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MOST POPULARChristchurch
3 stars from R470
5+ stars from R292
Queenstown
3 stars from R1 185
4+ stars from R513
Picton
3 stars from R1 131
4+ stars from R893
Dunedin
3 stars from R784
4+ stars from R328
Alexandra
3 stars from R1 531
4+ stars from R1 823
Hokitika
3 stars from R1 568
4+ stars from R1 586

Best South Island hotels

Most recommended South Island hotels

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown - Queenstown - Patio
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown
8.5 Very Good
R3 051+
R3 051+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
8.2 Very Good
R3 558+
R3 558+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Patio
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Patio
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
8 Very Good
R2 812+
R2 812+
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
R2 665+
R2 665+
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
R2 933+
R2 933+
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
R2 188+
R2 188+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Sudima Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Sudima Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Sudima Christchurch Airport
8.6 Very Good
R2 507+
R2 507+
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Lylo Christchurch - Christchurch - Front desk
Lylo Christchurch - Christchurch - Front desk
Lylo Christchurch
8 Very Good
R1 688+
R1 688+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Pinewood Lodge - Queenstown
Pinewood Lodge - Queenstown
Pinewood Lodge
7.3 Good
R1 294+
R1 294+
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
R2 724+
R2 724+
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
R3 937+
R3 937+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
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
R711+
R711+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
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 R537, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was R574. The cheapest room found overall was for R537.

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 R594 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as R594 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from R615 per night.
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How much is a South Island hotel?

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3 stars

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Good to know

Average price (weeknight)

R3 373

Average price (weekend night)

R4 136
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 5 days.

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 (57% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Queenstown (30%) and Picton (9%). 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 R418 (Invercargill) in the last 3 days. The average price is R2 669.

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 CityR1 981+
R1 981+
Free Wi-Fi
Beachlife Apartments - Christchurch - Bedroom
Beachlife Apartments
6.6 Okay
R1 768+
R1 768+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Merivale Manor - Christchurch - Building
Merivale Manor - Christchurch - Building
Merivale Manor
9.1 Wonderful
MerivaleR2 498+
R2 498+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning

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