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Top South Island 3 Star Hotels

The Godley Hotel

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (564)
"Good location "
The Godley Hotel

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Great facilities, excellent food at restaurant."
The price is £59
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

The Hotel Nelson

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"friendly staff, clean room, easy walking distance to town centre"
The price is £44
includes taxes & fees
25 Jul - 26 Jul
The Hotel Nelson

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (363)
"Clean, great service from staff, breakfast option fantastic "
The price is £191
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Hotel Give

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Nice location and comfortable rooms for the price"
The price is £39
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Hotel Give

Wanaka Hotel

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (677)
"Great place to stay, close to eateries and shops."
The price is £103
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Wanaka Hotel

Highview Apartments

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (542)
"Great spot, amazing room with a great view and close to town!"
The price is £119
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Highview Apartments

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room with nice views, and an excellent breakfast. "
The price is £88
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"$3 for breakfast was great"
The price is £43
includes taxes & fees
25 Jul - 26 Jul
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Heartland Hotel Queenstown

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Lovely place to stay"
The price is £98
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Heartland Hotel Queenstown

ibis Christchurch

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"Was in a great spot for my stay."
The price is £53
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
ibis Christchurch

Kelvin Hotel

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (914)
"Would stay again"
The price is £57
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Kelvin Hotel

Drifter Christchurch

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (89)
"Such a cool place to stay in the cbd. Beds were super comfy. "
The price is £56
includes taxes & fees
24 Jul - 25 Jul
Drifter Christchurch

Archway Motel & Chalets

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (358)
"Good location, clean tidy unit with freshly renovated kitchen and bathroom. "
Archway Motel & Chalets

Pinewood Queenstown

3.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (589)
"Clean and tidy accommodation and very friendly and happy to help staff "
The price is £61
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug
Pinewood Queenstown

Marakura Deluxe Motels

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (165)
"Proximity to yacht club for our function was key, unimpeded lake views were fantastic, easy parking and room was all we needed-very clean & roomy, with good kitchen & bathrooms facilities"
Marakura Deluxe Motels

Cardrona Hotel

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (639)
"Fabulous piece of history to stay in. Would be nice to have 2 chairs in the room and an updated tv for for those cold wet days when the pub itself is full."
Cardrona Hotel

Swiss-Belresort and Villas Coronet Peak

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (461)
"Fantastic staff, comfy beds, warm and cosy."
The price is £91
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Swiss-Belresort and Villas Coronet Peak

Beach lodge motel

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (183)
"Nice location and very well priced for a short stay. "
The price is £64
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Beach lodge motel

The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (308)
"Loved the rooftop bar"
The price is £66
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
The Muse Christchurch, Art 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 0.1 mi southwest of downtown. The Lofts Apartments is also popular. Around 0.1 mi 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.