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MOST POPULARQueenstown
3 stars from €30
4+ stars from €37
Christchurch
3 stars from €22
5+ stars from €19
Te Anau
3 stars from €28
4+ stars from €125
Hokitika
3 stars from €90
4+ stars from €82
Kaikoura
3 stars from €63
4+ stars from €82
Twizel
3 stars from €99
4+ stars from €128

Best South Island hotels

Most recommended South Island hotels

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Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
8.2 Very Good
€290+
€290+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown - Queenstown - Patio
€245+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
8.8 Very Good
€162+
€162+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Haka House Lake Tekapo
8.7 Very Good
€81+
€81+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Sudima Christchurch Airport
8.6 Very Good
€131+
€131+
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Ramada Queenstown Central
8.1 Very Good
€203+
€203+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Pinewood Lodge
7.6 Good
€97+
€97+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Lylo Christchurch
8 Very Good
€94+
€94+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Crowne Plaza Queenstown
8.2 Very Good
€338+
€338+
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

Good to know

Average price (weeknight)

€183

Average price (weekend night)

€169
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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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 (42% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (33%) and Te Anau (15%). Searches for hotels in Hokitika (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 €13 (Picton) in the last 3 days. The average price is €268.

  • 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 €15 (Nelson). Users have also found 3-star hotels from €17 (Blenheim) and 4-star+ hotels from €16 (Dunedin).

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.

What South Island hotel guests are talking about

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Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments - Christchurch - Building
Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments
8.2 Very Good
Christchurch Central City€145+
€145+
Free Wi-Fi
Beachlife Apartments - Christchurch - Bedroom
Beachlife Apartments
6.2 Okay
€99+
€99+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Merivale Manor
9.1 Wonderful
Merivale€134+
€134+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch
8.3 Very Good
Papanui€75+
€75+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning

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