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Latest South Island Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARDunedin
3 stars from 252 ﷼
4+ stars from 170 ﷼
Lake Tekapo
3 stars from 215 ﷼
4+ stars from 592 ﷼
Queenstown
3 stars from 241 ﷼
4+ stars from 226 ﷼
Christchurch
3 stars from 196 ﷼
5+ stars from 177 ﷼

Best South Island hotels

These are the best prices for Nov 7 - 8.
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.7Very good(3881)
Pool
Air Conditioning
1,415 ﷼+
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Haka House Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
8.6Very good(2960)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
1,547 ﷼+
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Lylo Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Lylo Christchurch Airport
Christchurch, New Zealand
8.0Very good(8047)
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
488 ﷼+
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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch - Christchurch
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Christchurch Central City
8.1Very good(7089)
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
317 ﷼+
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Lylo Queenstown - Queenstown - Bedroom
Lylo Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.9Good(3769)
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
838 ﷼+
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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross - Dunedin - Front desk
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Dunedin CBD
8.2Very good(1972)
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
345 ﷼+
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Lakes Edge Lodge - Lake Tekapo - Patio
Lakes Edge Lodge
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
7.9Good(2225)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
493 ﷼+
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Sudima Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Christchurch, New Zealand
8.7Very good(4852)
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
699 ﷼+
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Millennium Hotel Queenstown - Queenstown - Restaurant
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.4Very good(2437)
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
1,024 ﷼+
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Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
8.0Very good(5071)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
1,701 ﷼+
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Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park By IHG - Queenstown - Building
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park By IHG
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.9Very good(2191)
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
800 ﷼+
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Crowne Plaza Queenstown By IHG - Queenstown - Balcony
Crowne Plaza Queenstown By IHG
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.5Very good(2624)
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
1,509 ﷼+
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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 96 ﷼, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was 78 ﷼. The cheapest room found overall was for 51 ﷼.

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 64 ﷼ per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as 96 ﷼ per night and 4-star hotel rooms from 80 ﷼ per night.

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Good to know

Average price (weeknight)

914 ﷼

Average price (weekend night)

766 ﷼
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 76 ﷼ (Queenstown) in the last 3 days. The average price is 1,405 ﷼.

Where to stay in South Island?

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