What is the most popular destination in South Island?

Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Christchurch (48% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Queenstown (34%) and Te Anau (9%). Searches for hotels in Lake Tekapo (8%) are also popular. Visit our South Island page for the latest deals!

How much is a cheap hotel in South Island?

KAYAK users have found double rooms in South Island for as cheap as RM 69 ( Picton ) in the last 3 days. The average price is RM 1,161. Visit our South Island page for the latest deals!

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 372 (Queenstown). Users have also found 3-star hotels from RM 372 (Queenstown) and 4-star+ hotels from RM 708 (Queenstown). Visit our South Island page for the latest deals!

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MOST POPULARChristchurch

3 stars from RM 124

5+ stars from RM 84

Queenstown

3 stars from RM 152

4+ stars from RM 168

Te Anau

3 stars from RM 132

4+ stars from RM 587

Lake Tekapo

3 stars from RM 270

4+ stars from RM 773

Dunedin

3 stars from RM 199

4+ stars from RM 71

Wanaka

3 stars from RM 145

4+ stars from RM 604

Best South Island hotels

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

8.1 Very Good

RM 1,544+

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Spa

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown

8.6 Very Good

RM 1,005+

Free Wi-Fi

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Patio

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

7.9 Good

RM 1,094+

Free Wi-Fi

Spa

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile - Queenstown - Lobby

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

8.8 Very Good

RM 888+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Haka House Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo - Living room

Haka House Lake Tekapo

8.7 Very Good

RM 436+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Sudima Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom

Sudima Christchurch Airport

8.6 Very Good

RM 629+

Parking

Airport shuttle

Free Wi-Fi

Spa

Ramada Queenstown Central - Queenstown - Bedroom

Ramada Queenstown Central

8.1 Very Good

RM 1,148+

Free Wi-Fi

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview - Queenstown - Restaurant

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

7.7 Good

RM 898+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pinewood Lodge - Queenstown - Bedroom

Pinewood Lodge

7.6 Good

RM 379+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pet-friendly

Spa

Lylo Christchurch - Christchurch - Front desk

Lylo Christchurch

8.1 Very Good

RM 421+

Free Wi-Fi

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels - Te Anau - Patio

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

8.3 Very Good

RM 172+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pet-friendly

Crowne Plaza Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room

Crowne Plaza Queenstown

8.2 Very Good

RM 1,485+

Free Wi-Fi

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2 stars and below

3 stars

4 stars and above

Average price (weeknight)	RM 849
Average price (weekend night)	RM 821

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What is the most popular destination in South Island?
Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Christchurch (48% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Queenstown (34%) and Te Anau (9%). Searches for hotels in Lake Tekapo (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 (Picton) in the last 3 days. The average price is RM 1,161.
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 372 (Queenstown). Users have also found 3-star hotels from RM 372 (Queenstown) and 4-star+ hotels from RM 708 (Queenstown).