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A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern interior with a sofa, a staircase, and a wall-mounted shelf with plants.
A modern bar area with a glass enclosure, bar stools, and a seating area with a sofa and a small table.
A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a central island, and a view of the outdoors.

1. La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Frankton
Australia
Angela
￥16,708
￥19,214 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
A modern lobby with grey upholstered chairs, a round wooden table, and a vase of flowers on a black side table.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a laptop, and a vase with green apples.
A corridor leading to a restaurant with glass doors and a sign reading "ach-eron restaurant & bar".
A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

2. Sudima Christchurch Airport

Sudima Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport
Australia
Theresa
￥25,529
￥29,358 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Sudima Christchurch Airport
A golf course with a lake and mountains in the background.
A modern living room with a large sofa, a view of the outside, and a geometric ceiling design.
A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, a standing lamp, and a reception desk.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of mountains and a lake, a small bedside table with a phone, and a TV mounted on the wall.

3. Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Thurston
￥24,905
￥28,641 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
A bedroom with a large bed, a view of a lake and mountains, and a balcony with a chair.
A modern living room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are two sofas and a bench with red cushions.
A modern building with a sign reading "manakura" and a view of a lake with mountains in the background.
A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a lake, and mountains in the background.

4. Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
Te Anau
United States
Stephen
￥6,407
￥7,538 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, two blue armchairs, a round table with a vase, and a ceiling with hanging plants.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a glass partition.
A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and a view of a cityscape.
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

5. Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport
Australia
jignesh
￥25,563
￥29,397 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Novotel Christchurch Airport
A modern bar area with seating, a counter with a logo, and a view of the outside.
A couple walking along a lakeside path with mountains in the background.
A modern hotel with a glass facade, parking lot, and a mountainous backdrop.
A couple embracing on a boat with a cityscape in the background.

6. Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
Frankton
Australia
Jason and Josephine
￥16,939
￥19,480 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
A hotel with a modern building and a parking lot with several cars.
A view from a window overlooking a mountainous landscape with trees and a building with a red roof.
A reception desk with a wooden counter, a computer, and a ViewSonic monitor. There are brochures on the wall and a window with a view of trees.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel sink, and wooden shelves above.

7. Blue Peaks Lodge

Blue Peaks Lodge
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Brett
￥23,773
￥27,748 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Blue Peaks Lodge
A modern interior with a staircase leading to a lower level, glass doors, and a prominent blue artwork on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
A modern living room with grey sofas, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.
A multi-story hotel with a corner entrance, large windows, and a flat facade.

8. Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Dunedin City Centre
Australia
Angela
￥12,680
￥14,747 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a bar counter, and a seating area.
A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and indoor plants.
A modern hotel reception area with a reception desk, a large potted plant, and a view into the dining area.
The entrance to Carnmore Hotel Christchurch with a modern design, including a glass facade and a clear view of the surrounding area.

9. Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Troy
￥15,595
￥18,007 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
A terrace with white bar stools and tables overlooking a mountainous landscape and a body of water.
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a scenic view.
A building with a sign reading "mi-pad" in front of a mountain range.
A modern interior with wicker furniture, a round table, and a large TV screen on the wall.

10. Mi-pad Queenstown

Mi-pad Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Yujia
￥17,938
￥21,158 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Mi-pad Queenstown
A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, an elevator, a reception desk, and a large forest mural on the wall.
A modern interior with hanging pendant lights, a rustic wall, and a decorative rope and deer head on the wall.
A modern reception area with a wooden floor, a grey sofa, a round mirror, and a plant arrangement.
A hotel room with a large bed, a view of mountains, a dining area, and a sliding door leading to another room.

11. Wyndham Garden Queenstown

Wyndham Garden Queenstown
Frankton
Australia
Connor
￥13,905
￥15,991 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Wyndham Garden Queenstown
A clear view of a lake with a rocky shoreline, surrounded by mountains and trees.
A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a prominent staircase.
A wall with brochures and a sign that reads "VisitorPoint."
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a kitchenette.

12. Garden Court Suites And Apartments

Garden Court Suites And Apartments
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Tanu
￥18,334
￥21,084 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Garden Court Suites And Apartments
A modern dining area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a view of mountains and a lake.
A modern lounge area with a stone wall, a fireplace, sofas, and a bar with a bartender.
A bedroom with a large bed, a coffee tray, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A modern interior with stone walls, a wooden ceiling, and large windows offering mountain views.

13. Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse
Fernhill
United States
Mingjun
￥29,983
￥34,481 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Kamana Lakehouse
A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a visible outdoor area.
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk with a chair, and a painting on the wall.
A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and shelves with dishes.
A cozy room with a white sofa, a grey chair, wooden wall panels, and a glass cabinet with items on top.

14. Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
Frankton
Australia
Charmaine
￥19,253
￥22,141 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
A couple dining at an outdoor restaurant with a view of a modern building and lush greenery in the background.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the garden through large windows.
A woman and a child in a hot tub with a glass roof and outdoor seating area in the background.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, kitchenette, and a large TV.

15. Commodore Airport Hotel

Commodore Airport Hotel
Burnside
Australia
Faye
￥25,794
￥29,663 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Commodore Airport Hotel
A group of people seated on wicker furniture facing a lake with mountains in the background.
A spacious living area with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and framed artwork on the walls.
A rocky shoreline with a large tree and a smaller tree in the water, surrounded by mountains.
A golf course with a pond, surrounded by buildings with dark roofs and a mountainous backdrop.

16. Edgewater

Edgewater
Wanaka
United States
Drew
￥28,044
￥32,426 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Edgewater
A modern multi-story residential building with balconies, surrounded by greenery and a mountainous backdrop.
A view from a window overlooking a lake with buildings and mountains in the background.
A modern kitchen with a black countertop, wooden cabinets, and a dishwasher. There is a view of a cityscape through a large window.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a bar area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

17. Scenic Suites Queenstown

Scenic Suites Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Latasha
￥22,845
￥26,830 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Scenic Suites Queenstown
A modern building with a large patio area, a mountain in the background, and a body of water in the foreground.
A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a scenic view, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table with a remote control and glasses on it.
A person at a table with a view of mountains and a body of water.

18. Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort
Lake Tekapo
Singapore
Aloysius
￥22,021
￥25,324 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Peppers Bluewater Resort
A historic building with a modern extension, featuring a classic facade and a contemporary glass structure.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet counter, and a chandelier.
A grand staircase with ornate railings and a patterned floor, leading to a room labeled "CASINO".

19. Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Dunedin City Centre
Australia
Sigalo
￥12,397
￥14,418 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
A balcony with a fire feature, seating, and a view of snow-capped mountains.
A clear lake with a dock and a boat named "Sail of Oregon."
A restaurant with large windows, patterned chairs, and a view of the street and mountains.
A modern hotel with a large pool, a dock with a yacht, and a mountainous backdrop.

20. Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG

Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Antonio
￥30,754
￥35,367 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG
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Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

10/10 Excellent
"Great location Great staff. Comfortable room with great views of Remarkables"
Kenneth 3-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
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Mi-pad Queenstown

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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.