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Shared kitchen facilities

LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch
5.0 star property
Christchurch Airport
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Only stayed one night to catch an early flight but had everything we needed"
Australia
Kim
The price is ￥11,970
￥13,766 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
LyLo Christchurch
Terrace/patio

Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (530 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay"
Australia
Akarshit
The price is ￥7,365
￥8,649 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
Bealey Quarter
Beach/ocean view

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
5.0 star property
Kaikoura
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (564 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
Australia
Carmel
The price is ￥14,677
￥16,879 total
includes taxes & fees
May 15 - May 16
Sudima Kaikoura
Lounge

Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (416 reviews)
"here is located just lake side of Tekapo so you can see the beautiful views anytime. it was so fancy. "
Japan
Yuka
The price is ￥19,487
￥22,500 total
includes taxes & fees
May 21 - May 22
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Terrace/patio

LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (745 reviews)
"Clean room, great staffs, convenient location for tours."
United States
Eiichi
The price is ￥11,269
￥12,959 total
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21
LyLo Queenstown
Front of property

Quest on Kilmore

Quest on Kilmore
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (272 reviews)
"Great hotel and location, spacious and washer and dryer were a huge plus!"
United States
Shanna
The price is ￥12,603
￥14,678 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Quest on Kilmore
Property entrance

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
5.0 star property
Blenheim CBD
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Very pleasant stay"
Australia
William
The price is ￥8,331
￥9,675 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Exterior

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
5.0 star property
Queenstown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful property near town. Very instagrammable"
United States
John
The price is ￥35,426
￥40,740 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Exterior

QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"great hotel and location "
Canada
BENJAMIN
The price is ￥27,129
￥31,198 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
QT Queenstown
Lobby lounge

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (328 reviews)
"Beautiful boutique hotel. "
Canada
Natalia
The price is ￥21,101
￥24,504 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Sudima Christchurch City

Sudima Christchurch City
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (597 reviews)
"Really great stay, spotlessly clean, Great stay."
Australia
Angela
The price is ￥21,241
￥24,427 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29
Sudima Christchurch City
Reception

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (291 reviews)
"Parking was super easy and view was beautiful. Staff was very nice, hotel clean. It was quite pricy, but the rooms were very nice! Best pillows!!!"
United States
Lori
The price is ￥50,156
￥58,609 total
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
Property grounds

Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort
5.0 star property
Arrowtown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (759 reviews)
"Incredible place, very peaceful, great service and epic food"
United Kingdom
Muhammad
The price is ￥39,847
￥45,824 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
Millbrook Resort
View from property

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,535 reviews)
"Happy with our stay"
Australia
Susan
The price is ￥17,561
￥20,456 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Exterior

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
Kawarau Falls
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Breakfast is lovely "
Australia
Karina
The price is ￥21,449
￥24,666 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Interior entrance

The Mayfair

The Mayfair
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (311 reviews)
"Great hotel and a nice little walk into town "
United Kingdom
Debbie
The price is ￥21,639
￥24,885 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
The Mayfair
Exterior

The George Christchurch

The George Christchurch
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (644 reviews)
"Beautiful, comfy hotel to stay, recovering well from our long trip fatigue. Cozy and spacious room that we wanted to stay longer. Sparkling clean everywhere."
United States
Tomoko
The price is ￥30,118
￥35,311 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
The George Christchurch
Interior

Poshtel

Poshtel
5.0 star property
Oamaru
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (399 reviews)
"Parking was excellent and room very clean, staff very friendly and breakfast was ok!"
United Kingdom
Peter
The price is ￥16,533
￥19,143 total
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14
Poshtel
Daily buffet breakfast (NZD 45 per person)

Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Attentive staff, great views of the lake, great location. Would definitely stay here again."
United States
michael
The price is ￥25,524
￥29,353 total
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21
Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
Outdoor dining

Haka House Wanaka

Haka House Wanaka
5.0 star property
Wanaka
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (253 reviews)
"Strategic location, near to town & lake"
United States
Phey See
The price is ￥10,702
￥12,374 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
Haka House Wanaka
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Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

24 Frankton Road Queenstown
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￥21,883 total
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LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room easy to check in"
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LyLo Queenstown

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.