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Featured South Island 3 Star hotels
The Godley Hotel
"Apart from the location overlooking Lake Tekapo, the hotel is overly priced for what it offers. The room looked shabby outdated and had an overbearing smell. Visited peak winter and there was just a small heatpump. Toilet flush did not work properly overall vibe was uncomfortable and unclean."
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2026
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
"Clean but the room was tiny and we had nowhere to open our suitcases."
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2026
Galaxy Boutique Hotel
"Very helpful staff, great experience!!!"
Reviewed on Jul 17, 2026
Pinewood Queenstown
"Towel rack above toilet - not ideal. Sink with mirror overhead makes brushing teeth difficult. Rooms are well heated, and love the self contained nature."
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2026
Hotel Give
"Close to our itinerary. Easy in/out of Chch"
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026
Archway Motel & Chalets
"Had a wonderful stay, will definitely be back."
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026
Lakeside Motel & Apartments
"There are no complaints here we loved our stay and the room was better than expected. We stayed in a 3 room apartment and couldn’t ask for anything more"
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026
Airport Gateway Motor Lodge
"On-site restaurant delivered our dinner hot and ready to eat. Nicely presented and was a nice meal. The room was not clean. Two dining room chairs were soiled and stained. The shower was dirty, ( scum and dust )and a wet facecloth was hanging over the top of the shower, I suspect it was a used cloth. ..."
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2026
Wanaka Hotel
"Wonderful location, friendly staff and great restaurant + cafe attached 😀"
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026
The Hotel Nelson
"All went well!"
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2026
3 Star Hotels South Island
Maybe you’ve got to travel for work, or perhaps you’re finally ready to book that much-deserved vacation—regardless, it’s time for you to get on a plane and you’re going to make the most of it. You’ve traveled enough to know how important a comfy bed and room service can be, so booking a hotel with all the amenities you need is a priority.
You can find 3 star hotels in South Island that keep you close to all the great sightseeing and activities around the area, or even book a place that’s a bit more secluded, if that’s what you prefer. No matter what you’re looking for—whether you’re all about the location or are invested in on-site perks--Travelocity will help you find the accommodation that works best for you.
When it comes to options, you’ll have them. The South Island 3 star hotels give you plenty of choices as far as access to the best areas, and many also offer a breakfast buffet, as well as plenty of other amenities like high-speed Wi-Fi and an on-site pool or spa.
Whatever you’re looking for on your next getaway, browse Travelocity’s big selection of hotels to ensure you get the best possible deal. Book one of the best 3 star hotels in South Island today!
Recent South Island hotel reviews by fellow wanderers
Novotel Christchurch Airport
"Our room was very clean and tidy. We made a reservation on line for dinner only to find out that we had booked for the Novotel at Auckland not Christchurch. The staff went out of their way to make a space for us even though they were booked out."
