Last-minute hotel deals in South Island

Add dates
Add dates
1 room, 2 Guests
Compare deals on Booking.com

Trusted by over 100,000 guests every year

Add dates
Add dates
room 1

Adults

18+
2

Children

0-17
0
Add another room
usp iconExclusive member prices

Become a member for free and save up to 15% on thousands of properties with our member prices.

usp iconThe biggest range

Search hotels across the globe with our easy-to-use filters to find your perfect stay.

usp iconThe best price

We compare thousands of deals in seconds to provide you the best price every time.

usp iconFree cancellation & pay later

Access a range of fully refundable and pay on arrival properties for complete flexibility.

The South Island of New Zealand, known as Te Waipounamu, offers a captivating blend of natural beauty and vibrant culture, making it an ideal travel destination. As the largest island in New Zealand, it boasts diverse landscapes from the majestic Southern Alps to the serene Canterbury Plains. Visitors can explore top attractions such as Aoraki / Mount Cook, the highest peak in New Zealand, and the stunning Fiordland National Park, home to the famous Milford Sound.

For those seeking the best neighborhoods to stay, Christchurch and Queenstown are popular choices. Christchurch, the largest city on the island, offers a mix of urban charm and natural beauty, while Queenstown is renowned for its adventure sports and breathtaking scenery.

Whether you're drawn to the bustling city life or the tranquil countryside, South Island provides a perfect backdrop for an unforgettable holiday experience.

Clear filters

South Island

Most popular
Sort by

See the latest prices and deals by choosing your dates

Basic, Super 'Cosy' Cabin in The Middle of National Park and Mountains
Full StarFull StarFull StarFull Star
This star rating is provided to LateRooms by the property. It is usually determined by an official hotel rating organisation or another third party.

Apartment in West Coast, Otira · 145.85 km from centre

8.6

 

73 reviews

A recently renovated apartment, Basic, Super 'Cosy' Cabin in The Middle of National Park and Mountains offers accommodations in Otira. Housed in a building dating from 1965, this apartment offers free Wifi and free private parking. Arthur's Pass National Park is 8.3 miles away and Temple Basin is 4.9 miles from the apartment.

The apartment includes 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with a shower, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Devil’s Punchbowl Falls is 7.3 miles from Basic, Super 'Cosy' Cabin in The Middle of National Park and Mountains, while Arthur's Pass Train Station is 7.8 miles from the property. Hokitika Airport is 57 miles away.

Compare price on Booking.com
Compare price on Booking.com
Primary image
Theatre Royal Hotel Kumara
Full StarFull StarFull StarFull Star
This star rating is provided to LateRooms by the property. It is usually determined by an official hotel rating organisation or another third party.

Hotel in Greymouth · 151.71 km from centre

9.0

 

177 reviews

Breakfast available

With a stay at Theatre Royal Hotel Kumara in Greymouth (Kumara), you'll be 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Shantytown Heritage Railway and 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Shantytown. This hotel is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Gem & Mineral Hall and 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Welshmans Conference Centre.

Compare price on Booking.com
Compare price on Booking.com
Primary image
Cardrona Hotel
Full StarFull StarFull Star
This star rating is provided to LateRooms by the property. It is usually determined by an official hotel rating organisation or another third party.

Hotel in Otago, Cardrona · 161.11 km from centre

9.4

 

558 reviews

Breakfast available

Located in Cardrona, Cardrona Hotel is in a rural location, a 4-minute drive from Cardrona Distillery and 15 minutes from Crown Range Summit. This hotel is 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Cardrona Alpine Resort and 12.8 mi (20.5 km) from Snow Farm New Zealand.

Compare price on Booking.com
Compare price on Booking.com
O Naturel Vineyard Stay
Full StarFull StarFull StarFull Star
This star rating is provided to LateRooms by the property. It is usually determined by an official hotel rating organisation or another third party.

Holiday home in Cromwell · 162.01 km from centre

9.2

 

146 reviews

Offering lake views, O Naturel Vineyard Stay in Cromwell offers accommodations, a garden, and barbecue facilities. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking. The vacation home has private entrance.

