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MOST POPULARQueenstown
3 stars from R540
4+ stars from R754
Christchurch
3 stars from R607
4+ stars from R497
Dunedin
3 stars from R1 030
4+ stars from R331
Invercargill
3 stars from R1 434
4+ stars from R1 545
Alexandra
3 stars from R1 306
4+ stars from R1 729
Hokitika
3 stars from R1 524
4+ stars from R1 729

Best South Island hotels

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Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
8.1 Very Good
R3 630+
R3 630+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Patio
R3 280+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Crowne Plaza Queenstown
8.1 Very Good
R3 454+
R3 454+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
8.8 Very Good
R2 542+
R2 542+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Pinewood Lodge
7.2 Good
R1 655+
R1 655+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Lylo Christchurch
8 Very Good
R1 379+
R1 379+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Sudima Christchurch Airport
8.6 Very Good
R2 117+
R2 117+
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning

How much is a South Island hotel?

Here are our most popular & best value hotels

2 stars and below

3 stars

4 stars and above

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Average price (weeknight)

R3 159

Average price (weekend night)

R3 032
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a hotel in South Island

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Average nightly price

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 Queenstown (35% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (35%) and Invercargill (25%). Searches for hotels in Dunedin (5%) 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 R423 (Christchurch) in the last 3 days. The average price is R3 762.

  • 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 R665 (Greymouth). Users have also found 3-star hotels from R743 (Christchurch) and 4-star+ hotels from R1 054 (Christchurch).

Where to stay in South Island?

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Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments - Christchurch - Building
Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments
8.2 Very Good
Christchurch Central CityR2 082+
R2 082+
Free Wi-Fi
Beachlife Apartments - Christchurch - Building
Beachlife Apartments
6.2 Okay
R1 876+
R1 876+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Merivale Manor
9.1 Wonderful
St AlbansR2 354+
R2 354+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning

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