The 30 Best Hotels in Top of the South

Ranked 1 out of 96 in the region, as well as being 2 of 9 for hotels in Tasman.

• “Great little spot for rest and relaxation.”
• “It was a sanctuary”
• “Relaxing”
• See more reviews of The Sanctuary at The Havens Motueka River Valley

Ranked 2 out of 96 in the region, as well as being 1 of 11 for hotels in Marahau.

• “Abel Tasman Lodge - A Hidden Gem”
• “Luxury cute lodge with friendly staff and great location from marahau facilities and Abel Tasman park entrance”
• “Amazing property in a great location with friendly and knowledgeable hosts.”
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Ranked 3 out of 96 in the region, as well as being 1 of 7 for hotels in Takaka.

• “Loved the location and the outlook from our unit.”
• “Many thanks to Leanne and Isaac, our lovely hosts.”
• “Brilliant”
• See more reviews of The Rocks Chalets

Ranked 4 out of 96 in the region, as well as being 2 of 11 for hotels in Marahau.

• “Lovely cabin.”
• “Perfectly located comfortable accommodation next to the National Park.”
• “Súper kind and helpful hosts and good accommodation”
• See more reviews of Abel Tasman Haven

Ranked 5 out of 96 in the region, as well as being 2 of 8 for hotels in Murchison.

• “The cleanliness and the room format.”
• “A very pleasant stopover in Murchison”
• “Beautiful”
• See more reviews of Grand Suites Murchison

Ranked 6 out of 96 in the region, as well as being 1 of 39 for hotels in Nelson.

• “An enjoyable experience”
• “Quite the nicest motel in Nelson; central, accessible and quiet.”
• “It was excellent”
• See more reviews of The Sails Nelson

Ranked 7 out of 96 in the region, as well as being 2 of 39 for hotels in Nelson.

• “Lovely place to stay”
• “We read some excellent reviews about the Palazzo before booking and we were not disappointed. We reslly enjoyed our stay”
• “Noise of the water in pipes from upstairs was slightly...”
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Ranked 8 out of 96 in the region, as well as being 1 of 11 for hotels in Motueka.

• “Great venue, really well maintained.”
• “Nice friendly welcome”
• “Vicky,the host is super kind and considerate. Totally exceeded oue expectations. Everything we need”
• See more reviews of Abbey Court Motel

Ranked 9 out of 96 in the region, as well as being 3 of 39 for hotels in Nelson.

• “Very good and nice hotel!”
• “Great place to stay at”
• “Nice place in a handy location for walking into town.”
• See more reviews of Century Park

Ranked 10 out of 96 in the region, as well as being 1 of 14 for hotels in Pohara.

• “Great hosts and lovely accommodation in a great location for exploring one of NZ’s most beautiful locations.”
• “Excellent experience”
• “Amazing place and hosts!”
• See more reviews of The Bay Lodge

Ranked 11 out of 96 in the region, as well as being 1 of 2 for hotels in Tarakohe.

• “Amazing view with absolute luxury”
• “Luxury overlooking the stunning Golden Bay”
• “the whole set up was exceptional”
• See more reviews of Drift Off Grid Luxury Eco Glamping

Ranked 12 out of 96 in the region, as well as being 2 of 39 for hotels in Kaiteriteri.

• “It was good”
• “GOLDEN BUZZER”
• “Power cut during the evening for a few hours which we...”
• See more reviews of Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Ranked 13 out of 96 in the region, as well as being 5 of 11 for hotels in Marahau.

• “Best hostel in this region! 😍”
• “Had a great time, such a nice vibe, and good location, got a free shuttle to and from the kiwi experience bus.”
• “One of the coolest hostels I have ever stayed in - plenty to...”
• See more reviews of Adventure Inn Marahau

Ranked 14 out of 96 in the region, as well as being 2 of 14 for hotels in Pohara.

• “A wonderful 3 days. Such a great spot to unwind and relax”
• “Glad I stayed here”
• “Lovely stay, wonderful rooms and staff”
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Ranked 15 out of 96 in the region, as well as being 4 of 39 for hotels in Nelson.

