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LyLo Christchurch
5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"Great low cost stay close to airport "
Australia
Rachel
The price is ¥14,387
¥16,545 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
LyLo Christchurch
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (233)
"Excellent location to Lake Tekapo, less crowded, very spacious and clean rooms with good amenities. Very welcoming staff and check-in & out process was very efficient. "
United States
Christopher
The price is ¥43,682
¥50,804 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
Sudima Christchurch City
5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (482)
"Nice and central, friendly staff, well appointed room."
Australia
Martin
The price is ¥31,897
¥36,682 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Sudima Christchurch City
Haka House Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (348)
"Lake front"
Australia
Adam
The price is ¥17,929
¥20,618 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Great place to stay, fantastic rooms and awesome views. "
Australia
Ash
The price is ¥29,875
¥34,356 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Amazing location. Helpful staff"
Singapore
Tim
The price is ¥41,276
¥47,467 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (275)
"Beautiful designed and well kept hotel right downtown "
Australia
JH
The price is ¥26,322
¥30,567 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
Bealey Quarter
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (391)
"Great breakfast, bar handy, staff pleasant"
Australia
Lenore
The price is ¥7,720
¥9,021 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Bealey Quarter
QT Queenstown
5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (971)
"Great room, view and staff"
Australia
Oliver
The price is ¥41,162
¥47,336 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
QT Queenstown
The Mayfair
5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (255)
"Booked the Mayfair Suite and loved the room and all the extras it came with. Will definitely be back next time we visit!"
Australia
Oliver
The price is ¥32,138
¥36,959 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
The Mayfair
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1418)
"Clean room, friendly staff, beautiful location and close to the heart of Queenstown "
Australia
Melissa
The price is ¥21,133
¥24,735 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"What a fantastic place to stay will definitely be back"
Australia
Todd
The price is ¥10,700
¥12,426 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Sudima Kaikoura
5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (428)
"Great hotel "
United Kingdom
David
The price is ¥22,762
¥26,176 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Sudima Kaikoura
LyLo Queenstown
5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (685)
"Convenient location, easy check in, and clean and modern"
Australia
Sian
The price is ¥14,428
¥16,592 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
LyLo Queenstown
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (921)
"Room was clean, staff are very friendly, safe and quiet, away from the busy roads but also nice and close to supermarkets and mall. Would highly recommend!!"
Australia
Mel
The price is ¥8,222
¥9,656 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch
Fino Hotel and Suites
5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (840)
"Easy check in process, friendly staff, convenient location- all walkable distance in city area. "
Australia
Sandra
The price is ¥19,559
¥22,493 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Fino Hotel and Suites
Fable Dunedin
5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (474)
"Excellent Staff and service. Hotel was top notch. "
Australia
Steve
The price is ¥21,645
¥25,166 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Fable Dunedin
Poshtel
5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (330)
"Love the vibe of this hotel. Great location, clean and modern rooms. Would definitely return."
Canada
Erik
The price is ¥14,183
¥16,399 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Poshtel
Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Very nice hotel"
United States
Kevin
The price is ¥34,077
¥39,188 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
Millbrook Resort
5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (729)
"This is iconic in Arrowtown area. Close to Queenstown & ski resorts. Fantastic restaurants & wine tours. "
Australia
Anthony
The price is ¥45,889
¥52,772 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Millbrook Resort
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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.

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