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Restaurant
Reception
Restaurant
Cafe

1. The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel
Lake Tekapo
Australia
Raja
CA $143
CA $165 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
The Godley Hotel
Exterior
Standard Twin Room
Meeting facility
Reception

2. BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
United Kingdom
Daniel
CA $58
CA $67 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Exterior detail
Point of interest
Point of interest
1 Bedroom Apartment | Balcony

3. Hotel Give

Hotel Give
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
David
CA $54
CA $62 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Hotel Give
Exterior
Family Room
Lobby
Restaurant

4. Swiss-Belresort Coronet Peak

Swiss-Belresort Coronet Peak
Arthur's Point
Australia
Ravinder singh
CA $155
CA $182 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Swiss-Belresort Coronet Peak
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room, Lake View
Deluxe Double Room, Lake View | Bathroom
Deluxe Double Room, Lake View | View from room

5. Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Galaxy Boutique Hotel
Lake Tekapo
Australia
Clara
CA $428
CA $493 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Galaxy Boutique Hotel
Front of property
Living area
Exterior
Living area

6. Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown
Boydtown
Australia
Karankumar
CA $82
CA $95 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Pinewood Queenstown
Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Lakefacing King Studio) | Lake view
View from property
Family Suite, Mountain View
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Lakefacing) | Living area

7. Lakeside Motel & Apartments

Lakeside Motel & Apartments
Te Anau
Australia
Jared
CA $113
CA $131 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Lakeside Motel & Apartments
Standard Queen Room
Game room
Front of property
Standard Twin Room

8. Fiordland Hotel

Fiordland Hotel
Te Anau
Australia
Anthony
CA $93
CA $107 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Fiordland Hotel
Suite | Lake view
Room, Garden View
Restaurant
Reception

9. Wanaka Hotel

Wanaka Hotel
Wanaka
Australia
Jon
CA $152
CA $176 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Wanaka Hotel
Superior Room
Executive Apartment, 4 Bedrooms
Executive Apartment, 4 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Bar (on property)

10. The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson
Nelson South
Australia
Andrew
CA $71
CA $83 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
The Hotel Nelson
Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
Superior Access Chalet
Front of property

11. Archway Motel & Chalets

Archway Motel & Chalets
Wanaka
United States
owen
CA $177
CA $204 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Archway Motel & Chalets
Restaurant
Room
Exterior
Restaurant

12. ibis Christchurch

ibis Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Carlene
CA $90
CA $103 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
ibis Christchurch
Restaurant
Exterior
Premium King Suite
Fitness facility

13. Drifter Christchurch

Drifter Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Andrew
CA $98
CA $114 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Drifter Christchurch
Room
Motel 2 Bedroom Unit | Terrace/patio
Hotel Studio | Private kitchen
Restaurant

14. Airport Gateway Christchurch

Airport Gateway Christchurch
Burnside
Australia
Elna
CA $88
CA $104 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Airport Gateway Christchurch
Superior Queen Studio | Living area
BBQ/picnic area
Point of interest
Superior Two Bedroom Family Apartment

15. Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel
Wanaka
Australia
maureen
CA $145
CA $169 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Alpine Motel
Luxury Ocean View Suite | Balcony
Luxury Ocean View Suite | View from room
Front of property - evening/night
View from property

16. Hotel St Clair

Hotel St Clair
St. Clair
Australia
Sarah
CA $144
CA $168 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Hotel St Clair
Interior detail
Standard Twin Room
Interior detail
Fireplace

17. The Village Inn Hotel

The Village Inn Hotel
Te Anau
Australia
Ross
CA $100
CA $115 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
The Village Inn Hotel
Property grounds
Fireplace
Studio
Two Bedroom - CHALET | Living area

18. Mountain Chalets Motel

Mountain Chalets Motel
Twizel
New Zealand
Germano
CA $132
CA $151 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Mountain Chalets Motel
Exterior detail
Front of property
Superior King & Single Studio
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

19. ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments

ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments
Te Anau
United States
Katherine
CA $119
CA $138 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments
Living area
Fitness facility
Living area
Front of property

20. Highview Apartments

Highview Apartments
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Kim
CA $170
CA $198 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Highview Apartments
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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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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.