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LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch
5.0 star property
Christchurch Airport
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Good stay at a resonable price ideal if you have an early morning flight short walk to terminal "
Australia
john
The price is ￥11,966
￥13,761 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
LyLo Christchurch
Terrace/patio

Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (534 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay"
Australia
Akarshit
The price is ￥7,791
￥9,075 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
Bealey Quarter
Terrace/patio

LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (746 reviews)
"Clean room, great staffs, convenient location for tours."
United States
Eiichi
The price is ￥11,641
￥13,387 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15
LyLo Queenstown
Beach/ocean view

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
5.0 star property
Kaikoura
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (568 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
Australia
Carmel
The price is ￥16,444
￥18,910 total
includes taxes & fees
May 15 - May 16
Sudima Kaikoura
Front of property

Quest on Kilmore

Quest on Kilmore
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (281 reviews)
"Very clean and friendly service all employees were happy and smiling well run hotel "
Canada
Rob
The price is ￥14,226
￥16,360 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Quest on Kilmore
Lounge

Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (417 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 ￥18,373
￥21,129 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Property entrance

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
5.0 star property
Blenheim CBD
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here from the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in to the top notch gourmet restaurant and wonderful staff. "
Australia
Ingrid
The price is ￥10,796
￥12,537 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Exterior

QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"great hotel and location "
Canada
BENJAMIN
The price is ￥28,388
￥32,646 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 6 - Jun 7
QT Queenstown
Interior entrance

The Mayfair

The Mayfair
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (312 reviews)
"Great hotel and a nice little walk into town "
United Kingdom
Debbie
The price is ￥21,200
￥24,445 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2
The Mayfair
Lobby lounge

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (331 reviews)
"Beautiful boutique hotel. "
Canada
Natalia
The price is ￥20,041
￥23,077 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
Exterior

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
5.0 star property
Queenstown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Great room, wonderful restaurant and so convenient!"
United States
Daniel
The price is ￥35,415
￥40,727 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
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 ￥19,970
￥22,966 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Reception

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (293 reviews)
"Perfect accommodation, fabulous view would definitely return"
United Kingdom
Oriel
The price is ￥50,498
￥58,914 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 5 - Jun 6
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Sudima Christchurch City

Sudima Christchurch City
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (601 reviews)
"Really great stay, spotlessly clean, Great stay."
Australia
Angela
The price is ￥19,446
￥22,363 total
includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25
Sudima Christchurch City
Property grounds

Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort
5.0 star property
Arrowtown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (760 reviews)
"Incredible place, very peaceful, great service and epic food"
United Kingdom
Muhammad
The price is ￥39,673
￥45,624 total
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19
Millbrook Resort
Exterior

The George Christchurch

The George Christchurch
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (646 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 ￥26,218
￥30,738 total
includes taxes & fees
May 21 - May 22
The George Christchurch
Interior

Poshtel

Poshtel
5.0 star property
Oamaru
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (401 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, family run business that went out of their way to make us feel welcome. We had a nice continental breakfast as well. Definitely recommend staying here"
Australia
Catriona
The price is ￥14,614
￥16,897 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Poshtel
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay. "
Australia
Tristan
The price is ￥25,306
￥29,102 total
includes taxes & fees
May 21 - May 22
Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
Classic Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Fable Dunedin

Fable Dunedin
5.0 star property
Dunedin City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (547 reviews)
"Great stay, room was pretty tight for space but otherwise fantastic "
Australia
Hayley
The price is ￥14,472
￥16,939 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 5 - Jun 6
Fable Dunedin
Two-Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

West Fitzroy Apartments

West Fitzroy Apartments
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (304 reviews)
"Great place to stay - no issues. "
Australia
Richard
West Fitzroy Apartments
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Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

24 Frankton Road Queenstown
The price is ￥18,877 per night from May 28 to May 29
￥18,877
￥21,709 total
May 28 - May 29
includes taxes & fees
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Quest on Kilmore

Quest on Kilmore

10/10 Excellent
"Good location and very handy to have laundry in the room."
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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.
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What makes a hotel 5 stars in South Island?
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