The 30 Best Hotels in Top of the South

Ranked 1 out of 98 in the region, as well as being 2 of 10 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 98 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 98 in the region, as well as being 1 of 7 for hotels in Takaka.

• “Outdoor bath was lovely 🥰”
• “Pleasant stay”
• “Spacious and liked all the explicit and concise instructions.”
• See more reviews of The Rocks Chalets

Ranked 4 out of 98 in the region, as well as being 2 of 8 for hotels in Murchison.

• “The motel is new so everything is modern and nice.”
• “Everything about this accommodation was 10/10 ”
• “STAY!! Don't drive that extra distance”
• See more reviews of Grand Suites Murchison

Ranked 5 out of 98 in the region, as well as being 2 of 11 for hotels in Marahau.

• “Lovely location, spacious studio with decent cooking...”
• “Comfortable stopover”
• “Rose the owner was very helpful.”
• See more reviews of Abel Tasman Haven

Ranked 6 out of 98 in the region, as well as being 1 of 38 for hotels in Nelson.

• “Excellent”
• “Great location, within walking distance to the Main Street...”
• “Lovely stay, friendly staff and great facilities”
• See more reviews of The Sails Nelson

Ranked 7 out of 98 in the region, as well as being 2 of 38 for hotels in Nelson.

• “Luxurious motel”
• “Everything you could ask for”
• “Very comfortable and friendly with a great location.”
• See more reviews of Palazzo Motor Lodge

Ranked 8 out of 98 in the region, as well as being 1 of 13 for hotels in Motueka.

• “Great, secluded unit with spotless rooms and warm and...”
• “Clean, comfortable motel with friendly host”
• “The Host was very friendly”
• See more reviews of Abbey Court Motel

Ranked 9 out of 98 in the region, as well as being 1 of 2 for hotels in Tarakohe.

• “Perfect in every way”
• “Amazing view with absolute luxury”
• “Luxury overlooking the stunning Golden Bay”
• See more reviews of Drift Off Grid Luxury Eco Glamping

Ranked 10 out of 98 in the region, as well as being 3 of 38 for hotels in Nelson.

• “Not provided with any milk.”
• “Everything was very clean and comfortable .”
• “Clean & cosy room with all motel facilities”
• See more reviews of Century Park

Ranked 11 out of 98 in the region, as well as being 1 of 16 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 12 out of 98 in the region, as well as being 2 of 39 for hotels in Kaiteriteri.

• “Love this room.”
• “A place of serenity”
• “A wonderful stay in the most beautiful resort, with superb views from our villa. Excellent staff”
• See more reviews of Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Ranked 13 out of 98 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 98 in the region, as well as being 4 of 38 for hotels in Nelson.

• “Very comfortable and warm little unit.”
• “Awesome would definitely stay again”
• “cosy, easy to find and wished I could stay a bit longer but Ferry was late leaving....”
• See more reviews of Beaches Nelson

Ranked 15 out of 98 in the region, as well as being 2 of 16 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 16 out of 98 in the region, as well as being 5 of 38 for hotels in Nelson.

• “Great location, nice staff, thanks”
• “Location.”
• “So welcoming!”
• See more reviews of Chelsea Park Motor Lodge

Ranked 17 out of 98 in the region, as well as being 1 of 9 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 18 out of 98 in the region, as well as being 6 of 38 for hotels in Nelson.

• “Comfortable room- large bed, heat pump.”
• “It was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful.”
• “It was a really nice motel. I enjoyed it. Lovely and warm and had everything you need.”
• See more reviews of Arcadia Motel

Ranked 19 out of 98 in the region, as well as being 1 of 3 for hotels in Karamea.

• “Great value for money, amazing location and very cute farm...”
• “lovely place would reccomend”
• “Highly recommend would definitely stay there again.”
• See more reviews of Karamea River Motels

Ranked 20 out of 98 in the region, as well as being 2 of 13 for hotels in Motueka.

• “Most enjoyable stay”
• “Good location”
• “walking distance to town centre.”
• See more reviews of Avalon Manor Motel

Ranked 21 out of 98 in the region, as well as being 3 of 13 for hotels in Motueka.

• “Perfect base for Abel Tasman.”
• “It was quiet, and very comfortable.”
• “We loved the hospitality, home-made food prepared for...”
• See more reviews of Eden's Edge Lodge

Ranked 22 out of 98 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 23 out of 98 in the region, as well as being 4 of 13 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 98 in the region, as well as being 7 of 38 for hotels in Nelson.

• “Great location for what we wanted, spacious unit for two...”
• “Clean comfy rooms, close to town and we'll priced”
• “Very welcoming and comfortable”
• See more reviews of Palms Motel

Ranked 25 out of 98 in the region, as well as being 3 of 7 for hotels in Takaka.

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

Ranked 26 out of 98 in the region, as well as being 8 of 38 for hotels in Nelson.

• “Appreciate the kindness of good hospitality”
• “Had a lovely time at the Cedsr Grove Motor Lodge, would definitely recommend it!”
• “Central location, lovely owners”
• See more reviews of Cedar Grove Motor Lodge

Ranked 27 out of 98 in the region, as well as being 3 of 8 for hotels in Murchison.

• “Large, clean room with good kitchen facilities.”
• “Comfortable, conveniently located, with amenities thoughtfully provided.”
• “Lovely Big Room, Easy Checkin, Grest Spot”
• See more reviews of Murchison Motels

Ranked 28 out of 98 in the region, as well as being 8 of 20 for hotels in Richmond.

• “Excellent location as we had ponies to look after st the race course and central to restaurants etc”
• “Great locality”
• “Location.”
• See more reviews of Parkside Motel

Ranked 29 out of 98 in the region, as well as being 9 of 38 for hotels in Nelson.

• “I liked the free chocolate Pudding.”
• “A very good option for those on a budget.”
• “Unique place to stay in Nelson. Really appreciate their staff, cleanliness and atmosphere.”
• See more reviews of Tasman Bay Backpackers

Ranked 30 out of 98 in the region, as well as being 10 of 38 for hotels in Nelson.

• “I was disappointed because of the noise and the mould”
• “It was good value for money and the location was perfect for us visiting family at that end of Nelson. It was warm with”
• “very friendly welcome at reception”
• See more reviews of Boutique Motel