• “Location is great, 5mins to the beach, enjoying the sunrise...”
• “Was good for a night before airport”
• “Modern ”
• See more reviews of Beaches Nelson

Ranked 16 out of 96 in the region, as well as being 1 of 8 for hotels in Collingwood.

• “Absolutely stunning location.”
• “I had never been to Golden Bay before but I will definitely come back”
• “An absolute gem of a property not to be missed!”
• See more reviews of Adrift In Golden Bay- Absolute Beachfront Villas

Ranked 17 out of 96 in the region, as well as being 5 of 39 for hotels in Nelson.

• “Pleasant little motel, with all the facilities you need, but probably the best hosts we had in New Zealand - thank you!”
• “Liked the park like setting.”
• “Perfect location, hosts, and stay. Thank you”
• See more reviews of Chelsea Park Motor Lodge

Ranked 18 out of 96 in the region, as well as being 6 of 39 for hotels in Nelson.

• “Reasonable for the n outside”
• “Spacious units.”
• “Very clean tidy and comfortable”
• See more reviews of Arcadia Motel

Ranked 19 out of 96 in the region, as well as being 2 of 11 for hotels in Motueka.

• “walking distance to town centre.”
• “Fantastic”
• “Met my needs….ps lots of sky sports channells”
• See more reviews of Avalon Manor Motel

Ranked 20 out of 96 in the region, as well as being 1 of 3 for hotels in Karamea.

• “So relaxing!!”
• “Great facilities and friendly hosts, thank you”
• “Very relaxing peaceful stsy”
• See more reviews of Karamea River Motels

Ranked 21 out of 96 in the region, as well as being 2 of 7 for hotels in Takaka.

• “Serene nights, Alpacas during the day.”
• “The House Truck itself is wonderfully quirky with lots of...”
• “Unique overnight stay in a truck surrounded by nature and alpacas”
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Ranked 22 out of 96 in the region, as well as being 3 of 11 for hotels in Motueka.

• “Eco accommodation of a high standard, with great communal facilities”
• “It is an Eden”
• “Excellent”
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Ranked 23 out of 96 in the region, as well as being 4 of 11 for hotels in Motueka.

• “Great locations.”
• “The water is an excellent first night stay in the northern end of South Island, New Zealand.”
• “Though overbooked, the host solved the problem. But still didn’t feel quite right.”
• See more reviews of The Waters

Ranked 24 out of 96 in the region, as well as being 7 of 39 for hotels in Nelson.

• “Very quick but everything was fine”
• “Motel close to the city center and with everything that you need for your stay.”
• “Great service”
• See more reviews of Palms Motel

Ranked 25 out of 96 in the region, as well as being 3 of 7 for hotels in Takaka.

• “Awesome location, very close to town centre, great view”
• “All done and dusted quite a good stay”
• “Very comfortable , would definitely return”
• See more reviews of Mohua Motels

Ranked 26 out of 96 in the region, as well as being 8 of 39 for hotels in Nelson.

• “Central location, lovely owners”
• “Wonderful.”
• “מלון דרכים בנלסון.”
• See more reviews of Cedar Grove Motor Lodge

Ranked 27 out of 96 in the region, as well as being 7 of 20 for hotels in Richmond.

• “Location.”
• “awesome”
• “The 1 bedroom apartment was huge!”
• See more reviews of Parkside Motel

Ranked 28 out of 96 in the region, as well as being 3 of 8 for hotels in Murchison.

• “Comfy bed”
• “Beautifully clean, warm and comfortable.”
• “Unsafe”
• See more reviews of Murchison Motels

Ranked 29 out of 96 in the region, as well as being 9 of 39 for hotels in Nelson.

• “Tidy, and handy”
• “Staff was great, and hostel itself offers nice atmosphere.”
• “Location is great.”
• See more reviews of Tasman Bay Backpackers

Ranked 30 out of 96 in the region, as well as being 5 of 11 for hotels in Motueka.

• “Delighted.”
• “Great. Would stay again.”
• “Good laundry facilities ”
• See more reviews of Nautilus Lodge Motel