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Latest South Island Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARDunedin
3 stars from 240 ﷼
4+ stars from 166 ﷼
Lake Tekapo
3 stars from 277 ﷼
4+ stars from 529 ﷼
Queenstown
3 stars from 248 ﷼
5+ stars from 344 ﷼
Christchurch
3 stars from 189 ﷼
5+ stars from 163 ﷼

Best South Island hotels

These are the best prices for Oct 7 - 8.
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.6Very good(3782)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
1,168 ﷼+
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Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
8.0Very good(4983)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
1,087 ﷼+
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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch - Christchurch - Building
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Christchurch Central City
8.1Very good(6901)
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
245 ﷼+
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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross - Dunedin - Front desk
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Dunedin CBD
8.2Very good(1938)
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
359 ﷼+
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Lylo Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Lylo Christchurch Airport
Christchurch, New Zealand
8.0Very good(7910)
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
427 ﷼+
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mi-pad Queenstown - Queenstown - Restaurant
mi-pad Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.7Very good(3492)
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
723 ﷼+
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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Bedroom
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.9Good(2990)
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
1,063 ﷼+
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Haka House Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo - Living room
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
8.6Very good(2933)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
1,394 ﷼+
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Pinewood Queenstown - Queenstown - Bedroom
Pinewood Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.5Good(4469)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
345 ﷼+
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Earnslaw Lodge - Queenstown
Earnslaw Lodge
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.2Very good(1853)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
590 ﷼+
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The Victoria Hotel Dunedin - Dunedin
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Dunedin CBD
8.2Very good(3209)
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
425 ﷼+
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Reavers Lodge - Queenstown
Reavers Lodge
Queenstown, New Zealand
6.4Okay(4829)
Lodge
Free Wi-Fi
344 ﷼+
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KAYAK’s insights for hotels in South Island

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in South Island with confidence.

How much is a hotel in South Island for tonight?

The best deal for a 3-star hotel room in South Island found by KAYAK users in the last 3 days was 93 ﷼, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was 74 ﷼. The cheapest room found overall was for 55 ﷼.

How much is a hotel in South Island for this weekend?

The cheapest hotel room in South Island for the upcoming weekend found on KAYAK in the last 3 days was for 61 ﷼ per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as 102 ﷼ per night and 4-star hotel rooms from 170 ﷼ per night.

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Good to know

Average price (weeknight)

889 ﷼

Average price (weekend night)

797 ﷼
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

Top tips for finding the perfect South Island hotel

  • How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in South Island for 2 days.

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 Dunedin (74% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Lake Tekapo (13%) and Queenstown (9%). Searches for hotels in Christchurch (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 271 ﷼ (Dunedin) in the last 3 days. The average price is 1,587 ﷼.

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.

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