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Top South Island 5 Star Hotels

LyLo Christchurch

5.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Inside of pods was clean and spacious. "
The price is €69
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
LyLo Christchurch

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1373)
"Stayed for 3 days and very good as always."
The price is €130
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Sudima Christchurch City

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (448)
"Exceptional stay with all of the perfect amenities. Will stay again for sure. "
The price is €127
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Sudima Christchurch City

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (223)
"Wonderful place with good views and staff"
The price is €298
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Place was good and clean "
The price is €158
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Sudima Kaikoura

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (399)
"Beautiful place to stay."
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Sudima Kaikoura

Haka House Lake Tekapo

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (321)
"So clean, great facilities, amazing views of the lake and quiet "
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Haka House Lake Tekapo

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Had an enjoyable stay at this lovely venue"
The price is €48
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

LyLo Queenstown

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (662)
"Very tiny and warm room. Common kitchen area was a little bit chaotic but really it did have all of your essential. The planned kitchen Reno should fix some of our issues for sure. "
The price is €106
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
LyLo Queenstown

Fable Dunedin

5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (455)
"Very nice amenities. We really enjoyed the complementary bottle of wine and climate control in the room, great stay!"
The price is €127
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Fable Dunedin

The George Christchurch

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (609)
"Best place I've ever stayed in."
The price is €170
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
The George Christchurch

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (258)
"Coffee, restaurants, tram, and park right at your doorstep. "
The price is €113
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

QT Queenstown

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (952)
" amazing hotel, excellent service, good breakfast and a great view of the lake!"
The price is €221
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
QT Queenstown

The Mayfair

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (244)
"Great, luxurious hotel. Staff are friendly and service is prompt. Not too far from the airport or city centre. "
The price is €211
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
The Mayfair

Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (913)
"Conveniently located and well catered for families."
The price is €64
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch

Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"We stayed here for 4 nights and absolutely loved our stay. We were in an Alpine suite with Balcony and lake views and it was superb. "
The price is €227
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Fantastic hotel with excellent service and friendly staff"
The price is €251
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

Bealey Quarter

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (376)
"Good value for money."
The price is €59
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Bealey Quarter

Millbrook Resort

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (718)
"Millbrook was an AMAZING resort to stay at. If you're into golf, I would definitely recommend booking a tee time, even if it is winter. The staff was amazing and the shuttle service was AMAZING. "
The price is €320
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug
Millbrook Resort

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (180)
"Beautiful hotel"
The price is €180
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
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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?
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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.