What is the most popular destination in South Island?

Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Christchurch (33% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Cromwell (33%) and Queenstown (22%). Searches for hotels in Nelson (11%) are also popular. Visit our South Island page for the latest deals!

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MOST POPULARChristchurch

3 stars from AED 73

5+ stars from AED 59

Queenstown

3 stars from AED 228

4+ stars from AED 103

Nelson

3 stars from AED 231

5+ stars from AED 143

Cromwell

3 stars from AED 342

5+ stars from AED 377

Dunedin

3 stars from AED 154

4+ stars from AED 62

Invercargill

3 stars from AED 235

4+ stars from AED 286

Best South Island hotels

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown

8.5 Very Good

AED 518+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

8.3 Very Good

AED 660+

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

Air conditioning

Haka House Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo - Living room

Haka House Lake Tekapo

8.6 Very Good

AED 607+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Patio

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

8 Very Good

AED 568+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile - Queenstown - Lobby

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

8.8 Very Good

AED 462+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Ramada By Wyndham Queenstown Central - Queenstown - Lobby

Ramada By Wyndham Queenstown Central

8.1 Very Good

AED 475+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview - Queenstown - Restaurant

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

7.8 Good

AED 424+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Sudima Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom

Sudima Christchurch Airport

8.6 Very Good

AED 507+

Parking

Airport shuttle

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Lylo Christchurch - Christchurch - Front desk

Lylo Christchurch

8 Very Good

AED 342+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Pinewood Lodge - Queenstown - Bedroom

Pinewood Lodge

7.3 Good

AED 287+

Free Wi-Fi

Pet-friendly

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

7.4 Good

AED 541+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Crowne Plaza Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room

Crowne Plaza Queenstown

8.5 Very Good

AED 721+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

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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 111, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was AED 105. The cheapest room found overall was for AED 105.

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 111 per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as AED 111 per night and 4-star hotel rooms from AED 120 per night.

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2 stars and below

3 stars

4 stars and above

Average price (weeknight)	AED 759
Average price (weekend night)	AED 816

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How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in South Island for 6 days.

What is the most popular destination in South Island?
Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Christchurch (33% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Cromwell (33%) and Queenstown (22%). Searches for hotels in Nelson (11%) are also popular.