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Our top choices for South Island cheap hotels

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a bar counter, and a seating area.

1. Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
4.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (967 reviews)
"Nice hotel"
United States
James
The price is ₩123,404
₩141,914 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
A modern room with large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are two sofas and a wicker chair.

2. Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (461 reviews)
"Once again this Haka House was fantastic. Rooms and bathrooms were clean. This place was quiet, from the dining room you see the lake ( a plus whdn it's windy outside).Great place"
Canada
Ariane
The price is ₩394,119
₩453,237 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Haka House Lake Tekapo
A building with a glass door, wooden shutters, and a covered outdoor seating area with picnic tables.

3. Lakes Edge Lodge

Lakes Edge Lodge
1.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (46 reviews)
"Room only but in decent condition and shared amenities were decent. Good location."
United Kingdom
Srikant
The price is ₩183,895
₩211,479 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Lakes Edge Lodge
A group of people dining at a buffet with various dishes displayed in bowls.

4. LyLo Christchurch Airport

LyLo Christchurch Airport
5.0 star property
Christchurch Airport
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great choice if looking for a budget option near the airport. Amenities were quite nice, bathroom was clean, and staff was very helpful. Not a ton of space, but very doable for a night or two."
United States
Payton
The price is ₩93,619
₩107,662 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
LyLo Christchurch Airport
A hotel room with a large bed, floral bedspread, a view of greenery outside, and a window with curtains.

5. Gladstone Grand Hotel

Gladstone Grand Hotel
2.0 star property
Fairlie
5.4 out of 10, (64 reviews)
"Sheets were clean and bed was comfy but otherwise very rundown old building a bit pricey for what it is."
New Zealand
Sally
The price is ₩74,487
₩85,662 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Gladstone Grand Hotel
A marina with boats docked, a road with vehicles, and a building with a blue roof.

6. Atlantis Backpackers

Atlantis Backpackers
2.0 star property
Picton
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Very sweet place."
Australia
Yu Chen
The price is ₩45,298
₩52,093 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Atlantis Backpackers
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.

7. The Boathouse Lodge

The Boathouse Lodge
2.0 star property
Picton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (231 reviews)
"Very cool place to stay and friendly Staff as well!"
Australia
Luciano
The price is ₩63,527
₩73,056 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
The Boathouse Lodge
A deck with a wooden floor and glass doors leading to an interior space, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

8. The Brownston Hostel

The Brownston Hostel
2.0 star property
Wanaka
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (133 reviews)
"Very good location clean and comfortable room. "
United States
Levent
The price is ₩95,782
₩110,152 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
The Brownston Hostel
A modern house with a patio, a sliding glass door, and a wooden pergola.

9. Airport Gateway Christchurch

Airport Gateway Christchurch
3.5 star property
Burnside
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Loved the airport shuttle, restaurant food was great. Everything was good would stay again"
Australia
Joanne
The price is ₩127,285
₩146,378 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Airport Gateway Christchurch
A cafeteria with a glass display case filled with food items, a chalkboard menu, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

10. Tui Base Camp

Tui Base Camp
3.0 star property
Tuatapere
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (51 reviews)
"Kitchen facilities were great "
Australia
Adrienne
The price is ₩20,298
₩23,343 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Tui Base Camp
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

A marina with boats docked, a road with vehicles, and a building with a blue roof.
Atlantis Backpackers

Atlantis Backpackers

Atlantis Backpackers
Picton

10/10 Excellent

Yeh
United States
Utsav
Reviewed July 4, 2026
Atlantis Backpackers