What is the most popular destination in South Island?

Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Queenstown (47% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (24%) and Cromwell (18%). Searches for hotels in Arrowtown (12%) are also popular. Visit our South Island page for the latest deals!

How much is a cheap hotel in South Island?

KAYAK users have found double rooms in South Island for as cheap as AED 52 ( Christchurch ) in the last 3 days. The average price is AED 1,777. Visit our South Island page for the latest deals!

South Island Hotels: Compare Hotels in South Island from AED 445/night on KAYAK

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Latest South Island Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARQueenstown

3 stars from AED 312

4+ stars from AED 378

Christchurch

3 stars from AED 140

5+ stars from AED 154

Arrowtown

3 stars from AED 360

4+ stars from AED 180

Cromwell

3 stars from AED 356

4+ stars from AED 404

Dunedin

3 stars from AED 143

4+ stars from AED 206

Nelson

3 stars from AED 169

5+ stars from AED 147

Best South Island hotels

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Queenstown, New Zealand

8.6Very Good(1668)

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

AED 1,087+

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Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Queenstown, New Zealand

8.6Very Good(3448)

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air conditioning

AED 1,182+

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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Queenstown, New Zealand

8.0Very Good(2686)

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

AED 1,083+

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Haka House Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

8.6Very Good(2377)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

AED 1,526+

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Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Queenstown, New Zealand

7.9Good(3720)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

AED 817+

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Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Queenstown, New Zealand

7.4Good(2317)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

AED 829+

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Pinewood Queenstown

Queenstown, New Zealand

7.2Good(3631)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

AED 333+

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Ramada By Wyndham Queenstown Central

Queenstown, New Zealand

8.3Very Good(1552)

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

AED 906+

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Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

8.0Very Good(4278)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

AED 2,802+

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Crowne Plaza Queenstown By IHG

Queenstown, New Zealand

8.5Very Good(2309)

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

AED 1,400+

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Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Queenstown, New Zealand

8.8Very Good(1047)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

AED 825+

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Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport

Christchurch, New Zealand

8.6Very Good(3466)

Parking

Airport shuttle

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

AED 601+

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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 72, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was AED 268. The cheapest room found overall was for AED 49.

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 56 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as AED 71 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from AED 200 per night.

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4 stars and above

3 stars

2 stars and below

Average price (weeknight)	AED 792
Average price (weekend night)	AED 888

Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.

Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest 3-star hotel room in South Island found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was AED 332, while the most expensive was AED 332.
How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in South Island for 9 days.

What is the most popular destination in South Island?
Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Queenstown (47% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (24%) and Cromwell (18%). Searches for hotels in Arrowtown (12%) 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 52 (Christchurch) in the last 3 days. The average price is AED 1,777.