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MOST POPULARQueenstown
3 stars from R586
4+ stars from R717
Christchurch
3 stars from R537
4+ stars from R556
Dunedin
3 stars from R1 054
4+ stars from R383
Invercargill
3 stars from R1 380
4+ stars from R1 610
Alexandra
3 stars from R1 361
4+ stars from R1 763
Hokitika
3 stars from R1 466
4+ stars from R1 801

Best South Island hotels

Most recommended South Island hotels

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Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
8.1 Very Good
R2 823+
R2 823+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Patio
R3 180+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Crowne Plaza Queenstown
8.1 Very Good
R3 148+
R3 148+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Pinewood Lodge
7.2 Good
R1 715+
R1 715+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
8.8 Very Good
R2 404+
R2 404+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Lylo Christchurch
8 Very Good
R1 389+
R1 389+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Sudima Christchurch Airport
8.6 Very Good
R2 142+
R2 142+
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning

How much is a South Island hotel?

Here are our most popular & best value hotels

2 stars and below

3 stars

4 stars and above

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Average price (weeknight)

R3 362

Average price (weekend night)

R3 400
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a hotel in South Island

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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 (33% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (33%) and Invercargill (28%). Searches for hotels in Dunedin (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 R734 (Greymouth) in the last 3 days. The average price is R2 091.

  • How much is a hotel in South Island for tonight?

    In the last 72 hours, users have found South Island hotels for tonight for as low as R1 200 (Ashburton). Users have also found 3-star hotels from R1 802 (Ashburton) and 4-star+ hotels from R1 929 (Ashburton).

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.

What South Island hotel guests are talking about

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Hotels about topic

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Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments - Christchurch - Building
Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments
8.2 Very Good
Christchurch Central CityR2 096+
R2 096+
Free Wi-Fi
Beachlife Apartments - Christchurch - Building
Beachlife Apartments
6.2 Okay
R1 916+
R1 916+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Merivale Manor
9.1 Wonderful
St AlbansR2 759+
R2 759+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning

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