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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

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,019 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Sophie
The price is ¥32,986
¥37,934 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport
4.5 star property
Christchurch Airport
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,067 reviews)
"Rooms are really cleverly designed and the restaurant is great."
Australia
Ariana
The price is ¥22,311
¥25,658 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Novotel Christchurch Airport

Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse
4.5 star property
Fernhill
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (651 reviews)
"Great stay!!!! Will definitely be back :)"
Australia
Roxanne
The price is ¥40,909
¥47,045 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Kamana Lakehouse

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 ¥28,010
¥32,211 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

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 ¥20,947
¥24,089 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

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 ¥22,954
¥26,397 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Peppers Bluewater Resort

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, (1,003 reviews)
"GREAT breakfast, nice clean and milers rooms, staff was super helpful and the location was superb!"
United States
Lidia
The price is ¥32,826
¥37,750 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

Mercure Queenstown Resort

Mercure Queenstown Resort
4.0 star property
Fernhill
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and free hot breakfast. Great location."
United States
Lanchun
The price is ¥28,010
¥32,212 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Mercure Queenstown Resort

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 ¥33,057
¥38,222 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 25 - Jul 26
Edgewater

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 ¥15,029
¥17,283 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Sudima Christchurch Airport

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 ¥14,258
¥16,397 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton

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 ¥24,304
¥28,024 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 23 - Jul 24
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

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 ¥13,164
¥15,173 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
4.5 star property
Te Anau
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Cool little campground type stay, close to town center."
United States
Jarrod
The price is ¥6,400
¥7,516 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 18 - Jul 19
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street

Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street
4.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (484 reviews)
"The staff have always been the key to a great stay here."
Australia
David
The price is ¥13,074
¥15,035 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street

Rydges Latimer Christchurch

Rydges Latimer Christchurch
4.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay, excellent central location."
Australia
Paul
The price is ¥16,453
¥18,921 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Rydges Latimer Christchurch

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
4.5 star property
Queenstown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,034 reviews)
"Nice stay"
Australia
Khevana
The price is ¥25,618
¥29,461 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
4.5 star property
Frankton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (713 reviews)
"We stayed for 2 nights, excellent staff, helpful people."
Australia
Soni
The price is ¥19,984
¥22,982 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

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 ¥12,786
¥14,941 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
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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.
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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.