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1. The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel
Lake Tekapo
United States
Daniel
P6,396
P7,355 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
The Godley Hotel

2. BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
United Kingdom
Daniel
P2,575
P2,961 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3. Hotel Give

Hotel Give
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
David
P2,561
P2,946 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Hotel Give

4. Swiss-Belresort Coronet Peak

Swiss-Belresort Coronet Peak
Arthur's Point
Australia
Wulan
P8,754
P10,067 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Swiss-Belresort Coronet Peak

5. Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Galaxy Boutique Hotel
Lake Tekapo
United States
Gerri
P17,180
P19,757 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Galaxy Boutique Hotel

6. Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown
Boydtown
Australia
Karankumar
P3,883
P4,465 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Pinewood Queenstown

7. Lakeside Motel & Apartments

Lakeside Motel & Apartments
Te Anau
Australia
Jared
P5,309
P6,105 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Lakeside Motel & Apartments

8. Fiordland Hotel

Fiordland Hotel
Te Anau
Australia
Anthony
P4,158
P4,782 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Fiordland Hotel

9. Wanaka Hotel

Wanaka Hotel
Wanaka
Australia
Jon
P7,197
P8,277 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Wanaka Hotel

10. The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson
Nelson South
Australia
Andrew
P3,702
P4,257 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
The Hotel Nelson

11. Archway Motel & Chalets

Archway Motel & Chalets
Wanaka
United States
Gil
P7,454
P8,572 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Archway Motel & Chalets

12. ibis Christchurch

ibis Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Nicola
P4,272
P4,913 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
ibis Christchurch

13. Drifter Christchurch

Drifter Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Thomas
P4,592
P5,280 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Drifter Christchurch

14. Airport Gateway Christchurch

Airport Gateway Christchurch
Burnside
Australia
Elna
P4,276
P4,917 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Airport Gateway Christchurch

15. Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel
Wanaka
Australia
maureen
P7,359
P8,463 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Alpine Motel

16. Hotel St Clair

Hotel St Clair
St. Clair
Australia
Sarah
P7,146
P8,217 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Hotel St Clair

17. The Village Inn Hotel

The Village Inn Hotel
Te Anau
Australia
Monika
P4,520
P5,198 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
The Village Inn Hotel

18. Mountain Chalets Motel

Mountain Chalets Motel
Twizel
New Zealand
Germano
P8,281
P9,523 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Mountain Chalets Motel

19. ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments

ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments
Te Anau
United States
Katherine
P5,610
P6,452 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments

20. Highview Apartments

Highview Apartments
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Kim
P6,313
P7,260 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Highview Apartments
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Sudima Christchurch Airport

Sudima Christchurch Airport

550 Memorial Avenue Christchurch
P5,914
P6,802 total
Sep 19 - Sep 20
includes taxes & fees
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport

30 Durey Road Christchurch NZ
P7,684
P8,837 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
includes taxes & fees
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

22 Grant Rd Queenstown Otago
P8,148
P9,371 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (836 reviews)
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
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Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Great cabin for the price. Handy location"
Karankumar 4-night trip
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Pinewood Queenstown

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What are the best 3-star hotels in South Island?
According to reviews shared by Expedia travelers, YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel is among the best 3-star hotels in Queenstown, South Island. It features a lake view and a nearby beach, and is around 0.16 kilometers southwest of the center. Guests also give top marks to The Lofts Apartments, approximately 0.16 kilometers southwest of downtown. A winery and a nearby boardwalk help make this a top city escape.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in South Island?
The biggest difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in South Island will be the level of service and availability of creature comforts. 3-star hotels are usually more budget-friendly and offer the services and amenities required to ensure your comfort, such as a gym, breakfast and WiFi. You can expect a little bit more at a 4-star hotel โ€” think upscale furnishings, luxury bathroom products and extras like day spas.