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Latest South Island Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARQueenstown
3 stars from R1 647
4+ stars from R1 922
Christchurch
3 stars from R662
5+ stars from R695
Greymouth
3 stars from R1 082
4+ stars from R1 470
Wanaka
3 stars from R904
4+ stars from R1 292
Dunedin
3 stars from R1 034
4+ stars from R727
Picton
3 stars from R872
4+ stars from R565

Best South Island hotels

These are the best prices for 20-21 Aug.
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(3714)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R4 986+
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Cardrona Hotel - Wanaka
Cardrona Hotel
Wanaka, New Zealand
9.1Wonderful(1998)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
R2 294+
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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch - Christchurch - Building
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Christchurch Central City
8.0Very Good(6531)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R859+
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The Victoria Hotel Dunedin - Dunedin
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Dunedin CBD
8.2Very Good(3161)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 590+
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Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka - Wanaka
Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka
Wanaka, New Zealand
7.9Good(1217)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R2 957+
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Novotel Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Restaurant
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Christchurch, New Zealand
9.0Wonderful(2439)
Air conditioning
R2 493+
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The Bealey Quarter - Christchurch
The Bealey Quarter
Edgeware
8.0Very Good(4298)
Free Wi-Fi
R811+
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Edgewater - Wanaka - Outdoor view
Edgewater
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.8Very Good(3169)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R4 352+
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Fairway Motel and Apartments - Wanaka - Bedroom
Fairway Motel and Apartments
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.2Very Good(2277)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R2 073+
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Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels - Te Anau
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
Te Anau, New Zealand
8.1Very Good(4110)
Holiday park
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
R468+
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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross - Dunedin - Front desk
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Dunedin CBD
8.2Very Good(1878)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 534+
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Lylo Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Lylo Christchurch Airport
Christchurch, New Zealand
8.1Very Good(7590)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 257+
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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 R302, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was R308. The cheapest room found overall was for R197.

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 R185 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as R285 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from R277 per night.

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Good to know

Average price (weeknight)

R3 887

Average price (weekend night)

R3 542
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 (61% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (23%) 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 R619 (Picton) in the last 3 days. The average price is R2 361.

Where to stay in South Island?

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