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Latest South Island Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARQueenstown
3 stars from RM 245
4+ stars from RM 327
Christchurch
3 stars from RM 174
5+ stars from RM 194
Te Anau
3 stars from RM 257
4+ stars from RM 134
Lake Tekapo
3 stars from RM 403
4+ stars from RM 589
Dunedin
3 stars from RM 154
4+ stars from RM 190
Aoraki / Mount Cook
4+ stars from RM 877

Best South Island hotels

These are the best prices for 28-29 Apr.
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(3564)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
RM 1,072+
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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch - Christchurch - Bar
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Christchurch Central City
8.0Very Good(6347)
Free Wi-Fi
RM 200+
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Edgewater Hotel - Wanaka - Living room
Edgewater Hotel
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.7Very Good(3147)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
RM 1,043+
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Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka - Wanaka - Building
Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.1Very Good(1212)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
RM 649+
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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross - Dunedin - Front desk
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Dunedin CBD
8.2Very Good(1836)
Free Wi-Fi
RM 395+
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The Victoria Hotel Dunedin - Dunedin - Bedroom
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Dunedin CBD
8.1Very Good(3111)
Free Wi-Fi
RM 415+
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Scenic Hotel Dunedin City - Dunedin - Balcony
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Dunedin CBD
8.4Very Good(1404)
Free Wi-Fi
RM 415+
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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Bar
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.0Very Good(2840)
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
RM 828+
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Hotel St Clair - Dunedin - Building
Hotel St Clair
St Clair
8.9Very Good(1893)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
RM 576+
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The Bealey Quarter - Christchurch - Bedroom
The Bealey Quarter
Edgeware
7.9Good(4216)
Free Wi-Fi
RM 225+
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Distinction Luxmore Hotel - Te Anau - Bedroom
Distinction Luxmore Hotel
Te Anau, New Zealand
8.0Very Good(1678)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
RM 840+
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The Camp - Lake Hawea - Wanaka - Patio
The Camp - Lake Hawea
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.1Very Good(656)
Parking
RM 240+
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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 98, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was RM 249. The cheapest room found overall was for RM 41.

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 115 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from RM 301 per night.

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Good to know

Average price (weeknight)

RM 902

Average price (weekend night)

RM 825
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 272, while the most expensive was RM 517.
  • 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 (50% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (21%) and Te Anau (14%). Searches for hotels in Lake Tekapo (14%) 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 614.

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