What is the most popular destination in South Island?

Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Queenstown (41% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (29%) and Te Anau (17%). Searches for hotels in Hokitika (12%) are also popular. Visit our South Island page for the latest deals!

How much is a cheap hotel in South Island?

KAYAK users have found double rooms in South Island for as cheap as €13 (Dunedin) in the last 3 days. The average price is €307. Visit our South Island page for the latest deals!

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 €20 (Nelson). Users have also found 3-star hotels from €23 ( Christchurch ) and 4-star+ hotels from €20 ( Christchurch ). Visit our South Island page for the latest deals!

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MOST POPULARQueenstown

3 stars from €31

4+ stars from €36

Christchurch

3 stars from €25

5+ stars from €19

Te Anau

3 stars from €29

4+ stars from €124

Hokitika

3 stars from €89

4+ stars from €84

Nelson

3 stars from €60

5+ stars from €18

Twizel

3 stars from €103

4+ stars from €139

Best South Island hotels

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

8.1 Very Good

€340+

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air conditioning

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown

8.6 Very Good

€207+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Patio

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

7.9 Good

€244+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile - Queenstown - Lobby

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

8.8 Very Good

€193+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Haka House Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo - Living room

Haka House Lake Tekapo

8.7 Very Good

€94+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Sudima Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom

Sudima Christchurch Airport

8.6 Very Good

€143+

Parking

Airport shuttle

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Ramada Queenstown Central - Queenstown - Bedroom

Ramada Queenstown Central

8.1 Very Good

€249+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview - Queenstown - Restaurant

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

7.7 Good

€205+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pinewood Lodge - Queenstown - Bedroom

Pinewood Lodge

7.6 Good

€81+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pet friendly

Lylo Christchurch - Christchurch - Front desk

Lylo Christchurch

8.1 Very Good

€91+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels - Te Anau - Patio

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

8.3 Very Good

€37+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pet friendly

Air conditioning

Crowne Plaza Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room

Crowne Plaza Queenstown

8.2 Very Good

€356+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

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What is the most popular destination in South Island?
Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Queenstown (41% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (29%) and Te Anau (17%). Searches for hotels in Hokitika (12%) 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 (Dunedin) in the last 3 days. The average price is €307.
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 €20 (Nelson). Users have also found 3-star hotels from €23 (Christchurch) and 4-star+ hotels from €20 (Christchurch).