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Our top choices for South Island 3-star hotels

1. The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel
Lake Tekapo
Australia
Kim
HK$894
HK$1,028 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
The Godley Hotel

2. BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
United Kingdom
Daniel
HK$339
HK$390 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3. Hotel Give

Hotel Give
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
David
HK$304
HK$349 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Hotel Give

4. Swiss-Belresort Coronet Peak

Swiss-Belresort Coronet Peak
Arthur's Point
Australia
Ravinder singh
HK$897
HK$1,031 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Swiss-Belresort Coronet Peak

5. Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Galaxy Boutique Hotel
Lake Tekapo
Australia
Clara
HK$2,415
HK$2,777 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Galaxy Boutique Hotel

6. Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown
Boydtown
Australia
Karankumar
HK$491
HK$565 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Pinewood Queenstown

7. Lakeside Motel & Apartments

Lakeside Motel & Apartments
Te Anau
Australia
Jared
HK$780
HK$897 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Lakeside Motel & Apartments

8. Fiordland Hotel

Fiordland Hotel
Te Anau
Australia
Anthony
HK$526
HK$605 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Fiordland Hotel

9. Wanaka Hotel

Wanaka Hotel
Wanaka
Australia
Merran
HK$910
HK$1,047 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Wanaka Hotel

10. The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson
Nelson South
Australia
Andrew
HK$468
HK$538 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
The Hotel Nelson

11. Archway Motel & Chalets

Archway Motel & Chalets
Wanaka
United States
owen
HK$1,029
HK$1,183 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Archway Motel & Chalets

12. ibis Christchurch

ibis Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Carlene
HK$504
HK$580 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
ibis Christchurch

13. Drifter Christchurch

Drifter Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Andrew
HK$581
HK$668 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Drifter Christchurch

14. Airport Gateway Christchurch

Airport Gateway Christchurch
Burnside
Australia
Elna
HK$577
HK$664 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Airport Gateway Christchurch

15. Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel
Wanaka
Australia
maureen
HK$1,010
HK$1,162 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Alpine Motel

16. Hotel St Clair

Hotel St Clair
St. Clair
Australia
Sarah
HK$904
HK$1,039 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Hotel St Clair

17. The Village Inn Hotel

The Village Inn Hotel
Te Anau
Australia
Ross
HK$565
HK$649 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
The Village Inn Hotel

18. Mountain Chalets Motel

Mountain Chalets Motel
Twizel
New Zealand
Germano
Mountain Chalets Motel

19. ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments

ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments
Te Anau
United States
Katherine
HK$710
HK$816 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments

20. Highview Apartments

Highview Apartments
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Kim
HK$1,052
HK$1,210 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Highview Apartments
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Sudima Christchurch Airport

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HK$954
HK$1,097 total
5 Sept - 6 Sept
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Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport

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HK$1,048
HK$1,206 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

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HK$1,031
HK$1,185 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
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Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
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Frequently asked questions

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.
How much does it cost to stay in a 3-star hotel in South Island?
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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.