Hotels in South Island
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Sudima Christchurch Airport
Sudima Christchurch Airport
4.5 star property
Christchurch Airport
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1060)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1060)
The price is $118
$118
$136 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2026
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
4.0 star property
Punakaiki
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (764)
8.6/10
Excellent
(764)
The price is $118
$118
$135 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Novotel Christchurch Airport
4.5 star property
Christchurch Airport
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1031)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(1031)
The price is $130
$130
$150 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau
Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau
3.5 star property
Te Anau
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (861)
8.2/10
Very Good
(861)
The price is $176
$176
$203 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
St Leonards Vineyard Cottages
St Leonards Vineyard Cottages
5.0 star property
Springlands
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
10/10
Exceptional
(1)
The price is $203
$203
$233 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
Kamana Lakehouse
Kamana Lakehouse
4.5 star property
Fernhill
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (539)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(539)
The price is $230
$230
$264 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 17 - Jan 18, 2026
Commodore Airport Hotel
Commodore Airport Hotel
4.5 star property
Burnside
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(1001)
The price is $153
$153
$176 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
5.0 star property
Blenheim CBD
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1003)
The price is $72
$72
$83 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel
Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Dunedin City Centre
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (29)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(29)
The price is $119
$119
$137 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Carters Beach Top 10 Holiday Park
Carters Beach Top 10 Holiday Park
2.0 star property
Carters Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
10/10
Exceptional
(1)
The price is $61
$61
$70 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Sudima Kaikoura
Sudima Kaikoura
5.0 star property
Kaikoura
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (451)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(451)
The price is $106
$106
$122 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
Kawarau Falls
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1002)
The price is $217
$217
$249 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
3.5 star property
Oamaru
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (562)
8.6/10
Excellent
(562)
The price is $79
$79
$91 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Beachfront Hotel
Beachfront Hotel
3.5 star property
Hokitika
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
8.4/10
Very Good
(1001)
The price is $89
$89
$102 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Mi-pad Queenstown
Mi-pad Queenstown
4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (859)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(859)
The price is $168
$168
$198 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Swiss-Belvillas Coronet Peak
Swiss-Belvillas Coronet Peak
4.0 star property
Arthur's Point
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
10/10
Exceptional
(1)
The price is $162
$162
$186 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Scenic Hotel Marlborough
Scenic Hotel Marlborough
4.5 star property
Blenheim CBD
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (690)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(690)
The price is $80
$80
$92 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
The Mayfair
The Mayfair
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (267)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(267)
The price is $183
$183
$210 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026
Distinction Luxmore Hotel
Distinction Luxmore Hotel
4.0 star property
Te Anau
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1002)
The price is $182
$182
$210 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
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Awatuna Sunset Lodge
4.5 star property
Awatuna
10/10Exceptional (22 reviews)
10% off
$406 nightly
Price is $935
$935
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Sudima Kaikoura
5.0 star property
Kaikoura
9.4/10Exceptional (451 reviews)
10% off
$192 nightly
Price is $442
$442
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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The Langlands Hotel
4.5 star property
Invercargill
9.6/10Exceptional (236 reviews)
10% off
$122 nightly
Price is $280
$280
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Bay City Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Timaru
8.4/10Very Good (66 reviews)
8% off
$103 nightly
Price is $237
$237
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Edit Hanmer Springs
4.5 star property
Hanmer Springs
8.6/10Excellent (579 reviews)
10% off
$146 nightly
Price is $337
$337
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Armagh Executive Stays
4.0 star property
Christchurch
10/10Exceptional (1 review)
10% off
$162 nightly
Price is $373
$373
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Vintners Retreat
5.0 star property
Rapaura
9.8/10Exceptional (113 reviews)
15% off
$306 nightly
Price is $705
$705
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Parautane Lodge
5.0 star property
Todds Valley
9.4/10Exceptional (43 reviews)
10% off
$223 nightly
Price is $513
$513
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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LyLo Christchurch
5.0 star property
Christchurch
8.4/10Very Good (1,001 reviews)
20% off
$156 nightly
Price is $360
$360
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Longbourne Lodge
4.0 star property
Mosgiel
9.6/10Exceptional (264 reviews)
5% off
$94 nightly
Price is $217
$217
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Riverlea Motel
3.0 star property
Gore
9.4/10Exceptional (89 reviews)
11% off
$91 nightly
Price is $209
$209
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Charlton Motel
3.5 star property
Gore
9.0/10Wonderful (140 reviews)
Member Price available
$91 nightly
Price is $208
$208
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Peppers Clearwater Resort Christchurch
4.5 star property
Christchurch
8.8/10Excellent (724 reviews)
15% off
$106 nightly
Price is $245
$245
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Carters Beach Top 10 Holiday Park
2.0 star property
Westport
10/10Exceptional (1 review)
Member Price available
$96 nightly
Price is $221
$221
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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The Ashley Hotel
3.0 star property
Greymouth
8.2/10Very Good (640 reviews)
10% off
$86 nightly
Price is $198
$198
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Queens Park Motels
4.0 star property
Invercargill
8.6/10Excellent (124 reviews)
10% off
$79 nightly
Price is $181
$181
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Taylors Motel
3.5 star property
Ashburton
9.6/10Exceptional (372 reviews)
10% off
$84 nightly
Price is $193
$193
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
5.0 star property
Blenheim
9.2/10Wonderful (1,003 reviews)
10% off
$97 nightly
Price is $224
$224
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Swiss-Belvillas Coronet Peak
4.0 star property
Arthur's Point
10/10Exceptional (1 review)
10% off
$460 nightly
Price is $1,058
$1,058
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Novotel Christchurch Airport
4.5 star property
Christchurch
9.6/10Exceptional (1,031 reviews)
15% off
$138 nightly
Price is $317
$317
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Distinction Dunedin Hotel
4.5 star property
Dunedin
9.8/10Exceptional (839 reviews)
15% off
$142 nightly
Price is $327
$327
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Distinction Invercargill Hotel
3.5 star property
Invercargill
9.6/10Exceptional (24 reviews)
12% off
$114 nightly
Price is $262
$262
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Methven Resort
3.5 star property
Methven
8.2/10Very Good (142 reviews)
Member Price available
$60 nightly
Price is $139
$139
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Bella Vista Motel Invercargill
4.0 star property
Invercargill
9.0/10Wonderful (229 reviews)
10% off
$89 nightly
Price is $205
$205
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
