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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 couple standing by a lake with mountains in the background.
A wooden building with a sign reading "JACK RABBIT" and a rainbow 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
SAR 340
SAR 395 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
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 balcony with two yellow chairs and a table, overlooking a cityscape with historic buildings and modern high-rises.
A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a clock on the wall.

2. Hotel Give

Hotel Give
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
David
SAR 227
SAR 261 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a TV screen.
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.

3. BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Alvaro
SAR 167
SAR 192 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 compact living space with a kitchen, dining area, and seating.

4. Airport Gateway Christchurch

Airport Gateway Christchurch
Burnside
United States
Salmin
SAR 342
SAR 397 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Airport Gateway Christchurch
A lodge named Pinewood with a two-story building, a covered entrance, and a parking area with cars.
A modern living room with a dark sofa, a coffee table with magazines, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
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
SAR 219
SAR 253 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Pinewood Queenstown
A covered outdoor seating area with a glass door leading to 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
SAR 149
SAR 173 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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
Wanaka Hotel
A hotel lobby with a large glass door, a potted plant, a leather chair, and a tripod outside.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.
A reception area with a counter, seating, and a view of the dining area.
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
SAR 370
SAR 425 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
The Village Inn Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a TV, a window with curtains, and a shelf with toiletries.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk with a kettle, and a view of the outdoors.
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.

9. Fiordland Hotel

Fiordland Hotel
Te Anau
Australia
Anthony
SAR 283
SAR 325 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Fiordland Hotel
A balcony with a view of the ocean and a stop sign.
A modern building with large windows and a sign for Pier 24 restaurant & bar.
A table set for dining with a view of the ocean through large windows.
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
Sarah
SAR 383
SAR 450 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Hotel St Clair
A covered balcony with a view of a lake and mountains.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a potted plant, and a shower area.
A lakeside view with a picnic area, a sign for 'Lakeview Resort', and mountains in the background.
A building with a white exterior and a metal roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and various shrubs.

11. Lakeside Motel & Apartments

Lakeside Motel & Apartments
Te Anau
United States
Haunani
SAR 391
SAR 454 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Lakeside Motel & Apartments
A hot tub on a wooden deck with a scenic mountain view in the background.
A modern hotel with a row of rooms featuring balconies, outdoor seating, and a parking lot.
A sign for Archway Motels & Chalets with a mountain backdrop.
A hotel room with two beds, a marble table, a wooden wall panel, a small sink, and a mirror.

12. Archway Motel & Chalets

Archway Motel & Chalets
Wanaka
Australia
Jason
SAR 473
SAR 543 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
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 person swimming in a pool with a palm tree and buildings in the background.
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
Robbie
SAR 219
SAR 255 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
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 building with large windows, a prominent sign, and a mix of architectural styles.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small armchair, a bedside table, and a floor lamp.

14. Drifter Christchurch

Drifter Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Scott
SAR 308
SAR 358 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Drifter Christchurch
A modern, triangular room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of a lake and mountains.
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.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, and a seating area.

15. Heartland Hotel Queenstown

Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
emmanuel
SAR 482
SAR 561 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
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 modern hotel with a large mural, a clock tower, and a street with cars.

16. ibis Christchurch

ibis Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Amy
SAR 387
SAR 445 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
ibis Christchurch
A modern cafe interior with wooden tables and chairs, a coffee bar, and shelves with decorative items.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinetry, a dishwasher, and a kettle on the counter.
A modern hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a large painting on the wall.
A modern hotel building with a prominent "GOLDEN HOTEL" sign.

17. Golden Hotel

Golden Hotel
Riccarton
Australia
Xun
SAR 282
SAR 326 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Golden Hotel
A modern two-story building with a balcony, large windows, and a view of snow-capped mountains.
A pool table in a well-lit room with a fireplace, seating area, and decorative items.
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
vicki
SAR 257
SAR 295 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Kaikoura Quality Suites
A balcony with a glass railing overlooking the sea, two pine trees, and a white table with chairs.
An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, residential buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.
A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.
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
Sarah-Jane
SAR 266
SAR 309 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
A gravel driveway leading to a row of modern, single-story houses with a mountain backdrop.
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.
A compact living space with a bed, a TV, a dining area, and a kitchenette.

20. Manuka Crescent Motel

Manuka Crescent Motel
Wanaka
United States
Wells
SAR 407
SAR 473 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Manuka Crescent Motel
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SAR 429
SAR 494 total
9 Oct - 10 Oct
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SAR 587
SAR 678 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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SAR 618
SAR 710 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"😆"
Cameron 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Godley Hotel
Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown

8/10 Good
"Small but neat and fine for one night. Easy to walk into Queenstown & bed comfortable. Pretty small room & tiny shared toilet downstairs and tiny shared shower outside our room upstairs but price was good for Queenstown so all good."
Fiona 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Pinewood Queenstown

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in South Island?
Based on reviews by Expedia customers, YHA Queenstown Central - Hostel is one of the best 3-star hotels in Queenstown, South Island. It features a lake view and free WiFi, and is around 0.16 kilometers southwest of the center. Guests also highly recommend The Lofts Apartments, about 0.16 kilometers southwest of downtown. Individually decorated rooms and private winery tours help make it a sought-after city escape.
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