Dining room
Queenstown, luxury, spacious, Family Home with spectacular views and Hot Tub.
Queenstown, New Zealand
10Wonderful(1)
Air conditioning
€791+
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May
February
€127
€116
Cheapest month to stay with an average 21% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 33% rise in price.
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FAQs when booking a holiday home in South Island

  • How much is a holiday rental in South Island for tonight?

    In the last 72 hours, users have found South Island holiday rentals for tonight for as little as €41. Search here for similar prices

  • What types of holiday rentals are available in South Island?

    There are loads of different property types that you can make your holiday home in South Island. You’ll find apartments, chalets, cottages, houses, campsites, homestays, lodges, cabins, villas, agritourism, campgrounds, condos, farm stays, motels, luxury tents, bungalows and caravans.

  • What are some of the most-loved holiday rentals available in South Island?

    There are many types of properties available for South Island holiday rentals. If you’re looking for something special, holiday rentals most loved by KAYAK users are Reavers Lodge and Pinewood Queenstown.

  • Are there any pet-friendly holiday rentals in South Island?

    There are a number of dog and pet-friendly South Island holiday rentals, with around 5% allowing you to bring your pet along with you.

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