Budget hotels in South Island and vicinity
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (428)
8.6/10
Excellent
(428)
The price is $53
$53
$61 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (7)
8.6/10
Excellent
(7)
The price is $62
$62
$72 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1005)
The price is $50
$50
$57 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch3.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1005)
8.4/10
Very Good
(1005)
The price is $45
$45
$52 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22, 2026
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
10/10
Exceptional
(1)
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
10/10
Exceptional
(1)
The price is $61
$61
$70 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (749)
8.4/10
Very Good
(749)
The price is $64
$64
$74 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1001)
The price is $65
$65
$75 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1002)
The price is $70
$70
$80 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (953)
8.6/10
Excellent
(953)
The price is $77
$77
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(8)
The price is $72
$72
$82 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (346)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(346)
The price is $72
$72
$83 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (817)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(817)
The price is $80
$80
$92 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1001)
The price is $80
$80
$92 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (562)
8.6/10
Excellent
(562)
The price is $79
$79
$91 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (420)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(420)
The price is $86
$86
$98 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(8)
The price is $83
$83
$95 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1005)
The price is $80
$80
$92 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 27 - Dec 28
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (690)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(690)
The price is $80
$80
$92 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1002)
The price is $81
$81
$93 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (273)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(273)
The price is $169
$169
$194 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (861)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(861)
The price is $107
$107
$123 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (67)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(67)
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (334)
8.8/10
Excellent
(334)
The price is $105
$105
$121 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2026
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(5)
The price is $1,710
$1,710
$1,966 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (151)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(151)
The price is $145
$145
$166 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2026
The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation
The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation4.0 star property
Benhar
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (56)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(56)
The price is $94
$94
$108 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (248)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(248)
The price is $68
$68
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (108)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(108)
The price is $68
$68
$95 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (56)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(56)
The price is $114
$114
$131 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
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8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (109)
8.8/10
Excellent
(109)
The price is $352
$352
$405 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 17 - Jan 18, 2026
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(5)
The price is $1,710
$1,710
$1,966 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (254)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(254)
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (652)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(652)
The price is $171
$171
$196 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23, 2026
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (52)
10/10
Exceptional
(52)
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (98)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(98)
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (151)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(151)
The price is $145
$145
$166 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2026
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (116)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(116)
The price is $267
$267
$307 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (53)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(53)
The price is $68
$68
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (539)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(539)
The price is $230
$230
$264 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 17 - Jan 18, 2026
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9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (46)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(46)
The price is $1,486
$1,486
$1,709 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
10/10
Exceptional
(1)
The price is $203
$203
$233 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (741)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(741)
The price is $335
$335
$386 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (49)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(49)
The price is $245
$245
$282 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1007)
The price is $119
$119
$137 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2026
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (361)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(361)
The price is $196
$196
$226 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (151)
10/10
Exceptional
(151)
The price is $340
$340
$524 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (706)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(706)
The price is $143
$143
$164 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (539)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(539)
The price is $230
$230
$264 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 17 - Jan 18, 2026
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (354)
8.8/10
Excellent
(354)
The price is $105
$105
$120 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Go beyond your typical stay in South Island
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Learn more about South Island
Notable for its natural beauty, South Island features attractions such as Lake Tekapo and Mount John Observatory. Visitors to this family-friendly city speak highly of the restaurants whereas sights include Mount John Lookout and Tekapo Springs.
Check out reviews of South Island hotels guests love
Novotel Christchurch Airport
10/10 Excellent
"This is definitely a great hotel to stay at! It’s very quiet—you wouldn’t even realize it’s close to the airport. Super convenient, everything is lovely, and the breakfast is also great."
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
10/10 Excellent
"Great staff, basic but very functional kitchenette, awesome location, quiet rooms, great beds."
Sudima Christchurch Airport
10/10 Excellent
"Tout etait frais mais manque de varieté"
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
10/10 Excellent
"Up on a hill north end of town. Beautiful lake views and quiet. Can walk into town, with bit of hill climb on the way back."
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
10/10 Excellent
"Clean and comfortable room. The laundry in room was great. Parking is a little iffy, but does work, and the staff is super nice. There is a little store, but no restaurant on site so if you’re hungry after your flight, stop and eat first. Absolutely beautiful views!!"
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
10/10 Excellent
"Staff, beautiful room, great shower. "
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
10/10 Excellent
"room was clean and staff helpful and friendly."
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
10/10 Excellent
"Staff amazing and so lovely - only gripe is the room bins are small and no rubbish bags available "
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
10/10 Excellent
"Everything was great"
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