Pet-friendly hotels and homes in South Island

Wake up to stunning views of the Kaikoura Mountains and the sea at Panorama Motel. Our units are all ensuite and smoke-free. Every unit opens out onto either a patio area with outdoor seating or onto its own private balcony, to allow our guests to enjoy the panoramic views.

Parking is off-street, with enough space to park your boat or trailer. We are pet friendly, and love to welcome the whole family. This location has the most magnificent view! It's also within walking distance of the beach, shops, restaurants, bars, and a lot of activities. If you are traveling to Kaikoura, you MUST stay here. The owners were helpful and friendly, and very patient with our change in plans for check-in and check-out. The room was excellent; there was a bed in it's own room and another in the living room with a clear view of the beach! A full kitchen was in the room, and parking was convenient. Everything was very clean and comfortably cozy.

Free Wi-Fi access is available at Tuscana Motor Lodge, offering spacious studios and apartments with DVD player and LCD satellite TV. Christchurch city centre is only 10 minutes’ walk away.

Guests can use the BBQ facilities or dine at the many restaurants and cafés located within a 20-minute walk. Facilities include a tour desk and guest laundry. Pets are allowed by prior arrangement. The lady in the office was so pleasant and chatty!

Set in Dunedin and with Taieri Gorge Railway reachable within 1.5 km, Manor on the Park Backpackers offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Popular points of interest nearby include Dunedin Casino, NZSG Dunedin Research and Dunedin Public Art Gallery. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. It was a really cozy like home place

Situated in Christchurch in the Canterbury region, Chic Private Studio 5 mins from Airport and shops features a patio. The air-conditioned accommodation is 6.5 km from Canterbury Museum, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 6.9 km from Christchurch Art Gallery. Clean, excellently equipped. Close to airport.

Serenity Getaway, a property with a garden, is situated in Christchurch, 9.1 km from Christchurch Art Gallery, 10 km from Canterbury Museum, as well as 10 km from Hagley Park. The property is set 13 km from Christchurch Railway Station, 24 km from Orana Wildlife Park and 8.6 km from Victoria Square. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and New Brighton Beach is 300 metres away. Super location near friends home, close to beach. Modern, functional and stylish unit. Quiet

Located in Twizel, Ben Ohau Villa provides accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. With garden views, this accommodation offers a patio. The villa has a picnic area and a hot tub. The amenities, the way the property was maintained, the secluded beauty by the lap of mountains, that was everything I was looking for. The owner had greatly taken care of their property.

Set in Reefton in the West Coast region, Couples Retreat offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This holiday home provides a garden as well as a terrace.

The holiday home has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. It's a very well-kept little cottage. The neighborhood is very quiet. The washing machine was a lifesaver! There were a few little amenities stocked, which were nice to have.

Located in Reefton in the West Coast region, Kiwiana Gem has a garden. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. Guests can make use of barbecue facilities.

The holiday home with a terrace and garden views features 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. The place was spacious, exceptionally clean, very well stocked with kitchen and basic ingredients (and not skimpy like some places), beds were comfortable, shower was great.

Located in Kekerengu in the Canterbury region, Coastal Lodge Kekerengu provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Some units are air conditioned and include a terrace and/or a balcony, as well as a seating area. So friendly and accommodating when we weren’t arriving until around 1am!

Right in the heart of Christchurch, situated within a short distance of Christchurch Art Gallery and Canterbury Museum, A touch of Luxury in Chch CBD offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a microwave and kettle. The property features garden and city views, and is 4.1 km from Christchurch Railway Station. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.8 km from Hagley Park. Lovely modern house with great facilities. Very comfortable, and thoughtfully equipped. Location was excellent- lots of bars and restaurants very close by and just a short walk to the city centre. We were delighted.