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Our top choices for South Island 5-star hotels

1. Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura
Australia
Maree
₩136,190
₩156,618 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Sudima Kaikoura

2. Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo
United States
Steven
₩199,037
₩228,892 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Haka House Lake Tekapo

3. LyLo Christchurch Airport

LyLo Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport
Australia
Rebecca
₩81,381
₩93,589 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
LyLo Christchurch Airport

4. Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
ERIC
₩76,988
₩88,537 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Bealey Quarter

5. The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Queenstown
Australia
Lillian
₩402,432
₩462,797 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

6. Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Queenstown
Australia
Jeremy
₩225,575
₩259,411 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

7. Sudima Christchurch City

Sudima Christchurch City
Christchurch City Centre
United Kingdom
Sara
₩215,186
₩247,464 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Sudima Christchurch City

8. QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
marc
₩367,347
₩422,447 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
QT Queenstown

9. The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
United States
Michael
₩179,564
₩206,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

10. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Kawarau Falls
Australia
Samantha
₩244,577
₩281,264 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

11. Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Blenheim CBD
Australia
Ian
₩95,624
₩109,968 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

12. Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo
Australia
Dan
₩499,231
₩574,116 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

13. The Mayfair

The Mayfair
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Li Yong
₩218,675
₩251,476 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
The Mayfair

14. Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort
Arrowtown
Australia
Layne
₩417,827
₩480,501 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Millbrook Resort

15. Fable Dunedin

Fable Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre
Australia
Courtney
₩144,078
₩165,690 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Fable Dunedin

16. The George Christchurch

The George Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
George
₩267,049
₩307,106 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
The George Christchurch

17. LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
United States
Dana
₩161,439
₩185,655 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
LyLo Queenstown

18. Haka House Wanaka

Haka House Wanaka
Wanaka
United States
Lenore
₩138,244
₩158,981 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
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
₩122,595
₩140,984 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Quest on Kilmore
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Sudima Christchurch Airport

Sudima Christchurch Airport

550 Memorial Avenue Christchurch
₩133,765
₩153,830 total
Sep 19 - Sep 20
includes taxes & fees
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport

30 Durey Road Christchurch NZ
₩174,327
₩200,476 total
Sep 5 - Sep 6
includes taxes & fees
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

22 Grant Rd Queenstown Otago
₩184,096
₩211,710 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
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A red speedboat on a turquoise river surrounded by rocky banks and dense green trees.

Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Nice variety of food choices on the breakfast buffet. Front desk staff was very helpful as well as the events desk that can book tickets. Hot chocolate offered in the lobby was delicious!"
Susan 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Clean space, nice little kitchenette - everything that was needed and close to ski shuttle!"
Kathryn 4-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

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 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.