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Our top choices for South Island cheap hotels

A building with a glass door, wooden shutters, and a covered outdoor seating area with picnic tables.
A person sitting on a bench inside a room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with a view of trees and a parked car outside.
A modern interior with a large window, a sofa, a television, and a plant.
A room with wooden walls, a bed with a quilted mattress, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a small table with a lamp.

1. Lakes Edge Lodge

Lakes Edge Lodge
Lake Tekapo
Australia
Marites
P3,904
P4,490 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Lakes Edge Lodge
A modern room with large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are two sofas and a wicker chair.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.
Two people sitting by a window overlooking a lake and mountains.
BBQ/picnic area

2. Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo
United Kingdom
Katie
P9,507
P10,933 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Haka House Lake Tekapo
A two-story building with a sign reading "The Boathouse Lodge" and amenities listed such as family rooms, shared dorms, private rooms, in-room bike storage, and free breakfast.
A bedroom with a bed, a hanging plant, and a window.
A reception desk with a wooden top and blue edge, a clock on the wall, and a painting of a boat.
A hotel hallway with a staircase, a blue exit door, a plant, and a painting on the wall.

3. The Boathouse Lodge

The Boathouse Lodge
Picton
Australia
Luciano
P3,015
P3,468 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
The Boathouse Lodge
A bed with a swan-shaped pillow and a swan-shaped blanket.
A room with a green wall, a map, and a cat sitting by the door.
A room with a green armchair, a small table with a lamp, and two framed artworks on the wall.
A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.

4. Atlantis Backpackers

Atlantis Backpackers
Picton
Australia
Yu Chen
P2,124
P2,443 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Atlantis Backpackers
A wooden cabin with a porch, a hammock, and a picnic table.
Room
A bathtub with a view of a grassy field and trees.
Exterior

5. The Barn Cabins & Camp

The Barn Cabins & Camp
Marahau
Australia
Torin
P2,622
P3,016 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
The Barn Cabins & Camp
A wooden interior with a table and chairs, a view of a mountain, and a sign with text.
A person lying on a bed with a view of a mountain through a window.
A modern building with a sign reading "Miss Lucy's".
A modern kitchen with a woman preparing food, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden island with bowls and fruits.

6. LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
United States
Ryan
P6,100
P7,015 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
LyLo Queenstown
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a wardrobe, and an air conditioning unit.
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.
A bar area with stools, a counter, and a refrigerator stocked with bottles.

7. Airport Gateway Christchurch

Airport Gateway Christchurch
Burnside
United States
Salmin
P6,128
P7,047 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Airport Gateway Christchurch
A bar area with multiple taps, a stone wall, and a view of the restaurant in the background.
A room with a large window, a wooden railing, and a patterned hanging light fixture.
An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and picnic-style benches, covered by black umbrellas with the logo "MACS".
A neatly made bed with white and pink linens, a floral wall decoration, and a window with floral curtains.

8. The Brown Pub

The Brown Pub
Methven
Australia
Angie
P3,008
P3,460 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
The Brown Pub
A cafeteria with a glass display case filled with food items, a chalkboard menu, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A motel named 'MOTELS HOLIDAY PARK' with a large sign, a parking lot, and a building with a green roof.
A room with wooden walls, a large window, a wooden table, a bench, and a ping pong table.
A covered outdoor area with tables and chairs, a yellow umbrella, and a gravel path.

9. Tui Base Camp

Tui Base Camp
Tuatapere
Australia
Adrienne
P1,639
P1,885 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Tui Base Camp
A hotel room with a large bed, floral bedspread, a view of greenery outside, and a window with curtains.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a sink, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A room with a wooden dresser, a mirror, a fireplace with red tiles, and a framed artwork above the fireplace.
A two-story building with a balcony on the ground floor, a sign for a bar and restaurant, and a street in front.

10. Gladstone Grand Hotel

Gladstone Grand Hotel
Fairlie
Australia
Brig
P3,610
P4,152 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Gladstone Grand Hotel
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Room was very clean and nice balcony with views. Room was spacious and linen was very good. Small refridgerator and kettle. Nice toiletries and very comfortable bed."
Carmela 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

10/10 Excellent
"Stunning property, lake views were phenomenal! Family room was spacious and very well appointed, super comfy beds and cleaned beautifully. A little further out of town but still close enough to walk, worth it for the views! Would definitely stay here again."
Rachel 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"We would definitely stay at Pinewood again. Our only issue was that we didn't have anywhere to hang our wedding attire. Luckily I had my own hangers so I hung them on the bunk bars. However my other companions didn't. Loved the shower and the beds were so comfortable and warm. The staff were so helpful and happy. Cool place."
Paula 4-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Pinewood Queenstown
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

10/10 Excellent
"Good location, excellent food all around great place to stay."
Eliot 2-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
LyLo Christchurch Airport

LyLo Christchurch Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Love the mix of accommodation options from pods to ensuite. Awesome community/kitchen room. Easy walking distance from airport. Fun to be able to socialise with travelers from all walks of life."
Cornelia 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
LyLo Christchurch Airport

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