Last-minute hotel deals in South Island

When you stay at Aoraki Court Motel in Mount Cook, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute walk of Mount Cook National Park and Te Wahipounamu. This eco-certified motel is 14 mi (22.5 km) from Lake Pukaki and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Governors Bush Walk Trailhead.

With a stay at Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge in Mount Cook, you'll be in a national park, just steps from Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center and a 3-minute drive from Red Tarns. This guesthouse is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Kea Point Walk and 14.6 mi (23.4 km) from Lake Pukaki.

Set in Mount Cook National Park, The Hermitage Hotel features a range of rooms and suites all offering majestic mountain views, and most with views of Mount Cook. Guests can enjoy a range of onsite dining and bars, and free WiFi is offered in the Snowline Lounge and Sir Edmund Hillary Cafe.

All rooms feature an private bathroom including a shower, free toiletries and hairdryer. Some rooms offer a bath tub. Also included in each room is a satellite flat-screen TV, refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. In-room WiFi is available for an additional charge.

The Hermitage Hotel is located adjacent to Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Center and just 1148 feet from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park Visitor Center. Lake Tekapo is 65 mi away and Twizel is 40 mi away.

Guests enjoy free private onsite parking. Other facilities offered at the hotel include a 24-hour reception and a tour desk to organize local activities for you. There are also business facilities, laundry services.

The Snowline Lounge looks out over the spectacular Mount Cook, and is ideal for a cocktail by the log fire. For a quick snack the Sir Edmund Hillary Cafe & Bar offers a range of on-the-go or eat in treats. Reservations are recommended for The Alpine Restaurant, which is open daily serving buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Panorama Room, re-opens on December 1 and is the hotel's signature à la carte restaurant, with a focus on local ingredients. Reservations are essential for dining at The Panorama Room.

In-room Wi-Fi is FREE for all guests.

There are also business facilities AND laundry services.

The Panorama Room is open seasonally.

With a stay at Pukaki Air Lodge in Pukaki, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Pukaki and Twizel Town Centre. This guesthouse is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Mueller Ridge and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Lake Ruataniwha.

With a stay at Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier in Fox Glacier, you'll be 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Lake Matheson and 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from St James Anglican Church. This eco-certified motel is 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from Sentinel Rock.

With a stay at Te Weheka Hotel Fox Glacier in Fox Glacier, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Te Wahipounamu and 5 minutes by foot from Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest. This luxury lodge is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Lake Matheson and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Lake Gault.

When you a stay at The Westhaven Motel in Fox Glacier, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute walk of Te Wahipounamu and Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest. This eco-certified motel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Lake Matheson and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Lake Gault.

With a stay at Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier in Fox Glacier, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Te Wahipounamu and Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest. This eco-certified hotel is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Lake Matheson and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Lake Gault.

With a stay at Rainforest Motel in Fox Glacier, you'll be 3.1 mi (5 km) from Lake Matheson and 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Gillespies Beach. This motel is within the region of Fox Glacier and Aoraki / Mount Cook.

With a stay at Alpine Glacier Motel in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Te Wahipounamu and Westcoast Wildlife Centre. This motel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Our Lady of the Alps and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St James Anglican Church.

With a stay at 10 Cottages, you'll be centrally located in Franz Josef Glacier, steps from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and within a 10-minute walk of Glacier Hot Pools. This hotel is within the vicinity of Franz Josef Glacier.

When you stay at Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 4 minutes by foot from Waiho Hot Tubs. This eco-certified motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Our Lady of the Alps and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from St James Anglican Church.

With a stay at Punga Grove in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Waiho Hot Tubs. This aparthotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Glacier Hot Pools and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Te Wahipounamu.

With a stay at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Waiho Hot Tubs. This eco-certified hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Glacier Hot Pools and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Our Lady of the Alps.

When you stay at 58 On Cron Motel in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Waiho Hot Tubs and 4 minutes by foot from Westcoast Wildlife Centre. This motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Our Lady of the Alps and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Alex Knob.

Located in Fox Glacier, Sunset Motel is within a 5-minute drive of Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest and Te Wahipounamu. This eco-certified motel is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Lake Matheson and 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Lake Gault.

When you stay at Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be in a national park, just steps from Glacier Hot Pools and 6 minutes by foot from Westcoast Wildlife Centre. This eco-certified motel is within the region of Franz Josef Glacier and Air Safaris.

Located in Fox Glacier, High Peaks Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest and Lake Matheson. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Te Wahipounamu and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Lake Gault.