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Top South Island 5 Star Hotels

Property amenity
LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch

5.0 star property
Christchurch Airport
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Convenient location. Clean room. Space"
Australia
Karyn
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
LyLo Christchurch
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

5.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (239)
"Ideal local for a stay"
United Kingdom
Andrew
The price is €327
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Sudima Christchurch City

Sudima Christchurch City

5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (491)
"Beautifully designed and spotless rooms… every detail has been thoughtfully considered. The hotel is conveniently close to the city center and a variety of restaurants. Sam at the front desk is exceptionally attentive, kind, and helpful — truly outstanding customer service. We would definitely stay here again."
United States
Verda
The price is €145
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Sudima Christchurch City
Lounge
Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo

5.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (351)
"STUNNING location, stunning views. Great friendly staff. Clean room. Great vibes"
Australia
Krish
The price is €254
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Breakfast and dinner served
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Kawarau Falls
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Such a beautiful hotel with amazing views overlooking the lake. "
Australia
Linda Louise
The price is €199
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

5.0 star property
Queenstown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Room was clean and excellent. View amazing"
Australia
Milan
The price is €271
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Reception
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (277)
"Beautiful designed and well kept hotel right downtown "
Australia
JH
The price is €145
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
Porch
Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter

5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (398)
"Great breakfast, bar handy, staff pleasant"
Australia
Lenore
The price is €51
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Bealey Quarter
Bar (on property)
QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown

5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (976)
"Excelent hotel with beautiful views"
United States
Stanley
The price is €224
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
QT Queenstown
Top of House - King
The Mayfair

The Mayfair

5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (257)
"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. "
United States
Karen
The price is €165
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
The Mayfair
View from property
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

5.0 star property
Queenstown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1430)
"Room was spotless and the location can’t be beat in this beautiful town. Staff was great. "
United States
Soohun
The price is €174
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Property entrance
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

5.0 star property
Blenheim CBD
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Good stay"
Australia
richard
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Deluxe Twin
Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

5.0 star property
Kaikoura
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (437)
"Phenomenal room, great views and plenty of parking. If in the area, this hotel is the first choice if available. "
United States
Kristian
The price is €148
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Sudima Kaikoura
Terrace/patio
LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown

5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (686)
"Convenient location, easy check in, and clean and modern"
Australia
Sian
The price is €110
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
LyLo Queenstown
House - 4 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch

Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch

5.0 star property
Papanui
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (926)
"Great place with affordable price 👍👍"
Australia
Anil Raj
The price is €55
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch
Terrace/patio
Fino Hotel and Suites

Fino Hotel and Suites

5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (845)
"Wonderful and very helpful staff! Great location to shops and restaurants. Very comfortable rooms. Very much enjoyed our stay!!"
United States
Stephanie
The price is €134
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Fino Hotel and Suites
Front of property – evening/night
Fable Dunedin

Fable Dunedin

5.0 star property
Dunedin City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (477)
"A central location and friendly staff were the cheer leaders of our stay. Unfortunately we found the room over furnished for the 17m2 available, barely room to unpack. The windows were painted shut, which for a small room was uncomfortable not to have fresh air. The lift did not go to our floor directly which meant a flight of 8 stairs with luggage to get to our tightly packed away room. A pretty hotel."
Australia
Christina M
The price is €122
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Fable Dunedin
Front of property
Poshtel

Poshtel

5.0 star property
Oamaru
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (335)
"Central, lovely staff, great breakfast. Quirky style. Would definitely recommend "
Australia
Alastair
The price is €117
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Poshtel
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Very nice hotel"
United States
Kevin
The price is €204
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
Property grounds
Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort

5.0 star property
Arrowtown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (734)
"Stunning relaxing vistas of surrounding mountains. Streams, wildlife and quaint village feel but still so peaceful."
Australia
Kevin
The price is €301
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Millbrook Resort
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Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

24 Frankton Road, Queenstown
The price is €146 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
€146
9 Dec - 10 Dec
includes taxes & fees
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Larger, less populated and harder to reach than the northern “Main Island,” this area features New Zealand’s longest glacier, its highest mountain and much more.

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Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Yes. Everything is good."
Hanjun 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

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.

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