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Latest South Island Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARQueenstown
3 stars from 289 ﷼
4+ stars from 329 ﷼
Lake Tekapo
3 stars from 330 ﷼
4+ stars from 457 ﷼
Christchurch
3 stars from 131 ﷼
5+ stars from 166 ﷼
Te Anau
3 stars from 270 ﷼
4+ stars from 131 ﷼

Best South Island hotels

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Bar
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.0Very good(2734)
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
1,191 ﷼+
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The Bealey Quarter - Christchurch - Bedroom
The Bealey Quarter
Edgeware
8.0Very good(3316)
Free Wi-Fi
221 ﷼+
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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch - Christchurch - Bar
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Christchurch Central City
7.9Good(5145)
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
237 ﷼+
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Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.3Good(2361)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
797 ﷼+
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Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.6Very good(3476)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
1,346 ﷼+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown By IHG - Queenstown - Patio
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown By IHG
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.6Very good(1721)
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
1,195 ﷼+
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Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo - Bedroom
Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
8.0Very good(4359)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
1,293 ﷼+
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Lake Tekapo Village Motel - Lake Tekapo - Balcony
Lake Tekapo Village Motel
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
8.1Very good(1783)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
513 ﷼+
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Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown - Queenstown - Bedroom
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.1Very good(2818)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
843 ﷼+
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Sudima Queenstown Five Mile - Queenstown - Lobby
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.8Very good(1083)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
875 ﷼+
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Sudima Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Christchurch, New Zealand
8.6Very good(3580)
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
593 ﷼+
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Novotel Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Restaurant
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Christchurch, New Zealand
8.9Very good(1645)
Air Conditioning
705 ﷼+
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Booking Insights

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 102 ﷼, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was 282 ﷼. The cheapest room found overall was for 57 ﷼.

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 111 ﷼ per night and 4-star hotel rooms from 274 ﷼ per night.

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Good to know

Average price (weeknight)

964 ﷼

Average price (weekend night)

1,001 ﷼
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 Queenstown (63% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Lake Tekapo (25%) and Christchurch (13%).

Where to stay in South Island?

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Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments - Christchurch - Building
Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments
Christchurch Central City
8.1Very good(3363)
Apartment
Free Wi-Fi
556 ﷼+
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Beachlife Apartments - Christchurch - Building
Beachlife Apartments
Christchurch, New Zealand
6.4Okay(1395)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
336 ﷼+
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Merivale Manor - Christchurch - Building
Merivale Manor
Merivale
9.1Wonderful(433)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
500 ﷼+
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Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch - Christchurch - Bedroom
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch
Papanui
8.6Very good(2416)
Holiday Park
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
305 ﷼+
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