Title: Book the Best South Island Hotels with Early Check-in in 2026 from CA $126 | Expedia.ca [South Island Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/South-Island.dx6052692)[Hotels in South Island](https://expedia.ca/South-Island-Hotels.d6052692.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in South Island](https://expedia.ca/South-Island-Vacation-Rentals.d6052692.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to South Island](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-South-Island.d6052692.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in South Island](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-South-Island.d6052692.Travel-Guide-Activities)[South Island Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-South-Island.d6052692.Car-Rental-Guide)[South Island Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/South-Island.d6052692.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![Queenstown which includes a river or creek and boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180018/2948ba2b-7820-4b5e-8e27-7fb5d6789242.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Find Hotels with Early Check-in in South Island from CA $126 - 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Jan 11, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Sudima-Christchurch-Airport.h889383.Hotel-Information) ![Superior Queen Studio | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679600/9679525/2b9498f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![32-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679600/9679525/c9f19b44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679600/9679525/75bc454c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family Suite Unit 4 | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679600/9679525/e1df1adf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Kaka Point Motels [](https://www.expedia.ca/Kaka-Point-Hotels-The-Kaka-Point-Motels.h9679525.Hotel-Information) Kaka Point 9.2/10 Wonderful (261) "Very nice place to stay" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Tony CA $114 CA $132 total includes taxes & fees Dec 15 - Dec 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Kaka-Point-Hotels-The-Kaka-Point-Motels.h9679525.Hotel-Information) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6960000/6953000/6952941/206c81d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Free daily continental breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6960000/6953000/6952941/1de01b43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Fiordland Carriage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6960000/6953000/6952941/58edce62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6960000/6953000/6952941/a30a10ba_edited_74df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Te Anau Lodge [](https://www.expedia.ca/Te-Anau-Hotels-Te-Anau-Lodge.h6952941.Hotel-Information) Te Anau 9.6/10 Exceptional (268) "clean room, spacious, well maintained and stocked" ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Ali CA $247 CA $287 total includes taxes & fees Dec 13 - Dec 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Te-Anau-Hotels-Te-Anau-Lodge.h6952941.Hotel-Information) ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15200000/15194600/15194503/c5dc3a49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15200000/15194600/15194503/134cdd47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15200000/15194600/15194503/c37b704d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15200000/15194600/15194503/3af51c99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### West Meadows Motel [](https://www.expedia.ca/Wanaka-Hotels-West-Meadows-Motel.h15194503.Hotel-Information) Wanaka 9.8/10 Exceptional (456) "Great place to stay" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Rex CA $235 CA $273 total includes taxes & fees Dec 18 - Dec 19 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Wanaka-Hotels-West-Meadows-Motel.h15194503.Hotel-Information) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19300000/19296900/19296878/b98ed3ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bedroom 2](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19300000/19296900/19296878/cf743d06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19300000/19296900/19296878/c456f109.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bedroom 4 (The Sleepout) Pet Friendly](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19300000/19296900/19296878/4b7f70aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Top of the Town [](https://www.expedia.ca/Picton-Hotels-Top-Of-The-Town.h19296878.Hotel-Information) Picton 9.4/10 Exceptional (178) "Tracee greeted us warmly and gave us some good advice for places to eat. The room was absolutely great, with a comfortable bed and a very good bathroom." ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Gary CA $110 CA $126 total includes taxes & fees Dec 24 - Dec 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Picton-Hotels-Top-Of-The-Town.h19296878.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/911600/911529/dfe15e8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/911600/911529/ab990cf8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/911600/911529/97c9e527.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Private spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/911600/911529/34c4e5d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Novotel Queenstown Lakeside [](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Novotel-Queenstown-Lakeside.h911529.Hotel-Information) Queenstown City Centre 8.8/10 Excellent (1006) "We had a quick stay but it was exactly what we needed." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Nicole CA $275 CA $316 total includes taxes & fees Dec 21 - Dec 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Novotel-Queenstown-Lakeside.h911529.Hotel-Information) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6940000/6936000/6935946/aee7b487.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6940000/6936000/6935946/cff7939d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6940000/6936000/6935946/e0798e53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6940000/6936000/6935946/c49e42d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Franz Josef Oasis [](https://www.expedia.ca/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Franz-Josef-Oasis.h6935946.Hotel-Information) Franz Josef Glacier 9.4/10 Exceptional (649) "The rooms were spotless, containing a bath with jets and overhead shower. Great water pressure. Located 10 mins from the town in a nice quiet location. The lady at reception was very friendly and helpful and gave us tips where to eat. The gentleman at breakfast was very polite and friendly. The hotel also has a 24 hr laundry with a honesty box available but we didn’t use it. " ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Donna CA $207 CA $237 total includes taxes & fees Dec 12 - Dec 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Franz-Josef-Oasis.h6935946.Hotel-Information) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2230000/2229400/2229308/c237adf3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Shared kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2230000/2229400/2229308/e1fc4bd2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Apartment | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2230000/2229400/2229308/5903a9f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2230000/2229400/2229308/7e6618ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wanaka Springs Lodge [](https://www.expedia.ca/Wanaka-Hotels-Wanaka-Springs-Lodge.h2229308.Hotel-Information) Wanaka 9.4/10 Exceptional (256) "Awesome place!" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Chris CA $228 CA $262 total includes taxes & fees Dec 15 - Dec 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Wanaka-Hotels-Wanaka-Springs-Lodge.h2229308.Hotel-Information) ![Double Room (Room 3)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31720000/31719500/31719473/f11dc9d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor wedding area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31720000/31719500/31719473/bb1bfb57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31720000/31719500/31719473/583d239e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Triple Room (Room 2)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31720000/31719500/31719473/b93eb12d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Te Mahuru Retreat [](https://www.expedia.ca/Kaikoura-Hotels-Te-Mahuru-Retreat.h31719473.Hotel-Information) Kaikoura Flat 9.6/10 Exceptional (151) "Fantastic property and amazing hosts." ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Colette CA $138 CA $160 total includes taxes & fees Dec 12 - Dec 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Kaikoura-Hotels-Te-Mahuru-Retreat.h31719473.Hotel-Information) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30046800/30046767/0d92d897.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30046800/30046767/4a74154c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30046800/30046767/02f73ff5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30046800/30046767/81ea9590.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mi-pad Queenstown [](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Mi-Pad-Smart-Hotel.h30046767.Hotel-Information) Queenstown City Centre 9.0/10 Wonderful (857) "The staff were friendly and room a decent size for a solo traveler that enjoys their space. Great location too. " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Ra-ees CA $234 CA $275 total includes taxes & fees Dec 14 - Dec 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Mi-Pad-Smart-Hotel.h30046767.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. [View all properties](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26®ionId=6052692&adults=2&property_amenities_group_explore=express_checkin&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Top South Island Hotel Reviews ![BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10160000/10153700/10153686/30273335_y.jpg) ### BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch 10/10 Excellent "Staff including dining staff were extremely helpful and warm. Rooms were very clean. Location is convenient." [](https://expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-BreakFree-On-Cashel.h10153686.Hotel-Information) ![Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7200/7169/ae183ba5_y.jpg) ### Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview 10/10 Excellent "Room tidy, bed. Comfy - bathroom very jaded & bottles would not open easy Staff excellent " [](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Copthorne-Hotel-Apartments-Queenstown-Lakeview.h7169.Hotel-Information)