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Latest South Island Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARQueenstown
3 stars from RM 286
4+ stars from RM 254
Christchurch
3 stars from RM 176
5+ stars from RM 197
Lake Tekapo
3 stars from RM 387
4+ stars from RM 552
Te Anau
3 stars from RM 266
4+ stars from RM 141
Dunedin
3 stars from RM 177
4+ stars from RM 153
Aoraki / Mount Cook
4+ stars from RM 951

Best South Island hotels

These are the best prices for 11-12 Apr.
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(3554)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
RM 1,189+
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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch - Christchurch - Front desk
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Christchurch Central City
8.0Very Good(6343)
Free Wi-Fi
RM 247+
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The Bealey Quarter - Christchurch - Bedroom
The Bealey Quarter
Edgeware
7.9Good(4206)
Free Wi-Fi
RM 226+
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Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo - Building
Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
8.0Very Good(4693)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
RM 908+
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Edgewater Hotel - Wanaka - Living room
Edgewater Hotel
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.7Very Good(3146)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
RM 1,128+
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Scenic Hotel Dunedin City - Dunedin - Balcony
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Dunedin CBD
8.4Very Good(1404)
Free Wi-Fi
RM 426+
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Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka - Wanaka - Building
Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.1Very Good(1214)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
RM 840+
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Sudima Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Christchurch, New Zealand
8.7Very Good(4105)
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
RM 559+
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Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge - Aoraki / Mount Cook - Dining room
Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge
Aoraki / Mount Cook, New Zealand
8.1Very Good(2335)
Lodge
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
RM 826+
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The Camp - Lake Hawea - Wanaka - Patio
The Camp - Lake Hawea
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.1Very Good(652)
Parking
RM 295+
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Hotel Give - Christchurch - Building
Hotel Give
Christchurch Central City
8.7Very Good(4414)
Free Wi-Fi
RM 288+
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Haka House Wanaka - Wanaka - Lounge
Haka House Wanaka
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.4Very Good(2429)
Free Wi-Fi
RM 905+
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Booking Insights

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 101, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was RM 253. The cheapest room found overall was for RM 52.

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 78 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as RM 111 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from RM 263 per night.

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Good to know

Average price (weeknight)

RM 914

Average price (weekend night)

RM 857
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 277, while the most expensive was RM 527.
  • 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 (54% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (21%) and Lake Tekapo (15%). Searches for hotels in Te Anau (10%) 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 92 (Invercargill) in the last 3 days. The average price is RM 554.

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.

Everything you need to know for your stay in South Island