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 QueenstownSudima Queenstown Five Mile
22 Grant Road, Queenstown, New Zealand
Christchurch
Search hotels in ChristchurchTe Anau
Search hotels in Te AnauDistinction Luxmore Hotel
Corner Mokonui Street & Main Street, Te Anau, New Zealand
Lake Tekapo
Search hotels in Lake TekapoSkyrim Lodge
11 Jimmys 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
3 stars
Glenmark Holiday Park
30 Beaconsfield Road, Timaru, New Zealand
4 stars +
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
Rangiora Eco Holiday Park
Rangiora, New Zealand
Sandy Feet Lodge
137 Palmers Road, Christchurch, New Zealand
Glentanner Park Centre
State Highway 80, Glentanner, New Zealand
Central City Camping Park
209 Tweed Street, Invercargill, New Zealand
The Brownston Hostel
73 Brownston Street, Wanaka, New Zealand
Get the best value hotel in South Island
These South Island hotels have the best prices for their ratings
Rangiora Eco Holiday Park
Rangiora, New Zealand
Glentanner Park Centre
State Highway 80, Glentanner, New Zealand
Franz Alpine Retreat
2 Donovan Drive, Sh 6, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
Marsden Lake Resort Central Otago
15-23 Perriam Place, Cromwell, 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 | $64 - $391 |
|---|
| Hokitika | 52% cheaper | Hotels in Hokitika are the cheapest in South Island at just $64 per night on average | |
| Aoraki / Mount Cook | 65% more expensive | Aoraki / Mount Cook has the highest priced hotels in South Island with rooms averaging $391 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?
Those looking to stay in a popular tourist area of South Island will likely find Queenstown to be the best bet, as more momondo users looking for hotels in South Island plan to visit Queenstown than any other city. The average price of a hotel in Queenstown is $231/night. Secondary destinations in South Island include Timaru and Christchurch, where you can find hotels for $81/night and $140/night on average.
What are the best hotels in South Island?
Looking at our users' ratings, the best hotels in South Island are The Spire Hotel (9.5), located in Queenstown, Global Village Travellers Lodge (9.4), located in Greymouth, and Settlers Cottage Motel (9.2), located in Arrowtown.
What is the most popular hotel in South Island?
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa is the most popular hotel in South Island, with 11% of all users who searched for hotels in South Island choosing to stay at Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa in the past 12 months. This hotel has a 8.3/10 rating from 3,294 reviews.
How much does a hotel in South Island cost in April?
In April, you can expect the cost of a double room in a hotel in South Island to be around $191 per night. However, some users found double rooms in South Island during the month of April for as low as $50 per night in Kaikoura.
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 $179 per night - 70% more than than the country's average hotel room price.
Which city in South Island has the least expensive hotel rooms?
Timaru currently offers the lowest nightly rates of any city in South Island at just $53; a price that is 61% lower than the average rate per night in South Island.
What hotels in South Island are good for families?
If you’re planning to stay somewhere in South Island with your family, then consider booking rooms at Aaron Court Motel, which is a popular choice among our users with families. Per night prices average $56 for a room at Aaron Court Motel. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa ($170 per night) and Hampshire Holiday Parks - Arrowtown ($73 per night) are other popular family hotel options in South Island.
What hotels in South Island are perfect for couples?
Earnslaw Lodge, Heritage Queenstown and Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa are the top three hotels in South Island for couples according to our user data. It’s $96 per night on average for a room at Earnslaw Lodge, $130 per night for a room at Heritage Queenstown and $170 per night for a room at Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa.
How many operators does momondo search for hotels in South Island?
As of April 2025, there are 12,035 operators available to choose from for hotels in South Island.
When did momondo last update prices for hotels in South Island?
Prices for hotels in South Island are refreshed on a daily basis.
Why use momondo?
Why should I book accomodation in South Island through momondo?
By quickly finding and returning South Island hotels and accommodation options, momondo can save you time and money. We search for hotels and accommodation deals from numerous independent and larger businesses. All you have to do is choose where you want to stay.
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