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. 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 R1 034 ( Christchurch ) in the last 3 days. The average price is R2 951. Visit our South Island page for the latest deals!

South Island Hotels: Compare Hotels in South Island from R9 583/night on KAYAK

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MOST POPULARQueenstown

3 stars from R1 244

4+ stars from R1 062

Christchurch

3 stars from R750

5+ stars from R852

Greymouth

3 stars from R1 329

4+ stars from R1 568

Dunedin

3 stars from R801

4+ stars from R562

Picton

3 stars from R1 227

4+ stars from R1 125

Kaikoura

3 stars from R1 039

4+ stars from R1 840

Best South Island hotels

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Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Queenstown, New Zealand

8.6Very Good(3547)

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air conditioning

R5 104+

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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Christchurch Central City

7.9Good(5251)

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Edgeware

Free Wi-Fi

Dunedin CBD

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R2 642+

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Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Dunedin CBD

8.4Very Good(1315)

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R1 870+

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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Dunedin CBD

8.2Very Good(1676)

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R1 670+

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Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

Te Anau, New Zealand

8.0Very Good(3666)

Campsite

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

R665+

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Hotel Give

Christchurch Central City

Free Wi-Fi

Christchurch, New Zealand

8.1Very Good(6146)

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R1 801+

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Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Queenstown, New Zealand

7.9Good(3790)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

R3 534+

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Reavers Lodge

Queenstown, New Zealand

6.4Okay(3492)

Lodge

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

R1 601+

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Sudima Christchurch Airport

Christchurch, New Zealand

8.7Very Good(3697)

Parking

Airport shuttle

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

R2 778+

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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 R434, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was R1 338. The cheapest room found overall was for R191.

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 R323 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as R479 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from R1 369 per night.

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4 stars and above

3 stars

2 stars and below

Average price (weeknight)	R3 954
Average price (weekend night)	R3 673

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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 2 days.

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 R1 034 (Christchurch) in the last 3 days. The average price is R2 951.

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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 R434, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was R1 338. The cheapest room found overall was for R191.

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 R323 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as R479 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from R1 369 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 (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 R1 034 (Christchurch) in the last 3 days. The average price is R2 951.

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