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Our top choices for South Island 5-star hotels

LyLo Christchurch
Property amenity

LyLo Christchurch

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1004)
"So close to the airport and so affordable. Super easy to wake up for an early flight. "
The price is ￥7,066
￥8,126 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
LyLo Christchurch
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Lounge

Haka House Lake Tekapo

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (329)
"So clean, great facilities, amazing views of the lake and quiet "
The price is ￥16,447
￥18,939 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (224)
"Beautiful room with a stunning view; warm and comfortable plus pristinely clean. Friendly welcoming staff Easy walking distance to lake, cafes, bars and restaurants Very highly recommended "
The price is ￥37,757
￥44,267 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Restaurant

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Staff were very friendly; service was excellent. Rooms and facilities were very clean and comfortable."
The price is ￥21,021
￥24,174 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Sudima Christchurch City
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Sudima Christchurch City

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (456)
"Amazing experience with extremely courteous and attentive staff. "
The price is ￥17,018
￥19,571 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Sudima Christchurch City
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
View from property

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1388)
"Stayed for 3 days and very good as always."
The price is ￥17,389
￥20,422 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
QT Queenstown
Bar (on property)

QT Queenstown

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (959)
"Awesome property with modern well furnished rooms. Welcoming staff and good location. "
The price is ￥30,041
￥34,547 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
QT Queenstown
Poshtel
Front of property

Poshtel

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (317)
"Wonderfull hotel and staff "
The price is ￥12,307
￥14,292 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Poshtel
The Mayfair
Top of House - King | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

The Mayfair

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (247)
"Lovely staff. Very accommodating. Great room. Talented bar staff. Didn't stay for dinner but restaurant was filled with locals for bfast, which tells me food must be great. "
The price is ￥25,105
￥28,871 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
The Mayfair
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Property entrance

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"The room is very spacious and I felt very comfortable during my stay."
The price is ￥10,344
￥11,896 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
Reception

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (262)
"Great boutique hotel. My only negative would be the bed could have been better"
The price is ￥16,461
￥18,931 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Best place I have stayed in within New Zealand, it’s beautiful. And the staff were excellent."
The price is ￥36,597
￥42,087 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Sudima Kaikoura
Deluxe Twin | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Sudima Kaikoura

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (407)
"Beautiful place to stay."
The price is ￥14,204
￥16,335 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Sudima Kaikoura
LyLo Queenstown
Terrace/patio

LyLo Queenstown

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (673)
"I like the design of the pods, as it has sufficient space and an unique style, compared to other hostels. "
The price is ￥12,011
￥13,813 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
LyLo Queenstown
Fable Dunedin
Front of property - evening/night

Fable Dunedin

5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (458)
"Very nice amenities. We really enjoyed the complementary bottle of wine and climate control in the room, great stay!"
The price is ￥14,120
￥16,612 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Fable Dunedin
Haka House Wanaka
Outdoor dining

Haka House Wanaka

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (224)
"Great place to stay for all"
The price is ￥11,539
￥13,552 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Haka House Wanaka
The George Christchurch
Exterior

The George Christchurch

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (613)
"Best place I've ever stayed in."
The price is ￥21,263
￥24,971 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
The George Christchurch
Hotel Montreal
Penthouse | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Hotel Montreal

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (246)
"A fabulous place to stay. Extremely comfortable, great location and wonderful staff. "
The price is ￥22,089
￥25,528 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hotel Montreal
Fino Hotel and Suites
Terrace/patio

Fino Hotel and Suites

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (837)
"Penthouse apartment is the best, its huge. The biggest beds & very compfy."
The price is ￥17,664
￥20,313 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Fino Hotel and Suites
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
Exterior

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (184)
"Great food in the restaurant, room with private bush views. Well located and quiet."
The price is ￥26,159
￥30,083 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
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Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

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￥21,047
￥24,204 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent suites with an amazing view and not too far of a walk into town."
Michael 6-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"We had an absolutely amazing stay at Hilton. The in-room spa was the highlight of the room. Absolutely worth the upgrade. The staff was always polite and helpful. Will definitely recommend staying at Hilton. "
Bhargav 5-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

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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.
How much does it cost to stay in a 5-star hotel in South Island?
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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.