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Latest South Island Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARChristchurch
3 stars from R457
5+ stars from R302
Queenstown
3 stars from R1 246
4+ stars from R604
Greymouth
3 stars from R1 260
4+ stars from R1 456
Picton
3 stars from R1 110
4+ stars from R799
Dunedin
3 stars from R1 030
4+ stars from R302
Hokitika
3 stars from R1 544
4+ stars from R1 509

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown - Queenstown - Patio
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(1567)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R4 259+
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Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.4Very Good(3337)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R4 729+
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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Patio
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.0Very Good(2551)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R4 352+
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Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview - Queenstown - Restaurant
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.9Good(3609)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
R3 322+
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Ramada By Wyndham Queenstown Central - Queenstown - Lobby
Ramada By Wyndham Queenstown Central
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.1Very Good(1445)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R3 909+
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Sudima Queenstown Five Mile - Queenstown - Lobby
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.8Very Good(947)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R2 690+
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Crowne Plaza Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room
Crowne Plaza Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.5Very Good(2197)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R5 655+
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Sudima Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Christchurch, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(3305)
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R2 251+
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Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.4Good(2207)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R3 092+
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Lylo Christchurch - Christchurch - Front desk
Lylo Christchurch
Christchurch, New Zealand
8.0Very Good(5709)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 482+
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Pinewood Lodge - Queenstown
Pinewood Lodge
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.3Good(3497)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
R1 891+
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Mercure Queenstown Resort - Queenstown - Restaurant
Mercure Queenstown Resort
Fernhill
8.0Very Good(1906)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R3 033+
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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 R353, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was R544. The cheapest room found overall was for R353.

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 R392 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as R392 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from R606 per night.
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Average price (weeknight)

R3 199

Average price (weekend night)

R4 116
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

  • The cheapest 3-star hotel room in South Island found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was R1 051, while the most expensive was R1 481.
  • How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in South Island for 3 days.

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 Christchurch (55% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Queenstown (27%) and Greymouth (9%). Searches for hotels in Picton (9%) 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 R264 (Dunedin) in the last 3 days. The average price is R3 748.

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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Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments - Christchurch - Lobby
Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments
Christchurch Central City
8.1Very Good(3192)
Free Wi-Fi
R1 690+
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Beachlife Apartments - Christchurch - Bedroom
Beachlife Apartments
Christchurch, New Zealand
6.6Okay(1362)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 793+
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Merivale Manor - Christchurch - Building
Merivale Manor
Merivale
9.1Wonderful(420)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 704+
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