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A group of people dining at a buffet with various dishes displayed in bowls.
A modern building with a prominent "LyLo" sign, large windows, and a bicycle parking area.
A staircase with a mural of buildings and a bird.
A hammock lounge area with striped fabric seating and a person reading a book.

1. LyLo Christchurch Airport

LyLo Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport
Australia
julie alice marie-helene louise
₩103,879
₩119,465 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
LyLo Christchurch Airport
A modern room with large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are two sofas and a wicker chair.
A room with large windows offering a view of a lake, mountains, and trees.
Two people sitting by a window overlooking a lake and mountains.
BBQ/picnic area

2. Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo
Canada
Sharon
₩202,932
₩233,372 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Haka House Lake Tekapo
A modern balcony with a glass railing, a potted plant, and a sofa.
A modern hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.
A modern lobby with teal armchairs, a reception desk, and large windows.
A modern hotel with a parking lot, situated near a lake with mountains in the background.

3. Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura
Australia
Maree
₩142,412
₩163,774 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Sudima Kaikoura
A wooden interior with a table and chairs, a view of a mountain, and a sign with text.
A modern kitchen with a woman preparing food, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden island with bowls and fruits.
A modern kitchen with white tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinets.
A modern building with a sign reading "Miss Lucy's".

4. LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
United States
Dana
₩129,983
₩149,481 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
LyLo Queenstown
A modern building with a circular window and a view of a lake and mountains.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round wooden coffee table, and a view of a lake and mountains through large glass doors.
A modern living room with a sofa, a round coffee table, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A dining area with tables set for four, large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains.

5. QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Olivia
₩260,996
₩300,146 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
QT Queenstown
A modern building with a central atrium, large windows, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A modern room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony overlooking a lake and mountains. Inside, there is a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a coffee table with a vase of flowers.
A modern living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a view of mountains and a lake.
A terrace with a table and chairs, overlooking a lake and mountains.

6. The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Queenstown
Australia
Yuxuan
₩385,819
₩443,692 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a grassy area with picnic tables and a building in the background.
A spacious room with a large wooden table and chairs, a projector screen, and a whiteboard.
A modern building with a reception area and a function room.
A modern hotel room with a curved shower enclosure, two beds with white linens, a wooden ceiling, and framed pictures on the wall.

7. Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter
Christchurch City Centre
United States
Stephen
₩72,527
₩83,408 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Bealey Quarter
A row of cabins with a mountain backdrop and a hot air balloon in the sky.
A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, a view of mountains, and a window with curtains.
Restaurant
A rustic lodge with a stone wall and a pond in front.

8. Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort
Arrowtown
Australia
Peter
₩405,864
₩466,744 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Millbrook Resort
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel dishwasher, oven, and sink. There is a wooden cabinet above the counter and a small plant on the countertop.
A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a lamp. There is a glass wall with the text "WEST FITZROY APARTMENTS" visible.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a kitchenette. There is a balcony with a railing.
A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, balconies, and a sign reading "WEST FITZROY".

9. West Fitzroy Apartments

West Fitzroy Apartments
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Steve
West Fitzroy Apartments
A modern building with large glass windows and a mountain backdrop.
A modern kitchen with a large window overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A modern living room with a large sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a fireplace, and a scenic view through large windows.
A balcony with a table set for breakfast, overlooking a road and a lake with mountains in the background.

10. Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Queenstown
Australia
Kathryn
₩151,647
₩174,394 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
A riverside hotel with modern architecture, a walking path, and a view of mountains.
An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the pool area, a lounge with seating, and a stone wall in the background.
A modern living room with large windows, a fireplace, and a view of a lake.
A modern outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit, overlooking a lake and mountains.

11. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Kawarau Falls
Australia
Kacie
₩237,944
₩273,636 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
A modern hotel entrance with a stone facade, large potted plants, and a well-lit interior visible through the glass doors.
Two people toasting with drinks at an outdoor table with a view of parked cars and a building in the background.
An aerial view of a hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.
A restaurant with a pool view, dark wooden tables, red patterned chairs, and a fire exit sign.

12. Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Blenheim CBD
Australia
Wendy
₩102,121
₩117,439 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
A modern hotel entrance with a stone facade, large glass doors, and a well-lit interior visible through the windows.
An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a green wall, and a view of the restaurant interior.
A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a desk, and a window with a view.
A modern interior with a curved staircase, metallic railings, and a patterned wall.

13. The George Christchurch

The George Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
George
₩318,996
₩366,845 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
The George Christchurch
A cozy room with a purple sofa, wooden flooring, and a brick wall. There are books on a table, a lamp, and a fireplace.
A living room with teal walls, a blue sofa, patterned armchairs, and a flat-screen TV.
A dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a white lamp, a television on the wall, and a window.
A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and free weights.

14. The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Robert
₩176,158
₩202,582 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
A three-tiered dessert display on a round table with a woven coaster, accompanied by two glasses of white wine.
A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a matching armchair, a coffee table, a dining area with a small table and chairs, and a view of the city through large windows.
A historic building with a classic architectural style, featuring multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

15. Fable Dunedin

Fable Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre
Australia
Rebecca
₩132,006
₩151,807 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Fable Dunedin
A bar area with a curved counter, multiple shelves with bottles, and bar stools.
A modern hotel building with a glass facade and the name 'Sudima Hotels' prominently displayed.
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, potted plants, and a grey sofa.
A modern spa room with a central hot tub, two massage beds, and a wooden ceiling design.

16. Sudima Christchurch City

Sudima Christchurch City
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Kelly
₩265,937
₩305,828 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Sudima Christchurch City
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows overlooking the street.
A modern hotel room with two large beds, a sofa, a bedside table with a phone, and a window with a view of the outside.
A modern building with the name 'Mayfair' prominently displayed.
A restaurant with blue booths, wooden tables, and chairs.

17. The Mayfair

The Mayfair
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Brett
₩253,866
₩291,946 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
The Mayfair
A neatly made bed with a green throw, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand.
A hotel reception desk with a framed picture of a mountain landscape, a clock, and a sign indicating a 4.7 out of 5 rating from Hotels.com.
A modern living room with a large window, a black leather sofa, a white round table, and a forest-themed wall mural.
A motel named Aspen Court with a mountain backdrop.

18. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef
Franz Josef Glacier
Australia
jignesh
₩208,808
₩240,130 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef
A modern interior with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a bridge.
A modern multi-story building with large glass windows and stone pillars.
A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden wall paneling, a sliding glass door to the outdoors, and a mounted TV.

19. Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo
Australia
Fleur
₩612,654
₩704,551 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
Front of property
A hotel kitchen with a sink, breakfast items, and a sign with induction cooktop instructions.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel dishwasher, and a built-in microwave.
A modern living room with a wooden accent wall, a teal sofa, a small table, and a chair.

20. Quest on Kilmore

Quest on Kilmore
Christchurch City Centre
Canada
Dawei
₩149,428
₩171,843 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Quest on Kilmore
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₩137,683
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LyLo Christchurch Airport

LyLo Christchurch Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Love the mix of accommodation options from pods to ensuite. Awesome community/kitchen room. Easy walking distance from airport. Fun to be able to socialise with travelers from all walks of life."
Cornelia 1-night trip
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LyLo Christchurch Airport

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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.
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