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 QueenstownHoliday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown
Cnr Stanley and Sydney Street, Queenstown, New Zealand
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Kawarau Village, 79 Peninsula Road, Queenstown, New Zealand
Christchurch
Search hotels in ChristchurchNovotel Christchurch Airport
30 Durey Road, Christchurch, New Zealand
Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton
189 Deans Avenue, Christchurch, New Zealand
Te Anau
Search hotels in Te AnauTe Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
Te Anau, New Zealand
Distinction Luxmore Hotel
Corner Mokonui Street & Main Street, Te Anau, New Zealand
Fiordland Great Views Holiday Park
Te Anau, New Zealand
Lake Tekapo
Search hotels in Lake TekapoPeppers Bluewater Resort
State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
Haka House Lake Tekapo
5 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
Lake Tekapo Village Motel
14 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
Wanaka
Search hotels in WanakaThe Brownston Hostel
73 Brownston Street, Wanaka, New Zealand
How much does a hotel in South Island cost per night?
Use the information below to find quality South Island hotel rooms for low prices
2 stars and under
Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook
4 Kitchener Drive, Aoraki / Mount Cook, New Zealand
Urbanz
273 Manchester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
3 stars
Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown
38-54 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, New Zealand
Haka House Lake Tekapo
5 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
4 stars +
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Kawarau Village, 79 Peninsula Road, Queenstown, New Zealand
Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery Collection
10-18 Brunswick Street, 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
Uptown Backpackers
243 Moray Place, Dunedin, New Zealand
Urbanz
273 Manchester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
Lakes Edge Lodge
2 Lakeside Drive, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
Southern Laughter Backpackers
4 Isle Street, Queenstown, New Zealand
Chalet Backpackers
296 High Street, Dunedin, 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
Haka House Christchurch
36 Hereford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
Te Anau, New Zealand
Get the best value hotel in South Island
These South Island hotels have the best prices for their ratings
Haka House Christchurch
36 Hereford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
Sudima Christchurch City
49 Salisbury Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
Haka House Lake Tekapo
5 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
9 Hereford Street Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand
Glentanner Park Centre
State Highway 80, Glentanner, New Zealand
Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook
4 Kitchener Drive, Aoraki / Mount Cook, New Zealand
Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
840 Colombo St, Christchurch, New Zealand
Uptown Backpackers
243 Moray Place, Dunedin, 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 | €57 - €344 |
|---|
| Hokitika | 52% cheaper | Hotels in Hokitika are the cheapest in South Island at just €57 per night on average | |
| Aoraki / Mount Cook | 65% more expensive | Aoraki / Mount Cook has the highest priced hotels in South Island with rooms averaging €344 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 are the best hotels in South Island?
Sudima Christchurch City, located in Christchurch, is the top-rated hotel in South Island with a rating of 8.9. The next best rating is a 8.9 which was given to Novotel Christchurch Airport by momondo users. The third-highest rated hotel is Kamana Lakehouse, which was rated a 8.8 by momondo users familiar with the hotel.
How much does a hotel in South Island cost in May?
A hotel in South Island in May costs €198 per night on average (for a double room). €60 per night was the cheapest rate found in May for a double room, which was in Queenstown.
Which city in South Island has the least expensive hotel rooms?
The least expensive city in South Island to stay in is Te Anau. With an average rate of €33 per night, Te Anau is about 76% less expensive than other cities in South Island.
What hotels in South Island are good for families?
Reavers Lodge (€70 per night) is the most popular hotel in South Island for families, according to our data. You could also look into booking a room at either Kamana Lakehouse (€194 per night) or Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa (€170 per night) as both hotels are also great for families.
What hotels in South Island are perfect for couples?
Although room rates may vary depending on the time of year, these top three couples hotels in South Island have the following average rates: €130 per night at Heritage Queenstown, €194 per night at Kamana Lakehouse and €170 per night at Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa.
How many operators does momondo search for hotels in South Island?
There are 12,035 operators available for hotels in South Island as of May 2025.
When did momondo last update prices for hotels in South Island?
Prices for hotels in South Island are updated daily.
Why use momondo?
Why should I book accommodation in South Island through momondo?
momondo is free! We extensively search hundreds of websites, returning hotels and other accommodation options in South Island ranging from well known hotels groups to small independent businesses. momondo then makes all these options easy to filter so you can find the perfect place to stay.
How does momondo help me find a great place to stay in South Island?
You can find a great place to stay in South Island by using our filters once you have used the search form above. The filters momondo offer include simple options such as star rating, location and price; but also go much further and allow you to select accommodation based on style, amenities such as free breakfast and internet, as well as enhanced health and safety options.