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Our top choices for South Island 3-star hotels

A wooden deck with tables and chairs overlooking a lake and mountains.
A wooden building with a sign reading "JACK RABBIT" and a rainbow in the background.
A couple standing by a lake with mountains in the background.
A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, wooden seating, and a large window.

1. The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel
Lake Tekapo
Australia
Kim
NT$3,119
NT$3,587 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
The Godley Hotel
A modern building with multiple floors, outdoor seating area, and decorative metal panels.
A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a clock on the wall.
A beach with a wooden structure on the sand, a pier in the background, and footprints leading to the water.
A balcony with two yellow chairs and a table, overlooking a cityscape with historic buildings and modern high-rises.

2. Hotel Give

Hotel Give
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
David
NT$1,611
NT$1,853 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Hotel Give
A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a visible restaurant named 'Accor Live Limitless'.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with a view, and a bedside table with a lamp.
A modern conference room with a long table, black chairs, a projector screen, and a large plant wall.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a TV screen.

3. BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Alvaro
NT$1,518
NT$1,746 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a wardrobe, and an air conditioning unit.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a faucet, and a backsplash with a mosaic tile pattern.
A patio with a table and chairs, a sliding glass door, and a wooden pergola.
A bar area with stools, a counter, and a refrigerator stocked with bottles.

4. Airport Gateway Christchurch

Airport Gateway Christchurch
Burnside
United States
Salmin
NT$3,078
NT$3,539 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Airport Gateway Christchurch
A lodge named Pinewood with a two-story building, a covered entrance, and a parking area with cars.
A modern kitchen with a view of a mountainous landscape.
A neatly made bed with a heart-shaped towel arrangement, a window with blinds, and a view of a snowy landscape.
A modern building with a black exterior, a number '10' on the side, and a visible entrance.

5. Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown
Boydtown
Australia
Fiona
NT$1,884
NT$2,167 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Pinewood Queenstown
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a glass door entrance, and a view of a grassy yard.
A restaurant interior with stone walls, a wooden table, and black chairs.
A small, single-story building with a sloped roof, a large sliding glass door, and a small porch area.
A row of small, white, single-room cabins with a gravel path and rocks in front.

6. Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
Twizel
Australia
Neil
NT$1,323
NT$1,521 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
A view through a window of a mountainous landscape with a lake, trees, and buildings in the foreground.
A modern building with large glass windows, a brick chimney, and a clear view of the surrounding landscape.
A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a pillow, and a bedside table with a lamp.
A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, large windows with a view of the outdoors, and a mix of indoor and outdoor seating areas.

7. Wanaka Hotel

Wanaka Hotel
Wanaka
Australia
Merran
NT$4,702
NT$5,407 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Wanaka Hotel
A hotel lobby with a large glass door, a potted plant, a leather chair, and a tripod outside.
A reception area with a counter, seating, and a view of the dining area.
A cozy lounge area with a stone wall, a fireplace, red leather sofas, and a bar with stools.
A reception area with a large arched doorway, a reception desk, and a seating area with red chairs.

8. The Village Inn Hotel

The Village Inn Hotel
Te Anau
Australia
SHI
NT$3,093
NT$3,557 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
The Village Inn Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a TV, a window with curtains, and a shelf with toiletries.
A spacious lobby with a sofa, a foosball table, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
A spacious dining area with a wooden ceiling, a buffet setup, and a table with a vase of red berries.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk with a kettle, and a view of the outdoors.

9. Fiordland Hotel

Fiordland Hotel
Te Anau
Australia
Ruellyn
NT$2,378
NT$2,735 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Fiordland Hotel
A balcony with a view of the ocean and a stop sign.
A living room with a large window overlooking a beach, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the ocean.
A modern building with large windows and a sign for Pier 24 restaurant & bar.
A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a view of the sea, and a balcony.

10. Hotel St Clair

Hotel St Clair
St. Clair
Australia
Maree
NT$3,764
NT$4,329 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Hotel St Clair
A covered balcony with a view of a lake and mountains.
A lakeside view with a picnic area, a sign for 'Lakeview Resort', and mountains in the background.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a large window with curtains and a view of a lake.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a potted plant, and a shower area.

11. Lakeside Motel & Apartments

Lakeside Motel & Apartments
Te Anau
United States
Haunani
NT$3,551
NT$4,084 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Lakeside Motel & Apartments
A hot tub on a wooden deck with a scenic mountain view in the background.
A sign for Archway Motels & Chalets with a mountain backdrop.
A modern hotel with a row of rooms featuring balconies, outdoor seating, and a parking lot.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. It features wooden walls and a large window with curtains.