The vacation home provides guests with a patio, mountain views, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A toaster, a fridge, and stovetop are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the vacation home, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Guests at O Naturel Vineyard Stay will be able to enjoy activities in and around Cromwell, like skiing, fishing, and hiking. If you'd like to discover the area, walking tours and bike tours are possible in the surrounding area.

Puzzling World is 31 miles from the accommodation, while Central Otago District Council is 1.7 miles away. Queenstown Airport is 34 miles from the property.

Compare price on Booking.com
Compare price on Booking.com
Haurapa PurePod
Full StarFull StarFull Star
This star rating is provided to LateRooms by the property. It is usually determined by an official hotel rating organisation or another third party.

Villa in Otago, Cromwell · 166.24 km from centre

9.4

 

7 reviews

Haurapa PurePod offers accommodations in Cromwell, 6.9 miles from Central Otago District Council and 25 miles from Kawarau Suspension Bridge. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The accommodation offers private check-in and check-out and bicycle parking for guests.

The villa consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests can make the most of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities.

Queenstown Airport is 35 miles from the property.

Compare price on Booking.com
Compare price on Booking.com
Primary image
Hotel Lake Brunner
Full StarFull StarFull StarFull Star
This star rating is provided to LateRooms by the property. It is usually determined by an official hotel rating organisation or another third party.

Motel in West Coast, Moana · 167.40 km from centre

8.2

 

232 reviews

Breakfast available

When you stay at Hotel Lake Brunner in Moana, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Brunner and Lake Brunner Golf Course. This eco-certified motel is 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Brunner Industrial Site and 20.4 mi (32.8 km) from Greymouth Golf Club.

Compare price on Booking.com
Compare price on Booking.com
Travellers Retreat B&B
This star rating is provided to LateRooms by the property. It is usually determined by an official hotel rating organisation or another third party.

Bed and breakfast in Christchurch · 169.30 km from centre

9.2

 

523 reviews

Travellers Retreat B&B in Christchurch provides adults-only accommodations with a garden, a terrace, and a shared lounge. This bed and breakfast features free private parking, free shuttle service, and free Wifi. The bed and breakfast provides an outdoor swimming pool with a fence, as well as a hot tub and full-day security.

All units feature air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. A patio with an outdoor dining area and garden views is offered in every unit. At the bed and breakfast, each unit has bed linen and towels.

Christchurch Railway Station is 4.6 miles from the bed and breakfast, while Canterbury Museum is 6 miles from the property. Christchurch International Airport is 2.5 miles away.

Compare price on Booking.com
Compare price on Booking.com
Primary image
Aachen Place Motel
Full StarFull StarFull StarHalf Star
This star rating is provided to LateRooms by the property. It is usually determined by an official hotel rating organisation or another third party.

Motel in Greymouth · 169.99 km from centre

8.8

 

339 reviews

Located in Greymouth, Aachen Place Motel is just steps from Grey District Aquatic Centre and 10 minutes by foot from Monteith's Brewing Company. This motel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from West Coast Rail Trail and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Jade Country Greymouth.

Compare price on Booking.com
Compare price on Booking.com
Grey Ridge Vineyard Experience
Full StarFull StarFull StarFull Star
This star rating is provided to LateRooms by the property. It is usually determined by an official hotel rating organisation or another third party.

Bed and breakfast in Otago, Alexandra · 170.35 km from centre

9.5

 

78 reviews

Grey Ridge Vineyard Experience offers accommodations in Alexandra, 24 miles from Central Otago District Council. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. All rooms come with a patio with garden views.

At the bed and breakfast, all units come with a wardrobe. Rooms are equipped with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and bathrobes, while certain rooms also offer a fully equipped kitchenette. At the bed and breakfast, units are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Buffet and continental breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruit, and juice are available every morning.

Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Queenstown Airport is 57 miles from the property.

Compare price on Booking.com
Compare price on Booking.com
Primary image
LyLo Christchurch
Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star
This star rating is provided to LateRooms by the property. It is usually determined by an official hotel rating organisation or another third party.

