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LyLo Christchurch

5.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"Inside of pods was clean and spacious. "
The price is ₩95,548
₩109,880 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
LyLo Christchurch

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1372)
"Stayed for 3 days and very good as always."
The price is ₩180,592
₩207,681 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
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 ₩177,031
₩203,586 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
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 ₩332,405
₩382,266 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1012)
"Place was good and clean "
The price is ₩219,546
₩252,477 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Sudima Kaikoura

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (399)
"Beautiful place to stay."
The price is ₩129,185
₩148,563 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Sudima Kaikoura

Haka House Lake Tekapo

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (321)
"Very nice place to stay."
The price is ₩158,360
₩182,114 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Haka House Lake Tekapo

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Had an enjoyable stay at this lovely venue"
The price is ₩74,041
₩85,147 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
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 ₩135,336
₩155,636 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 31 - Aug 1
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 ₩177,714
₩204,371 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
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 ₩236,640
₩272,136 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
The George Christchurch

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (257)
"Coffee, restaurants, tram, and park right at your doorstep. "
The price is ₩157,564
₩181,203 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
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 ₩294,128
₩338,247 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
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 ₩213,041
₩244,997 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14
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 ₩90,006
₩103,509 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch

Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"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 ₩317,151
₩364,724 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
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 ₩350,302
₩402,851 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

Bealey Quarter

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (376)
"Good value for money."
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 ₩395,720
₩455,078 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Millbrook Resort

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (180)
"Beautiful hotel"
The price is ₩251,102
₩288,767 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 1 - Aug 2
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?
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 centers 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.