3 Star Hotels in South Island, New Zealand

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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
3.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent location "
Canada
Doug
The price is €40
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
3.5 star property
Dunedin City Centre
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,007 reviews)
"Hotel was fine and very conveniently located for the purpose of our visit."
Australia
Graeme
The price is €95
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Burnside
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,013 reviews)
"Lovely helpful staff, comfortable beds, clean"
Australia
Joanne
The price is €89
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

Archway Motel & Chalets

Archway Motel & Chalets
3.0 star property
Wanaka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (406 reviews)
"Super new and clean, loved our stay"
United States
Rebecca
The price is €162
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Archway Motel & Chalets

Hotel Give

Hotel Give
3.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"good location for walking to botanic gardens and restaurants."
United States
Janet
The price is €48
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Hotel Give

Fiordland Hotel

Fiordland Hotel
3.0 star property
Te Anau
7.0 out of 10, Good, (670 reviews)
"Older style property but clean and comfortable rooms. Short drive into town and walkable if you want."
Australia
Cherie
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Fiordland Hotel

The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel
3.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (653 reviews)
"The hotel met our needs for a one night stay. The room was clean and the staff were friendly."
United Kingdom
Jane
The price is €156
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
The Godley Hotel

Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown
3.0 star property
Boydtown
7.6 out of 10, Good, (712 reviews)
"Good location "
Australia
Derek
The price is €68
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Pinewood Queenstown

Te Anau Manapouri Lake Hotel

Te Anau Manapouri Lake Hotel
3.0 star property
Manapouri
6.6 out of 10, (841 reviews)
"Wonderful location , but very tired property in need of upgrading, staff were helpful. "
Ireland
HELEN
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Te Anau Manapouri Lake Hotel

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Galaxy Boutique Hotel
3.5 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (435 reviews)
"The room was beautiful, the staff were lovely, and the unlimited breakfast was a nice touch. Wish we could have stayed here longer "
Canada
Justin
The price is €323
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Drifter Christchurch

Drifter Christchurch
3.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (164 reviews)
"Amazing facility with great staff and a safe environment for young people travelling "
Canada
Joanne
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Drifter Christchurch

Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel
3.5 star property
Twizel
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (649 reviews)
"Clean modern room in a quaint location "
United States
Neehar
The price is €285
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson
3.0 star property
Nelson South
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great staff , clean room and good location "
Australia
Varun
The price is €65
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
The Hotel Nelson

Wanaka Hotel

Wanaka Hotel
3.0 star property
Wanaka
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (746 reviews)
"centrally located to the shore and local businesses. good recommendations."
United States
Myron
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Wanaka Hotel

Highview Apartments

Highview Apartments
3.5 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (646 reviews)
"The view was exactly as shown and the room is great with seating and the kitchen off to the side as you enter. Free parking Up a hill from down town but not bad and more quiet. "
Canada
Carina
The price is €112
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Highview Apartments

Garden Hotel Christchurch

Garden Hotel Christchurch
3.5 star property
Shirley
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (627 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Clean and easy access to to everything. "
Canada
Todd
The price is €74
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Garden Hotel Christchurch

Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau

Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau
3.5 star property
Te Anau
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (910 reviews)
"Staff members were helpful location is near a national park and beach "
United States
Xi
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau

Heartland Hotel Queenstown

Heartland Hotel Queenstown
3.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great views, close to town."
Australia
Brandon
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Heartland Hotel Queenstown

Lakeside Motel & Apartments

Lakeside Motel & Apartments
3.5 star property
Te Anau
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location "
United Kingdom
Sara
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Lakeside Motel & Apartments

Kelvin Hotel

Kelvin Hotel
3.5 star property
Invercargill City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Great room, good staff, free parking and nice food. "
Australia
James
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Kelvin Hotel
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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 kilometres southwest of downtown. The Lofts Apartments is also popular. Around 0.16 kilometres southwest of the centre of Queenstown, it offers first-run movie services and private winery tours.
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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 holiday by choosing a 4-star hotel. With things like a wellness centre, round-the-clock room service and premium toiletries, you'll experience an enhanced level of relaxation and comfort.