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Pinewood Queenstown
3 out of 5
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  • 9 hours drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $67 per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
$67
includes taxes & fees
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Stay at this 3-star lodge in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Pinewood Queenstown
Heartland Hotel Queenstown
3 out of 5
  • 9 hours drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $165 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$165
includes taxes & fees
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Heartland Hotel Queenstown
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3.5 out of 5
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  • 19 min drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $86 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
$86
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
3.5 out of 5
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  • 18 min drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $66 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
$66
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Airport Gateway Motor Lodge
3.5 out of 5
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  • 30 min drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $102 per night from Mar 28 to Mar 29
$102
includes taxes & fees
Mar 28 - Mar 29
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Airport Gateway Motor Lodge
ibis Christchurch
3.5 out of 5
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  • 18 min drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $77 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$77
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
ibis Christchurch
Galaxy Boutique Hotel
3.5 out of 5
  • 6 hours drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $308 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$308
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Galaxy Boutique Hotel
The Hotel Nelson
3 out of 5
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  • 6 hours drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $89 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$89
includes taxes & fees
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
The Hotel Nelson
Wanaka Hotel
3 out of 5
  • 9 hours drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $136 per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
$136
includes taxes & fees
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Wanaka. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Wanaka Hotel
Manapouri Lakeview Motor Inn
3 out of 5
  • 5 hours drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $102 per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
$102
includes taxes & fees
Mar 11 - Mar 12
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Manapouri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews.
Manapouri Lakeview Motor Inn
The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel
3.5 out of 5
  • 17 min drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $96 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$96
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel
Hurley's of Queenstown
3.5 out of 5
  • 9 hours drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $142 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
$142
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Hurley's of Queenstown
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3-Star Hotels in South Island

If Goldilocks was searching for the perfect place to stay, she’d choose a 3-star hotel. These hotels are not too fancy, not too basic, but just right. They’re the ideal middle ground for suiting your travel needs when you don’t want too much—or too little.

The Just Right Hotel

Put Goldilock’s “just right” theory to use on your next trip and stay at one of the 3-star hotels in South Island. These hotels may not roll out the red carpet upon your arrival, but you can expect more luxuries than a simple bed and bathroom. So what are 3-star hotels like in South Island?

First off, you’ll find spacious rooms with convenient amenities, like Wi-Fi access and business areas. The best 3-star hotels even feature swimming pools and fitness centers, so you can burn off some energy before exploring the city. What’s more, many 3-star hotels are located near expressways and top attractions to keep you near the center of all the action.

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