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Latest South Island Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARQueenstown
3 stars from R1 140
4+ stars from R1 466
Christchurch
3 stars from R787
5+ stars from R733
Greymouth
3 stars from R1 107
4+ stars from R1 107
Wanaka
3 stars from R912
4+ stars from R1 742
Dunedin
3 stars from R1 042
4+ stars from R777
Picton
3 stars from R928
4+ stars from R570

Best South Island hotels

These are the best prices for 24-25 Sep.
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(3762)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R4 671+
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Lylo Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Lylo Christchurch Airport
Christchurch, New Zealand
8.0Very Good(7847)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 510+
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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch - Christchurch - Building
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Christchurch Central City
8.1Very Good(6858)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 008+
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Edgewater - Wanaka - Outdoor view
Edgewater
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.8Very Good(3231)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R4 898+
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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross - Dunedin - Front desk
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Dunedin CBD
8.2Very Good(1897)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 490+
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Fable Dunedin - Dunedin - Lounge
Fable Dunedin
Dunedin CBD
8.5Very Good(2822)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R2 302+
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The Victoria Hotel Dunedin - Dunedin
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Dunedin CBD
8.2Very Good(3195)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 702+
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The Bealey Quarter - Christchurch
The Bealey Quarter
Edgeware
8.0Very Good(4333)
Free Wi-Fi
R1 017+
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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(4189)
Holiday park
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
R489+
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Novotel Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Restaurant
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Christchurch, New Zealand
9.0Wonderful(2747)
Air conditioning
R3 713+
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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Bedroom
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.9Good(2971)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R4 462+
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mi-pad Queenstown - Queenstown - Restaurant
mi-pad Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.7Very Good(3470)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R3 062+
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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 R407, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was R314. The cheapest room found overall was for R211.

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 R187 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as R389 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from R278 per night.

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Good to know

Average price (weeknight)

R3 704

Average price (weekend night)

R3 599
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 (55% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (30%) and Wanaka (9%). 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 R470 (Greymouth) in the last 3 days. The average price is R2 775.

Where to stay in South Island?

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