What is the most popular destination in South Island?

Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Queenstown (38% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Cromwell (29%) and Christchurch (19%). Searches for hotels in Lake Tekapo (14%) 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 50 ( Nelson ) in the last 3 days. The average price is AED 824. Visit our South Island page for the latest deals!

How much is a hotel in South Island for tonight?

In the last 72 hours, users have found South Island hotels for tonight for as low as AED 50 ( Nelson ). Users have also found 3-star hotels from AED 112 ( Christchurch ) and 4-star+ hotels from AED 70 ( Nelson ). Visit our South Island page for the latest deals!

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MOST POPULARQueenstown

3 stars from AED 135

4+ stars from AED 129

Cromwell

3 stars from AED 342

5+ stars from AED 317

Christchurch

3 stars from AED 99

5+ stars from AED 98

Lake Tekapo

3 stars from AED 213

4+ stars from AED 712

Franz Josef Glacier

3 stars from AED 77

4+ stars from AED 99

Nelson

3 stars from AED 242

5+ stars from AED 70

Best South Island hotels

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

8.1 Very Good

AED 1,068+

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air conditioning

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown

8.6 Very Good

AED 944+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Patio

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

7.9 Good

AED 955+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Haka House Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo - Living room

Haka House Lake Tekapo

8.7 Very Good

AED 213+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile - Queenstown - Lobby

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

8.8 Very Good

AED 677+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Ramada By Wyndham Queenstown Central - Queenstown - Lobby

Ramada By Wyndham Queenstown Central

8.1 Very Good

AED 922+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Sudima Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom

Sudima Christchurch Airport

8.6 Very Good

AED 578+

Parking

Airport shuttle

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview - Queenstown - Restaurant

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

7.7 Good

AED 668+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Lylo Christchurch - Christchurch - Front desk

Lylo Christchurch

8.1 Very Good

AED 326+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Pinewood Lodge - Queenstown - Bedroom

Pinewood Lodge

7.5 Good

AED 272+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pet-friendly

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels - Te Anau - Patio

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

8.3 Very Good

AED 143+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

7.4 Good

AED 793+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

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3 stars

4 stars and above

Average price (weeknight)	AED 806
Average price (weekend night)	AED 691

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What is the most popular destination in South Island?
Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Queenstown (38% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Cromwell (29%) and Christchurch (19%). Searches for hotels in Lake Tekapo (14%) 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 50 (Nelson) in the last 3 days. The average price is AED 824.
How much is a hotel in South Island for tonight?
In the last 72 hours, users have found South Island hotels for tonight for as low as AED 50 (Nelson). Users have also found 3-star hotels from AED 112 (Christchurch) and 4-star+ hotels from AED 70 (Nelson).