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 (25%) and Lake Tekapo (12%). Searches for hotels in Te Anau (9%) 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 50 ( Kaikoura ) in the last 3 days. The average price is RM 1,165. Visit our South Island page for the latest deals!

South Island Hotels: Compare Hotels in South Island from RM 558/night on KAYAK

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Latest South Island Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARQueenstown

3 stars from RM 312

4+ stars from RM 385

Christchurch

3 stars from RM 138

5+ stars from RM 180

Lake Tekapo

3 stars from RM 356

4+ stars from RM 494

Te Anau

3 stars from RM 291

4+ stars from RM 142

Dunedin

3 stars from RM 231

4+ stars from RM 271

Best South Island hotels

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Queenstown, New Zealand

8.0Very Good(2732)

Free Wi-Fi

Spa

Edgeware

Free Wi-Fi

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown By IHG

Queenstown, New Zealand

8.6Very Good(1720)

Free Wi-Fi

RM 1,380+

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Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Queenstown, New Zealand

8.6Very Good(3476)

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Spa

RM 1,504+

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Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Queenstown, New Zealand

7.3Good(2360)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Wanaka, New Zealand

Free Wi-Fi

Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

8.0Very Good(4357)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

RM 1,336+

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Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Queenstown, New Zealand

8.1Very Good(2817)

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

RM 951+

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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Dunedin CBD

8.2Very Good(1639)

Free Wi-Fi

RM 350+

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West Meadows of Wanaka

Wanaka, New Zealand

9.2Wonderful(1216)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

RM 999+

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Lake Tekapo Village Motel

Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

8.1Very Good(1783)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

RM 547+

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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Christchurch Central City

7.9Good(5145)

Free Wi-Fi

RM 265+

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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 112, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was RM 232. The cheapest room found overall was for RM 49.

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 117 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from RM 323 per night.

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4 stars and above

3 stars

2 stars and below

Average price (weeknight)	RM 1,087
Average price (weekend night)	RM 1,109

Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.

Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest 3-star hotel room in South Island found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was RM 198, while the most expensive was RM 677.
How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in South Island for 2 days.

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 (25%) and Lake Tekapo (12%). Searches for hotels in Te Anau (9%) 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 50 (Kaikoura) in the last 3 days. The average price is RM 1,165.