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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 wooden building with a sign reading "JACK RABBIT" and a rainbow in the background.
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.

1. The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel
Lake Tekapo
Australia
Kim
CA $140
CA $161 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
The Godley Hotel
A modern building with multiple floors, outdoor seating area, and decorative metal panels.
A large hall with a triangular stained glass window, wooden chairs, and tables arranged for an event.
A beach with a wooden structure on the sand, a pier in the background, and footprints leading to the water.
A balcony with two yellow chairs and a table, overlooking a cityscape with historic buildings and modern high-rises.

2. Hotel Give

Hotel Give
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
David
CA $74
CA $86 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Hotel Give
A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a visible restaurant named 'Accor Live Limitless'.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a TV screen.
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 bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles. Tables with chairs are arranged in the dining area.

3. BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Alvaro
CA $66
CA $76 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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 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.

4. Airport Gateway Christchurch

Airport Gateway Christchurch
Burnside
United States
Salmin
CA $118
CA $139 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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 modern kitchen with a view of a mountainous landscape.
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
CA $88
CA $101 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Pinewood Queenstown
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a glass door entrance, and a view of a grassy yard.
A restaurant interior with stone walls, a wooden table, and black chairs.
A kitchen with a gas stove, oven, and a window overlooking greenery.
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 $60
CA $68 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 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 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 neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a pillow, and a bedside table with a lamp.

7. Wanaka Hotel

Wanaka Hotel
Wanaka
Australia
Merran
CA $154
CA $178 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Wanaka Hotel
A hotel lobby with a large glass door, a potted plant, a leather chair, and a tripod outside.
A reception area with a large arched doorway, a reception desk, and a seating area with red chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.
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
CA $154
CA $177 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
The Village Inn Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a TV, a window with curtains, and a shelf with toiletries.
A spacious lobby with a sofa, a foosball table, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
A hotel named 'Fiordland' with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent sign and a unique roof structure.
A spacious dining area with a wooden ceiling, a buffet setup, and a table with a vase of red berries.

9. Fiordland Hotel

Fiordland Hotel
Te Anau
Australia
Ruellyn
CA $101
CA $117 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Fiordland Hotel
A balcony with a view of the ocean and a stop sign.
A living room with a large window overlooking a beach, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the ocean.
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.

10. Hotel St Clair

Hotel St Clair
St. Clair
Australia
Gavin
CA $143
CA $169 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Hotel St Clair
A covered balcony with a view of a lake and mountains.
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.
A building with a white exterior and a metal roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and various shrubs.

11. Lakeside Motel & Apartments

Lakeside Motel & Apartments
Te Anau
United States
Haunani
CA $155
CA $179 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Lakeside Motel & Apartments
A hot tub on a wooden deck with a scenic mountain view in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a marble table, a wooden wall panel, a small sink, and a mirror.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. It features wooden walls and a large window with curtains.
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 $164
CA $188 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
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 person swimming in a pool with a palm tree and buildings in the background.
A modern hotel lobby with a bar, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the city.
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
CA $77
CA $91 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
The Hotel Nelson
A modern interior with a bar area, large potted plants, and a view through large windows.
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.
A modern spa room with wooden flooring, green cushioned seating, and a large mirror wall.

14. Drifter Christchurch

Drifter Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Anisha
CA $118
CA $137 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Drifter Christchurch
A modern, triangular room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A row of modern buildings with grey roofs and orange accents, overlooking a mountainous landscape and a body of water.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a bar, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
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 $162
CA $187 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Heartland Hotel Queenstown
A modern restaurant interior with tables and chairs, a neon sign, and abstract wall art.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of mountains and buildings.
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.

16. ibis Christchurch

ibis Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Amy
CA $152
CA $175 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
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 hotel building with a prominent "GOLDEN HOTEL" sign.

17. Golden Hotel

Golden Hotel
Riccarton
Australia
Xun
CA $95
CA $110 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
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 with a sign indicating 'Kaikoura Quality Suites' and amenities like free unlimited WiFi, super king size beds, a courtyard/BBQ area, and onsite parking.
A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a small table, and a wall adorned with framed pictures of ocean scenes.

18. Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites
Kaikoura
Australia
Craig
CA $89
CA $102 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Kaikoura Quality Suites
A balcony with a glass railing overlooking the sea, two pine trees, and a white table with chairs.
An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, residential buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.
A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.
A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa, a wooden table, and a television mounted on the wall.

19. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Kaikoura
Australia
Rachel
CA $101
CA $117 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 modern house with a covered driveway, a white car parked in the garage, and a mountain in the background.
A reception area with a flag, a car, and potted plants.
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 $148
CA $170 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Manuka Crescent Motel
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Larger, less populated and harder to reach than the northern “Main Island,” this area features New Zealand’s longest glacier, its highest mountain and much more.

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A town nestled between mountains and a large lake with several islands.

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Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown

8/10 Good
"We had a pleasant stay. The room was clean and comfortable, and the Filipina staff member who assisted us was very kind, friendly, and helpful. The parking area was also well-organised and convenient. Overall, we had a good experience and would recommend this place to other travellers. Thank you for the great service!"
Arthur 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Pinewood Queenstown

Find out more about South Island

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.