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Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (396 reviews)
"Clean rooms, warm hospitality, very convenient location, good securities."
United States
Eiichi
The price is €264
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Shared kitchen facilities

LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch
5.0 star property
Christchurch Airport
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,007 reviews)
"Excellent stay near airport and nice hostel environment."
Singapore
Sanjeev
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
LyLo Christchurch
Lobby lounge

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (306 reviews)
"Interesting historic building, clean and well-sized rooms, friendly and helpful staff. "
United States
Douglas
The price is €244
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
Front of property

Quest on Kilmore

Quest on Kilmore
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (223 reviews)
"Very clean room, friendly staff, and nice to have in-unit laundry. Would definitely stay again if we find ourselves in Christchurch!"
United States
Alexandra
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Quest on Kilmore
Exterior

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
5.0 star property
Queenstown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room, great property to stay and excellent location."
United States
Nandini & Mohit
The price is €378
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Exterior

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
Kawarau Falls
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Outstanding hotel, would return!"
Australia
Megan
The price is €208
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Terrace/patio

Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (475 reviews)
"Clean nice best location "
United States
Kirill
The price is €57
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Bealey Quarter
Beach/ocean view

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
5.0 star property
Kaikoura
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (499 reviews)
"Great location, spotless room. "
Australia
Evlampia
The price is €131
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Sudima Kaikoura
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,489 reviews)
"Great Lake views, comfy bed, quiet, friendly staff. "
Australia
Kerri
The price is €206
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Sudima Christchurch City

Sudima Christchurch City
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (555 reviews)
"Excellent quick stay Very clean Great staff Location was terrific "
United States
Rajendra
The price is €208
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Sudima Christchurch City
Indoor pool

Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch

Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch
5.0 star property
Papanui
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (960 reviews)
"Friendly staff, room clean excellent position"
United Kingdom
Mark
The price is €60
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch
Reception

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (272 reviews)
"Fantastic stay!! Everything was perfect"
Canada
Nicolas
The price is €381
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
Property entrance

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
5.0 star property
Blenheim CBD
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, helpful staff, good food in restaurant. "
United States
Marielle
The price is €122
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Terrace/patio

LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (718 reviews)
"Clean room, great staffs, convenient location for tours."
United States
Eiichi
The price is €136
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
LyLo Queenstown
Outdoor spa tub

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau
5.0 star property
Te Anau
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (792 reviews)
"Fantastic cabins, great location...also the best host we've had !!!"
Australia
Geoff
The price is €195
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau
Top of House - King

The Mayfair

The Mayfair
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (285 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Kelsie
The price is €199
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
The Mayfair
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine

Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort
5.0 star property
Arrowtown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (751 reviews)
"Rooms good, bed comfy & showers hot. "
United Kingdom
karen
The price is €330
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Millbrook Resort
Exterior

QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (996 reviews)
"Courteous staff, convenient and beautiful location, decent breakfast spread."
United States
Vineet
The price is €310
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
QT Queenstown
Classic Room

Fable Dunedin

Fable Dunedin
5.0 star property
Dunedin City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (513 reviews)
"Nice hotel "
Australia
Catherine
The price is €147
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Fable Dunedin
Daily buffet breakfast (NZD 45 per person)

Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful rooms, perfect location, and very friendly attentive staff "
Australia
Sylvia
The price is €260
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
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Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

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Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter

10/10 Excellent
"Clean nice best location "
Kirill 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Bealey Quarter

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?
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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.