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Latest South Island Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARQueenstown
3 stars from R1 483
4+ stars from R1 747
Christchurch
3 stars from R655
5+ stars from R707
Greymouth
3 stars from R1 224
4+ stars from R1 397
Dunedin
3 stars from R673
4+ stars from R914
Kaikoura
3 stars from R1 104
4+ stars from R1 569
Picton
3 stars from R1 121
4+ stars from R776

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown By IHG - Queenstown - Patio
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown By IHG
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.7Very Good(1673)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R5 205+
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Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(3456)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R5 642+
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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Bar
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.0Very Good(2692)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R5 130+
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Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview - Queenstown - Balcony
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.9Good(3728)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
R3 749+
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Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.4Good(2320)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R3 900+
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Pinewood Queenstown - Queenstown
Pinewood Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.2Good(3637)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
R1 629+
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Ramada By Wyndham Queenstown Central - Queenstown - Lobby
Ramada By Wyndham Queenstown Central
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.3Very Good(1560)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R4 247+
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Crowne Plaza Queenstown By IHG - Queenstown - Living room
Crowne Plaza Queenstown By IHG
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.5Very Good(2318)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R6 818+
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Sudima Queenstown Five Mile - Queenstown - Lobby
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.8Very Good(1052)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R3 812+
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Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport
Christchurch, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(3474)
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R2 675+
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Lylo Christchurch - Christchurch - Front desk
Lylo Christchurch
Christchurch, New Zealand
8.1Very Good(5917)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 956+
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Sherwood Queenstown - Queenstown - Bedroom
Sherwood Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.1Very Good(3117)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R3 613+
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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 R368, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was R924. The cheapest room found overall was for R279.

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 R300 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as R497 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from R1 307 per night.
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Good to know

Average price (weeknight)

R3 744

Average price (weekend night)

R4 194
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

  • The cheapest 3-star hotel room in South Island found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was R4 567, while the most expensive was R4 569.
  • How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in South Island for 3 days.

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 (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 R276 (Picton) in the last 3 days. The average price is R2 240.

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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Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments - Christchurch - Building
Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments
Christchurch Central City
8.2Very Good(3326)
Free Wi-Fi
R2 600+
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Beachlife Apartments - Christchurch - Building
Beachlife Apartments
Christchurch, New Zealand
6.5Okay(1382)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 472+
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Merivale Manor - Christchurch - Building
Merivale Manor
Merivale
9.2Wonderful(428)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R2 192+
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Everything you need to know for your stay in South Island