Hostel in Christchurch · 171.49 km from centre

8.2

 

942 reviews

With a stay at LyLo Christchurch in Christchurch (Christchurch Airport), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Hagley Park and International Antarctic Centre. This eco-certified hostel is 17.6 mi (28.3 km) from Sumner Beach and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Russley Golf Club.

Compare price on Booking.com
Compare price on Booking.com
Room
Airport Gateway Motor Lodge
Full StarFull StarFull StarHalf Star
This star rating is provided to LateRooms by the property. It is usually determined by an official hotel rating organisation or another third party.

Hotel in Christchurch · 172.02 km from centre

8.8

 

915 reviews

Breakfast available

With a stay at Airport Gateway Motor Lodge in Christchurch (Burnside), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Russley Golf Club and Nunweek Park. This eco-certified hotel is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Lyttelton Harbour and 16.8 mi (27.1 km) from Sumner Beach.

Compare price on Booking.com
Compare price on Booking.com
Primary image
Airport Palms Motel
Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarHalf Star
This star rating is provided to LateRooms by the property. It is usually determined by an official hotel rating organisation or another third party.

Motel in Christchurch · 172.04 km from centre

9.4

 

958 reviews

Breakfast available

Located in Christchurch (Burnside), Airport Palms Motel is within a 10-minute walk of Russley Golf Club and Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery. This eco-certified motel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from International Antarctic Centre and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Air Force Museum of New Zealand.

Compare price on Booking.com
Compare price on Booking.com
Primary image
Golden Hotel
Full StarFull StarFull StarHalf Star
This star rating is provided to LateRooms by the property. It is usually determined by an official hotel rating organisation or another third party.

Hotel in Riccarton, Christchurch · 173.23 km from centre

9.6

 

350 reviews

Breakfast available

With a stay at Golden Hotel in Christchurch (Riccarton), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Hagley Park and Riccarton Road. This hotel is 10 mi (16.1 km) from Sumner Beach and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from University of Canterbury.

Compare price on Booking.com
Compare price on Booking.com
Primary image
Cottages at Kinross
Full StarFull StarFull StarFull Star
This star rating is provided to LateRooms by the property. It is usually determined by an official hotel rating organisation or another third party.

Lodge in Otago, Gibbston · 174.34 km from centre

9.6

 

207 reviews

Breakfast available

When you stay at Cottages at Kinross in Gibbston, you'll be near ski lifts, within a 5-minute drive of Kawarau Suspension Bridge and Gibbston Valley Wines. This lodge is 20.8 mi (33.4 km) from Skyline Queenstown and 25.2 mi (40.6 km) from The Remarkables Ski Area.

Compare price on Booking.com
Compare price on Booking.com
Near Stadium and railway station 3 beds 1 bath townhouse with Car Park onsite
Full StarFull StarFull StarFull Star
This star rating is provided to LateRooms by the property. It is usually determined by an official hotel rating organisation or another third party.

Apartment in Addington, Christchurch · 174.50 km from centre

8.8

 

53 reviews

Featuring a garden, Near Stadium and railway station 3 beds 1 bath townhouse with Car Park onsite offers accommodations in Christchurch. The air-conditioned accommodation is a 12-minute walk from Christchurch Railway Station. There's a picnic area and guests have access to free Wifi, free private parking, and an electric vehicle charging station.

Offering a patio, this apartment also features a cable flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. This apartment is non-smoking and soundproof.

Christchurch Art Gallery is 2.1 miles from the apartment, while Canterbury Museum is 2.1 miles from the property. Christchurch International Airport is 6.8 miles away.

Compare price on Booking.com
Compare price on Booking.com
Grand Riccarton Hotel
Full StarFull StarFull StarFull Star
This star rating is provided to LateRooms by the property. It is usually determined by an official hotel rating organisation or another third party.

Hotel in Riccarton, Christchurch · 174.73 km from centre

8.4

 

451 reviews

Breakfast available

Located in Christchurch, within a 15-minute walk of Christchurch Railway Station and 2.1 miles of Canterbury Museum, Grand Riccarton Hotel has accommodations with a terrace as well as free private parking for guests who drive. With a shared lounge, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel has family rooms.

