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 (29%) and Greymouth (7%). 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 R700 ( Picton ) in the last 3 days. The average price is R1 788. Visit our South Island page for the latest deals!

South Island Hotels: Compare Hotels in South Island from R9 719/night on KAYAK

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MOST POPULARQueenstown

3 stars from R1 050

4+ stars from R1 350

Christchurch

3 stars from R731

5+ stars from R822

Dunedin

3 stars from R667

4+ stars from R800

Greymouth

3 stars from R1 200

4+ stars from R1 250

Blenheim

3 stars from R1 200

4+ stars from R1 016

Picton

3 stars from R916

4+ stars from R650

Best South Island hotels

These are the best prices for 7-8 May.

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Queenstown, New Zealand

8.6Very Good(3564)

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air conditioning

R4 281+

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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Christchurch Central City

8.0Very Good(6351)

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Edgeware

Free Wi-Fi

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

Dunedin CBD

8.1Very Good(3112)

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R1 732+

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Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Dunedin CBD

8.4Very Good(1405)

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R1 750+

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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Dunedin CBD

8.2Very Good(1836)

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R1 591+

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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Queenstown, New Zealand

7.9Good(2839)

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R2 923+

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Hotel Give

Christchurch Central City

8.7Very Good(4426)

Free Wi-Fi

R989+

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Fiordland Lakeview Motel And Apartments

Te Anau, New Zealand

9.4Wonderful(1350)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R4 249+

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Lylo Christchurch

Christchurch, New Zealand

8.1Very Good(7463)

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R1 467+

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Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

Te Anau, New Zealand

8.0Very Good(4068)

Campsite

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Fernhill

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R3 647+

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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 R457, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was R1 031. The cheapest room found overall was for R177.

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 R204 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 R1 166 per night.

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4 stars and above

3 stars

2 stars and below

Average price (weeknight)	R3 729
Average price (weekend night)	R3 431

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Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

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 (61% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (29%) and Greymouth (7%). 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 R700 (Picton) in the last 3 days. The average price is R1 788.

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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 R457, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was R1 031. The cheapest room found overall was for R177.

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 R204 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 R1 166 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 (61% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (29%) and Greymouth (7%). 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 R700 (Picton) in the last 3 days. The average price is R1 788.

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