What is the most popular destination in South Island?

Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Queenstown (64% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (24%) 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 R536 ( Te Anau ) in the last 3 days. The average price is R3 126. Visit our South Island page for the latest deals!

South Island Hotels: Compare Hotels in South Island from R9 433/night on KAYAK

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MOST POPULARQueenstown

3 stars from R1 332

4+ stars from R1 749

Christchurch

3 stars from R566

5+ stars from R716

Greymouth

3 stars from R1 149

4+ stars from R1 516

Dunedin

3 stars from R816

4+ stars from R916

Kaikoura

3 stars from R1 083

5+ stars from R1 549

Picton

3 stars from R1 249

4+ stars from R766

Best South Island hotels

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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Queenstown, New Zealand

8.0Very Good(2724)

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R5 416+

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Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Queenstown, New Zealand

8.6Very Good(3471)

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air conditioning

R6 728+

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Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Queenstown, New Zealand

7.4Good(2351)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R4 271+

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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Dunedin CBD

8.1Very Good(1625)

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R1 450+

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown By IHG

Queenstown, New Zealand

8.6Very Good(1693)

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R5 700+

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Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Queenstown, New Zealand

8.1Very Good(2805)

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air conditioning

R4 105+

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Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

Te Anau, New Zealand

8.1Very Good(3521)

Campsite

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

R666+

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Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Queenstown, New Zealand

8.9Very Good(1065)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R4 000+

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Sherwood Queenstown

Queenstown, New Zealand

8.1Very Good(3154)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R3 441+

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Heartland Hotel Queenstown

Queenstown, New Zealand

7.7Good(3025)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R6 159+

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Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park By IHG

Queenstown, New Zealand

8.8Very Good(1216)

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R3 825+

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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 R422, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was R867. The cheapest room found overall was for R277.

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 R309 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as R444 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from R1 084 per night.

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3 stars

2 stars and below

Average price (weeknight)	R4 000
Average price (weekend night)	R4 310

Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.

Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest 3-star hotel room in South Island found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was R4 411, while the most expensive was R4 413.
How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in South Island for 3 days.

What is the most popular destination in South Island?
Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Queenstown (64% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (24%) 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 R536 (Te Anau) in the last 3 days. The average price is R3 126.

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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 R422, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was R867. The cheapest room found overall was for R277.

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 R309 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as R444 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from R1 084 per night.

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What is the most popular destination in South Island?

Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Queenstown (64% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (24%) 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 R536 (Te Anau) in the last 3 days. The average price is R3 126.

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