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Latest South Island Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARChristchurch
3 stars from $49
5+ stars from $39
Queenstown
3 stars from $49
4+ stars from $64
Dunedin
3 stars from $95
4+ stars from $30
Wanaka
3 stars from $47
4+ stars from $147
Nelson
3 stars from $110
5+ stars from $66
Hanmer Springs
3 stars from $130
4+ stars from $120

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Average price (weeknight)

$220

Average price (weekend night)

$249
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a hotel in South Island

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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 (46% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Queenstown (37%) and Dunedin (11%). Searches for hotels in Wanaka (6%) 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 $23 (Nelson) in the last 3 days. The average price is $354.

  • How much is a hotel in South Island for tonight?

    In the last 72 hours, users have found South Island hotels for tonight for as low as $24 (Dunedin). Users have also found 3-star hotels from $31 (Nelson) and 4-star+ hotels from $30 (Dunedin).

  • How much is a hotel in South Island for this weekend?

    In the last 72 hours, users have found South Island hotels for this weekend for as low as $27 (Nelson) per night. Users have also found 3-star hotels from $27 (Nelson) and 4-star+ hotels from $75 (Kaiteriteri).

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.

What South Island hotel guests are talking about

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Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments - Christchurch - Building
Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments
8.2 Very Good
Christchurch Central City$195+
$195+
Free Wi-Fi
Apartments 118 - Christchurch - Living room
Apartments 118
8.2 Very Good
St Albans$134+
$134+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
West Fitzroy Apartments
8.5 Very Good
Christchurch Central City$199+
$199+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Southwark Hotel & Apartments
8.3 Very Good
Christchurch Central City$135+
$135+
Free Wi-Fi
Merivale Manor
9.1 Wonderful
St Albans$203+
$203+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi

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