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MOST POPULARChristchurch
3 stars from R533
5+ stars from R330
Queenstown
3 stars from R1 188
4+ stars from R597
Picton
3 stars from R1 065
4+ stars from R862
Dunedin
3 stars from R770
4+ stars from R277
Alexandra
3 stars from R1 302
4+ stars from R1 724
Hokitika
3 stars from R1 522
4+ stars from R1 577

Best South Island hotels

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown - Queenstown - Patio
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown
8.5 Very Good
R4 216+
R4 216+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
8.2 Very Good
R4 757+
R4 757+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Patio
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Patio
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
8 Very Good
R4 540+
R4 540+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile - Queenstown - Lobby
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile - Queenstown - Lobby
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
8.7 Very Good
R3 108+
R3 108+
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
R4 397+
R4 397+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Sudima Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Sudima Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Sudima Christchurch Airport
8.6 Very Good
R2 483+
R2 483+
Parking
Airport shuttle
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
R3 605+
R3 605+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Lylo Christchurch - Christchurch - Front desk
Lylo Christchurch - Christchurch - Front desk
Lylo Christchurch
8.1 Very Good
R1 667+
R1 667+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Pinewood Lodge - Queenstown - Bedroom
Pinewood Lodge - Queenstown - Bedroom
Pinewood Lodge
7.3 Good
R1 431+
R1 431+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels - Te Anau - Patio
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels - Te Anau - Patio
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
8.1 Very Good
R734+
R734+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
7.4 Good
R3 484+
R3 484+
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
R5 097+
R5 097+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
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R3 763

Average price (weekend night)

R3 344
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Top tips for finding the perfect South Island hotel

  • How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in South Island for 4 days.
  • Book at least 25 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your South Island accommodation.

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 (60% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Queenstown (28%) and Picton (8%). Searches for hotels in Dunedin (4%) 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 R285 (Christchurch) in the last 3 days. The average price is R4 256.

  • 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 R422 (Dunedin). Users have also found 3-star hotels from R422 (Dunedin) and 4-star+ hotels from R716 (Te Anau).

Where to stay in South Island?

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Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments - Christchurch - Lobby
Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments
8.2 Very Good
Christchurch Central CityR2 398+
R2 398+
Free Wi-Fi
Beachlife Apartments - Christchurch - Bedroom
Beachlife Apartments
6.6 Okay
R1 761+
R1 761+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Merivale Manor - Christchurch - Building
Merivale Manor - Christchurch - Building
Merivale Manor
9.1 Wonderful
MerivaleR2 512+
R2 512+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning

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