10 Best Hotels in South Island, New Zealand (2026)

Hotels in South Island, New Zealand: Starting at $78 per Night

Merivale Manor
Hotel
122 Papanui Road, Merivale , Saint Albans, 8014 Christchurch, New Zealand
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    Spa
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    Fireplace/Heating
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    Balcony/Terrace
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  • Highly Rated
    Highly Rated
  • Free Cancellation
11 Baths795.33 ft²
9.1

Exceptional

213 reviews

$150
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Hotel Montreal
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  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
8 Baths776.54 ft²
8.9

Exceptional

277 reviews

$180
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Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Hotel
30 Latimer Square, 8011 Christchurch, New Zealand
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20 Baths547.76 ft²
8.5

Exceptional

1901 reviews

$85
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Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square
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  • Top 20% in Christchurch City Centre
    Top 20% in Christchurch City Centre
  • Family Friendly
5 Baths350.9 ft²
8.2

Exceptional

987 reviews

$146
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Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport
Hotel
550 Memorial Avenue, 8005 Christchurch, New Zealand
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1 Baths299 ft²
8.7

Exceptional

5706 reviews

$117
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Adina Heritage Christchurch
Hotel
28-30 Cathedral Square, 8011 Christchurch, New Zealand
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    Hot Tub
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    Fireplace/Heating
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  • Price Dropped
    Price Dropped
  • Free Cancellation
6 Baths820.75 ft²
8.6

Exceptional

462 reviews

$132
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Chateau On The Park - Christchurch, A Doubletree By Hilton
Hotel
189 Deans Avenue, Riccarton, Christ, 8011 Christchurch, New Zealand
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9 Baths309.76 ft²
8.5

Exceptional

1745 reviews

$78
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Peppers Clearwater Resort
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6 Baths882.64 ft²
8.4

Exceptional

610 reviews

$109
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Commodore Airport Hotel Christchurch
Hotel
449 Memorial Avenue, 8053 Christchurch, New Zealand
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  • Private Pool
    Private Pool
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    Hot Tub
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    Fireplace/Heating
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Highly Rated
    Highly Rated
  • Free Cancellation
6 Baths448.5 ft²
9.3

Exceptional

2058 reviews

$148
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The George
Hotel
50 Park Terrace, 8001 Christchurch, New Zealand
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  • Highly Rated
    Highly Rated
  • Free Cancellation
4 Baths433.25 ft²
9.2

Exceptional

856 reviews

$219
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Compare the 10 Best Hotels in South Island, New Zealand (2026) – Addresses, Prices, Stars, Rating, and Review Count

Hotel Name Address Price ($)Star Rating Review Count Book
Merivale Manor122 Papanui Road, Merivale , Saint Albans, 8014 Christchurch, New Zealand15059.1213
Rydges Latimer Christchurch30 Latimer Square, 8011 Christchurch, New Zealand8548.51901
Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport550 Memorial Avenue, 8005 Christchurch, New Zealand11758.75706
Adina Heritage Christchurch28-30 Cathedral Square, 8011 Christchurch, New Zealand13258.6462
Chateau On The Park - Christchurch, A Doubletree By Hilton189 Deans Avenue, Riccarton, Christ, 8011 Christchurch, New Zealand7848.51745
Commodore Airport Hotel Christchurch449 Memorial Avenue, 8053 Christchurch, New Zealand14859.32058
The George50 Park Terrace, 8001 Christchurch, New Zealand21959.2856

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