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Latest South Island Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARQueenstown
3 stars from £26
4+ stars from £61
Christchurch
3 stars from £26
4+ stars from £55
Lake Tekapo
3 stars from £82
5+ stars from £238
Wanaka
3 stars from £27
4+ stars from £74
Dunedin
3 stars from £59
4+ stars from £79
Kaikoura
3 stars from £63
4+ stars from £82

Best South Island hotels

Most recommended South Island hotels

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Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
£118+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Patio
£133+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Crowne Plaza Queenstown
8.1 Very Good
£131+
£131+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Pinewood Lodge
7.2 Good
£72+
£72+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
8.8 Very Good
£101+
£101+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Lylo Christchurch
8 Very Good
£59+
£59+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Sudima Christchurch Airport
8.6 Very Good
£89+
£89+
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£159+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning

How much is a South Island hotel?

Here are our most popular & best value hotels

2 stars and below

3 stars

4 stars and above

Good to know

Average price (weeknight)

£114

Average price (weekend night)

£107
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a hotel in South Island

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Average nightly price

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 (46% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (35%) and Lake Tekapo (11%). Searches for hotels in Wanaka (8%) 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 £14 (Dunedin) in the last 3 days. The average price is £224.

  • How much is a hotel in South Island for tonight?

    In the last 72 hours, users have found South Island hotels for tonight for as low as £40 (Dunedin). Users have also found 3-star hotels from £43 (Timaru) and 4-star+ hotels from £44 (Timaru).

Where to stay in South Island?

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What South Island hotel guests are talking about

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Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments - Christchurch - Building
Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments
8.2 Very Good
Christchurch Central City£88+
£88+
Free Wi-Fi
Beachlife Apartments - Christchurch - Building
£80+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Merivale Manor
9.1 Wonderful
St Albans£115+
£115+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch
8.3 Very Good
Papanui£51+
£51+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning

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