Best Hotels in Southland

Set within a World Heritage Site in New Zealand, Fiordland Lodge overlooks views of Lake Te Anau and the surrounding mountains. It offers a restaurant, free Wi-Fi and free parking. The comfortable rooms at Fiordland come with private balconies and luxurious bathrooms. Amenities include DVD players and tea/coffee makers. Selected rooms come with spa baths. The high ceilings and large fireplace in the hotel’s lounge provides a warm and cosy environment where guests can enjoy a book or chat with other guests. A tour desk and laundry services are available. There is no lack of recreational activities available in the area. Hiking, fishing and scenic flights are some examples. Fiordland’s restaurant serves an a la carte breakfast and dinner. The bar offers pre-dinner canapés and a wide selection of New Zealand wines.

Just a few steps from Fiordland Cinema and a 12-minute walk from Te Anau Glow Worm Caves, The Cinema Suites features accommodations in Te Anau with a bar. Housed in a building dating from 2016, this apartment is 1.5 miles from Ivon Wilson Park and 1.7 miles from Lake Henry. There's an outdoor fireplace and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a coffee machine, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and bathrobes. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne. The apartment offers bed linen, towels, and daily room service. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Te Anau, like hiking. Te Anau Wildlife Centre is 1.8 miles from The Cinema Suites.

- "Loved the modern, spacious and open plan. The interiors were chic and a comfortable" - "Great location and really fun space for a family." - "Great location"

Te Anau Lodge offers accommodations in Te Anau, 2.2 miles from Ivon Wilson Park and 2.4 miles from Lake Henry. A 16-minute walk from Fiordland Cinema and 1.5 miles from Te Anau Glow Worm Caves, the property provides a garden and barbecue facilities. The bed and breakfast also features free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. At the bed and breakfast, some units have a private entrance, dining area, fireplace, and oven. Some accommodations include a patio with mountain views, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower. As an added convenience, the bed and breakfast offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. You can play table tennis at Te Anau Lodge, and car rental and free use of bicycles are available. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Te Anau Wildlife Centre is 2.4 miles from Te Anau Lodge.

- "Perfect spot to stay on our trip to Milford Sound with helpful and friendly staff." - "A few accommodations in the world are destinations in themselves. The Te Anau Lodge is one of them." - "Quirky stay in railway carriage. Something really different" - "Really recommendable!" - "Excellent stop over night on the way to Milford Sound. Would definitely recommend." - "Everything was amazing, but I especially loved the breakfasts, the library lounge, reliable WIFI, and the spacious and c"

With mountain views, Cabot Lodge - Fiordland National Park is located in Manapouri and has a restaurant, a shared kitchen, bar, garden and terrace. Every unit features a private bathroom and shower, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a fridge. Some units feature a balcony and/or a patio with lake or garden views. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is served at the property. At the lodge guests are welcome to use a hot tub. Cabot Lodge - Fiordland National Park offers a business center, free WiFi access, ironing service and free private parking. There's a shared lounge at this property and guests can go hiking and cycling nearby. Te Anau Glow Worm Caves is 15 miles from the accommodation, while Fiordland Cinema is 16 miles away.

- "A truly unique place..." - "This was a 10 star experience. Phenomenal place, and Breidi and Brad are exceptional hosts." - "We will ❤️❤️❤️ to come again. This was the highlight of our trip and closest to nature." - "the best!!! everything was perfect !!" - "A hidden NZ gem not to be missed." - "Idyllic place to stay. Amazing. A must visit." - "Luxurious, warm and welcoming lodge in a simply magical setting." - "Wow. Fantastic and very relaxing."

Offering mountain views, High Leys Lodge in Te Anau has accommodations, free bikes, a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge. High Leys Lodge offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and shower. Hiking and cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Fiordland Cinema is 2.5 miles from the accommodation, while Te Anau Glow Worm Caves is 3.2 miles from the property.

- "Wow. Simply wow. The view, the hospitality, the comfortable bed, the breakfast. Top notch." - "Lovely place to stay in Te Anau with breakfast"

With sea views, Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant is located in Half-moon Bay and has a restaurant, free shuttle service, bar, garden and terrace. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge free of charge. Featuring views of the garden, all units in the property come with a satellite flat-screen TV, Blu-ray player, and DVD player, as well as a washing machine and a private bathroom with a shower. A fridge is also provided, as well as a coffee machine and an electric tea pot. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Ringaringa Beach is 1.6 miles from Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant. Invercargill Airport is 44 miles away.

- "Par Excellance" - "It is difficult to overpraise the Church Hill Boutique Lodge and Restaurant." - "Great!" - "Absolutely lovely stay!" - "Excellent stay"

Lands End is set on the rugged coastline of New Zealand’s southern-most town Bluff. Guests enjoy free WiFi and free continental breakfast. Some rooms boast sea views. There is also an onsite bar. Lands End Hotel is a 3-minute drive from restaurants in Bluff. Bluff Maritime Museum is a 5-minute drive away. Invercargill is a 25-minute drive away. All rooms are heated and offer sea or garden views. They have a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. There is a private bathroom offering bath robes. No onsite bar

- "Perfect getaway with picturesque walking tracks" - "Exactly what we were looking for" - "very pleasant , more than happy to recommend to friends etc" - "An absolute must if you're in the Bluff/Invercargill area"

Dunluce Boutique B&B in Te Anau provides adults-only accommodations with a garden, a terrace, and a shared lounge. This 4-star bed and breakfast offers luggage storage space and daily room service. The bed and breakfast also features free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. A patio with outdoor furniture and mountain views is offered in select units. At the bed and breakfast, each unit includes a private bathroom. There is a snack bar, and packed lunches are also available. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Te Anau, like hiking. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Fiordland Cinema is 1.1 miles from Dunluce Boutique B&B, while Te Anau Glow Worm Caves is 1.8 miles from the property.

- "Dunluce Boutique B &B is a comfortable and friendly place to stay that is convenient to Milford Sound." - "Lovely place to relax and take in the views." - "Fantastic little B&B" - "Te Anau’s best stay!!" - "After a week of tramping we treated ourselves to a bit of luxury in this special gem! Thank you Hannah!" - "Beautiful cost stay" - "Beautiful place with friendly host and delicious breakfast." - "Perfect Stay"