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The 10 Best South Island Resort Villages – Vacation Villages in South Island, New Zealand

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Hokitika's Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels

Hokitika

Located 1.6 km from Hokitika Beach, Hokitika's Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels offers accommodation with a patio, as well as a garden and barbecue facilities. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The holiday park features family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests. Very clean and new facilities

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9.2
Wonderful
739 reviews
Price from
$59
per night

Ao Marama Retreat

Collingwood

Ao Marama Retreat features rooms in Collingwood. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen for guests.

Some units feature a terrace and/or a patio with sea views and an outdoor dining area. At the holiday park, certain units are equipped with a kettle and chocolates or cookies. Sanctuary with spectacular views out over Golden Bay. Owners, Elizabeth and Duan made us feel right at home, went the extra mile to ensure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend staying here.

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9.1
Wonderful
103 reviews
Price from
$87
per night

Jackson's Retreat Alpine Holiday Park

Jacksons

Set within a stunning historic rainforest and walking track, Jackson's Retreat Alpine Holiday Park offers 5-star accommodation with access to a garden and a barbecue.

The quiet holiday park features extensive views of the South Alps and Taramakau River and guests can enjoy bird watching, hiking and fishing in the surrounding area. There is an on-site waterfall and Glow Worm dells exclusive for staying guests. Great location, wonderful nature ambiance, there's even a nice waterfall hike and glowworms at the property. It's very calm, the Kiwi room was very comfy (and near the bathrooms so no long walks in the cold to the shower 😉). The amenities were nearby and offered everything we needed, and there is even a small shop at the reception for your basic needs. Our only regret is that we didn't book another night here as well.

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9.2
Wonderful
243 reviews
Price from
$29
per night

Ross Beach TOP10 Holiday Park

Ross

Situated in Ross, 23 km south of Hokitika, with some of the worlds most beautiful and rugged coastlines, Ross Beach Top10 Holiday Park is an absolute beachfront property with limited WiFi availability throughout the property. Sitting in the outside bathtub watching the stars and hearing the crashing waves of the ocean. Never will forget!

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9.1
Wonderful
191 reviews
Price from
$113
per night

Smiths Farm Holiday Park

Linkwater

Situated on a working farm, Smiths Farm Holiday Park offers accommodation surrounded by rolling hills and rural gardens. Guests can enjoy feeding and petting the friendly farm animals, which include sheep, cows, pigs and goats. Great staff! Amazing place to stay and relax. They welcomed us with delicious muffins and gave us some food to feed the animals. Really good facilities, everything clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed the walk to see the waterfall and the gloworms.

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9.2
Wonderful
318 reviews
Price from
$42
per night

Wanaka Top 10 Holiday Park

Wanaka

Featuring views of Lake Wanaka and the surrounding mountains, Wanaka Top 10 Holiday Park offers free Wi-Fi. Guests have access to a ski and snowboard drying room, BBQ facilities and a children's playground. Everything immaculate. The cleanest camp site we have stayed at touring New Zealand. Can not find fault anywhere! Loved the hot tub and sauna.

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9.1
Wonderful
317 reviews
Price from
$121
per night

Terraced Chalets

Motueka

Set in the Motueka area and within 15 minutes driving of Kaiteriteri beach, Terraced Chalets offers accommodation with views of Riwaka Valley. Free Wi-Fi is available in each chalet.

The rooms at Terraced Chalets feature a queen bed , sofa bed , kitchenette equipped with a microwave, refrigerator and a cozy dining area. Crockery and cooking appliances are provided. Each chalet has flat-screen satellite TV and a private balcony. Location, quiet, great bed and shower. Hostess Jane very helpful and answered all questions promptly. Check-in easy, checkout easy. Great sunrises.

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9.6
Exceptional
138 reviews

Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch

Papanui, Christchurch

At Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch, you can spend the day swimming in the indoor pool, relaxing in the hot tub or playing games in the games room. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Located in the Canterbury Region, Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch is 14 minutes' drive from the centre of Christchurch and 21 minutes' drive from Christchurch International Airport. Fun things for the kids to do. Swimming pool, playroom, jumping bubble, playground.

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8.3
Very Good
3,024 reviews
Price from
$62
per night

Twizel Holiday Park

Twizel

Located 500 metres from the town centre, Twizel Holiday Park is located in Twizel. Guests receive 100 MB of free WiFi per day. Twizel Holiday Park is located within a 10-minute walk from restaurants, shops and a supermarket. Good location, clean bathrooms, homely kitchen and lounge room, cosy bedroom.

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8.2
Very Good
1,088 reviews
Price from
$45
per night

Lakes Edge Holiday Park

Lake Tekapo

Lakes Edge Holiday Park offers free on-site parking. It is 5 minutes' walk from Tekapo Springs. Free Unlimited WiFi available to all guests.

Accommodation options include studios, apartments and bungalows. All studios and apartments offer a TV and an outdoor seating area. Bed linen is provided. Some accommodation offers a private bathroom. Location within walking distance to everything in Tekapo. Beautiful view. Cabins well stocked with utensil. I liked that cabins were easy to access if arriving late.

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8.6
Excellent
1,858 reviews
Price from
$100
per night

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