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MOST POPULARQueenstown
3 stars from 244 ﷼
4+ stars from 105 ﷼
Christchurch
3 stars from 83 ﷼
5+ stars from 60 ﷼
Te Anau
3 stars from 94 ﷼
4+ stars from 330 ﷼
Lake Tekapo
3 stars from 120 ﷼
4+ stars from 442 ﷼

Best South Island hotels

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown - Queenstown - Patio
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown
8.5 Very good
595 ﷼+
595 ﷼+
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
8.2 Very good
690 ﷼+
690 ﷼+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Patio
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Patio
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
8 Very good
565 ﷼+
565 ﷼+
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile - Queenstown - Lobby
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile - Queenstown - Lobby
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
8.8 Very good
532 ﷼+
532 ﷼+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Ramada By Wyndham Queenstown Central - Queenstown - Lobby
Ramada By Wyndham Queenstown Central - Queenstown - Lobby
Ramada By Wyndham Queenstown Central
8.1 Very good
545 ﷼+
545 ﷼+
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview - Queenstown - Restaurant
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview - Queenstown - Restaurant
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
7.7 Good
431 ﷼+
431 ﷼+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Sudima Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Sudima Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Sudima Christchurch Airport
8.6 Very good
516 ﷼+
516 ﷼+
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Lylo Christchurch - Christchurch - Front desk
Lylo Christchurch - Christchurch - Front desk
Lylo Christchurch
8 Very good
341 ﷼+
341 ﷼+
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Pinewood Lodge - Queenstown - Kitchen
Pinewood Lodge - Queenstown - Kitchen
Pinewood Lodge
7.3 Good
283 ﷼+
283 ﷼+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
7.4 Good
561 ﷼+
561 ﷼+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Crowne Plaza Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room
Crowne Plaza Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room
Crowne Plaza Queenstown
8.5 Very good
783 ﷼+
783 ﷼+
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Novotel Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Restaurant
Novotel Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Restaurant
Novotel Christchurch Airport
8.9 Very good
581 ﷼+
581 ﷼+
Air Conditioning
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KAYAK’s insights for hotels in South Island

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in South Island with confidence.

How much is a hotel in South Island for tonight?

The best deal for a 3-star hotel room in South Island found by KAYAK users in the last 3 days was 109 ﷼, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was 121 ﷼. The cheapest room found overall was for 110 ﷼.

How much is a hotel in South Island for this weekend?

The cheapest hotel room in South Island for the upcoming weekend found on KAYAK in the last 3 days was for 118 ﷼ per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as 122 ﷼ per night and 4-star hotel rooms from 125 ﷼ per night.
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Average price (weeknight)

693 ﷼

Average price (weekend night)

828 ﷼
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

Top tips for finding the perfect South Island hotel

  • How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in South Island for 1 day.

FAQs when booking a hotel in South Island

  • What is the most popular destination in South Island?

    Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Queenstown (50% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destination is Christchurch (50%).

  • How much is a cheap hotel in South Island?

    KAYAK users have found double rooms in South Island for as cheap as 63 ﷼ (Christchurch) in the last 3 days. The average price is 790 ﷼.

Where to stay in South Island?

Our map will help you find the perfect place to stay in South Island by showing you the exact location of each hotel.

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Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments - Christchurch - Lobby
Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments
8.2 Very good
Christchurch Central City393 ﷼+
393 ﷼+
Free Wi-Fi
Beachlife Apartments - Christchurch - Bedroom
Beachlife Apartments
6.6 Okay
364 ﷼+
364 ﷼+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Merivale Manor - Christchurch - Building
Merivale Manor - Christchurch - Building
Merivale Manor
9.1 Wonderful
Merivale514 ﷼+
514 ﷼+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch - Christchurch - Living room
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch - Christchurch - Living room
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch
8.5 Very good
Papanui279 ﷼+
279 ﷼+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning

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