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MOST POPULARChristchurch
3 stars from $46
5+ stars from $35
Queenstown
3 stars from $57
4+ stars from $66
Dunedin
3 stars from $76
4+ stars from $28
Nelson
3 stars from $109
5+ stars from $33
Wanaka
3 stars from $56
4+ stars from $238
Lake Tekapo
3 stars from $106
4+ stars from $293

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Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
8.1 Very Good
$619+
$619+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown - Queenstown - Patio
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown
8.6 Very Good
$377+
$377+
Free Wi-Fi
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Patio
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Patio
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
7.9 Good
$444+
$444+
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile - Queenstown - Lobby
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile - Queenstown - Lobby
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
8.8 Very Good
$353+
$353+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Haka House Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo - Living room
Haka House Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo - Living room
Haka House Lake Tekapo
8.7 Very Good
$171+
$171+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Sudima Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Sudima Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Sudima Christchurch Airport
8.6 Very Good
$260+
$260+
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
Ramada Queenstown Central - Queenstown - Bedroom
Ramada Queenstown Central - Queenstown - Bedroom
Ramada Queenstown Central
8.1 Very Good
$453+
$453+
Free Wi-Fi
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview - Queenstown - Restaurant
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview - Queenstown - Restaurant
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
7.7 Good
$373+
$373+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pinewood Lodge - Queenstown - Bedroom
Pinewood Lodge - Queenstown - Bedroom
Pinewood Lodge
7.6 Good
$147+
$147+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Spa
Lylo Christchurch - Christchurch - Front desk
Lylo Christchurch - Christchurch - Front desk
Lylo Christchurch
8.1 Very Good
$165+
$165+
Free Wi-Fi
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels - Te Anau - Patio
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels - Te Anau - Patio
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
8.3 Very Good
$68+
$68+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Crowne Plaza Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room
Crowne Plaza Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room
Crowne Plaza Queenstown
8.2 Very Good
$649+
$649+
Free Wi-Fi
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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 Christchurch (46% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Queenstown (36%) and Dunedin (11%). Searches for hotels in Nelson (7%) are also popular.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in South Island?

    KAYAK users have found double rooms in South Island for as cheap as $63 (Te Anau) in the last 3 days. The average price is $313.

  • How much is a hotel in South Island for tonight?

    In the last 72 hours, users have found South Island hotels for tonight for as low as $116 (Havelock). Users have also found 3-star hotels from $155 (Lumsden) and 4-star+ hotels from $116 (Havelock).

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

    In the last 72 hours, users have found South Island hotels for this weekend for as low as $64 (Invercargill) per night. Users have also found 3-star hotels from $69 (Invercargill) and 4-star+ hotels from $126 (Invercargill).

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Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments - Christchurch - Lobby
Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments
8.2 Very Good
Christchurch Central City$242+
$242+
Free Wi-Fi
Apartments 118 - Christchurch - Bedroom
Apartments 118
8.2 Very Good
St Albans$151+
$151+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Beachlife Apartments - Christchurch - Bedroom
Beachlife Apartments - Christchurch - Bedroom
Beachlife Apartments
6.2 Okay
$182+
$182+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
West Fitzroy Apartments - Christchurch - Bedroom
West Fitzroy Apartments - Christchurch - Bedroom
West Fitzroy Apartments
8.5 Very Good
Christchurch Central City$255+
$255+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Southwark Hotel & Apartments - Christchurch - Bedroom
Southwark Hotel & Apartments - Christchurch - Bedroom
Southwark Hotel & Apartments
8.3 Very Good
Christchurch Central City$177+
$177+
Free Wi-Fi
Merivale Manor - Christchurch - Building
Merivale Manor - Christchurch - Building
Merivale Manor
9.1 Wonderful
Merivale$241+
$241+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch - Christchurch - Living room
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch - Christchurch - Living room
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch
8.3 Very Good
Papanui$136+
$136+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa

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