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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 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
€100
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 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 gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a clock on the wall.
A large hall with a triangular stained glass window, wooden chairs, and tables arranged for an event.

2. Hotel Give

Hotel Give
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
David
€61
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 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.
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
€45
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 bar area with stools, a counter, and a refrigerator stocked with bottles.
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
€99
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 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 modern building with a black exterior, a number '10' on the side, and a visible entrance.
A neatly made bed with a heart-shaped towel arrangement, a window with blinds, and a view of a snowy landscape.

5. Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown
Boydtown
Australia
Fiona
€61
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Pinewood Queenstown
A covered outdoor seating area with a glass door leading to a grassy yard.
A kitchen with a gas stove, oven, and a window overlooking greenery.
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
€42
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
A view through a window of a mountainous landscape with a lake, trees, and buildings in the foreground.
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.
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.

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 reception area with a large arched doorway, a reception desk, and a seating area with red chairs.
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.

8. The Village Inn Hotel

The Village Inn Hotel
Te Anau
Australia
SHI
€99
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 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 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.
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
Anthony
€76
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 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 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
Sarah
€120
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
€114
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 sign for Archway Motels & Chalets with a mountain backdrop.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. It features wooden walls and a large window with curtains.
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
€128
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 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
Robbie
€62
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
The Hotel Nelson
A modern interior with a bar area, large potted plants, and a view through large windows.
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.
Bar (on property)

14. Drifter Christchurch

Drifter Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Scott
€89
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Drifter Christchurch
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 hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea and mountains.
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
€142
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
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.
Exterior
A bar area with multiple seating options, a well-stocked liquor shelf, and a visible exit sign.

16. ibis Christchurch

ibis Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Amy
€104
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 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 hotel building with a prominent "GOLDEN HOTEL" sign.

17. Golden Hotel

Golden Hotel
Riccarton
Australia
Xun
€81
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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
vicki
€69
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.
A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa, a wooden table, and a television mounted on the wall.
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.

19. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Kaikoura
Australia
Sarah-Jane
€77
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 compact living space with a bed, a TV, a dining area, and a kitchenette.
A living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.
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
€118
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Manuka Crescent Motel
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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?
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.
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 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.