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Latest South Island Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARQueenstown
3 stars from AED 245
4+ stars from AED 228
Christchurch
3 stars from AED 195
5+ stars from AED 170
Dunedin
3 stars from AED 253
4+ stars from AED 169
Arrowtown
3 stars from AED 397
4+ stars from AED 448
Wanaka
3 stars from AED 217
4+ stars from AED 217
Lake Tekapo
3 stars from AED 286
4+ stars from AED 588

Best South Island hotels

These are the best prices for 14-15 Nov.
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.7Very Good(3888)
Pool
Air conditioning
AED 1,379+
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Lylo Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Lylo Christchurch Airport
Christchurch, New Zealand
8.0Very Good(8065)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 517+
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Sudima Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Christchurch, New Zealand
8.7Very Good(4867)
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 727+
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Haka House Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(2966)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 1,622+
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Fairway Motel and Apartments - Wanaka - Bedroom
Fairway Motel and Apartments
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.2Very Good(2362)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
AED 628+
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Lylo Queenstown - Queenstown - Bedroom
Lylo Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.0Very Good(3775)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 845+
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Millennium Hotel Queenstown - Queenstown - Restaurant
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.4Very Good(2435)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 1,010+
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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch - Christchurch
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Christchurch Central City
8.1Very Good(7115)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 320+
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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross - Dunedin - Front desk
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Dunedin CBD
7.9Good(1979)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 347+
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Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels - Te Anau
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
Te Anau, New Zealand
8.1Very Good(4289)
Holiday park
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
AED 158+
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Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park By IHG - Queenstown - Building
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park By IHG
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.9Very Good(2199)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 806+
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Lakes Edge Lodge - Lake Tekapo - Patio
Lakes Edge Lodge
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
7.9Good(2224)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
AED 594+
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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 AED 94, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was AED 75. The cheapest room found overall was for AED 57.

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 AED 78 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as AED 95 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from AED 79 per night.

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Good to know

Average price (weeknight)

AED 910

Average price (weekend night)

AED 765
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 AED 647, while the most expensive was AED 648.
  • How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in South Island for 6 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 (73% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (18%) and Wanaka (6%). Searches for hotels in Dunedin (4%) 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 AED 82 (Kaikoura) in the last 3 days. The average price is AED 1,024.

Where to stay in South Island?

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