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Featured South Island 3 Star hotels

The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel

3 out of 5
2 Rapuwai Lane Lake Tekapo Canterbury
Stay at this hotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (612 reviews)
Romm is clean and tidy. Staff is very helpfull We have had a good stay

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 out of 5
165 Cashel Street Christchurch
The price is CA $62 per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
CA $62
CA $71 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Compact room. Comfortable bed. Very clean. Kettle tea coffee milk provided. Room cold. Heating not working well. Staff all helpful and friendly.

Reviewed on Nov 15, 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 Dec 1 to Dec 2
CA $125
CA $144 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
Good room but walls super thin could hear everything from next door.

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

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Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown

3 out of 5
48 Hamilton Road Queenstown
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $91 per night from Nov 28 to Nov 29
CA $91
CA $105 total
Nov 28 - Nov 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (619 reviews)
Good sized space in the rooms

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

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Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

3.5 out of 5
45 Roydvale Avenue Christchurch
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $131 per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
CA $131
CA $152 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Excellent design of the room, plenty of space for suitcases and toiletries in the bathroom.

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025

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Fiordland Hotel

Fiordland Hotel

3 out of 5
1 Burnby Drive Te Anau
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Te Anau. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (592 reviews)
Reception staff very friendly, room was very comfortable, modern bathroom. Everything I needed. Would book here again!

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

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Edit Picton

Edit Picton

3.5 out of 5
25 Waikawa Road, Marlborough, Picton
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $104 per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
CA $104
CA $121 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
room was clean, tidy great location and nice and quiet

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

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Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 out of 5
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $112 per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
CA $112
CA $129 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (357 reviews)
Friendly staff, clean room, great central location

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025

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The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel

The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel

3.5 out of 5
159 Manchester Street Christchurch
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $125 per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
CA $125
CA $146 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (335 reviews)
Brilliant location in the heart of the city The staff were friend and great pointing out the bars and restaurants in the area

Reviewed on Nov 4, 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 $92 per night from Dec 2 to Dec 3
CA $92
CA $107 total
Dec 2 - Dec 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,002 reviews)
Cleaner came into the room before we had vacated and my partner was dressing! Not good.

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

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3 Star Hotels South Island

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