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MOST POPULARQueenstown
3 stars from AED 120
4+ stars from AED 140
Cromwell
3 stars from AED 353
5+ stars from AED 402
Christchurch
3 stars from AED 98
5+ stars from AED 73
Lake Tekapo
3 stars from AED 224
4+ stars from AED 621
Franz Josef Glacier
3 stars from AED 81
4+ stars from AED 414
Nelson
3 stars from AED 231
5+ stars from AED 70

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Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
8.1 Very Good
AED 1,311+
AED 1,311+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown - Queenstown - Patio
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown
8.6 Very Good
AED 797+
AED 797+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Patio
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Queenstown - Patio
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
7.9 Good
AED 940+
AED 940+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile - Queenstown - Lobby
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile - Queenstown - Lobby
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
8.8 Very Good
AED 746+
AED 746+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Haka House Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo - Living room
Haka House Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo - Living room
Haka House Lake Tekapo
8.7 Very Good
AED 363+
AED 363+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Sudima Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Sudima Christchurch Airport - Christchurch - Bedroom
Sudima Christchurch Airport
8.6 Very Good
AED 551+
AED 551+
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Ramada Queenstown Central - Queenstown - Bedroom
Ramada Queenstown Central - Queenstown - Bedroom
Ramada Queenstown Central
8.1 Very Good
AED 959+
AED 959+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview - Queenstown - Restaurant
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview - Queenstown - Restaurant
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
7.7 Good
AED 789+
AED 789+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pinewood Lodge - Queenstown - Bedroom
Pinewood Lodge - Queenstown - Bedroom
Pinewood Lodge
7.6 Good
AED 312+
AED 312+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Lylo Christchurch - Christchurch - Front desk
Lylo Christchurch - Christchurch - Front desk
Lylo Christchurch
8.1 Very Good
AED 349+
AED 349+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels - Te Anau - Patio
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels - Te Anau - Patio
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
8.3 Very Good
AED 143+
AED 143+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Crowne Plaza Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room
Crowne Plaza Queenstown - Queenstown - Living room
Crowne Plaza Queenstown
8.2 Very Good
AED 1,374+
AED 1,374+
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
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AED 767

Average price (weekend night)

AED 661
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FAQs when booking a hotel in South Island

  • What is the most popular destination in South Island?

    Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Queenstown (43% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Cromwell (29%) and Christchurch (14%). 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 132 (Te Anau) in the last 3 days. The average price is AED 585.

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Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments - Christchurch - Lobby
Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments
8.2 Very Good
Christchurch Central CityAED 513+
AED 513+
Free Wi-Fi
Beachlife Apartments - Christchurch - Bedroom
Beachlife Apartments
6.2 Okay
AED 386+
AED 386+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Merivale Manor - Christchurch - Building
Merivale Manor - Christchurch - Building
Merivale Manor
9.1 Wonderful
MerivaleAED 510+
AED 510+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch - Christchurch - Living room
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch - Christchurch - Living room
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch
8.3 Very Good
PapanuiAED 288+
AED 288+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning

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