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

1. The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel
Lake Tekapo
Australia
Kim
CA $130
CA $151 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
The Godley Hotel
A modern building with multiple floors, outdoor seating area, and decorative metal panels.
A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a clock on the wall.
A balcony with two yellow chairs and a table, overlooking a cityscape with historic buildings and modern high-rises.
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
CA $85
CA $98 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Hotel Give
A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a visible restaurant named 'Accor Live Limitless'.
A modern bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles. Tables with chairs are arranged in the dining area.
A modern conference room with a long table, black chairs, a projector screen, and a large plant wall.
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.

3. BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
United Kingdom
Emma
CA $63
CA $72 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
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 compact living space with a kitchen, dining area, and seating.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a faucet, and a backsplash with a mosaic tile pattern.
A bar area with stools, a counter, and a refrigerator stocked with bottles.

4. Airport Gateway Christchurch

Airport Gateway Christchurch
Burnside
United States
Salmin
CA $127
CA $148 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Airport Gateway Christchurch
A lodge named Pinewood with a two-story building, a covered entrance, and a parking area with cars.
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.
A modern kitchen with a view of a mountainous landscape.

5. Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown
Boydtown
Australia
Fiona
CA $80
CA $93 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Pinewood Queenstown
A covered outdoor seating area with a glass door leading to a grassy yard.
A restaurant interior with stone walls, a wooden table, and black chairs.
A row of small, white, single-room cabins with a gravel path and rocks in front.
A small, single-story building with a sloped roof, a large sliding glass door, and a small porch area.

6. Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
Twizel
Australia
Neil
CA $57
CA $66 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
A view through a window of a mountainous landscape with a lake, trees, and buildings in the foreground.
A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, large windows with a view of the outdoors, and a mix of indoor and outdoor seating areas.
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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.
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.

8. The Village Inn Hotel

The Village Inn Hotel
Te Anau
Australia
Ross
CA $112
CA $129 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
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 hotel named 'Fiordland' with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent sign and a unique roof structure.

9. Fiordland Hotel

Fiordland Hotel
Te Anau
Australia
Anthony
CA $95
CA $110 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Fiordland Hotel
A balcony with a view of the ocean and a stop sign.
A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a view of the sea, and a balcony.
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.

10. Hotel St Clair

Hotel St Clair
St. Clair
Australia
Sarah
CA $148
CA $174 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Hotel St Clair
A covered balcony with a view of a lake and mountains.
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.
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.

11. Lakeside Motel & Apartments

Lakeside Motel & Apartments
Te Anau
Canada
Rebecca
CA $145
CA $169 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
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 hotel room with two beds, a marble table, a wooden wall panel, a small sink, and a mirror.
A modern hotel with a row of rooms featuring balconies, outdoor seating, and a parking lot.

12. Archway Motel & Chalets

Archway Motel & Chalets
Wanaka
Australia
Jason
CA $179
CA $206 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
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 hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a view of the mountains, and a dining area with outdoor seating.
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.

13. The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson
Nelson South
Australia
Andrew
CA $75
CA $88 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
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.
A modern building with large windows, a prominent sign, and a mix of architectural styles.

14. Drifter Christchurch

Drifter Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Scott
CA $105
CA $122 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Drifter Christchurch
A modern, triangular room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of a lake and mountains.
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.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, and a seating area.

15. Heartland Hotel Queenstown

Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
emmanuel
CA $187
CA $216 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Heartland Hotel Queenstown
A modern restaurant interior with tables and chairs, a neon sign, and abstract wall art.
A modern hotel with a large mural, a clock tower, and a street with cars.
A bar area with multiple seating options, a well-stocked liquor shelf, and a visible exit sign.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of mountains and buildings.

16. ibis Christchurch

ibis Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Amy
CA $139
CA $159 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
ibis Christchurch
A modern cafe interior with wooden tables and chairs, a coffee bar, and shelves with decorative items.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, two armchairs, a small round table, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a large painting on the wall.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinetry, a dishwasher, and a kettle on the counter.

17. Golden Hotel

Golden Hotel
Riccarton
Australia
Xun
CA $107
CA $123 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Golden Hotel
A modern two-story building with a balcony, large windows, and a view of snow-capped mountains.
A pool table in a well-lit room with a fireplace, seating area, and decorative items.
A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a small table, and a wall adorned with framed pictures of ocean scenes.
A hotel with a sign indicating 'Kaikoura Quality Suites' and amenities like free unlimited WiFi, super king size beds, a courtyard/BBQ area, and onsite parking.

18. Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites
Kaikoura
Australia
vicki
CA $97
CA $112 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
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.
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.
A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.

19. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Kaikoura
Australia
Sarah-Jane
CA $100
CA $116 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
A gravel driveway leading to a row of modern, single-story houses with a mountain backdrop.
A reception area with a flag, a car, and potted plants.
A compact living space with a bed, a TV, a dining area, and a kitchenette.
A living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

20. Manuka Crescent Motel

Manuka Crescent Motel
Wanaka
United States
Wells
CA $151
CA $176 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Manuka Crescent Motel
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A red speedboat on a turquoise river surrounded by rocky banks and dense green trees.

Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown

8/10 Good
"Small but neat and fine for one night. Easy to walk into Queenstown & bed comfortable. Pretty small room & tiny shared toilet downstairs and tiny shared shower outside our room upstairs but price was good for Queenstown so all good."
Fiona 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Pinewood Queenstown
The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We loved our stay! The room was so clean and had everything we needed. Great view of the lake too. Could not fault it. Thank you."
Holly 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
The Godley Hotel

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The top 3 Stars hotels in South Island, South Island may offer some of the best discounts and rates, but these properties are anything but average. Travelers love South Island 3 Stars hotels for their top quality services, just-like-home amenities, and wallet-friendly prices. You can even get access to fantastic perks like delectable restaurants, so-cool cocktail bars, and spacious fitness centres.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in South Island?
Based on reviews posted by travellers, YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel is one of the best 3-star hotels in Queenstown, South Island. It includes a lake view and front desk services, and is around 0.16 kilometres southwest of the centre. Guests also highly recommend The Lofts Apartments, approximately 0.16 kilometres southwest of downtown. A nearby boardwalk and individually decorated rooms help make this a top escape in the city.
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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 access to creature comforts. 3-star hotels are typically more pocket-friendly and offer the conveniences and services required to be comfortable, such as breakfast, WiFi and a gym. You can expect a bit more at a 4-star hotel — think upscale interiors, premium toiletries and extra touches like spa centres.