What is the most popular destination in South Island?

Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Queenstown (68% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (20%) and Greymouth (8%). Searches for hotels in Dunedin (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 R203 ( Christchurch ) in the last 3 days. The average price is R3 019. Visit our South Island page for the latest deals!

South Island Hotels: Compare Hotels in South Island from R9 486/night on KAYAK

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MOST POPULARQueenstown

3 stars from R1 037

4+ stars from R1 379

Christchurch

3 stars from R712

5+ stars from R807

Dunedin

3 stars from R659

4+ stars from R790

Greymouth

3 stars from R1 185

4+ stars from R1 531

Blenheim

3 stars from R1 202

4+ stars from R1 004

Picton

3 stars from R840

4+ stars from R691

Best South Island hotels

These are the best prices for Apr 30 - May 1.

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Queenstown, New Zealand

8.6Very Good(3564)

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air conditioning

R4 328+

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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Christchurch Central City

8.0Very Good(6347)

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R823+

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Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Dunedin CBD

8.4Very Good(1405)

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R1 729+

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The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

Dunedin CBD

8.1Very Good(3112)

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R1 718+

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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Dunedin CBD

8.2Very Good(1837)

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

St Clair

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Edgeware

Free Wi-Fi

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Queenstown, New Zealand

8.0Very Good(2839)

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R3 248+

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Distinction Luxmore Hotel

Te Anau, New Zealand

8.0Very Good(1678)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Fernhill

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R3 672+

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Lylo Christchurch

Christchurch, New Zealand

8.0Very Good(7460)

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R1 556+

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Sherwood Queenstown

Queenstown, New Zealand

7.9Good(3617)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R2 345+

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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 R408, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was R710. The cheapest room found overall was for R180.

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 R324 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as R428 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from R1 291 per night.

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4 stars and above

3 stars

2 stars and below

Average price (weeknight)	R3 780
Average price (weekend night)	R3 414

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How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in South Island for 1 day.

What is the most popular destination in South Island?
Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Queenstown (68% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (20%) and Greymouth (8%). Searches for hotels in Dunedin (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 R203 (Christchurch) in the last 3 days. The average price is R3 019.

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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 R408, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was R710. The cheapest room found overall was for R180.

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 R324 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as R428 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from R1 291 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 (68% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (20%) and Greymouth (8%). Searches for hotels in Dunedin (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 R203 (Christchurch) in the last 3 days. The average price is R3 019.

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