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Latest South Island Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARQueenstown
3 stars from R1 552
4+ stars from R1 814
Christchurch
3 stars from R660
5+ stars from R678
Greymouth
3 stars from R1 078
4+ stars from R1 340
Wanaka
3 stars from R915
4+ stars from R1 667
Dunedin
3 stars from R1 013
4+ stars from R654
Picton
3 stars from R817
4+ stars from R457

Best South Island hotels

These are the best prices for 23-24 Jul.
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(3685)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R4 491+
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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch - Christchurch
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Christchurch Central City
8.0Very Good(6422)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R793+
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Edgewater - Wanaka - Outdoor view
Edgewater
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.7Very Good(3158)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R4 407+
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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross - Dunedin - Front desk
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Dunedin CBD
8.2Very Good(1850)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 453+
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The Bealey Quarter - Christchurch
The Bealey Quarter
Edgeware
8.0Very Good(4259)
Free Wi-Fi
R778+
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Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka - Wanaka
Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.0Very Good(1214)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R3 085+
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Lylo Christchurch - Christchurch - Bedroom
Lylo Christchurch
Christchurch, New Zealand
8.1Very Good(7534)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 266+
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Novotel Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Christchurch, New Zealand
9.0Wonderful(2323)
Air conditioning
R2 352+
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Sudima Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Christchurch, New Zealand
8.7Very Good(4187)
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 527+
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Kamana Lakehouse - Queenstown - Restaurant
Kamana Lakehouse
Fernhill
8.4Very Good(2234)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R4 827+
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Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels - Te Anau
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
Te Anau, New Zealand
8.0Very Good(4086)
Holiday park
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
R474+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown - Queenstown - Outdoor view
DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.4Very Good(1938)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R3 059+
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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 R425, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was R753. The cheapest room found overall was for R200.

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 R186 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as R412 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from R517 per night.

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Good to know

Average price (weeknight)

R4 051

Average price (weekend night)

R3 224
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

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

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 (61% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (23%) and Wanaka (10%). Searches for hotels in Greymouth (6%) 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 R199 (Christchurch) in the last 3 days. The average price is R4 727.

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.

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