3 Star Hotels in South Island, New Zealand

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Top South Island 3 Star Hotels

Heartland Hotel Queenstown

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Great location and views of the lake. "
Heartland Hotel Queenstown

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"Great stay in a great location and an awesome team. "
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
10 Jun - 11 Jun
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 Hotel Nelson

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (341)
"beautiful rooms, comfortable and clean"
The price is €187
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Hotel Give

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"great location and friendly staffs"
The price is €47
includes taxes & fees
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Hotel Give

ibis Christchurch

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"A nice hotel close to many restaurants and the city center "
The price is €63
includes taxes & fees
27 Jun - 28 Jun
ibis Christchurch

Beachfront Hotel

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Great location. "
The price is €74
includes taxes & fees
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Beachfront Hotel

Hotel St Clair

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (689)
"Great place to stay."
The price is €147
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Hotel St Clair

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"Very convenient and good price for short stay"
The price is €52
includes taxes & fees
13 Jun - 14 Jun
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Wanaka Hotel

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (676)
"Very nice, so clean and good place to stay 👍"
The price is €126
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Wanaka Hotel

ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (392)
"Very comfoand clean place to stay"
ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments

The Godley Hotel

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (547)
"Great location and friendly staff. The rooms are well overdue for a renovation. "
The Godley Hotel

Quest on Kilmore

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (116)
"Lovely stay, great staff, clean and spacious. "
The price is €82
includes taxes & fees
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Quest on Kilmore

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Excellent location, clean rooms, friendly staff, delicious buffet breakfast"
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kelvin Hotel

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (906)
"Great hotel at a good price."
The price is €70
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Kelvin Hotel

Alpine Motel

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (686)
"Great place to stay in Wanaka"
Alpine Motel

Fiordland Hotel

3.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (581)
"Easy check in and the room was fairly clean. "
Fiordland Hotel

Cardrona Hotel

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (626)
"Awesome stay here Very friendly staff, Great meals, lovely and clean Great water pressure for shower Definitely worth the stopover "
Cardrona Hotel

Quest on Cambridge

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (219)
"Great location. "
Quest on Cambridge

Edit Picton

3.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"Clean rooms, friendly staff, excellent location with scenic views"
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Edit Picton
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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.
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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.