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Latest South Island Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARQueenstown
3 stars from RM 308
4+ stars from RM 288
Christchurch
3 stars from RM 140
5+ stars from RM 191
Lake Tekapo
3 stars from RM 483
4+ stars from RM 861
Te Anau
3 stars from RM 269
4+ stars from RM 156
Dunedin
3 stars from RM 226
4+ stars from RM 269
Aoraki / Mount Cook
4+ stars from RM 1,390

Best South Island hotels

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.4Good(2387)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
RM 1,095+
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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch - Christchurch - Front desk
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Christchurch Central City
8.0Very Good(5212)
Free Wi-Fi
RM 263+
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Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(3492)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
RM 1,788+
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The Victoria Hotel Dunedin - Dunedin - Bedroom
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Dunedin CBD
8.1Very Good(2911)
Free Wi-Fi
RM 644+
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Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo - Bedroom
Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
8.0Very Good(4415)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
RM 1,278+
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Fairway Motel and Apartments - Wanaka - Bedroom
Fairway Motel and Apartments
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.2Very Good(1992)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
RM 1,042+
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Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown - Queenstown - Bedroom
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.1Very Good(2832)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
RM 1,066+
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Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka - Wanaka - Building
Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.0Very Good(1199)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
RM 1,505+
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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross - Dunedin - Front desk
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Dunedin CBD
8.2Very Good(1672)
Free Wi-Fi
RM 647+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown By IHG - Queenstown - Patio
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown By IHG
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(1761)
Free Wi-Fi
RM 1,428+
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Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels - Te Anau - Living room
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
Te Anau, New Zealand
8.0Very Good(3641)
Campsite
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
RM 156+
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Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview - Queenstown - Balcony
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.9Good(3785)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
RM 929+
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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 125, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was RM 284. The cheapest room found overall was for RM 73.

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 83 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as RM 123 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from RM 284 per night.

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Good to know

Average price (weeknight)

RM 957

Average price (weekend night)

RM 1,078
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 190, while the most expensive was RM 543.
  • 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 (55% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (22%) and Lake Tekapo (12%). 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 58 (Christchurch) in the last 3 days. The average price is RM 1,056.

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