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MOST POPULARChristchurch
3 stars from R462
5+ stars from R366
Queenstown
3 stars from R585
4+ stars from R695
Picton
3 stars from R1 281
4+ stars from R256
Dunedin
3 stars from R805
4+ stars from R275
Alexandra
3 stars from R1 318
4+ stars from R1 684
Hokitika
3 stars from R1 702
4+ stars from R1 610

Best South Island hotels

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Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
8.1 Very Good
R6 501+
R6 501+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown - Queenstown - Patio
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown
8.6 Very Good
R4 056+
R4 056+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Patio
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Patio
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
7.9 Good
R4 778+
R4 778+
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
R3 716+
R3 716+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Sudima Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Sudima Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Sudima Christchurch Airport
8.6 Very Good
R2 786+
R2 786+
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Ramada Queenstown Central - Queenstown - Bedroom
Ramada Queenstown Central - Queenstown - Bedroom
Ramada Queenstown Central
8.1 Very Good
R4 753+
R4 753+
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 852+
R3 852+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pinewood Lodge - Queenstown - Bedroom
Pinewood Lodge - Queenstown - Bedroom
Pinewood Lodge
7.6 Good
R1 537+
R1 537+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Lylo Christchurch - Christchurch - Front desk
Lylo Christchurch - Christchurch - Front desk
Lylo Christchurch
8.1 Very Good
R1 718+
R1 718+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Crowne Plaza Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room
Crowne Plaza Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room
Crowne Plaza Queenstown
8.2 Very Good
R6 980+
R6 980+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park - Queenstown - Lobby
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park - Queenstown - Lobby
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park
8.7 Very Good
R3 073+
R3 073+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Novotel Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Restaurant
Novotel Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Restaurant
Novotel Christchurch Airport
8.9 Very Good
R3 406+
R3 406+
Air conditioning
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R3 686

Average price (weekend night)

R3 255
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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 (52% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Queenstown (36%) 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 R659 (Invercargill) in the last 3 days. The average price is R2 638.

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Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments - Christchurch - Lobby
Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments
8.2 Very Good
Christchurch Central CityR2 571+
R2 571+
Free Wi-Fi
Beachlife Apartments - Christchurch - Bedroom
Beachlife Apartments
6.2 Okay
R1 904+
R1 904+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Merivale Manor - Christchurch - Building
Merivale Manor - Christchurch - Building
Merivale Manor
9.1 Wonderful
MerivaleR2 526+
R2 526+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning

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