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Our top choices for South Island 3-star hotels

A wooden deck with tables and chairs overlooking a lake and mountains.
A restaurant interior with a bar area, seating arrangement, and a view of the outside.
A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, wooden seating, and a large window.
A couple standing by a lake with mountains in the background.

1. The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel
Lake Tekapo
Australia
Kim
HK$774
HK$890 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
The Godley Hotel
A modern building with multiple floors, outdoor seating area, and decorative metal panels.
A balcony with two yellow chairs and a table, overlooking a cityscape with historic buildings and modern high-rises.
A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a clock on the wall.
A large hall with a triangular stained glass window, wooden chairs, and tables arranged for an event.

2. Hotel Give

Hotel Give
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
David
HK$491
HK$565 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Hotel Give
A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a visible restaurant named 'Accor Live Limitless'.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with a view, and a bedside table with a lamp.
A modern conference room with a long table, black chairs, a projector screen, and a large plant wall.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a TV screen.

3. BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
United Kingdom
Emma
HK$378
HK$435 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a wardrobe, and an air conditioning unit.
A patio with a table and chairs, a sliding glass door, and a wooden pergola.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a faucet, and a backsplash with a mosaic tile pattern.
A compact living space with a kitchen, dining area, and seating.

4. Airport Gateway Christchurch

Airport Gateway Christchurch
Burnside
United States
Salmin
HK$771
HK$886 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Airport Gateway Christchurch
A lodge named Pinewood with a two-story building, a covered entrance, and a parking area with cars.
A modern kitchen with a view of a mountainous landscape.
A modern building with a black exterior, a number '10' on the side, and a visible entrance.
A neatly made bed with a heart-shaped towel arrangement, a window with blinds, and a view of a snowy landscape.

5. Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown
Boydtown
Australia
Karankumar
HK$573
HK$659 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Pinewood Queenstown
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a glass door entrance, and a view of a grassy yard.
A small, single-story building with a sloped roof, a large sliding glass door, and a small porch area.
A row of small, white, single-room cabins with a gravel path and rocks in front.
A restaurant interior with stone walls, a wooden table, and black chairs.

6. Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
Twizel
Australia
Neil
HK$330
HK$379 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
A view through a window of a mountainous landscape with a lake, trees, and buildings in the foreground.
A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a pillow, and a bedside table with a lamp.
A reception desk with a modern design, featuring a dark base and a light countertop. There are three pendant lights hanging above the desk, and a vase with flowers on the left side.
A modern building with large glass windows, a brick chimney, and a clear view of the surrounding landscape.

7. Wanaka Hotel

Wanaka Hotel
Wanaka
Australia
Merran
Wanaka Hotel
A hotel lobby with a large glass door, a potted plant, a leather chair, and a tripod outside.
A cozy lounge area with a stone wall, a fireplace, red leather sofas, and a bar with stools.
A reception area with a large arched doorway, a reception desk, and a seating area with red chairs.
A reception area with a counter, seating, and a view of the dining area.

8. The Village Inn Hotel

The Village Inn Hotel
Te Anau
New Zealand
Paul
HK$857
HK$985 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
The Village Inn Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a TV, a window with curtains, and a shelf with toiletries.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk with a kettle, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious dining area with a wooden ceiling, a buffet setup, and a table with a vase of red berries.
A spacious lobby with a sofa, a foosball table, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

9. Fiordland Hotel

Fiordland Hotel
Te Anau
Australia
Ruellyn
HK$629
HK$723 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Fiordland Hotel
A balcony with a view of the ocean and a stop sign.
A table set for dining with a view of the ocean through large windows.
A modern building with large windows and a sign for Pier 24 restaurant & bar.
A living room with a large window overlooking a beach, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the ocean.

10. Hotel St Clair

Hotel St Clair
St. Clair
Australia
Gavin
HK$969
HK$1,114 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Hotel St Clair
A covered balcony with a view of a lake and mountains.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a large window with curtains and a view of a lake.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a potted plant, and a shower area.
A lakeside view with a picnic area, a sign for 'Lakeview Resort', and mountains in the background.

11. Lakeside Motel & Apartments

Lakeside Motel & Apartments
Te Anau
United States
Haunani
HK$885
HK$1,018 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Lakeside Motel & Apartments
A hot tub on a wooden deck with a scenic mountain view in the background.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. It features wooden walls and a large window with curtains.
A sign for Archway Motels & Chalets with a mountain backdrop.
A hotel room with two beds, a marble table, a wooden wall panel, a small sink, and a mirror.

12. Archway Motel & Chalets

Archway Motel & Chalets
Wanaka
Australia
Jason
HK$949
HK$1,092 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Archway Motel & Chalets
A woman lying on a bed reading a book in a room with a large window and a view of greenery outside.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a blue sofa and a small table.
A person swimming in a pool with a palm tree and buildings in the background.
A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a view of the mountains, and a dining area with outdoor seating.

13. The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson
Nelson South
Australia
Ray
HK$559
HK$643 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
The Hotel Nelson
A modern interior with a bar area, large potted plants, and a view through large windows.
A modern spa room with wooden flooring, green cushioned seating, and a large mirror wall.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small armchair, a bedside table, and a floor lamp.
Bar (on property)

14. Drifter Christchurch

Drifter Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Anisha
HK$694
HK$798 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Drifter Christchurch
A modern, triangular room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, and a seating area.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a bar, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea and mountains.

15. Heartland Hotel Queenstown

Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Milanie
HK$1,099
HK$1,264 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Heartland Hotel Queenstown
A modern restaurant interior with tables and chairs, a neon sign, and abstract wall art.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent ibis logo, a ground-level dining and bar, and a pedestrian-friendly street in front.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of mountains and buildings.
Exterior

16. ibis Christchurch

ibis Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Amy
HK$866
HK$995 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
ibis Christchurch
A modern cafe interior with wooden tables and chairs, a coffee bar, and shelves with decorative items.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinetry, a dishwasher, and a kettle on the counter.
A modern hotel building with a prominent "GOLDEN HOTEL" sign.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, two armchairs, a small round table, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

17. Golden Hotel

Golden Hotel
Riccarton
Australia
Xun
HK$642
HK$739 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Golden Hotel
A modern two-story building with a balcony, large windows, and a view of snow-capped mountains.
A parking lot with a car, a building with a sign, and a mountain in the background.
A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a small table, and a wall adorned with framed pictures of ocean scenes.
A pool table in a well-lit room with a fireplace, seating area, and decorative items.

18. Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites
Kaikoura
Australia
Sean
HK$508
HK$584 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Kaikoura Quality Suites
A balcony with a glass railing overlooking the sea, two pine trees, and a white table with chairs.
A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa, a wooden table, and a television mounted on the wall.
An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, residential buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a stove. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of trees through large windows.

19. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Kaikoura
Australia
Rachel
HK$640
HK$736 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
A gravel driveway leading to a row of modern, single-story houses with a mountain backdrop.
A modern house with a covered driveway, a white car parked in the garage, and a mountain in the background.
A living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.
A reception area with a flag, a car, and potted plants.

20. Manuka Crescent Motel

Manuka Crescent Motel
Wanaka
United States
Wells
HK$821
HK$944 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Manuka Crescent Motel
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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 kilometres southwest of downtown. The Lofts Apartments is also popular. Around 0.16 kilometres southwest of the centre 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 holiday by choosing a 4-star hotel. With things like a wellness centre, round-the-clock room service and premium toiletries, you'll experience an enhanced level of relaxation and comfort.