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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 couple standing by a lake with mountains in the background.
A restaurant interior with a bar area, seating arrangement, and a view of the outside.

1. The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel
Lake Tekapo
Australia
Kim
SAR 372
SAR 428 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
The Godley Hotel
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.

2. Airport Gateway Christchurch

Airport Gateway Christchurch
Burnside
United States
Salmin
SAR 356
SAR 411 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Airport Gateway Christchurch
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 balcony with two yellow chairs and a table, overlooking a cityscape with historic buildings and modern high-rises.

3. Hotel Give

Hotel Give
Christchurch City Centre
United States
Robyn
SAR 239
SAR 275 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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 modern bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles. Tables with chairs are arranged in the dining area.

4. BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
United Kingdom
Emma
SAR 182
SAR 210 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
BreakFree on Cashel 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
Karankumar
SAR 254
SAR 295 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Pinewood Queenstown
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 hotel room with two beds, a marble table, a wooden wall panel, a small sink, and a mirror.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. It features wooden walls and a large window with curtains.

6. Archway Motel & Chalets

Archway Motel & Chalets
Wanaka
Australia
Jason
SAR 467
SAR 537 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Archway Motel & Chalets
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 road with a grassy median, trees, and a clear sky.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

7. The Village Inn Hotel

The Village Inn Hotel
Te Anau
New Zealand
Paul
SAR 457
SAR 526 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 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 dining area with a wooden ceiling, a buffet setup, and a table with a vase of red berries.
A hotel named 'Fiordland' with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent sign and a unique roof structure.

8. Fiordland Hotel

Fiordland Hotel
Te Anau
Australia
Brendon
SAR 299
SAR 345 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Fiordland Hotel
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.

9. Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
Twizel
Australia
Neil
SAR 167
SAR 194 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
A balcony with a view of the ocean and a stop sign.
A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a view of the sea, and a balcony.
A modern building with large windows and a sign for Pier 24 restaurant & bar.
A living room with a large window overlooking a beach, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the ocean.

10. Hotel St Clair

Hotel St Clair
St. Clair
Australia
Gavin
SAR 424
SAR 499 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Hotel St Clair
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 modern hotel lobby with a bar, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the city.

11. The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson
Nelson South
Australia
Ray
SAR 229
SAR 269 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
The Hotel Nelson
A modern hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a large painting on the wall.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinetry, a dishwasher, and a kettle on the counter.
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.

12. Golden Hotel

Golden Hotel
Riccarton
Australia
Xun
SAR 292
SAR 338 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Golden Hotel
A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a view of the outside, and a unique ceiling design.
A bar area with multiple seating options, a well-stocked liquor shelf, and a visible exit sign.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of mountains and buildings.
Exterior

13. ibis Christchurch

ibis Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Amy
SAR 434
SAR 499 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
ibis Christchurch
A modern interior with a bar area, large potted plants, and a view through large windows.
Bar (on property)
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small armchair, a bedside table, and a floor lamp.
A modern spa room with wooden flooring, green cushioned seating, and a large mirror wall.

14. Drifter Christchurch

Drifter Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
acacia
SAR 311
SAR 360 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Drifter Christchurch
A balcony with a glass railing overlooking the sea, two pine trees, and a white table with chairs.
A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.
An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, residential buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.
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.

15. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Kaikoura
Australia
Rachel
SAR 286
SAR 333 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
A modern building with a glass balcony, a parking lot, and outdoor seating.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a kitchenette.
A modern building with a dark facade, a visible entrance, and a sign indicating a direction.
A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a bed.

16. West Meadows Motel

West Meadows Motel
Wanaka
United States
Lei
SAR 617
SAR 716 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
West Meadows Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a painting, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern, well-lit living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen in the background.
A boat docked at a rocky shore with mountains in the background.
A picnic area with tables and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a small building with a sloped roof.

17. Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel
Wanaka
Australia
Sarah
SAR 399
SAR 463 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Alpine Motel
A rustic garden with a stone building, wooden benches, and a gravel path.
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a large window with a view, and a mounted deer head on the wall.
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a small wooden stool, a hanging light fixture, and a window with blinds.
A rustic cabin with stone walls, a metal roof, and wooden deck seating.

18. Cardrona Hotel

Cardrona Hotel
Cardrona
United States
Pedro
SAR 308
SAR 354 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Cardrona Hotel
A modern, triangular room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of a lake 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.
A row of modern buildings with grey roofs and orange accents, overlooking a mountainous landscape and a body of water.

19. Heartland Hotel Queenstown

Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
emmanuel
SAR 495
SAR 574 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Heartland Hotel Queenstown
A spacious living area with a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a vase with branches. A large window offers a mountain view.
A hotel with a reception, Quality Inn sign, and a mountain backdrop.
A room with two chairs and a table, a bottle, and a bag on a windowsill.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, two wall sconces, a view of mountains, and a curved ceiling.

20. Hurley's of Queenstown

Hurley's of Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Andrew
SAR 666
SAR 768 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hurley's of Queenstown
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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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Relaxation is easy to find in 3-star hotels in South Island. Alongside comfortable surroundings, these lower-priced lodgings include plenty of welcome amenities like complimentary WiFi, coffee and tea maker and gym equipment. A 4-star hotel offers a classier experience with superior features such as a wellness center, swimming pool and larger rooms. Regardless of your preferred hotel style or what you want to spend, we have what you're looking for.