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Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - Balcony
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.6Very good(3739)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
$267+
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Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo - Lake Tekapo - Balcony
Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
8.0Very good(4801)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$234+
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Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka - Wanaka
Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.0Very good(1217)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
$180+
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Club Wyndham Wanaka, Trademark Collection by Wyndham - Wanaka - Living room
Club Wyndham Wanaka, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.8Very good(1719)
Parking
Pool
$151+
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Rosewood Matakauri - Queenstown - Living room
Rosewood Matakauri
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.4Very good(35)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
$1,730+
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Punga Cove Resort - Picton
Punga Cove Resort
Picton, New Zealand
8.6Very good(427)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
$163+
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Bay Of Many Coves Resort - Picton - Building
Bay Of Many Coves Resort
Picton, New Zealand
9.4Wonderful(96)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
$1,229+
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Alpine Resort Wanaka - Wanaka
Alpine Resort Wanaka
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.7Very good(1346)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$212+
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Unit B - Aspen Villa - Queenstown - Bedroom
Unit B - Aspen Villa
Fernhill
7.8Good(8)
Free Wi-Fi
$271+
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Coronet Ridge Resort - Queenstown - Balcony
Coronet Ridge Resort
Queenstown, New Zealand
9.4Wonderful(39)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
$509+
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Kakara Moana - Queenstown - Balcony
Kakara Moana
Queenstown, New Zealand
9.5Wonderful(6)
Free Wi-Fi
$1,392+
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Kohara Lodge - Queenstown - Lounge
Kohara Lodge
Queenstown, New Zealand
9.7Wonderful(5)
$1,387+
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Kaikoura TOP 10 Holiday Park - Kaikoura - Patio
Kaikoura TOP 10 Holiday Park
Kaikoura, New Zealand
9.0Wonderful(1184)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$64+
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Central Queenstown Villa Spa - Queenstown - Building
Central Queenstown Villa Spa
Queenstown, New Zealand
10Wonderful(1)
$783+
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Waikawa Bay Holiday Park - Picton - Bedroom
Waikawa Bay Holiday Park
Picton, New Zealand
8.4Very good(724)
Pool
$53+
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Central Location house - Queenstown - Dining room
Central Location house
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.9Good(87)
$590+
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Driftaway Queenstown - Queenstown
Driftaway Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
9.3Wonderful(615)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$136+
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Queenstown Top 10 Holiday Park - Queenstown
Queenstown Top 10 Holiday Park
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.3Very good(651)
$101+
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53 Shotover Apartment 302 by Staysouth - Queenstown
53 Shotover Apartment 302 by Staysouth
Queenstown, New Zealand
9.2Wonderful(40)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$1,723+
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Benbrae Cardrona Valley Resort - Wanaka
Benbrae Cardrona Valley Resort
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.6Very good(9)
$248+
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Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights for resorts in South Island

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in South Island with confidence.

How much is a resort in South Island for tonight?

The best deal for a 3-star resort room in South Island found by KAYAK users in the last 5 days was $35, while the lowest price for a 4-star resort was $130. The cheapest room found overall was for $35.

How much is a resort in South Island for this weekend?

The cheapest Resort room in South Island for the upcoming weekend found on KAYAK in the last 5 days was for $66 per night.

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How much is a South Island resort?

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June
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$180
$182
Cheapest month to stay with an average 26% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 48% rise in price.
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Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

FAQs when booking a resort in South Island

  • How much is a resort in South Island?

    The average price for a resort in South Island is $243/night. However, this depends on many factors, like seasonality, location and the hotel star rating. In the last 2 weeks, KAYAK users have found a room at a resort for as little as $24/night.

  • What are the highest-rated South Island all inclusive resorts?

    Currently on KAYAK the highest-rated all inclusive resort in South Island is Driftaway Queenstown in Queenstown with a rating of 9.3/10. Also loved among KAYAK users is Club Wyndham Wanaka, Trademark Collection by Wyndham in Wanaka with a rating of 8.8/10.

  • Which resorts in South Island are family-friendly?

    If you’re traveling with the whole family, then check out Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa in Queenstown, which is rated 8.6/10 and promises a great family time. Punga Cove Resort in Picton is also recommended as especially family-friendly and is rated 8.6/10.

  • Which resorts in South Island are good for couples?

    If you’re looking for a romantic break then why not try Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo in Lake Tekapo, which is rated 8/10? You could even look to stay at one of the adults-only resorts such as Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka in Wanaka, which is rated 8/10.

Where to find the best resorts in South Island?

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