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MOST POPULARChristchurch
3 stars from RM 109
5+ stars from RM 72
Queenstown
3 stars from RM 309
4+ stars from RM 145
Lake Tekapo
3 stars from RM 173
4+ stars from RM 468
Dunedin
3 stars from RM 244
4+ stars from RM 67
Te Anau
3 stars from RM 110
4+ stars from RM 168

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown - Queenstown - Patio
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(1575)
Free Wi-Fi
RM 1,023+
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Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.4Very Good(3345)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
RM 1,117+
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Haka House Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo - Living room
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(2236)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
RM 819+
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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Patio
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.0Very Good(2558)
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
RM 1,033+
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Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview - Queenstown - Restaurant
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.9Good(3614)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
RM 806+
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Ramada By Wyndham Queenstown Central - Queenstown - Lobby
Ramada By Wyndham Queenstown Central
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.2Very Good(1450)
Free Wi-Fi
RM 937+
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Sudima Queenstown Five Mile - Queenstown - Lobby
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.8Very Good(954)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
RM 663+
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Crowne Plaza Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room
Crowne Plaza Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.5Very Good(2203)
Free Wi-Fi
RM 1,314+
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Sudima Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Christchurch, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(3312)
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
RM 541+
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Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.4Good(2213)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
RM 709+
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Lylo Christchurch - Christchurch - Front desk
Lylo Christchurch
Christchurch, New Zealand
8.0Very Good(5715)
Free Wi-Fi
RM 354+
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Pinewood Lodge - Queenstown
Pinewood Lodge
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.3Good(3497)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Spa
RM 450+
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KAYAK’s insights for hotels in South Island

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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 145, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was RM 143. The cheapest room found overall was for RM 143.

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 146 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as RM 146 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from RM 181 per night.
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Average price (weeknight)

RM 775

Average price (weekend night)

RM 1,025
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 RM 313, while the most expensive was RM 370.
  • 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 (47% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Queenstown (34%) and Lake Tekapo (14%). Searches for hotels in Dunedin (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 204 (Twizel) in the last 3 days. The average price is RM 436.

Where to stay in South Island?

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Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments - Christchurch - Lobby
Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments
Christchurch Central City
8.1Very Good(3196)
Free Wi-Fi
RM 404+
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Beachlife Apartments - Christchurch - Bedroom
Beachlife Apartments
Christchurch, New Zealand
6.6Okay(1363)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
RM 428+
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Merivale Manor - Christchurch - Building
Merivale Manor
Merivale
9.1Wonderful(421)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
RM 409+
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Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch - Christchurch - Living room
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch
Papanui
8.5Very Good(2245)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
RM 251+
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