At the hotel, rooms come with a desk. The rooms in Grand Riccarton Hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast.

Christchurch Art Gallery is 2.2 miles from Grand Riccarton Hotel, while Hagley Park is a 19-minute walk from the property. Christchurch International Airport is 5 miles away.

Compare price on Booking.com
Compare price on Booking.com
Primary image
Parkview On Hagley
Full StarFull StarFull StarFull Star
This star rating is provided to LateRooms by the property. It is usually determined by an official hotel rating organisation or another third party.

Aparthotel in Riccarton, Christchurch · 175.13 km from centre

8.4

 

834 reviews

Breakfast available

With a stay at Parkview On Hagley, you'll be centrally located in Christchurch, steps from Hagley Park and Riccarton Road. This golf aparthotel is 9.3 mi (15 km) from Sumner Beach and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Mona Vale.

Compare price on Booking.com
Compare price on Booking.com
Hagley Park Townhouse
This star rating is provided to LateRooms by the property. It is usually determined by an official hotel rating organisation or another third party.

Apartment in Riccarton, Christchurch · 175.18 km from centre

8.2

 

12 reviews

Hagley Park Townhouse offers accommodations in Christchurch, 10 miles from Orana Wildlife Park and 1.6 miles from Bridge of Remembrance. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.1 miles from Christchurch Railway Station. Outdoor seating is also available at the apartment.

With free Wifi, this 1-bedroom apartment features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Popular points of interest near Hagley Park Townhouse include Canterbury Museum, Christchurch Art Gallery, and Hagley Park. Christchurch International Airport is 5 miles from the property.

Compare price on Booking.com
Compare price on Booking.com
Gibbston House Boutique B&B
Full StarFull StarFull StarFull Star
This star rating is provided to LateRooms by the property. It is usually determined by an official hotel rating organisation or another third party.

Bed and breakfast in Otago, Gibbston · 175.63 km from centre

9.8

 

58 reviews

Providing mountain views, Gibbston House Boutique B&B in Gibbston provides accommodations, a garden, barbecue facilities, and a shared lounge. Housed in a building dating back to 2010, this bed and breakfast is 16 miles from Queenstown Event Centre and 21 miles from Skyline Gondola and Luge. There's a sun terrace and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking.

The bed and breakfast offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries, and shower. Every room has a kettle, while certain rooms include a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster. At the bed and breakfast, every unit has bed linen and towels.

If you like to discover the area, skiing, cycling and hiking are possible in the surroundings and Gibbston House Boutique B&B can arrange a bicycle rental service.

The Remarkables is 27 miles from the accommodation, while Lake Wakatipu is 28 miles from the property. Queenstown Airport is 16 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Compare price on Booking.com
Compare price on Booking.com
Peppers Clearwater Resort
Full StarFull StarFull StarFull Star
This star rating is provided to LateRooms by the property. It is usually determined by an official hotel rating organisation or another third party.

Hotel in Christchurch · 176.40 km from centre

8.2

 

718 reviews

Breakfast available

Just a brief drive from Christchurch airport, Peppers Clearwater Resort provides an beautiful blend of classic New Zealand landscapes and the nearby bustle of a vibrant city. This Christchurch accommodations epitomizes the essence of the Canterbury region, nestled amid picturesque grounds overlooking the crystal-clear waters of Lake Kaikainui. Guests can choose from a range of accommodations, from King Rooms to the expansive Lakeside Villas, all exquisitely designed for comfort and relaxation. Christchurch, an ever-evolving city, harmonizes English influences with modern architectural marvels, radiating creativity at every turn. Set along the serene Lake Kaikainui, Peppers Clearwater Resort offers lakeside tranquility. Its acclaimed dining venue, Lume Restaurant, showcases award-winning culinary delights crafted from the abundant fresh produce sourced from the Canterbury region. Experience the perfect blend of nature's beauty and urban vibrancy at Peppers Clearwater Resort. With a bar/cocktail lounge onsite as well as the Clearwater Golf Club and Tennis Court, there’s an experience for everyone.

Compare price on Booking.com
Compare price on Booking.com
tripadvisor