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Latest South Island Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARQueenstown
3 stars from £61
4+ stars from £65
Christchurch
3 stars from £34
5+ stars from £38
Wanaka
3 stars from £37
4+ stars from £116
Lake Tekapo
3 stars from £79
5+ stars from £186
Te Anau
3 stars from £53
4+ stars from £112
Blenheim
5+ stars from £64

Best South Island hotels

These are the best prices for 28-29 Mar.
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(3538)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
£235+
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The Bealey Quarter - Christchurch - Bedroom
The Bealey Quarter
Edgeware
7.9Good(3411)
Free Wi-Fi
£46+
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Fable Dunedin - Dunedin - Lounge
Fable Dunedin
Dunedin CBD
8.5Very Good(2738)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£124+
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Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo - Balcony
Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
7.9Good(4436)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£234+
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Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka - Wanaka - Building
Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.0Very Good(1200)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
£166+
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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch - Christchurch - Front desk
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Christchurch Central City
7.9Good(5227)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£63+
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The Victoria Hotel Dunedin - Dunedin - Bedroom
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Dunedin CBD
8.1Very Good(2921)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£103+
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Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels - Te Anau - Living room
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
Te Anau, New Zealand
8.0Very Good(3660)
Campsite
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
£29+
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Scenic Hotel Dunedin City - Dunedin - Balcony
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Dunedin CBD
8.4Very Good(1314)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£88+
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Haka House Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo - Living room
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
8.5Very Good(2529)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£266+
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Reavers Lodge - Queenstown - Living room
Reavers Lodge
Queenstown, New Zealand
6.4Okay(3489)
Lodge
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
£72+
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The Beachcomber Hotel - Nelson - Living room
The Beachcomber Hotel
Nelson, New Zealand
8.2Very Good(1868)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
£79+
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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 £16, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was £41. The cheapest room found overall was for £13.

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 £14 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as £16 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from £50 per night.

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Good to know

Average price (weeknight)

£132

Average price (weekend night)

£122
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 deal

  • The cheapest 3-star hotel room in South Island found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £13, while the most expensive was £196.
  • 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 (44% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (42%) and Wanaka (7%). Searches for hotels in Lake Tekapo (7%) 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 £10 (Christchurch) in the last 3 days. The average price is £184.

Where to stay in South Island?

Our map will help you find the perfect place to stay in South Island by showing you the exact location of each hotel.

Everything you need to know for your stay in South Island