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The South Island of New Zealand offers a diverse range of accommodations including mid to low range hotels, motels, Airbnbs, and family-friendly places with pools, lakes, or beaches for swimming. Popular destinations like Queenstown, Lake Tekapo, Franz Josef, Abel Tasman, and Kaikōura provide scenic views, outdoor activities, and convenient access to natural landmarks, making them ideal for family stays and adventure seekers alike.

Kaikoura

Just 2 minutes' walk from Kaikoura town centre, Dolphin Lodge features views of the coastline and the mountain ranges. Guests enjoy free on-site parking.

Guests can choose to stay in a dormitory room or in the comfort of a private room. Each room includes free linen, heating and daily cleaning. Most rooms have shared bathroom facilities.

There are deck chairs in the garden for you to unwind in. Coin-operated laundry facilities are available.

The property has a fully equipped shared kitchen with a stove, an oven and a microwave. Barbecue facilities can be found on site.

Kaikoura Dolphin Lodge is 4 minutes' drive from Kaikoura Train Station. The Whale Watch and Seal Swim booking offices are each 10 minutes' walk away.

Dolphin Lodge

Located in Kaikoura, a few steps from Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Seaside lodge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

The area is popular for hiking, and bike hire is available at the hostel.

Kaikoura Seaside lodge

Situated next to the Pacific Ocean, this motel is 5 minutes’ drive from Kaikoura Racecourse. All rooms offer a TV with satellite channels. Free parking is offered on site. Guests enjoy 50 MB of free WiFi per stay.

Each room features a microwave, a refrigerator, an electric kettle and a dining table at Sierra Beachfront Motel Kaikoura. An en suite bathroom is also provided. Select rooms include a full kitchen equipped with an oven and a stove top.

BBQ facilities are offered at Kaikoura Sierra Beachfront Motel. A guest launderette is also available on site.

South Bay is 10 minutes’ drive from Sierra Beachfront Motel Kaikoura. Christchurch International Airport is 180 kilometres from the motel.

Sierra Beachfront Motel

The Lazy Shag Lodge in Kaikoura has a garden and a terrace. The hostel features a shared lounge. All rooms at The Lodge have private toilet and shower. The Lodge has a log burner, shared kitchen and garden/deck.

The Lazy Shag Lodge

Located just 5 minutes’ walk from Whale Watch Kaikoura, this holiday park features a heated swimming pool, spa pool and covered BBQ area. Wireless internet access is available throughout the park.

Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park offers a range of cabins and self-contained units, most with air conditioning, satellite TV and a DVD player. Some offer a fully equipped kitchen.

Children can have fun in the playground with jumping pillow, or enjoy the games room with table tennis, video games, air hockey and satellite TV. Shared laundry facilities are available.

Top 10 Holiday Park Kaikoura is only a 7-minute walk from the bars, restaurants and shops in Kaikoura town centre. Kaikoura Information Centre is a 10-minute walk away.

Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

Hotel accommodations in New Zealand South Island for family trip (Dec 2025 - Jan 2026)

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