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Latest South Island Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARChristchurch
3 stars from 37 €
5+ stars from 20 €
Queenstown
3 stars from 74 €
4+ stars from 72 €
Te Anau
3 stars from 59 €
4+ stars from 117 €
Wanaka
3 stars from 42 €
4+ stars from 136 €
Dunedin
3 stars from 55 €
4+ stars from 71 €
Lake Tekapo
3 stars from 56 €
5+ stars from 245 €

Best South Island hotels

These are the best prices for 19-20 May.
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(3564)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
200 €+
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Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo - Bedroom
Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
8.0Very Good(4702)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
161 €+
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Edgewater Hotel - Wanaka - Living room
Edgewater Hotel
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.7Very Good(3150)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
162 €+
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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch - Christchurch - Lounge
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Christchurch Central City
8.0Very Good(6351)
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
42 €+
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The Victoria Hotel Dunedin - Dunedin - Bedroom
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Dunedin CBD
8.2Very Good(3112)
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
93 €+
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Club Wyndham Wanaka, Trademark Collection by Wyndham - Wanaka - Living room
Club Wyndham Wanaka, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.8Very Good(1710)
Parking
Pool
Air Conditioning
110 €+
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The Bealey Quarter - Christchurch - Bedroom
The Bealey Quarter
Edgeware
7.9Good(4223)
Free Wi-Fi
42 €+
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The Camp - Lake Hawea - Wanaka - Patio
The Camp - Lake Hawea
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.1Very Good(657)
Parking
Air Conditioning
48 €+
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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Bedroom
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.9Good(2838)
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
140 €+
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Scenic Hotel Dunedin City - Dunedin - Balcony
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Dunedin CBD
8.4Very Good(1405)
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
94 €+
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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(4072)
Campsite
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air Conditioning
29 €+
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Lake Tekapo Village Motel - Lake Tekapo - Balcony
Lake Tekapo Village Motel
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
8.0Very Good(1866)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
124 €+
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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 17 €, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was 48 €. The cheapest room found overall was for 11 €.

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 10 € per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as 15 € per night and 4-star hotel rooms from 48 € per night.

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Good to know

Average price (weeknight)

190 €

Average price (weekend night)

170 €
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 22 €, while the most expensive was 213 €.
  • 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 Christchurch (39% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Queenstown (33%) and Te Anau (18%). Searches for hotels in Wanaka (11%) 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 17 € (Dunedin) in the last 3 days. The average price is 136 €.

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