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Bay Cottages
Property grounds

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 CA $154
CA $179 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2025
Bay Cottages
Barnacle Bills
Cottage | Beach/ocean view

Barnacle Bills

3.5 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (11)
"Great view and lovely garden. "
Barnacle Bills
Shotover Country Cottages
Mountain view

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
Property grounds

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
Outdoor dining

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
Fridge, oven, stovetop, electric kettle

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
Terrace/patio

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
Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Living area

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
Outdoor dining

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
Outdoor dining

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
Terrace/patio

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 CA $89
CA $173 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2025
Hallewell Haven
Seabreeze Cottage, by the ocean in Brighton, Otago
Interior

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
Terrace/patio

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)
Interior

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 CA $73
CA $124 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2025
Country cottage close to airport (pet friendly)
McAlister House - Queenstown Holiday Home
Outdoor dining

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
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

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
Terrace/patio

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
Interior

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 🛁
Terrace/patio

🏡 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 CA $120
CA $230 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2025
🏡 Peaceful City Cottage + Hot Tub 🛁
1970's Renovated,self contained 2 bedroom bach
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

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
Exterior

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 CA $212
CA $243 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2025
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Lake View Swiss-SuperSuite Two Bedroom

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 CA $304
CA $350 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Peppers Beacon Queenstown
3 Bedroom Lakeview Apartment | Living area

Peppers Beacon Queenstown

4.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1202)
"Great hotel, location, friendly efficient staff. Enabled us to leave luggage before and after stay. Highly recommend. "
The price is CA $217
CA $250 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17, 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 CA $73 and CA $154 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.
What are the best cottages in South Island?
South Island offers multiple cottages with a total average guest review rating of 9.5. Planning an escape to Christchurch? Travelers love Seaside Cottage, a 3.5-star option with a furnished balcony and a terrace. Another popular pick where you can break free from the routine is Christchurch City And Country Cottages. It has a 4-star rating and amenities such as a garden and a yard.
How many cottages are there in South Island?
South Island has 82 cottages to choose from. Enter your destination and dates and plan your next escape today.
Are there any family-friendly cottages in South Island?
There are indeed. Whether it’s in one of South Island’s buzzing cities or way out in the wilderness, the rustic charm of a cottage is perfect for vacationing families. If Christchurch is on your travel itinerary, stay at Seaside Cottage. This 3.5-star option comes with WiFi and a fireplace. Another top choice is Christchurch City And Country Cottages. Also in Christchurch, this family-friendly cottage has a 4-star rating and includes WiFi and an oven. There are loads of exciting things to do with your little travelers in Christchurch. New Regent Street and Bealey Avenue promise a fantastic day out.
Why book your cottage in South Island with Expedia?
Expedia has some terrific cottages in South Island, so start packing for an unforgettable vacay on nature’s doorstep. If you have a budget, select how much you’d like to spend and the preferred star rating of your property. Or, make the most of our filters to search for cottages with free WiFi or a kitchen. We’ll help you find the perfect fit whatever your trip looks like.
How can I find cheap cottages in South Island?
With Expedia’s user-friendly filter tool, locating cheap cottages in South Island has never been easier. To find accommodations that’ll make your wallet happy, fine-tune your search results by star rating, budget and amenities.
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.