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Latest South Island Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARQueenstown
3 stars from R1 018
4+ stars from R1 425
Christchurch
3 stars from R543
5+ stars from R789
Greymouth
3 stars from R1 184
4+ stars from R1 217
Wanaka
3 stars from R954
4+ stars from R921
Dunedin
3 stars from R1 101
4+ stars from R723
Picton
3 stars from R986
4+ stars from R559

Best South Island hotels

These are the best prices for 24-25 Oct.
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(3796)
Pool
Air conditioning
R5 457+
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Lylo Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Lylo Christchurch Airport
Christchurch, New Zealand
8.0Very Good(7988)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 917+
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Haka House Wanaka - Wanaka - Lounge
Haka House Wanaka
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.4Very Good(2493)
Free Wi-Fi
R4 426+
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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch - Christchurch - Building
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Christchurch Central City
8.1Very Good(7014)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 217+
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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Bedroom
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.9Good(3012)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R4 840+
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Edgewater - Wanaka - Outdoor view
Edgewater
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.8Very Good(3342)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R6 925+
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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross - Dunedin - Front desk
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Dunedin CBD
8.2Very Good(1959)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 512+
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Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau - Te Anau - Living room
Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau
Te Anau, New Zealand
8.5Very Good(3346)
Holiday park
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 285+
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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(4248)
Holiday park
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
R698+
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Pinewood Queenstown - Queenstown - Bedroom
Pinewood Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.5Good(4479)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
R1 553+
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Crowne Plaza Queenstown By IHG - Queenstown - Balcony
Crowne Plaza Queenstown By IHG
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.5Very Good(2612)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R6 564+
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Reavers Lodge - Queenstown
Reavers Lodge
Queenstown, New Zealand
6.4Okay(4865)
Lodge
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
R1 514+
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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 R420, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was R312. The cheapest room found overall was for R237.

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 R307 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as R476 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from R307 per night.

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Good to know

Average price (weeknight)

R4 032

Average price (weekend night)

R3 460
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 R4 354, while the most expensive was R4 355.
  • How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in South Island for 2 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 Queenstown (50% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (36%) and Wanaka (8%). 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 R627 (Queenstown) in the last 3 days. The average price is R4 771.

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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