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Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,012 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Sophie
The price is ￥32,489
￥37,363 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Front of property

Blue Peaks Lodge

Blue Peaks Lodge
4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (985 reviews)
"Great accomodation in great location. Happy with the stay here. "
Australia
Anthony
Blue Peaks Lodge
Exterior

Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport
4.5 star property
Christchurch Airport
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,069 reviews)
"Rooms are really cleverly designed and the restaurant is great."
Australia
Ariana
The price is ￥20,135
￥23,155 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 11 - Jul 12
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Exterior

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
4.0 star property
Frankton
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,582 reviews)
"Great hotel!"
United States
Valerie
The price is ￥20,697
￥23,802 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 17 - Jul 18
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Building design

Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse
4.5 star property
Fernhill
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (652 reviews)
"Great stay!!!! Will definitely be back :)"
Australia
Roxanne
The price is ￥40,992
￥47,141 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Kamana Lakehouse
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | View from room

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Close to town. Dinner at the restaurant was delicious and breakfast good also"
Australia
Nadine
The price is ￥26,873
￥30,904 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"GREAT breakfast, nice clean and milers rooms, staff was super helpful and the location was superb!"
United States
Lidia
The price is ￥29,922
￥34,410 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
Front of property

Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort
4.5 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (3,360 reviews)
"Large suite with full kitchen and cothes washer; dryer."
United States
Zoe
The price is ￥22,943
￥26,384 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Peppers Bluewater Resort
Garden

Sudima Christchurch Airport

Sudima Christchurch Airport
4.5 star property
Christchurch Airport
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,146 reviews)
"Quality Airport hotel, restaurant is good as well "
United States
Thomas
The price is ￥15,165
￥17,440 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Sudima Christchurch Airport
2 restaurants; breakfast and dinner served

Mercure Queenstown Resort

Mercure Queenstown Resort
4.0 star property
Fernhill
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and free hot breakfast. Great location."
United States
Lanchun
The price is ￥25,606
￥29,447 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Mercure Queenstown Resort
Cafe

The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook

The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook
4.5 star property
Mount Cook
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"The view from room was mesmerizing. It was so so beautiful, words cant describe it."
Australia
Abinash
The price is ￥29,120
￥33,488 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 18 - Jul 19
The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook
Exterior

Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton

Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton
4.0 star property
Riccarton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel, very charming, awesome location, friendly staff and great food at the pub."
Canada
Monique
The price is ￥13,569
￥15,604 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton
Bar (on property)

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
4.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (901 reviews)
"Nice place to stay."
United States
George Alan
The price is ￥13,252
￥15,260 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
Outdoor dining

Edgewater

Edgewater
4.5 star property
Wanaka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect place to stay in Wanaka!"
United States
Michael
The price is ￥33,666
￥38,872 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Edgewater
Remarkables View King | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
4.5 star property
Frankton
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (790 reviews)
"Great location as central/near to all local activities"
United States
Andrew
The price is ￥23,986
￥27,584 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
Dining

Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street

Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street
4.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (485 reviews)
"The staff have always been the key to a great stay here."
Australia
David
The price is ￥13,068
￥15,028 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street
Exterior

Rydges Latimer Christchurch

Rydges Latimer Christchurch
4.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great stay, excellent central location."
Australia
Paul
The price is ￥16,445
￥18,912 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Reception

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
4.5 star property
Dunedin City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice room, nice restaurant, and very good location."
Australia
Terence
The price is ￥12,779
￥14,933 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Bar (on property)

Distinction Christchurch Hotel

Distinction Christchurch Hotel
4.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (658 reviews)
"Super helpful staff"
United States
Srabanti
The price is ￥14,520
￥16,698 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 11 - Jul 12
Distinction Christchurch Hotel
Fireplace

Fable Christchurch

Fable Christchurch
4.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location so near to everything, lovley clean modern rooms, great blackout curtains, shower was great, coffee pot machine was lovely extra, comfy big bed and nice linen. Couldn't fault it loved our stay thank you Fable !"
Australia
niki
The price is ￥12,956
￥14,899 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 11 - Jul 12
Fable Christchurch
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LyLo Christchurch Airport

LyLo Christchurch Airport

5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch
The price is ￥11,840 per night from Jul 10 to Jul 11
￥11,840
￥13,616 total
Jul 10 - Jul 11
includes taxes & fees
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Space is a little too small"
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 4-star hotels in South Island?
Based on our guest reviews, Browns Boutique Hotel is among the standout 4-star hotels in South Island. Situated in Queenstown, it comes with a pillowtop mattress and concierge services. Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown, an IHG Hotel is another leading option in this city. Also with a 4-star rating and offering room service and concierge services, you're guaranteed a comfortable stay.
How much does it cost to stay in a 4-star hotel in South Island?
To lock in a 4-star hotel in South Island that fits your budget, make use of Expedia's handy filters. Take a look at the available options during your getaway dates and use our pricing filter to set your maximum rate. You can also sort your results by the most wallet-friendly stay first.

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What's the difference between 5-star and 4-star hotels in South Island?
Treat yourself to luxury living during your South Island vacation by choosing a 4-star hotel. As well as featuring upscale accommodations, these retreats are typically filled with amenities such as complimentary bathrobes, large beds and plenty more. A 5-star hotel will go above and beyond to make your trip an even more indulgent and special one. Round-the-clock concierge assistance, luxurious spas and gourmet dining are only the start of the exclusive services and conveniences you'll likely get access to.