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5 Star Hotels in South Island, New Zealand

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Our top choices for South Island 5-star hotels

1. Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura
Australia
Maree
€96
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Sudima Kaikoura

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

3. LyLo Christchurch Airport

LyLo Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport
Australia
john
€57
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
LyLo Christchurch Airport

4. Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
ERIC
€54
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Bealey Quarter

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

6. Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Queenstown
Australia
Jeremy
€159
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

7. Sudima Christchurch City

Sudima Christchurch City
Christchurch City Centre
United Kingdom
Sara
€133
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Sudima Christchurch City

8. QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
marc
€259
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
QT Queenstown

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

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

11. Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Blenheim CBD
Australia
Ian
€67
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

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

13. The Mayfair

The Mayfair
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Li Yong
€155
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
The Mayfair

14. Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort
Arrowtown
Australia
Layne
€295
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Millbrook Resort

15. Fable Dunedin

Fable Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre
Australia
Courtney
€102
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Fable Dunedin

16. The George Christchurch

The George Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
George
€189
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
The George Christchurch

17. LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
United States
Dana
€114
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
LyLo Queenstown

18. Haka House Wanaka

Haka House Wanaka
Wanaka
United States
Lenore
€98
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Haka House Wanaka

19. West Fitzroy Apartments

West Fitzroy Apartments
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Dan
West Fitzroy Apartments

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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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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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.