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MOST POPULARQueenstown
3 stars from RM 343
4+ stars from RM 433
Christchurch
3 stars from RM 157
5+ stars from RM 178
Lake Tekapo
3 stars from RM 470
4+ stars from RM 854
Te Anau
3 stars from RM 281
4+ stars from RM 161
Dunedin
3 stars from RM 161
4+ stars from RM 202

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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(1662)
Free Wi-Fi
RM 1,149+
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Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.5Very Good(3445)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
RM 1,320+
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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Bedroom
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.0Very Good(2676)
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
RM 1,166+
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Haka House Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo - Living room
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(2366)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
RM 1,496+
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Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview - Queenstown - Bedroom
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.9Good(3710)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
RM 920+
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Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.4Good(2309)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
RM 884+
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Pinewood Queenstown - Queenstown
Pinewood Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.2Good(3622)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
RM 392+
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Ramada By Wyndham Queenstown Central - Queenstown - Lobby
Ramada By Wyndham Queenstown Central
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.3Very Good(1544)
Free Wi-Fi
RM 1,000+
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Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo - Bedroom
Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
8.0Very Good(4261)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
RM 1,323+
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Crowne Plaza Queenstown By IHG - Queenstown - Living room
Crowne Plaza Queenstown By IHG
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.4Very Good(2298)
Free Wi-Fi
RM 1,496+
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Sudima Queenstown Five Mile - Queenstown - Lobby
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.8Very Good(1039)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
RM 906+
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Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport
Christchurch, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(3444)
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
RM 745+
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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 97, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was RM 226. 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 79 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 218 per night.
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Average price (weeknight)

RM 904

Average price (weekend night)

RM 1,024
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 (54% 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 69 (Christchurch) in the last 3 days. The average price is RM 1,302.

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(3307)
Free Wi-Fi
RM 644+
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Beachlife Apartments - Christchurch - Building
Beachlife Apartments
Christchurch, New Zealand
6.5Okay(1379)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
RM 359+
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Merivale Manor - Christchurch - Building
Merivale Manor
Merivale
9.2Wonderful(428)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
RM 517+
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Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch - Christchurch - Bedroom
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch
Papanui
8.6Very Good(2352)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
RM 249+
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