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Latest South Island Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARQueenstown
3 stars from R1 092
4+ stars from R1 254
Christchurch
3 stars from R701
5+ stars from R717
Greymouth
3 stars from R1 092
4+ stars from R1 418
Wanaka
3 stars from R782
4+ stars from R1 271
Dunedin
3 stars from R652
4+ stars from R815
Picton
3 stars from R864
4+ stars from R636

Best South Island hotels

These are the best prices for 11-12 Jun.
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(3640)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R3 784+
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Edgewater Hotel - Wanaka - Outdoor view
Edgewater Hotel
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.8Very Good(3151)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R2 649+
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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch - Christchurch - Building
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Christchurch Central City
8.0Very Good(6363)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R815+
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Scenic Hotel Dunedin City - Dunedin - Balcony
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Dunedin CBD
8.4Very Good(1406)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 532+
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The Chamberson - Dunedin - Living room
The Chamberson
Dunedin CBD
8.9Very Good(2070)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 972+
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Wanaka Hotel - Wanaka - Bedroom
Wanaka Hotel
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.3Very Good(2752)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
R2 240+
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The Bealey Quarter - Christchurch
The Bealey Quarter
Edgeware
8.0Very Good(4230)
Free Wi-Fi
R799+
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Bella Vista Motel Wanaka - Wanaka - Bedroom
Bella Vista Motel Wanaka
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.5Very Good(1418)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R2 069+
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Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels - Te Anau - Living room
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
Te Anau, New Zealand
8.0Very Good(4072)
Campsite
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
R538+
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Lakeside Motel & Apartments - Te Anau - Building
Lakeside Motel & Apartments
Te Anau, New Zealand
8.9Very Good(2987)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
R1 597+
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The Victoria Hotel Dunedin - Dunedin - Bedroom
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Dunedin CBD
8.2Very Good(3114)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 634+
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Fable Dunedin - Dunedin - Lounge
Fable Dunedin
Dunedin CBD
8.4Very Good(2779)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 939+
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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 R347, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was R830. The cheapest room found overall was for R134.

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 R158 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as R347 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from R772 per night.

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Good to know

Average price (weeknight)

R3 635

Average price (weekend night)

R3 068
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 (58% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (26%) 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 R290 (Dunedin) in the last 3 days. The average price is R1 588.

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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