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MOST POPULARChristchurch
3 stars from RM 85
5+ stars from RM 70
Queenstown
3 stars from RM 123
4+ stars from RM 127
Lake Tekapo
3 stars from RM 132
4+ stars from RM 456
Te Anau
3 stars from RM 105
4+ stars from RM 359
Twizel
3 stars from RM 726
4+ stars from RM 623
Dunedin
3 stars from RM 184
4+ stars from RM 75

Best South Island hotels

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown - Queenstown - Patio
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.5Very Good(1518)
Free Wi-Fi
RM 641+
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Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.3Very Good(3289)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
RM 758+
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Haka House Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo - Living room
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(2157)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
RM 733+
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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Patio
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.0Very Good(2516)
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
RM 691+
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Sudima Queenstown Five Mile - Queenstown - Lobby
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.8Very Good(923)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
RM 548+
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Ramada By Wyndham Queenstown Central - Queenstown - Lobby
Ramada By Wyndham Queenstown Central
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.1Very Good(1401)
Free Wi-Fi
RM 604+
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Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview - Queenstown - Restaurant
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.8Good(3570)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
RM 547+
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Sudima Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Christchurch, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(3256)
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
RM 607+
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Lylo Christchurch - Christchurch - Front desk
Lylo Christchurch
Christchurch, New Zealand
8.0Very Good(5640)
Free Wi-Fi
RM 421+
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Pinewood Lodge - Queenstown - Bedroom
Pinewood Lodge
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.3Good(3498)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Spa
RM 347+
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Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.4Good(2178)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
RM 642+
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Crowne Plaza Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room
Crowne Plaza Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.5Very Good(2166)
Free Wi-Fi
RM 851+
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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 RM 132, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was RM 122. The cheapest room found overall was for RM 122.

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 RM 138 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as RM 149 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from RM 138 per night.
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How much is a South Island hotel?

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3 stars

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Average price (weeknight)

RM 890

Average price (weekend night)

RM 1,066
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 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 Christchurch (49% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Queenstown (38%) and Lake Tekapo (8%). Searches for hotels in Te Anau (5%) 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 77 (Christchurch) in the last 3 days. The average price is RM 1,313.

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
8.2Very Good(3156)
Free Wi-Fi
RM 445+
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Beachlife Apartments - Christchurch - Bedroom
Beachlife Apartments
Christchurch, New Zealand
6.6Okay(1355)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
RM 422+
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Merivale Manor - Christchurch - Building
Merivale Manor
Merivale
9.2Wonderful(413)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
RM 579+
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Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch - Christchurch - Living room
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch
Papanui
8.5Very Good(2198)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
RM 286+
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