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Featured Cottages in South Island

Bay Cottages

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (99)
"Great location, clean, had a washing machine in the room!"
The price is NZ$228
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2025
Bay Cottages

Barnacle Bills

3.5 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (11)
"Great view and lovely garden. "
The price is NZ$252
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2025
Barnacle Bills

Shotover Country Cottages

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (170)
"Get checkin instructions and code before arrival! We really had poor start. Reserved 72 hours before arrival. Received confirmation. No further instructions given. Arrived to find everything locked and no answers at property manager phone. Sent text to only get reply it may take a few days. No compensation offered for more than an hour of scrambling. Poor management. Really felt compensation would have been in order. We really felt stuck. Few alternative options. Thankful for Expedia. "
Shotover Country Cottages

Fitzgerald Cottage CBD

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (327)
"A prime city location, and yet so calm and peaceful. With one of Christchurch's top cafe for breakfast a one minute stroll. However, such is the detailing and warmth of this beautiful appointed home, you may not want to leave. "
Fitzgerald Cottage CBD

Amongst trees is this quaint cottage & within a 5-minute walk to town & beach

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (20)
"Very pleasant experience. Very central, but pleasantly quiet. Very dog-friendly--she is now a big fan of Te Anau. Would certainly return."
Amongst trees is this quaint cottage & within a 5-minute walk to town & beach

The old bakery

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (81)
"What a lovely place to stay in! So comfortable and clean, and very close to many parts of Christchurch. Very reasonably priced and such a helpful host. Bless you Ellen."
The old bakery

TREE COTTAGE charming, secluded, 20 mins from town

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (151)
"Great wee holiday home, great cooking facilities, great library, love the pot belly stove. Just a nice break to relax and let the world drift by."
TREE COTTAGE charming, secluded, 20 mins from town

Twizel Cottages

3.5 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (59)
"It is a cute little cottage with 2 bedrooms. It is close to shopping and restaurants. We had a great stay while visiting Mt Cook national park."
Twizel Cottages

Cheerful Cosy Cottage in South Bay, Kaikoura

9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (202)
"Cute, clean and tidy. Comfy beds and easy to be in. Many thanks. We cleaned up and washed our sheets and towels. Happy cleaner. Thank you for letting us bring our wee dog, he wasn't well but happy to be with us."
Cheerful Cosy Cottage in South Bay, Kaikoura

Central Spa Escape - Queenstown Apartment F2

7.4 out of 10, Good, (3)
"Great location, great facilities, lovely spa pool."
Central Spa Escape - Queenstown Apartment F2

Hallewell Haven

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (26)
"The studio was cosy with all the amenities needed with little touches of home. Close to the main centre.The hoists are lovely to deal with."
The price is NZ$213
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan 2025
Hallewell Haven

Seabreeze Cottage, by the ocean in Brighton, Otago

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (41)
"We really enjoyed our 6 night stay here. It is so relaxing to be right by the sea, and everything in the cottage was very thoughtfully laid out and cosy. Would love to stay again!"
Seabreeze Cottage, by the ocean in Brighton, Otago

Lake House - Te Anau Holiday Home

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4)
"The views from the property are stunning, garden is lovely and kitchen good. A few minor things wrong which where communicated to the company but no response. It sleeps 15, but lounge, dining and outside can only cope with 8. TV room is rubbish and sofas uncomfortable and cheap, really needs a tv in lounge and master bedroom. However the views trump all of these issues "
Lake House - Te Anau Holiday Home

Country cottage close to airport (pet friendly)

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (17)
"It was a nice way to end the day, long drive and then in quiet of outskirts of Christchurch. Lovely to have a robe to wear, comfortable, great to have Netflix, great shower, all amenities plus milk, bread, really enjoyed. Thanks."
The price is NZ$153
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
Country cottage close to airport (pet friendly)

McAlister House - Queenstown Holiday Home

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
"Great house for groups, close to town."
McAlister House - Queenstown Holiday Home

Marlborough Magic - Rapaura Holiday Home

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11)
"Families and Friends from Australia and New Zealand. A great place for multiple families. Even had a game of backyard cricket between bursts of rain. A great place for a base to visit local vineyards ."
Marlborough Magic - Rapaura Holiday Home

Christchurch city center cottage

8.2 out of 10, Very good, (53)
"We were unaware it was only 2 bedrooms with 2 double beds... but worked just fine because the boys had sleeping bags on one bed. Dishwasher was not functioning safely with drawers unable to take weight so we chose to hand wash our dishes. Apart from that we enjoyed our stay."
Christchurch city center cottage

Downtown Wanaka - Wanaka Holiday Home

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
"Nice and warm good central location"
Downtown Wanaka - Wanaka Holiday Home

🏡 Peaceful City Cottage + Hot Tub 🛁

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5)
"So easy to come and go. Easy to fall asleep and comfortable beds. The lounge is welcoming and the hot tub was an absolute pleasure. The location was perfect as it was a short distance to literally everything and everywhere we went. The hosts were very friendly and easy to communicate with. You won’t regret staying here and you’ll long to return. "
The price is NZ$283
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2025
🏡 Peaceful City Cottage + Hot Tub 🛁

1970's Renovated,self contained 2 bedroom bach

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (49)
"We loved this place as one of our stops driving around New Zealand. The unit is spacious and well equipped. Our hosts were lovely and even loaned their golf clubs for us to play a round at the local course. Only downside is that you can't walk to much of anything -- would not be a good spot without a car. But it's a short drive to town."
1970's Renovated,self contained 2 bedroom bach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Other property types in South Island

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (963)
"Lovely property, comfortable, clean and great location. "
The price is NZ$300
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2025
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1231)
"Nice property. Very happy with my stay "
The price is NZ$418
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Peppers Beacon Queenstown

4.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1201)
"Great location and views; spacious apartment, quiet and comfortable but showing some age, e.g. TV could be updated, but staff were very kind and helpful"
The price is NZ$308
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan 2025
Peppers Beacon Queenstown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Frequently asked questions

How much do cottages in South Island cost?
Prepare to pay between NZ$153 and NZ$283 per night for cottages in South Island. No matter your budget, a terrific stay is just a few clicks away on Expedia. These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for a hotel booking with a check-in date within the next year. Prices reflect current offers and availability is subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
How many cottages are there in South Island?
South Island has 81 cottages to choose from. Enter your destination and dates and plan your next escape today.
What is there to do in South Island near my cottage?
Whether you’re a fan of sightseeing, shopping, dining or partying, South Island promises something for everyone! The top city of Christchurch has lots of attractions, including Canterbury Museum, Isaac Theatre Royal and Transitional Cathedral. If you’re escaping to Dunedin, St. Clair Beach, Speight’s Brewery and St. Paul’s Cathedral should be on your to-do list.