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Our top choices for South Island 5-star hotels

A modern balcony with a glass railing, a potted plant, and a sofa.
A modern hotel room with a large window, a brown leather sofa, a small round table, and a bed with a wooden headboard.
A modern restaurant with wooden furniture, pendant lighting, and large windows offering a view of the sea.
A bedroom with a large window overlooking the sea, a bed, and a chair.

1. Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura
Australia
Maree
€96
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Sudima Kaikoura
A modern room with large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are two sofas and a wicker chair.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.
A room with large windows offering a view of a lake, mountains, and trees.

2. Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo
United States
Steven
€140
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Haka House Lake Tekapo
A group of people dining at a buffet with various dishes displayed in bowls.
A modern building with a prominent "LyLo" sign, large windows, and a bicycle parking area.
A staircase with a mural of buildings and a bird.
A hammock lounge area with striped fabric seating and a person reading a book.

3. LyLo Christchurch Airport

LyLo Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport
Australia
john
€57
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
LyLo Christchurch Airport
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a grassy area with picnic tables and a building in the background.
A modern hotel room with a curved shower enclosure, two beds with white linens, a wooden ceiling, and framed pictures on the wall.
A spacious room with a large wooden table and chairs, a projector screen, and a whiteboard.
A wooden staircase with metal railings and a grey carpeted floor.

4. Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
ERIC
€54
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Bealey Quarter
A modern building with a central atrium, large windows, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are wooden chairs and tables arranged for seating.
A modern room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony overlooking a lake and mountains. Inside, there is a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a coffee table with a vase of flowers.
A modern living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a view of mountains and a lake.

5. The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Queenstown
Australia
Lillian
€284
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
A modern building with large glass windows and a mountain backdrop.
A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a view of a kitchen and outdoor landscape.
A balcony with a table set for breakfast, overlooking a road and a lake with mountains in the background.
A modern kitchen with a large window overlooking a mountainous landscape.

6. Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Queenstown
Australia
Jeremy
€159
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.
A modern spa room with a central hot tub, two massage beds, and a wooden ceiling design.
An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a long bench with cushions, and large potted plants.
A bar area with a curved counter, multiple shelves with bottles, and bar stools.

7. Sudima Christchurch City

Sudima Christchurch City
Christchurch City Centre
United Kingdom
Sara
€133
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Sudima Christchurch City
A modern building with a circular window and a view of a lake and mountains.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round wooden coffee table, and a view of a lake and mountains through large glass doors.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A modern living room with a sofa, a round coffee table, and a view of a lake and mountains.

8. QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
marc
€259
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
QT Queenstown
A cozy room with a purple sofa, wooden flooring, and a brick wall. There are books on a table, a lamp, and a fireplace.
A living room with teal walls, a blue sofa, patterned armchairs, and a flat-screen TV.
A spacious attic bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a dining area.
A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and free weights.

9. The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
United States
Michael
€127
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
A riverside hotel with modern architecture, a walking path, and a view of mountains.
A modern living room with large windows, a fireplace, and a view of a lake.
A modern hotel room with a stone fireplace, a sofa with red cushions, a desk with a chair, and a large window offering a scenic view.
An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the pool area, a lounge with seating, and a stone wall in the background.

10. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Kawarau Falls
Australia
Emma
€172
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
A modern hotel entrance with a stone facade, large potted plants, and a well-lit interior visible through the glass doors.
A restaurant with a pool view, dark wooden tables, red patterned chairs, and a fire exit sign.
A stone structure with a rectangular opening, surrounded by greenery and a parking lot with cars.
An aerial view of a hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

11. Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Blenheim CBD
Australia
Ian
€67
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
A modern interior with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a bridge.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden wall paneling, a sliding glass door to the outdoors, and a mounted TV.
A modern living room with a sofa and armchairs, a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of mountains.
A modern multi-story building with large glass windows and stone pillars.

12. Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo
Australia
Dan
€352
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows overlooking the street.
A modern hotel room with two large beds, a sofa, a bedside table with a phone, and a window with a view of the outside.
A restaurant with blue booths, wooden tables, and chairs.
A modern building with the name 'Mayfair' prominently displayed.

13. The Mayfair

The Mayfair
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Li Yong
€155
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
The Mayfair
A row of cabins with a mountain backdrop and a hot air balloon in the sky.
A spacious balcony with a dining area, a sofa, and a grill, overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A rustic lodge with a stone wall and a pond in front.
A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, a view of mountains, and a window with curtains.

14. Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort
Arrowtown
Australia
Layne
€295
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Millbrook Resort
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
A three-tiered dessert display on a round table with a woven coaster, accompanied by two glasses of white wine.
A historic building with a classic architectural style, featuring multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance.
A modern bathroom with a round mirror, a vanity with a marble countertop, and a blue bench.

15. Fable Dunedin

Fable Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre
Australia
Courtney
€102
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Fable Dunedin
A modern hotel entrance with a stone facade, large glass doors, and a well-lit interior visible through the windows.
An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a green wall, and a view of the restaurant interior.
A modern interior with a curved staircase, metallic railings, and a patterned wall.
A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a desk, and a window with a view.

16. The George Christchurch

The George Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
George
€189
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
The George Christchurch
A wooden interior with a table and chairs, a view of a mountain, and a sign with text.
A person lying on a bed with a view of a mountain through a window.
A modern kitchen with a woman preparing food, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden island with bowls and fruits.
A modern kitchen with white tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinets.

17. LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
United States
Dana
€114
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
LyLo Queenstown
A view from inside a room with large windows overlooking a parking area and mountains.
A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a central fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A view from a window overlooking a parking lot with cars, a mountain range, and a clear sky.
A building with a wooden facade, large windows, and a sign indicating handicapped parking.

18. Haka House Wanaka

Haka House Wanaka
Wanaka
United States
Lenore
€98
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Haka House Wanaka
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel dishwasher, oven, and sink. There is a wooden cabinet above the counter and a small plant on the countertop.
A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, balconies, and a sign reading "WEST FITZROY".
A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a lamp. There is a glass wall with the text "WEST FITZROY APARTMENTS" visible.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a kitchenette. There is a balcony with a railing.

19. West Fitzroy Apartments

West Fitzroy Apartments
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Dan
West Fitzroy Apartments
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel dishwasher, and a built-in microwave.
A hotel kitchen with a sink, breakfast items, and a sign with induction cooktop instructions.

20. Quest on Kilmore

Quest on Kilmore
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Kelvin
€87
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Quest on Kilmore
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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?
How much you pay for a 5-star hotel in South Island depends on things like when you plan to go and the length of your stay. A top tip for landing an awesome deal? Use our pricing filters to compare the available hotels for your selected dates.
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What makes a hotel 5 stars in South Island?
From high-end restaurants and 24-hour fitness centres 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.