The Best Cheap Hotels in Top of the South from AED 133 in 2026 | Expedia

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16 Oct - 18 Oct

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A wooden cabin with a porch, a hammock, and a picnic table.

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A bathtub with a view of a grassy field and trees.

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1. The Barn Cabins & Camp

Marahau

Australia

Torin

AED 153

AED 176 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a central island with a sink, and a view of the adjacent dining area.

A spacious, well-lit dining area with a long table and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a colorful sofa in the foreground.

A room with two hanging chairs, a bean bag area, and a geometric art piece on the wall.

2. Bridge Backpackers

Nelson City Centre

United States

Emily

AED 144

AED 165 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a view of the outdoors.

A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence.

A compact room with a bench, a table, a kitchenette, and a door leading to another room.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a sink, and a mirror.

3. Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Tahunanui

Australia

Shayne

AED 194

AED 225 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A pathway leading through a garden with a red mailbox labeled 'NO CIRCULARS' and the number '10'.

A reception desk with a map display, a large colorful mural, and a bookshelf with travel books.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a wooden fence with a colorful mural.

A room with two beds, a window with a view of hills, and a curtain.

4. Tasman Bay Backpackers

The Wood

Australia

Mark

AED 167

AED 193 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A bed with a swan-shaped pillow and a swan-shaped blanket.

A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.

A room with a green armchair, a small table with a lamp, and two framed artworks on the wall.

A room with a green wall, a map, and a cat sitting by the door.

5. Atlantis Backpackers

Picton

Australia

Yu Chen

AED 114

AED 133 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A two-story building with a sign reading "The Boathouse Lodge" and amenities listed such as family rooms, shared dorms, private rooms, in-room bike storage, and free breakfast.

A reception desk with a wooden top and blue edge, a clock on the wall, and a painting of a boat.

A hotel hallway with a staircase, a blue exit door, a plant, and a painting on the wall.

A kitchen with a stove, oven, and various kitchen utensils on the wall.

6. The Boathouse Lodge

Picton

Australia

Luciano

AED 143

AED 166 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A neatly made bed with a white and brown blanket, two pillows, and a rolled white towel. A painting of a beach scene is on the wall, and a window with curtains is visible.

A kitchen with wooden benches, a stove, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a bookshelf, and a dining area with chairs.

A pool table with a blue felt surface, surrounded by green brick walls, a window with white curtains, and a pool cue rack.

7. Happy Apple Backpackers

Motueka

Australia

Harwinder

AED 190

AED 220 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A large, white, two-story house with a grey roof, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

A pathway leading through a garden with banana trees and a house in the background.

A room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A hallway with a wooden console table labeled "OFFICE" and a mounted elephant painting.

8. The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

Motueka

New Zealand

Brent

AED 211

AED 284 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Top Top of the South Hotel Reviews

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location, excellent food at restaurant and great value, comfortable bed and the room was fantastic. Staff were excellent and helpful. The brownie given at check in was a lovely touch. Would stay there again and recommend to anyone. Great stay."

The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

8/10 Good

"Great locale"

Picton Beachcomber Inn

Picton Beachcomber Inn

8/10 Good

"It was so clean and tidy nice staff and easy to find also beautiful view. Parking was good"