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MOST POPULARChristchurch
3 stars from R377
5+ stars from R301
Queenstown
3 stars from R1 167
4+ stars from R527
Greymouth
3 stars from R1 393
4+ stars from R1 638
Picton
3 stars from R1 111
4+ stars from R847
Dunedin
3 stars from R791
4+ stars from R320
Hokitika
3 stars from R1 600
4+ stars from R1 582

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
R2 695+
R2 695+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
8.3 Very Good
R3 393+
R3 393+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Patio
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Patio
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
8 Very Good
R2 938+
R2 938+
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 373+
R2 373+
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 468+
R2 468+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview - Queenstown - Restaurant
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview - Queenstown - Restaurant
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
7.8 Good
R2 211+
R2 211+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Sudima Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Sudima Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Sudima Christchurch Airport
8.6 Very Good
R2 599+
R2 599+
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Lylo Christchurch - Christchurch - Front desk
Lylo Christchurch - Christchurch - Front desk
Lylo Christchurch
8 Very Good
R1 789+
R1 789+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Pinewood Lodge - Queenstown - Bedroom
Pinewood Lodge - Queenstown - Bedroom
Pinewood Lodge
7.3 Good
R1 484+
R1 484+
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 749+
R2 749+
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 691+
R3 691+
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 R554, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was R653. The cheapest room found overall was for R554.

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 R556 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as R556 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from R599 per night.
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How much is a South Island hotel?

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2 stars and below

3 stars

4 stars and above

Good to know

Average price (weeknight)

R3 878

Average price (weekend night)

R4 135
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 4 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 (55% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Queenstown (25%) and Greymouth (10%). Searches for hotels in Picton (10%) 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 R331 (Christchurch) in the last 3 days. The average price is R5 387.

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 918+
R1 918+
Free Wi-Fi
Beachlife Apartments - Christchurch - Bedroom
Beachlife Apartments
6.6 Okay
R1 789+
R1 789+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Merivale Manor - Christchurch - Building
Merivale Manor - Christchurch - Building
Merivale Manor
9.2 Wonderful
MerivaleR2 495+
R2 495+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning

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