What is the most popular destination in South Island?

Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Queenstown (57% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (27%) and Wanaka (10%). Searches for hotels in Greymouth (7%) 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 R351 (Queenstown) in the last 3 days. The average price is R3 345. Visit our South Island page for the latest deals!

South Island Hotels: Compare Hotels in South Island from R6 161/night on KAYAK

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MOST POPULARQueenstown

3 stars from R917

4+ stars from R1 230

Christchurch

3 stars from R704

5+ stars from R376

Greymouth

3 stars from R1 129

4+ stars from R1 408

Wanaka

3 stars from R818

4+ stars from R1 260

Dunedin

3 stars from R655

4+ stars from R835

Picton

3 stars from R949

4+ stars from R638

Best South Island hotels

These are the best prices for 17-18 May.

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Queenstown, New Zealand

8.6Very Good(3564)

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air conditioning

Wanaka, New Zealand

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R3 182+

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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Christchurch Central City

8.0Very Good(6351)

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R818+

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The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

Dunedin CBD

8.2Very Good(3112)

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Edgeware

Free Wi-Fi

Club Wyndham Wanaka, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Wanaka, New Zealand

8.8Very Good(1710)

Parking

Pool

Air conditioning

R2 177+

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The Camp - Lake Hawea

Wanaka, New Zealand

8.1Very Good(657)

Parking

Air conditioning

R933+

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Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka

Wanaka, New Zealand

8.1Very Good(1212)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air conditioning

R2 193+

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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Queenstown, New Zealand

7.9Good(2839)

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R2 687+

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Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Dunedin CBD

8.4Very Good(1405)

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R1 910+

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Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

Te Anau, New Zealand

8.0Very Good(4070)

Campsite

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

R556+

Check availability

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Dunedin CBD

8.2Very Good(1836)

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R1 694+

Check availability

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 R280, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was R829. The cheapest room found overall was for R192.

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 R156 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as R278 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from R937 per night.

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4 stars and above

3 stars

2 stars and below

Average price (weeknight)	R3 605
Average price (weekend night)	R3 328

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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 (57% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (27%) and Wanaka (10%). Searches for hotels in Greymouth (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 R351 (Queenstown) in the last 3 days. The average price is R3 345.

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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 R280, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was R829. The cheapest room found overall was for R192.

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 R156 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as R278 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from R937 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 (57% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (27%) and Wanaka (10%). Searches for hotels in Greymouth (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 R351 (Queenstown) in the last 3 days. The average price is R3 345.

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