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Latest South Island Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARQueenstown
3 stars from RM 355
4+ stars from RM 417
Christchurch
3 stars from RM 159
5+ stars from RM 169
Lake Tekapo
3 stars from RM 512
4+ stars from RM 987
Te Anau
3 stars from RM 285
4+ stars from RM 161
Twizel
3 stars from RM 492
4+ stars from RM 872
Dunedin
3 stars from RM 161
4+ stars from RM 219

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown By IHG - Queenstown - Patio
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown By IHG
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.7Very Good(1673)
Free Wi-Fi
RM 1,265+
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Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(3456)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
RM 1,349+
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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Bar
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.0Very Good(2692)
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
RM 1,237+
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Haka House Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo - Living room
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(2392)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
RM 1,751+
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Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview - Queenstown - Balcony
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.8Good(3728)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
RM 893+
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Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.4Good(2320)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
RM 923+
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Pinewood Queenstown - Queenstown
Pinewood Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.2Good(3639)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
RM 400+
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Ramada By Wyndham Queenstown Central - Queenstown - Lobby
Ramada By Wyndham Queenstown Central
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.3Very Good(1560)
Free Wi-Fi
RM 1,018+
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Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo - Bedroom
Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
8.0Very Good(4290)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
RM 3,169+
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Crowne Plaza Queenstown By IHG - Queenstown - Living room
Crowne Plaza Queenstown By IHG
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.5Very Good(2318)
Free Wi-Fi
RM 1,639+
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Sudima Queenstown Five Mile - Queenstown - Lobby
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.8Very Good(1052)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
RM 911+
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Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport
Christchurch, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(3475)
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
RM 630+
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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 88, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was RM 225. The cheapest room found overall was for RM 67.

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 70 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as RM 119 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from RM 294 per night.
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Good to know

Average price (weeknight)

RM 913

Average price (weekend night)

RM 1,033
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 Queenstown (56% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (24%) and Lake Tekapo (12%). Searches for hotels in Te Anau (8%) 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 69 (Christchurch) in the last 3 days. The average price is RM 1,632.

Where to stay in South Island?

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Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments - Christchurch - Building
Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments
Christchurch Central City
8.2Very Good(3327)
Apartment
Free Wi-Fi
RM 618+
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Beachlife Apartments - Christchurch - Building
Beachlife Apartments
Christchurch, New Zealand
6.5Okay(1382)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
RM 352+
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Merivale Manor - Christchurch - Building
Merivale Manor
Merivale
9.2Wonderful(428)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
RM 529+
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Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch - Christchurch - Bedroom
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch
Papanui
8.6Very Good(2368)
Campsite
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
RM 281+
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