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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 spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, wooden seating, and a large window.
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.

1. The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel
Lake Tekapo
Australia
Kim
₩130,890
₩150,524 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 beach with a wooden structure on the sand, a pier in the background, and footprints leading to the water.
A large hall with a triangular stained glass window, wooden chairs, and tables arranged for an event.
A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a clock on the wall.

2. Hotel Give

Hotel Give
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
David
₩68,708
₩79,018 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hotel Give
A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a visible restaurant named 'Accor Live Limitless'.
A modern conference room with a long table, black chairs, a projector screen, and a large plant wall.
A modern bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles. Tables with chairs are arranged in the dining area.
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
₩61,995
₩71,294 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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 compact living space with a kitchen, dining area, and seating.
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.

4. Airport Gateway Christchurch

Airport Gateway Christchurch
Burnside
United States
Salmin
₩130,375
₩149,931 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Airport Gateway Christchurch
A lodge named Pinewood with a two-story building, a covered entrance, and a parking area with cars.
A neatly made bed with a heart-shaped towel arrangement, a window with blinds, and a view of a snowy landscape.
A modern living room with a dark sofa, a coffee table with magazines, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A modern kitchen with a view of a mountainous landscape.

5. Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown
Boydtown
Australia
Fiona
₩79,624
₩91,568 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Pinewood Queenstown
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a glass door entrance, and a view of a grassy yard.
A row of small, white, single-room cabins with a gravel path and rocks in front.
A small, single-story building with a sloped roof, a large sliding glass door, and a small porch area.
A restaurant interior with stone walls, a wooden table, and black chairs.

6. Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
Twizel
Australia
Neil
₩55,791
₩64,160 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
A view through a window of a mountainous landscape with a lake, trees, and buildings in the foreground.
A reception desk with a modern design, featuring a dark base and a light countertop. There are three pendant lights hanging above the desk, and a vase with flowers on the left side.
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.
A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a pillow, and a bedside table with a lamp.

7. Wanaka Hotel

Wanaka Hotel
Wanaka
Australia
Merran
₩150,104
₩172,624 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.
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
₩134,644
₩154,841 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
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 hotel named 'Fiordland' with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent sign and a unique roof structure.
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
₩100,505
₩115,581 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Fiordland Hotel
A balcony with a view of the ocean and a stop sign.
A table set for dining with a view of the ocean through large windows.
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
Gavin
₩158,307
₩182,053 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Hotel St Clair
A covered balcony with a view of a lake and mountains.
A building with a white exterior and a metal roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and various shrubs.
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.

11. Lakeside Motel & Apartments

Lakeside Motel & Apartments
Te Anau
United States
Haunani
₩149,755
₩172,218 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 hotel room with two beds, a marble table, a wooden wall panel, a small sink, and a mirror.
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.

12. Archway Motel & Chalets

Archway Motel & Chalets
Wanaka
Australia
Jason
₩146,622
₩168,616 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 modern kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a blue sofa and a small table.
A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a view of the mountains, and a dining area with outdoor seating.
A person swimming in a pool with a palm tree and buildings in the background.

13. The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson
Nelson South
Australia
Ray
₩85,333
₩98,133 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
The Hotel Nelson
A modern interior with a bar area, large potted plants, and a view through large windows.
A modern spa room with wooden flooring, green cushioned seating, and a large mirror wall.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small armchair, a bedside table, and a floor lamp.
A modern building with large windows, a prominent sign, and a mix of architectural styles.

14. Drifter Christchurch

Drifter Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Scott
₩117,700
₩135,355 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 spacious lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, and a seating area.
A row of modern buildings with grey roofs and orange accents, overlooking a mountainous landscape and a body of water.
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
₩156,934
₩180,474 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Heartland Hotel Queenstown
A modern restaurant interior with tables and chairs, a neon sign, and abstract wall art.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of mountains and buildings.
A modern hotel with a large mural, a clock tower, and a street with cars.
Exterior

16. ibis Christchurch

ibis Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Amy
₩140,587
₩161,675 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 building with a prominent "GOLDEN HOTEL" sign.
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.

17. Golden Hotel

Golden Hotel
Riccarton
Australia
Xun
₩94,161
₩108,285 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Golden Hotel
A modern two-story building with a balcony, large windows, and a view of snow-capped mountains.
A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a small table, and a wall adorned with framed pictures of ocean scenes.
A pool table in a well-lit room with a fireplace, seating area, and decorative items.
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
₩85,967
₩98,859 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Kaikoura Quality Suites
A balcony with a glass railing overlooking the sea, two pine trees, and a white table with chairs.
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.
A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa, a wooden table, and a television mounted on the wall.

19. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Kaikoura
Australia
Rachel
₩100,487
₩115,563 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 reception area with a flag, a car, and potted plants.
A modern house with a covered driveway, a white car parked in the garage, and a mountain in the background.

20. Manuka Crescent Motel

Manuka Crescent Motel
Wanaka
United States
Wells
₩139,148
₩160,020 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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 4 days ago
Pinewood Queenstown
The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel

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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.