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Latest South Island Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARQueenstown
3 stars from AED 275
4+ stars from AED 229
Christchurch
3 stars from AED 162
5+ stars from AED 184
Arrowtown
3 stars from AED 430
4+ stars from AED 235
Nelson
3 stars from AED 187
4+ stars from AED 213
Lake Tekapo
3 stars from AED 360
4+ stars from AED 510
Dunedin
3 stars from AED 173
4+ stars from AED 121

Best South Island hotels

These are the best prices for 2-3 abr..
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(3547)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
AED 1,107+
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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch - Christchurch - Front desk
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Christchurch Central City
7.9Good(5238)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 301+
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The Bealey Quarter - Christchurch - Bedroom
The Bealey Quarter
Edgeware
7.9Good(3412)
Free Wi-Fi
AED 221+
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Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo - Balcony
Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
8.0Very Good(4441)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 987+
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Scenic Hotel Dunedin City - Dunedin - Balcony
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Dunedin CBD
8.4Very Good(1315)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 403+
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Fable Dunedin - Dunedin - Lounge
Fable Dunedin
Dunedin CBD
8.4Very Good(2736)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 569+
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The Camp - Lake Hawea - Wanaka - Patio
The Camp - Lake Hawea
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.1Very Good(601)
Parking
Air conditioning
AED 231+
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Haka House Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo - Living room
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
8.5Very Good(2538)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 1,262+
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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(3666)
Campsite
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
AED 143+
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Fairway Motel and Apartments - Wanaka - Bedroom
Fairway Motel and Apartments
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.2Very Good(1994)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
AED 613+
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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross - Dunedin - Front desk
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Dunedin CBD
8.2Very Good(1676)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 360+
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Sudima Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Christchurch, New Zealand
8.7Very Good(3697)
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 603+
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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 77, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was AED 200. The cheapest room found overall was for AED 55.

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 53 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as AED 73 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from AED 286 per night.

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Good to know

Average price (weeknight)

AED 853

Average price (weekend night)

AED 793
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 136, while the most expensive was AED 139.
  • How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in South Island for 9 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 (59% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (27%) and Arrowtown (10%). Searches for hotels in Nelson (5%) 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 277 (Wanaka) in the last 3 days. The average price is AED 763.

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.

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