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A wooden deck with tables and chairs overlooking a lake and mountains.
A couple standing by a lake with mountains in the background.
A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, wooden seating, and a large window.
A wooden building with a sign reading "JACK RABBIT" and a rainbow in the background.

1. The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel
Lake Tekapo
United States
Daniel
S$148
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
The Godley Hotel
A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a visible restaurant named 'Accor Live Limitless'.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a TV screen.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with a view, and a bedside table with a lamp.
A modern bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a television screen.

2. BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
United Kingdom
Daniel
S$61
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
A modern building with multiple floors, outdoor seating area, and decorative metal panels.
A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A beach with a wooden structure on the sand, a pier in the background, and footprints leading to the water.
A balcony with two yellow chairs and a table, overlooking a cityscape with historic buildings and modern high-rises.

3. Hotel Give

Hotel Give
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
David
S$58
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Hotel Give
A hotel with a central building and a smaller annex.
A restaurant with a blue and white color scheme, featuring a counter with a digital screen, wicker chairs, and a carpeted floor.
A bar area with a blue and pink color scheme, multiple TVs displaying 'Strike Bowl', and bar stools.
A modern reception area with a fireplace, leather chairs, and a red accent wall.

4. Swiss-Belresort Coronet Peak

Swiss-Belresort Coronet Peak
Arthur's Point
Australia
Wulan
S$183
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Swiss-Belresort Coronet Peak
A modern building with multiple windows and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A person standing by a window with a night sky view, including stars and a visible mountain range.
A person in a robe by a window with a starry night sky view.
Two people seated at a round table with a bottle and glasses, overlooking a mountainous landscape through large windows.

5. Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Galaxy Boutique Hotel
Lake Tekapo
Australia
Clara
S$409
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Galaxy Boutique Hotel
A lodge named Pinewood with a two-story building, a covered entrance, and a parking area with cars.
A modern building with a black exterior, a number '10' on the side, and a visible entrance.
A modern living room with a dark sofa, a coffee table with magazines, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A modern kitchen with a view of a mountainous landscape.

6. Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown
Boydtown
Australia
Karankumar
S$87
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Pinewood Queenstown
A covered balcony with a view of a lake and mountains.
A lakeside view with a picnic area, a sign for 'Lakeview Resort', and mountains in the background.
A building with a white exterior and a metal roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and various shrubs.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a potted plant, and a shower area.

7. Lakeside Motel & Apartments

Lakeside Motel & Apartments
Te Anau
Australia
Jared
S$122
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Lakeside Motel & Apartments
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a TV, a window with curtains, and a shelf with toiletries.
A spacious dining area with a wooden ceiling, a buffet setup, and a table with a vase of red berries.
A spacious lobby with a sofa, a foosball table, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk with a kettle, and a view of the outdoors.

8. Fiordland Hotel

Fiordland Hotel
Te Anau
Australia
Anthony
S$99
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Fiordland Hotel
A view through a window of a mountainous landscape with a lake, trees, and buildings in the foreground.
A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a pillow, and a bedside table with a lamp.
A reception desk with a modern design, featuring a dark base and a light countertop. There are three pendant lights hanging above the desk, and a vase with flowers on the left side.
A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, large windows with a view of the outdoors, and a mix of indoor and outdoor seating areas.

9. Wanaka Hotel

Wanaka Hotel
Wanaka
Australia
Jon
S$165
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Wanaka Hotel
A woman lying on a bed reading a book in a room with a large window and a view of greenery outside.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a blue sofa and a small table.
A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a view of the mountains, and a dining area with outdoor seating.
A person swimming in a pool with a palm tree and buildings in the background.

10. The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson
Nelson South
Australia
Andrew
S$77
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
The Hotel Nelson
A hot tub on a wooden deck with a scenic mountain view in the background.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. It features wooden walls and a large window with curtains.
A hotel room with two beds, a marble table, a wooden wall panel, a small sink, and a mirror.
A modern hotel with a row of rooms featuring balconies, outdoor seating, and a parking lot.

11. Archway Motel & Chalets

Archway Motel & Chalets
Wanaka
United States
Gil
S$178
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Archway Motel & Chalets
A modern restaurant interior with tables and chairs, a neon sign, and abstract wall art.
A bar area with multiple seating options, a well-stocked liquor shelf, and a visible exit sign.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of mountains and buildings.
A modern hotel with a large mural, a clock tower, and a street with cars.

12. ibis Christchurch

ibis Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Nicola
S$102
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
ibis Christchurch
A modern interior with a bar area, large potted plants, and a view through large windows.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small armchair, a bedside table, and a floor lamp.
A modern building with large windows, a prominent sign, and a mix of architectural styles.

13. Drifter Christchurch

Drifter Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Andrew
S$104
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Drifter Christchurch
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a wardrobe, and an air conditioning unit.
A compact living space with a kitchen, dining area, and seating.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a faucet, and a backsplash with a mosaic tile pattern.
A bar area with stools, a counter, and a refrigerator stocked with bottles.

14. Airport Gateway Christchurch

Airport Gateway Christchurch
Burnside
Australia
Elna
S$94
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Airport Gateway Christchurch
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a painting, and a view of the outdoors.
A sign for Alpine Motel with a mountain backdrop.
A modern, well-lit living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen in the background.
A picnic area with tables and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a small building with a sloped roof.

15. Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel
Wanaka
Australia
maureen
S$159
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Alpine Motel
A balcony with a view of the ocean and a stop sign.
A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a view of the sea, and a balcony.
A living room with a large window overlooking a beach, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the ocean.
A table set for dining with a view of the ocean through large windows.

16. Hotel St Clair

Hotel St Clair
St. Clair
Australia
Sarah
S$163
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Hotel St Clair
A hotel lobby with a large glass door, a potted plant, a leather chair, and a tripod outside.
A cozy lounge area with a stone wall, a fireplace, red leather sofas, and a bar with stools.
A reception area with a counter, seating, and a view of the dining area.
A reception area with a large arched doorway, a reception desk, and a seating area with red chairs.

17. The Village Inn Hotel

The Village Inn Hotel
Te Anau
Australia
Monika
S$108
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
The Village Inn Hotel

18. Mountain Chalets Motel

Mountain Chalets Motel
Twizel
New Zealand
Germano
S$153
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Mountain Chalets Motel
A hotel with a large lawn, multiple buildings, and a clear blue sky.
A room with a glass table and chairs, a view of a garden, and a window with curtains.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
A room with a white wall, a large window with curtains, two black leather sofas, a small table with a remote control, and a picture of a butterfly on the wall.

19. ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments

ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments
Te Anau
United States
Katherine
S$134
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments
A modern living room with a sofa and a glass coffee table, a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain and sea view.
A modern living room with a glass dining table, two sofas, a fireplace, and a view of mountains.
A fitness center with cardio equipment, large windows, and a view of mountains.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, white cabinets, and a view of a balcony with a scenic landscape.

20. Highview Apartments

Highview Apartments
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Kim
S$187
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Highview Apartments
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Find Your Ideal 3 Star Hotel in South Island

There's a reason the top 3-star hotels in South Island, New Zealand are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in South Island, you'll get affordable rates at these mid-range properties. Check through our listings and you'll find some hotels may even give you access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centres, and spacious rooms.

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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 0.16 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.