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Featured South Island 3 Star hotels

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

3.5 out of 5
45 Roydvale Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $107 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
CA $107
CA $123 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"We stayed at the Airport Gateway Motor Lodge for 2 separate nights. Once on our 12.05am arrival to Christchurch where Lexi was such a fantastic ball of energy when she came to pick us up from the airport, that she gave us a 2nd wind. We couldn't have asked for better. Later on in the morning, due ..."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 out of 5
165 Cashel Street, Christchurch
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $60 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
CA $60
CA $69 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
"The hotel is conveniently located very close to bus stop, shopping lots and a restaurant. Whilst the room size is compact, it is good enough for the purpose of sleeping at night. It has a small fridge, but lacking of microwave and freezer. Hot water for shower is instantly available, no need to ..."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

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Wanaka Hotel

Wanaka Hotel

3 out of 5
71 Ardmore Street, Wanaka
The price is CA $142 per night from Oct 22 to Oct 23
CA $142
CA $166 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Wānaka. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (696 reviews)
"Quite sufficient for my intended purpose."

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025

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Hotel Give

Hotel Give

3.5 out of 5
12 Hereford Street, Christchurch
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $70 per night from Sep 26 to Sep 27
CA $70
CA $80 total
Sep 26 - Sep 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Handy"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

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Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

3.5 out of 5
10 Smith Street, Dunedin
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $125 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
CA $125
CA $144 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Enjoyed my stay"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

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The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel

3 out of 5
2 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury
The price is CA $211 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
CA $211
CA $243 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (597 reviews)
"Everything was great except for the evening dinning options at the hotel. It would have been nice to sit in the bar in the evening but it closed at 3pm."

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025

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The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

3 out of 5
40 Waimea Road, Nelson
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $76 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
CA $76
CA $88 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

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Highview Apartments

Highview Apartments

3.5 out of 5
66-70 Thompson Street, Queenstown
Fully refundable
The price is CA $155 per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
CA $155
CA $178 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (561 reviews)
"Very nice apartment with amazing views. Power point position behind the bed a bit inconvenient. Parking is a bit a challenge at times."

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

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Lakeside Motel & Apartments

Lakeside Motel & Apartments

3.5 out of 5
36 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau
The price is CA $130 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
CA $130
CA $149 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Te Anau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Luxmore Jet and Fiordland National Park Visitor ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Good lake view, would be best from upstairs."

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025

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ibis Christchurch

ibis Christchurch

3.5 out of 5
107 Hereford St, Christchurch
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $109 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
CA $109
CA $125 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Room and bathroom were very tiny. Everything else was great."

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025

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3 Star Hotels South Island

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