What is the most popular destination in South Island?

Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Dunedin (58% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Queenstown (25%) and Lake Tekapo (13%). Searches for hotels in Christchurch (4%) 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 61 ﷼ ( Christchurch ) in the last 3 days. The average price is 716 ﷼. Visit our South Island page for the latest deals!

South Island Hotels: Compare Hotels in South Island from 506 ﷼/night on KAYAK

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MOST POPULARDunedin

3 stars from 217 ﷼

4+ stars from 240 ﷼

Queenstown

3 stars from 300 ﷼

4+ stars from 266 ﷼

Lake Tekapo

3 stars from 457 ﷼

4+ stars from 652 ﷼

Christchurch

3 stars from 135 ﷼

5+ stars from 190 ﷼

Best South Island hotels

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Queenstown, New Zealand

8.6Very good(3492)

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air Conditioning

1,690 ﷼+

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Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Queenstown, New Zealand

7.4Good(2390)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air Conditioning

Edgeware

Free Wi-Fi

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Christchurch Central City

8.0Very good(5217)

Free Wi-Fi

Air Conditioning

257 ﷼+

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The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

Dunedin CBD

8.1Very good(2913)

Free Wi-Fi

Air Conditioning

604 ﷼+

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Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

8.0Very good(4420)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air Conditioning

1,249 ﷼+

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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Dunedin CBD

8.2Very good(1671)

Free Wi-Fi

Air Conditioning

611 ﷼+

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown By IHG

Queenstown, New Zealand

8.6Very good(1766)

Free Wi-Fi

Air Conditioning

1,369 ﷼+

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Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Queenstown, New Zealand

8.1Very good(2832)

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air Conditioning

1,042 ﷼+

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Lylo Queenstown

Queenstown, New Zealand

7.6Good(3429)

Free Wi-Fi

Air Conditioning

936 ﷼+

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Haka House Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

8.5Very good(2511)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air Conditioning

1,636 ﷼+

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Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Queenstown, New Zealand

7.8Good(3788)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

898 ﷼+

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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 107 ﷼, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was 312 ﷼. The cheapest room found overall was for 63 ﷼.

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 79 ﷼ per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as 115 ﷼ per night and 4-star hotel rooms from 335 ﷼ per night.

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4 stars and above

3 stars

2 stars and below

Average price (weeknight)	941 ﷼
Average price (weekend night)	1,035 ﷼

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

What is the most popular destination in South Island?
Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Dunedin (58% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Queenstown (25%) and Lake Tekapo (13%). 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 61 ﷼ (Christchurch) in the last 3 days. The average price is 716 ﷼.

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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 107 ﷼, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was 312 ﷼. The cheapest room found overall was for 63 ﷼.

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 79 ﷼ per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as 115 ﷼ per night and 4-star hotel rooms from 335 ﷼ per night.

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What is the most popular destination in South Island?

Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Dunedin (58% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Queenstown (25%) and Lake Tekapo (13%). 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 61 ﷼ (Christchurch) in the last 3 days. The average price is 716 ﷼.

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