12. Archway Motel & Chalets

Archway Motel & Chalets
Wanaka
Australia
Jason
NT$3,642
NT$4,189 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Archway Motel & Chalets
A woman lying on a bed reading a book in a room with a large window and a view of greenery outside.
A person swimming in a pool with a palm tree and buildings in the background.
A modern hotel lobby with a bar, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the city.
A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a view of the mountains, and a dining area with outdoor seating.

13. The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson
Nelson South
Australia
Ray
NT$2,019
NT$2,322 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
The Hotel Nelson
A modern interior with a bar area, large potted plants, and a view through large windows.
Bar (on property)
A modern building with large windows, a prominent sign, and a mix of architectural styles.
A modern spa room with wooden flooring, green cushioned seating, and a large mirror wall.

14. Drifter Christchurch

Drifter Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Scott
NT$2,166
NT$2,491 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Drifter Christchurch
A modern, triangular room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A row of modern buildings with grey roofs and orange accents, overlooking a mountainous landscape and a body of water.
A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea and mountains.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a bar, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

15. Heartland Hotel Queenstown

Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
emmanuel
NT$4,410
NT$5,071 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Heartland Hotel Queenstown
A modern restaurant interior with tables and chairs, a neon sign, and abstract wall art.
Exterior
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of mountains and buildings.
A bar area with multiple seating options, a well-stocked liquor shelf, and a visible exit sign.

16. ibis Christchurch

ibis Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Amy
NT$3,483
NT$4,005 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
ibis Christchurch
A modern cafe interior with wooden tables and chairs, a coffee bar, and shelves with decorative items.
A modern hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a large painting on the wall.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, two armchairs, a small round table, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinetry, a dishwasher, and a kettle on the counter.

17. Golden Hotel

Golden Hotel
Riccarton
Australia
Xun
NT$2,488
NT$2,861 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Golden Hotel
A modern two-story building with a balcony, large windows, and a view of snow-capped mountains.
A parking lot with a car, a building with a sign, and a mountain in the background.
A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a small table, and a wall adorned with framed pictures of ocean scenes.
A hotel with a sign indicating 'Kaikoura Quality Suites' and amenities like free unlimited WiFi, super king size beds, a courtyard/BBQ area, and onsite parking.

18. Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites
Kaikoura
Australia
Craig
NT$2,158
NT$2,482 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Kaikoura Quality Suites
A balcony with a glass railing overlooking the sea, two pine trees, and a white table with chairs.
A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa, a wooden table, and a television mounted on the wall.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a stove. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of trees through large windows.
An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, residential buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

19. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Kaikoura
Australia
Rachel
NT$2,383
NT$2,740 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
A gravel driveway leading to a row of modern, single-story houses with a mountain backdrop.
A compact living space with a bed, a TV, a dining area, and a kitchenette.
A modern house with a covered driveway, a white car parked in the garage, and a mountain in the background.
A living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

20. Manuka Crescent Motel

Manuka Crescent Motel
Wanaka
United States
Wells
NT$3,787
NT$4,355 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Manuka Crescent Motel
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Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"We would definitely stay at Pinewood again. Our only issue was that we didn't have anywhere to hang our wedding attire. Luckily I had my own hangers so I hung them on the bunk bars. However my other companions didn't. Loved the shower and the beds were so comfortable and warm. The staff were so helpful and happy. Cool place."
Paula 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Pinewood Queenstown
The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel

10/10 Excellent
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The Godley Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in South Island?
You'll discover a range of 3-star hotels around South Island. Our guests recommend staying at YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel in Queenstown. It comes with a lake view and a nearby beach, and is roughly 0.16 kilometers southwest of downtown. The Lofts Apartments is also popular. Around 0.16 kilometers southwest of the center of Queenstown, it offers first-run movie services and private winery tours.
How much does it cost to stay in a 3-star hotel in South Island?
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in South Island?
Book a 3-star hotel and you can look forward to tidy and comfortable rooms and amenities such as WiFi, gyms and tea and coffee makers. These lodgings may also include a bar and restaurant. Upgrade your South Island vacation by choosing a 4-star hotel. With things like a wellness center, round-the-clock room service and premium toiletries, you'll experience an enhanced level of relaxation and comfort.