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MOST POPULARQueenstown
3 stars from AED 196
4+ stars from AED 111
Christchurch
3 stars from AED 77
5+ stars from AED 59
Arrowtown
3 stars from AED 397
4+ stars from AED 198
Cromwell
3 stars from AED 323
4+ stars from AED 283
Nelson
3 stars from AED 176
5+ stars from AED 147
Dunedin
3 stars from AED 162
4+ stars from AED 63

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown By IHG - Queenstown - Patio
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown By IHG
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(1606)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 803+
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Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.4Very Good(3385)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
AED 976+
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Haka House Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo - Living room
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(2285)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 608+
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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Patio
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.0Very Good(2609)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 789+
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Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview - Queenstown - Restaurant
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.9Good(3652)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
AED 698+
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Ramada By Wyndham Queenstown Central - Queenstown - Lobby
Ramada By Wyndham Queenstown Central
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.2Very Good(1485)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 734+
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Sudima Queenstown Five Mile - Queenstown - Lobby
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.8Very Good(986)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 590+
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Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.4Good(2248)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 565+
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Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport
Christchurch, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(3362)
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 535+
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Crowne Plaza Queenstown By IHG - Queenstown - Living room
Crowne Plaza Queenstown By IHG
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.5Very Good(2243)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 1,074+
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Pinewood Queenstown - Queenstown - Bedroom
Pinewood Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.1Good(3582)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
AED 339+
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Peppers Bluewater Resort - Lake Tekapo - Bedroom
Peppers Bluewater Resort
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
8.0Very Good(4188)
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Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 1,040+
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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 98, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was AED 129. The cheapest room found overall was for AED 98.

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 84 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as AED 84 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from AED 126 per night.
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Average price (weeknight)

AED 743

Average price (weekend night)

AED 872
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 286, while the most expensive was AED 489.
  • 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 (33% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (25%) and Cromwell (25%). Searches for hotels in Arrowtown (17%) 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 145 (Franz Josef Glacier) in the last 3 days. The average price is AED 605.

Where to stay in South Island?

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Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments - Christchurch - Lobby
Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments
Christchurch Central City
8.2Very Good(3237)
Free Wi-Fi
AED 438+
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Beachlife Apartments - Christchurch - Bedroom
Beachlife Apartments
Christchurch, New Zealand
6.6Okay(1369)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 352+
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Merivale Manor - Christchurch - Building
Merivale Manor
Merivale
9.1Wonderful(425)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 411+
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Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch - Christchurch - Bedroom
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch
Papanui
8.6Very Good(2283)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
AED 213+
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