Skip to main content

Featured three-star hotel destinations

Destination inspiration for your trip – find a three-star hotel

The best three-star hotels in Southland

Check out our pick of great three-star hotels in Southland

Filter by:


Review score

Superb: 9+ Very good: 8+ Good: 7+ Pleasant: 6+
Our top picks Lowest price first Star rating and price Top reviewed

See the latest prices and deals by choosing your dates.

Esplanade Motels offer modern and spacious accommodation with full kitchen facilities, just 3 minutes’ drive from Gore town centre. Each apartment includes electric blankets, satellite TV and a DVD player. Free WiFi access is provided. Staff were lovely . The accommodation was exceptionally clean and was very well equipped. The bed was very comfortable. We were given a small bottle of milk and biscuits , tea, coffee and hot chocolate. This was just an overnight stay en route to Milford Sound but it was made very enjoyable by the staff.

Show more Show less
9.1
Superb
310 reviews
Price from
US$103
per night

Motel Aden Te Anau is 5 minutes’ walk from Te Anau Memorial Gardens, and 14 minutes’ walk from Te Anau city centre, the starting point for the boat ride to the Glow Worm Caves. Milford Sound, Queenstown, Invercargill and Gore are all a 2-hour drive from Te Anau. Updated older motel in Te Anau close to downtown and very quiet. Rooms had wonderful murals over the beds. The kitchens were fully stocked if you wanted to cook. Parking was easy.

Show more Show less
8.8
Fabulous
1,258 reviews
Price from
US$151
per night

Located in Te Anau, within less than 1 km of Te Anau Glow Worm Caves and a 8-minute walk of Fiordland Cinema, Parklands Motel & Apartments Te Anau provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a mountain view. Perfect location. Nice equipped rooms. Nice shared kitchen. Good parking

Show more Show less
8.8
Fabulous
1,791 reviews
Price from
US$157
per night

Kelvin Hotel is situated in the city centre, only a short walk to major attractions and a 10-minute drive to the Invercargill Airport. The hotel offers rooms with a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi access. There is an on-site bar and restaurant. The room is very comfortable and spacious. A fabulous bathroom with a bath which was ideal for a bubble bath soak!! Food is excellent and all the staff are attentive and professional.

Show more Show less
8
Very good
1,341 reviews
Price from
US$86
per night

Situated on the lake front in Te Anau, Red Tussock Motel offers a selection of comfortable, serviced apartments, from Studios to 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom apartments. It features free Wi-Fi and free off-street parking.

Red Tussock Motel is a short 10-minute walk to Te Anau city centre, Lake Te Anau and the popular Kepler walking track. Excellent location for walking along lake and into town. Very comfortable room with everything we needed. Robin was friendly and very helpful. Thoroughly recommend Red Tussock Motel.

Show more Show less
8.8
Fabulous
1,709 reviews
Price from
US$143
per night

ASURE Oakleigh Motel in Gore features 3-star accommodation with a garden. There is a barbecue and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

The units at the motel come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. All rooms are equipped with a kettle, while some rooms come with a kitchen with an oven and a stovetop. All units will provide guests with a fridge. It was clean and comfortable, well equipped and fantastic value for money. We had two excellent nights here. Staff were friendly and v helpful

Show more Show less
8.7
Fabulous
347 reviews
Price from
US$105
per night

Set just 3.9 km from Rugby Park Stadium, Lovett Lodge provides accommodation in Invercargill with access to barbecue facilities, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen. It is located 3 km from Southern Institute of Technology and features luggage storage space. The bed and breakfast also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Lovely host, welcoming and friendly. Property was nice. Very quiet. The most comfortable bed on my trip so far. Had the best nights sleep of my trip so far.

Show more Show less
8.6
Fabulous
104 reviews
Price from
US$76
per night

Hacienda Motel is centrally located just a 5-minute walk from a number of attractions including Bill Richardson Transport World and Cafe, Stadium Southland, and Cycling Velodrome. The property offers spacious ground floor units with parking outside your unit and a covered walkway.

Hacienda Motel is a 5-minute drive from the City Centre, Rugby Park and Splash Palace Aquatic Centre. It is a 10-minute drive from Invercargill Airport. Great location, very clean, staff great to deal with

Show more Show less
8.3
Very good
136 reviews
Price from
US$88
per night

Just 3 minutes’ drive from Mataura River, Charlton Motel offers self-contained accommodation with a fully equipped kitchen. The property features a barbecue area and 100 MB of free Wi-Fi per stay.

Charlton Motel Gore is 5 minutes’ drive from Gore Racecourse and the Gore Historical Museum. Invercargill Airport is a 1-hour drive, and Queenstown is a 2-hour drive away. the beds were comfortable the room was serviced every day

Show more Show less
8.4
Very good
153 reviews
Price from
US$106
per night

Set in beautiful garden surroundings, this B&B is only 100 metres from the shores of Lake Te Anau. Each room includes cable TV, electric blankets and tea/coffee making facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available. Excellent breakfast, very cozy place with nice room and facilities. The staff was very helpful and the location very good with walking distance to the lake.

Show more Show less
8.8
Fabulous
414 reviews
Price from
US$146
per night

Most booked three-star hotels in Southland this month

FAQs about three-star hotels in Southland

Three-Star Hotels that guests love in Southland