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LyLo Christchurch
Property amenity

LyLo Christchurch

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1006)
"So close to the airport and so affordable. Super easy to wake up for an early flight. "
The price is ￥7,234
￥8,319 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
LyLo Christchurch
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Lounge

Haka House Lake Tekapo

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (333)
"So clean, great facilities, amazing views of the lake and quiet "
The price is ￥14,091
￥16,205 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (224)
"Beautiful room with a stunning view; warm and comfortable plus pristinely clean. Friendly welcoming staff Easy walking distance to lake, cafes, bars and restaurants Very highly recommended "
The price is ￥39,267
￥45,812 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Restaurant

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Beautiful location and views"
The price is ￥21,128
￥24,297 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Sudima Christchurch City
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Sudima Christchurch City

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (460)
"We had a great experience overall."
The price is ￥17,109
￥19,675 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Sudima Christchurch City
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
View from property

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1392)
"Stayed for 3 days and very good as always."
The price is ￥17,432
￥20,473 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
QT Queenstown
Bar (on property)

QT Queenstown

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (959)
"Awesome property with modern well furnished rooms. Welcoming staff and good location. "
The price is ￥33,182
￥38,159 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
QT Queenstown
Poshtel
Front of property

Poshtel

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (318)
"Wonderfull hotel and staff "
The price is ￥12,271
￥14,272 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Poshtel
The Mayfair
Top of House - King | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

The Mayfair

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (248)
"The bed was large and the room was clean and wonderful. When my child suddenly became ill, the staff kindly helped me find a doctor. I would like to stay here again."
The price is ￥26,367
￥30,322 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
The Mayfair
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Property entrance

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"The room is very spacious and I felt very comfortable during my stay."
The price is ￥11,303
￥12,998 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
Reception

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (263)
"Great boutique hotel. My only negative would be the bed could have been better"
The price is ￥17,301
￥19,896 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Best place I have stayed in within New Zealand, it’s beautiful. And the staff were excellent."
The price is ￥36,688
￥42,192 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Sudima Kaikoura
Deluxe Twin | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Sudima Kaikoura

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (411)
"Beautiful place to stay."
The price is ￥13,569
￥15,604 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Sudima Kaikoura
LyLo Queenstown
Terrace/patio

LyLo Queenstown

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (674)
"I like the design of the pods, as it has sufficient space and an unique style, compared to other hostels. "
The price is ￥12,660
￥14,559 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
LyLo Queenstown
Fable Dunedin
Front of property - evening/night

Fable Dunedin

5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (458)
"Very nice amenities. We really enjoyed the complementary bottle of wine and climate control in the room, great stay!"
The price is ￥16,333
￥19,215 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Fable Dunedin
Haka House Wanaka
Outdoor dining

Haka House Wanaka

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (224)
"Great place to stay for all"
The price is ￥11,599
￥13,622 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Haka House Wanaka
The George Christchurch
Exterior

The George Christchurch

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (613)
"Best place I've ever stayed in."
The price is ￥21,563
￥25,281 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
The George Christchurch
Hotel Montreal
Penthouse | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Hotel Montreal

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (247)
"A fabulous place to stay. Extremely comfortable, great location and wonderful staff. "
The price is ￥30,976
￥35,623 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hotel Montreal
Fino Hotel and Suites
Terrace/patio

Fino Hotel and Suites

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (837)
"Penthouse apartment is the best, its huge. The biggest beds & very compfy."
The price is ￥17,708
￥20,364 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Fino Hotel and Suites
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
Exterior

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (184)
"Great food in the restaurant, room with private bush views. Well located and quiet."
The price is ￥26,037
￥29,982 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 5-star hotels in South Island?
According to Expedia customer reviews, Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa, The Spire Hotel Queenstown and Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery in Queenstown are some of the most popular 5-star hotels around South Island. From their prime locations to their amenities and services, everything about these luxurious stays is designed to go above and beyond.
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What makes a hotel 5 stars in South Island?
From high-end restaurants and 24-hour fitness centers to swimming pools and superior bedding, the 5-star experience in South Island is all about comfort and luxury. But it takes more than just top-notch amenities to earn a 5-star rating. Stays also have to provide extraordinary guest-focused services like beauty treatments, on-site laundry and room service any time day or night.