5 Star Hotels in South Island, New Zealand

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Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (370)
"Great location. Friendly staff. "
United States
Kit Yee Karen
The price is €204
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
Haka House Lake Tekapo

LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch
5.0 star property
Christchurch Airport
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Clean and efficient, great for short stays pre/post flight "
Australia
Phillip
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan 2026
LyLo Christchurch

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (290)
"Lovely staff, excellent amenities close to everything "
Canada
Nicole
The price is €168
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

Quest on Kilmore

Quest on Kilmore
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (192)
"Perfect place to stay, excellent facilities "
Australia
Marilyn
The price is €117
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Quest on Kilmore

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
5.0 star property
Queenstown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Clean room, great property to stay and excellent location."
United States
Nandini & Mohit
The price is €343
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
Kawarau Falls
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Front office staff was attentive and available 24/7 for any needs. Grounds were clean, quiet, slightly removed from the main downtown of Queenstown but only a short drive away and it was nice to be on the other side away from the action a bit. Good if you’re looking for a little more privacy and relaxed pace. "
Canada
Courtney
The price is €215
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (433)
"Large room, really great value for money"
Australia
Fiona
The price is €52
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Bealey Quarter

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
5.0 star property
Kaikoura
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (455)
"My second time staying here..Fabulous location and staff..Really great!"
Australia
Juliet
The price is €131
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
Sudima Kaikoura

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1455)
"Clean room, friendly staff"
Australia
Kenya
The price is €153
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Sudima Christchurch City

Sudima Christchurch City
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (515)
"Great location, good room set up, lovely staff."
United States
Deidre
The price is €148
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan 2026
Sudima Christchurch City

Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch

Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch
5.0 star property
Papanui
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (941)
"Great spot for the family"
Australia
Sandy
The price is €56
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2026
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (253)
"Great location and view!"
United States
David
The price is €371
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
5.0 star property
Blenheim CBD
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Beautiful room, friendly staff, loved the pool and live music, easy to walk into town"
United States
Stephanie
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (701)
"Staff was excellent. Loved the balcony."
Canada
Ron
The price is €115
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan 2026
LyLo Queenstown

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau
5.0 star property
Te Anau
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (776)
"Room was comfortable, well stocked. Super friendly and helpful staff."
Canada
Karin
Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

The Mayfair

The Mayfair
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (268)
"Great stay!"
United States
Kelsie
The price is €181
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
The Mayfair

Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort
5.0 star property
Arrowtown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (743)
"Great gym as well!"
United States
Michael
The price is €332
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Millbrook Resort

QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (984)
"Location and the view are excellent. Love to stay there again "
Australia
Angela
The price is €347
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
QT Queenstown

Fable Dunedin

Fable Dunedin
5.0 star property
Dunedin City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (493)
"Excellent hotel"
Australia
Astha
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Fable Dunedin

Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Beautiful rooms, perfect location, and very friendly attentive staff "
Australia
Sylvia
The price is €207
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
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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.