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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
3.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1005)
"very good place to stay will definitely go again"
Australia
Fred
The price is ¥7,036
¥8,091 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
3.5 star property
Dunedin City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"Perfect location for walking to town and out and about, great view across the city from our room, super awesome staff and would definitely stay again "
Australia
Jodye
The price is ¥14,294
¥16,438 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel
3.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (633)
"The staff was very friendly. The room was great and the location was perfect"
United States
JACEK
The price is ¥22,112
¥25,429 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026
The Godley Hotel

Fiordland Hotel

Fiordland Hotel
3.0 star property
Te Anau
7.0 out of 10, Good, (610)
"Clean room, staff pleasant, breakfast good"
Australia
Ruth
Fiordland Hotel

The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel

The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel
4.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (340)
"Very elegant and modern. Clean, quiet and centrally located."
United States
Shai
The price is ¥14,136
¥16,256 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel

Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown
3.0 star property
Boydtown
7.6 out of 10, Good, (641)
"Very well priced and clean as well as convenient to walk downtown."
Canada
MARK
The price is ¥11,786
¥13,554 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22, 2026
Pinewood Queenstown

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Burnside
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Clean room ,couteus and helpful reception staff"
Australia
Bruce
The price is ¥11,578
¥13,486 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites
3.5 star property
Kaikoura
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (379)
"Friendly staff, clean room & comfortable bed"
Australia
Bridget
The price is ¥17,373
¥19,979 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Hotel Give

Hotel Give
3.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Great stay"
Australia
Shayne
The price is ¥7,818
¥8,991 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Hotel Give

The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson
3.0 star property
Nelson South
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"good vale hotel , nice and clean , well kept hotel"
United States
Anil
The price is ¥9,440
¥11,087 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
The Hotel Nelson

Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau

Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau
3.5 star property
Te Anau
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (860)
"Clean accomodation and great location "
Australia
Vanessa
The price is ¥27,798
¥31,968 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau

ibis Christchurch

ibis Christchurch
3.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1004)
"Great breakfast and location."
United States
Tham Wan
The price is ¥13,030
¥14,985 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
ibis Christchurch

Wanaka Hotel

Wanaka Hotel
3.0 star property
Wanaka
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (709)
"Good location close to the lake. Nice back yard. "
United States
Shai
The price is ¥18,500
¥21,421 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Wanaka Hotel

Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel
3.5 star property
Wanaka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (725)
"Staff was nice and helpful "
United States
Pradeep
The price is ¥36,312
¥41,870 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Alpine Motel

Edit Picton

Edit Picton
3.5 star property
Picton
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1004)
"Staff is friendly "
Australia
Wei
The price is ¥14,105
¥16,356 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22, 2026
Edit Picton

Beachfront Hotel

Beachfront Hotel
3.5 star property
Hokitika
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"Great accommodation and location. Staff were nice and there is a restaurant onsite. "
United States
Mike
The price is ¥13,171
¥15,215 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Beachfront Hotel

Archway Motel & Chalets

Archway Motel & Chalets
3.0 star property
Wanaka
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (380)
"Absolutely loved this property. Would stay here again!"
United States
Andrew
The price is ¥29,123
¥34,329 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Archway Motel & Chalets

Quest on Cambridge

Quest on Cambridge
3.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (254)
"Good location and functional."
United States
Kostya
The price is ¥15,449
¥18,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22, 2026
Quest on Cambridge

Cardrona Hotel

Cardrona Hotel
3.0 star property
Cardrona
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (697)
"Great room, great staff "
Australia
Timothy
The price is ¥23,297
¥26,792 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026
Cardrona Hotel

Hotel St Clair

Hotel St Clair
3.5 star property
St. Clair
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (729)
"The hotel was lovely, clean and quiet."
Australia
Karen
The price is ¥18,948
¥22,253 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Hotel St Clair
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What are the best 3-star hotels in South Island?
You'll discover a range of 3-star hotels around South Island. Our guests recommend staying at YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel in Queenstown. It comes with a lake view and a nearby beach, and is roughly 0.16 kilometers southwest of downtown. The Lofts Apartments is also popular. Around 0.16 kilometers southwest of the center of Queenstown, it offers first-run movie services and private winery tours.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in South Island?
Book a 3-star hotel and you can look forward to tidy and comfortable rooms and amenities such as WiFi, gyms and tea and coffee makers. These lodgings may also include a bar and restaurant. Upgrade your South Island vacation by choosing a 4-star hotel. With things like a wellness center, round-the-clock room service and premium toiletries, you'll experience an enhanced level of relaxation and comfort.