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Our top choices for South Island cheap hotels

A rustic garden with a stone building, wooden benches, and a gravel path.

A rustic cabin with stone walls, a metal roof, and wooden deck seating.

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a small wooden stool, a hanging light fixture, and a window with blinds.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a large window with a view, and a mounted deer head on the wall.

1. Cardrona Hotel

Cardrona

Australia

Emilla

Rp1.661.472

Rp1.910.693 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A bar area with wooden tables and chairs, antler decorations on the ceiling, and a bar counter with various bottles.

A bar with patrons, a television displaying a sports game, and a sign indicating a men's restroom.

A hotel dining area with round tables and pink chairs, a jukebox, and a large window.

2. Hotel Hari Hari

Hari Hari

Rp501.404

Rp576.615 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the sunset over the ocean.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the beach and ocean.

A reception desk at Ocean View Restaurant & Bar with a view of parked cars outside.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with a view, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

3. Beachfront Hotel

Hokitika

Japan

Matthew

Rp1.447.326

Rp1.664.425 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A modern house with a glass door entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.

A reception area with a reception desk labeled "Waiyoto" and "Haast New Zealand," a reception counter, patterned chairs, a small table, and a mirror on the wall.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed beams, and a central bar area.

A river with a bridge, surrounded by mountains and dense forest.

4. Heartland Hotel Haast

Haast

United Kingdom

Fiona

Rp1.221.585

Rp1.404.844 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

A modern building with large windows and a stone pathway leading to it, situated on a pebbled beach with driftwood in the foreground.

A room with large windows overlooking a beach, a table with chairs, and a potted plant.

A spacious lounge area with a stone fireplace, large windows offering ocean views, and comfortable seating arrangements.

A coastal resort with beachfront villas, a road leading to the beach, and lush greenery.

5. Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Punakaiki

Australia

Kaye

Rp1.321.793

Rp1.520.062 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A modern balcony with a glass railing, a potted plant, and a sofa.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a brown leather sofa, a small round table, and a bed with a wooden headboard.

A modern hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

A bedroom with a large window overlooking the sea, a bed, and a chair.

6. Sudima Kaikoura

Kaikoura

Australia

Peter

Rp1.723.463

Rp1.981.983 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A two-story building with a sign reading "The Boathouse Lodge" and amenities listed such as family rooms, shared dorms, private rooms, in-room bike storage, and free breakfast.

A kitchen with a stove, oven, and various kitchen utensils on the wall.

A bedroom with a bed, a hanging plant, and a window.

A reception desk with a wooden top and blue edge, a clock on the wall, and a painting of a boat.

7. The Boathouse Lodge

Picton

Australia

Lindsay

Rp779.456

Rp896.374 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, two blue armchairs, a round table with a vase, and a ceiling with hanging plants.

A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a glass partition.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'NOVOTEL' sign, featuring a sleek, contemporary design with large windows and a structured facade.

8. Novotel Christchurch Airport

Christchurch Airport

Australia

Raymond

Rp2.528.004

Rp2.907.205 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful place to live. The shared kitchen was a great help, ensuite was great Nearby by shops, pubs make life so easy. 10/10. Laura did a great job advising us about our trip. If we ever visit wanaka again, this will be our 1st choice always!"

Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse

10/10 Excellent

"Was great, comfy bed, clean room, easy parking."

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

8/10 Good

"Very clean, warm and quiet. Breakfast was great and location was good . Check in and check out procedures could be improved as this took a long time . Parking is charged at $15 per night which wasn’t mentioned in Expedia when booking hotel."

LyLo Christchurch Airport

LyLo Christchurch Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room Helpful staff."

Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay clean facilities perfect location"

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful place to stay"

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