What is the most popular destination in South Island?

Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Queenstown (60% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Lake Tekapo (30%) and Christchurch (10%). 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 361 ﷼ ( Christchurch ) in the last 3 days. The average price is 410 ﷼. Visit our South Island page for the latest deals!

South Island Hotels: Compare Hotels in South Island from 492 ﷼/night on KAYAK

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MOST POPULARQueenstown

3 stars from 307 ﷼

4+ stars from 322 ﷼

Lake Tekapo

3 stars from 465 ﷼

4+ stars from 498 ﷼

Christchurch

3 stars from 195 ﷼

5+ stars from 187 ﷼

Te Anau

3 stars from 266 ﷼

4+ stars from 150 ﷼

Best South Island hotels

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Queenstown, New Zealand

8.6Very good(3492)

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air Conditioning

1,695 ﷼+

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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Christchurch Central City

8.0Very good(5191)

Free Wi-Fi

Air Conditioning

296 ﷼+

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Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

8.0Very good(4414)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air Conditioning

1,188 ﷼+

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Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Queenstown, New Zealand

7.4Good(2389)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air Conditioning

975 ﷼+

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown By IHG

Queenstown, New Zealand

8.6Very good(1756)

Free Wi-Fi

Air Conditioning

1,368 ﷼+

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Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Queenstown, New Zealand

7.9Good(3785)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

841 ﷼+

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Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Queenstown, New Zealand

8.1Very good(2832)

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air Conditioning

1,008 ﷼+

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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Queenstown, New Zealand

8.0Very good(2765)

Free Wi-Fi

Air Conditioning

1,304 ﷼+

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Lylo Queenstown

Queenstown, New Zealand

7.7Good(3415)

Free Wi-Fi

Air Conditioning

957 ﷼+

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mi-pad Queenstown

Queenstown, New Zealand

8.7Very good(2623)

Free Wi-Fi

Air Conditioning

766 ﷼+

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Blue Peaks Lodge

Queenstown, New Zealand

8.4Very good(1571)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air Conditioning

1,205 ﷼+

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Sherwood Queenstown

Queenstown, New Zealand

8.0Very good(3187)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air Conditioning

860 ﷼+

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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 116 ﷼, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was 397 ﷼. The cheapest room found overall was for 74 ﷼.

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 100 ﷼ per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as 121 ﷼ per night and 4-star hotel rooms from 312 ﷼ per night.

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4 stars and above

3 stars

2 stars and below

Average price (weeknight)	907 ﷼
Average price (weekend night)	1,029 ﷼

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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 Queenstown (60% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Lake Tekapo (30%) and Christchurch (10%).
How much is a cheap hotel in South Island?
KAYAK users have found double rooms in South Island for as cheap as 361 ﷼ (Christchurch) in the last 3 days. The average price is 410 ﷼.

South Island hotels

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Best South Island hotels

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 116 ﷼, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was 397 ﷼. The cheapest room found overall was for 74 ﷼.

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 100 ﷼ per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as 121 ﷼ per night and 4-star hotel rooms from 312 ﷼ per night.

How much is a South Island hotel?

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What is the most popular destination in South Island?

Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Queenstown (60% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Lake Tekapo (30%) and Christchurch (10%).

How much is a cheap hotel in South Island?

KAYAK users have found double rooms in South Island for as cheap as 361 ﷼ (Christchurch) in the last 3 days. The average price is 410 ﷼.

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