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Latest South Island Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARQueenstown
3 stars from AED 245
4+ stars from AED 261
Christchurch
3 stars from AED 158
5+ stars from AED 165
Wanaka
3 stars from AED 180
4+ stars from AED 286
Nelson
3 stars from AED 209
4+ stars from AED 191
Arrowtown
3 stars from AED 426
4+ stars from AED 419
Dunedin
3 stars from AED 147
4+ stars from AED 184

Best South Island hotels

These are the best prices for 16-17 Jun.
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(3640)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
AED 909+
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Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo - Bedroom
Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
7.9Good(4709)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 610+
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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch - Christchurch
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Christchurch Central City
8.0Very Good(6363)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 184+
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Edgewater Hotel - Wanaka - Outdoor view
Edgewater Hotel
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.7Very Good(3151)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 608+
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The Chamberson - Dunedin - Living room
The Chamberson
Dunedin CBD
8.9Very Good(2070)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 412+
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Aria on Bank - Dunedin - Dining room
Aria on Bank
North East Valley
8.5Very Good(2051)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
AED 290+
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Scenic Hotel Dunedin City - Dunedin - Balcony
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Dunedin CBD
8.4Very Good(1406)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 349+
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Lakes Edge Lodge - Lake Tekapo - Patio
Lakes Edge Lodge
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
7.9Good(2233)
AED 368+
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Fable Dunedin - Dunedin - Lounge
Fable Dunedin
Dunedin CBD
8.4Very Good(2778)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 436+
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Leviathan Hotel - Dunedin - Bedroom
Leviathan Hotel
Dunedin CBD
7.0Good(2193)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
AED 235+
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The Victoria Hotel Dunedin - Dunedin - Bedroom
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Dunedin CBD
8.2Very Good(3114)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 364+
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Palms Motel - Nelson - Bedroom
Palms Motel
Nelson, New Zealand
9.0Wonderful(961)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
AED 338+
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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 73, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was AED 165. The cheapest room found overall was for AED 30.

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 34 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as AED 76 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from AED 219 per night.

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Good to know

Average price (weeknight)

AED 822

Average price (weekend night)

AED 677
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 211, while the most expensive was AED 673.
  • How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in South Island for 8 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 (64% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (21%) and Wanaka (11%). Searches for hotels in Nelson (4%) are also popular.

Where to stay in South Island?

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