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MOST POPULARChristchurch
3 stars from RM 127
5+ stars from RM 80
Queenstown
3 stars from RM 159
4+ stars from RM 156
Lake Tekapo
3 stars from RM 294
4+ stars from RM 658
Te Anau
3 stars from RM 119
4+ stars from RM 461
Twizel
3 stars from RM 474
4+ stars from RM 672
Wanaka
3 stars from RM 136
4+ stars from RM 465

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Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
8.2 Very Good
RM 1,255+
RM 1,255+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown - Queenstown - Patio
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown
8.5 Very Good
RM 1,138+
RM 1,138+
Free Wi-Fi
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Patio
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Patio
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
8 Very Good
RM 1,284+
RM 1,284+
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
Haka House Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo - Living room
Haka House Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo - Living room
Haka House Lake Tekapo
8.6 Very Good
RM 1,076+
RM 1,076+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile - Queenstown - Lobby
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile - Queenstown - Lobby
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
8.7 Very Good
RM 805+
RM 805+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Ramada By Wyndham Queenstown Central - Queenstown - Lobby
Ramada By Wyndham Queenstown Central - Queenstown - Lobby
Ramada By Wyndham Queenstown Central
8.1 Very Good
RM 1,090+
RM 1,090+
Free Wi-Fi
Sudima Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Sudima Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Sudima Christchurch Airport
8.6 Very Good
RM 657+
RM 657+
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview - Queenstown - Restaurant
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview - Queenstown - Restaurant
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
7.7 Good
RM 902+
RM 902+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Lylo Christchurch - Christchurch - Front desk
Lylo Christchurch - Christchurch - Front desk
Lylo Christchurch
8.1 Very Good
RM 392+
RM 392+
Free Wi-Fi
Pinewood Lodge - Queenstown - Bedroom
Pinewood Lodge - Queenstown - Bedroom
Pinewood Lodge
7.3 Good
RM 338+
RM 338+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Spa
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels - Te Anau - Patio
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels - Te Anau - Patio
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
8.2 Very Good
RM 176+
RM 176+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
7.4 Good
RM 793+
RM 793+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
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RM 956

Average price (weekend night)

RM 846
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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 (45% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Queenstown (40%) and Lake Tekapo (8%). Searches for hotels in Te Anau (7%) 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 RM 60 (Picton) in the last 3 days. The average price is RM 608.

  • How much is a hotel in South Island for tonight?

    In the last 72 hours, users have found South Island hotels for tonight for as low as RM 60 (Picton). Users have also found 3-star hotels from RM 347 (Picton) and 4-star+ hotels from RM 66 (Picton).

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Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments - Christchurch - Lobby
Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments
8.2 Very Good
Christchurch Central CityRM 598+
RM 598+
Free Wi-Fi
Beachlife Apartments - Christchurch - Bedroom
Beachlife Apartments
6.6 Okay
RM 417+
RM 417+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Merivale Manor - Christchurch - Building
Merivale Manor - Christchurch - Building
Merivale Manor
9.1 Wonderful
MerivaleRM 653+
RM 653+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch - Christchurch - Living room
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch - Christchurch - Living room
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch
8.5 Very Good
PapanuiRM 312+
RM 312+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa

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