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LyLo Christchurch
5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Great low cost stay close to airport "
Australia
Rachel
The price is ¥12,641
¥14,537 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
LyLo Christchurch
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (230)
"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 ¥42,999
¥50,087 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
Sudima Christchurch City
5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (481)
"Loved this place. Alexis in the restaurant is the best!"
United States
Nancy
The price is ¥26,034
¥29,939 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Sudima Christchurch City
Haka House Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (347)
"Lake front"
Australia
Adam
The price is ¥17,844
¥20,521 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
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 ¥23,588
¥27,126 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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 ¥37,166
¥42,741 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (271)
"Wonderful hotel!"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is ¥19,123
¥22,207 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
Bealey Quarter
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (390)
"Always a comfortable stay , "
Australia
Roxxanne
The price is ¥7,617
¥8,915 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Bealey Quarter
QT Queenstown
5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (968)
"Awesome property with modern well furnished rooms. Welcoming staff and good location. "
Australia
Netesh
The price is ¥41,084
¥47,247 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
QT Queenstown
The Mayfair
5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (254)
"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 ¥26,641
¥30,637 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
The Mayfair
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1416)
"Clean room, friendly staff, beautiful location and close to the heart of Queenstown "
Australia
Melissa
The price is ¥19,659
¥23,048 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"What a fantastic place to stay will definitely be back"
Australia
Todd
The price is ¥10,650
¥12,368 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Sudima Kaikoura
5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (427)
"Great hotel "
United Kingdom
David
The price is ¥20,842
¥23,968 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
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 ¥11,611
¥13,353 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
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 ¥6,829
¥8,020 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
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 ¥16,742
¥19,662 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
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 ¥20,302
¥23,604 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Fable Dunedin
Poshtel
5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (328)
"Lovely Hotel. Friendly staff. Quirky place which we loved. Totally different to anywhere we have previously stayed. Would happily stay there again."
United Kingdom
Mrs Valerie
The price is ¥14,151
¥16,295 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Poshtel
Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Very nice hotel"
United States
Kevin
The price is ¥28,573
¥32,859 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
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 ¥45,802
¥52,672 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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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