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Top Cheap South Island Hotels

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

165 Cashel Street Christchurch

6 hours drive from Aoraki / Mount Cook

Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)

"Excellent place to stay for one person on a budget, everything I needed and clean. Basic rooms might be a bit tight for a couple but for one person it was perfect. I had to do a few hours work on my laptop and was able to sit and work at the small desk. Staff were great, breakfast good value as well. ..."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

LyLo Christchurch Airport

5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch

6 hours drive from Aoraki / Mount Cook

Stay at this hostel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)

"The first thing when I walked into the room was the smell, the moldy smell with the very dirty carpet made me feel anxious and I was scared that the bed was going to be just as bad. The wall had a loose flap hanging and the shower was definitely not clean. I couldn't sleep because of the constant ..."

Reviewed on 12 June 2026

Reavers Lodge

56 Hamilton Rd Queenstown

5 hours drive from Aoraki / Mount Cook

Stay at this lodge in Queenstown. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...

6.2/10 (1,000 reviews)

"It was nice but very loud. Could hear the people above me walking all night. Any movement you are up. But great views."

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

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