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MOST POPULARQueenstown
3 stars from 102 ﷼
4+ stars from 109 ﷼
Christchurch
3 stars from 71 ﷼
5+ stars from 60 ﷼
Te Anau
3 stars from 90 ﷼
4+ stars from 307 ﷼
Lake Tekapo
3 stars from 112 ﷼
4+ stars from 394 ﷼

Best South Island hotels

Most recommended South Island hotels

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Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Patio
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile - Queenstown - Lobby
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Sudima Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Lylo Christchurch - Christchurch - Front desk
Lylo Christchurch
Christchurch, New Zealand
8.0Very good(5642)
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Pinewood Lodge - Queenstown - Bedroom
Pinewood Lodge
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.3Good(3498)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Crowne Plaza Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning

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 127 ﷼, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was 119 ﷼. The cheapest room found overall was for 119 ﷼.

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 127 ﷼ per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as 127 ﷼ per night and 4-star hotel rooms from 130 ﷼ per night.

How much is a South Island hotel?

Here are our most popular & best value hotels

2 stars and below

3 stars

4 stars and above

Good to know

Average price (weeknight)

737 ﷼

Average price (weekend night)

870 ﷼
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 340 ﷼ (Queenstown) in the last 3 days. The average price is 340 ﷼.

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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