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MOST POPULARChristchurch
3 stars from R503
5+ stars from R431
Queenstown
3 stars from R706
4+ stars from R653
Picton
3 stars from R1 305
4+ stars from R876
Dunedin
3 stars from R1 044
4+ stars from R280
Alexandra
3 stars from R1 305
4+ stars from R1 827
Hokitika
3 stars from R1 734
4+ stars from R1 641

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Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
8.1 Very Good
R5 346+
R5 346+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown - Queenstown - Patio
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown
8.5 Very Good
R4 818+
R4 818+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Patio
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Patio
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
7.9 Good
R4 993+
R4 993+
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 453+
R3 453+
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 660+
R4 660+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Sudima Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Sudima Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Sudima Christchurch Airport
8.6 Very Good
R2 888+
R2 888+
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 405+
R3 405+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Lylo Christchurch - Christchurch - Front desk
Lylo Christchurch - Christchurch - Front desk
Lylo Christchurch
8.1 Very Good
R1 659+
R1 659+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Pinewood Lodge - Queenstown - Bedroom
Pinewood Lodge - Queenstown - Bedroom
Pinewood Lodge
7.3 Good
R1 406+
R1 406+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
7.3 Good
R4 008+
R4 008+
Parking
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 231+
R6 231+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Novotel Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Restaurant
Novotel Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Restaurant
Novotel Christchurch Airport
8.9 Very Good
R3 446+
R3 446+
Air conditioning
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R3 954

Average price (weekend night)

R3 375
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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 R567 (Christchurch) in the last 3 days. The average price is R3 363.

  • 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 R882 (Dunedin). Users have also found 3-star hotels from R1 027 (Dunedin) and 4-star+ hotels from R882 (Dunedin).

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Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments - Christchurch - Lobby
Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments
8.2 Very Good
Christchurch Central CityR2 525+
R2 525+
Free Wi-Fi
Beachlife Apartments - Christchurch - Bedroom
Beachlife Apartments
6.2 Okay
R1 771+
R1 771+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Merivale Manor - Christchurch - Building
Merivale Manor - Christchurch - Building
Merivale Manor
9.1 Wonderful
MerivaleR2 518+
R2 518+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning

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