Top Hotels in South Island
Find the perfect hotel for your stay in South Island
Hotels in popular cities in South Island
Below are the most popular cities in South Island to stay in, as well as some of the best hotels in each area
Queenstown
Search hotels in QueenstownLakeside Backpackers
18a Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, New Zealand
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Kawarau Village, 79 Peninsula Road, Queenstown, New Zealand
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
22 Grant Road, Queenstown, New Zealand
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown
Cnr Stanley and Sydney Street, Queenstown, New Zealand
Christchurch
Search hotels in ChristchurchTe Anau
Search hotels in Te AnauFiordland Great Views Holiday Park
Te Anau, New Zealand
Lake Tekapo
Search hotels in Lake TekapoHunter Hunter
17a Andrew Don Drive, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
The Godley Hotel
State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
Wanaka
Search hotels in WanakaWanaka Top 10 Holiday Park
263 Studholme Road North Road, Wanaka, New Zealand
Hampshire Holiday Parks - Glendhu Bay
Wanaka, New Zealand
How much does a hotel in South Island cost per night?
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2 stars and under
85 on Bealey
85-87 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch, New Zealand
3 stars
Alpine Lodge Queenstown
13, Gorge Road, Queenstown, New Zealand
Haka House Christchurch
36 Hereford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
4 stars +
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Kawarau Village, 79 Peninsula Road, Queenstown, New Zealand
Best prices found by momondo users in the past 24 hours.
Hostels and cheap hotels in South Island
These hotels and hostels usually make for a cheap way to stay in South Island
Haka House Christchurch
36 Hereford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
Urbanz
273 Manchester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
Aspen Lodge Backpackers
11 Gorge Road, Queenstown, New Zealand
Drifter Christchurch
96 Lichfield Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
Glentanner Park Centre
State Highway 80, Glentanner, New Zealand
85 on Bealey
85-87 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch, New Zealand
Lakeside Backpackers
18a Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, New Zealand
Southern Laughter Backpackers
4 Isle Street, Queenstown, New Zealand
Alpine Lodge Queenstown
13, Gorge Road, Queenstown, New Zealand
Homestay - Cosy place close to everywhere
Christchurch, New Zealand
Get the best value hotel in South Island
These South Island hotels have the best prices for their ratings
85 on Bealey
85-87 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch, New Zealand
Alpine Lodge Queenstown
13, Gorge Road, Queenstown, New Zealand
Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook
4 Kitchener Drive, Aoraki / Mount Cook, New Zealand
Sudima Christchurch City
49 Salisbury Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
Haka House Christchurch
36 Hereford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
Glentanner Park Centre
State Highway 80, Glentanner, New Zealand
Urbanz
273 Manchester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
Best cities to book a hotel in South Island
Below are the average prices for hotels in the most popular cities in South Island
Price | $101 - $611 |
|---|
| Hokitika | 52% cheaper | Hotels in Hokitika are the cheapest in South Island at just $101 per night on average | |
| Aoraki / Mount Cook | 65% more expensive | Aoraki / Mount Cook has the highest priced hotels in South Island with rooms averaging $611 per night | |
| Queenstown | 80% more users visited |
Information about staying in South Island
Read these important travel tips before booking a hotel in South Island
What is the most popular destination in South Island?
A majority of our users looking for a hotel in South Island will search for Queenstown hotels, where the average price is $331 per night. Other very popular cities in South Island include Christchurch, where the nightly rate is $183, and Kaikoura, where the nightly rate is $163.
What are the best hotels in South Island?
Based on the ratings from momondo users, the top-rated hotel in South Island is Wanaka Top 10 Holiday Park, located in Wanaka and with an average rating of 9.3. The second highest-rated hotel in South Island is Quest Queenstown, which is found in Queenstown and was given an average score of 9.2 by our users. The third best hotel rating is a 9.1, which was given to The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi Hotels in Queenstown.
How much does a hotel in South Island cost in April?
$184 per night is the average price for a double room at a hotel in South Island during the month of April. The cheapest rate for a double room in South Island during this month was for $37 per night (in Christchurch).
Which city in South Island has the most expensive hotel rooms?
As a popular tourist destination in South Island, it is no surprise that Lake Tekapo has the most expensive hotel rooms at $279 per night - 60% more than than the country's average hotel room price.
Which city in South Island has the least expensive hotel rooms?
Christchurch currently offers the lowest nightly rates of any city in South Island at just $47; a price that is 77% lower than the average rate per night in South Island.
What hotels in South Island are good for families?
If you’re looking to book a hotel in South Island that’s perfect for the whole family, then consider staying at either Reavers Lodge, Kamana Lakehouse or Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa. These are the preferred hotels for families in South Island according to our user data. Rooms at Reavers Lodge average $70 per night, while a room at Kamana Lakehouse is $194 per night, and staying at Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa is around $170 per night.
What hotels in South Island are perfect for couples?
If you’re looking for a couples getaway somewhere in South Island, then consider booking a room at Kamana Lakehouse ($194 per night). Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa, for $170 per night on average, is another great couples hotel option in South Island. Our momondo users have also booked rooms at Peppers Bluewater Resort quite often for a couples getaway in South Island. You can expect prices for Peppers Bluewater Resort to be around $159 per night.
How many operators does momondo search for hotels in South Island?
There are 12,035 operators available for hotels in South Island as of April 2025.
When did momondo last update prices for hotels in South Island?
Prices for hotels in South Island are refreshed on a daily basis.
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Why should I book accommodation in South Island through momondo?
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