Title: The 10 Best 5 Star Hotels in South Island - 2026 Updated Prices | Expedia.co.uk [South Island Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Island.dx6052692)[Hotels in South Island](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Island-Hotels.d6052692.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in South Island](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Island-Holiday-Rentals.d6052692.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to South Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-South-Island.d6052692.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in South Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-South-Island.d6052692.Travel-Guide-Activities)[South Island Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-South-Island.d6052692.Car-Hire-Guide)[South Island Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Island.d6052692.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![Queenstown showing a river or creek and boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180018/2948ba2b-7820-4b5e-8e27-7fb5d6789242.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180018/2948ba2b-7820-4b5e-8e27-7fb5d6789242.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) - 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27 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lake-Tekapo-Hotels-YHA-Lake-Tekapo.h4922068.Hotel-Information) ![Shared kitchen facilities](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15620000/15616500/15616452/394366d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15620000/15616500/15616452/664860e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15620000/15616500/15616452/a5a7b507.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15620000/15616500/15616452/e5109f58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### LyLo Christchurch [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Jucy-Snooze-Christchurch.h15616452.Hotel-Information) Christchurch Airport 8.4/10 Very good (1,006 reviews) "Excellent stay near airport and nice hostel environment." ![Singapore](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/sg.svg) Sanjeev £68 includes taxes & fees 19 Mar - 20 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Jucy-Snooze-Christchurch.h15616452.Hotel-Information) ![Lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74786200/74786124/770ffe90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Royal Skylight Room | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74786200/74786124/73cef0c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74786200/74786124/99070f1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Gym](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74786200/74786124/d9f9e523.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Observatory Hotel Christchurch [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Observatorty-Hotel-Christchurch.h74786124.Hotel-Information) Christchurch City Centre 9.6/10 Exceptional (308 reviews) "Interesting historic building, clean and well-sized rooms, friendly and helpful staff. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Douglas £204 includes taxes & fees 3 Mar - 4 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Observatorty-Hotel-Christchurch.h74786124.Hotel-Information) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102120000/102119900/102119869/e0c5b700.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![One Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 42-inch Smart TV with digital channels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102120000/102119900/102119869/5f1f2928.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102120000/102119900/102119869/fc3a595f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Studio | Private kitchen | Microwave, stovetop, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102120000/102119900/102119869/2250d22f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quest on Kilmore [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Quest-On-Kilmore.h102119869.Hotel-Information) Christchurch City Centre 9.6/10 Exceptional (229 reviews) "Great location. Awesome rooms. Great staff." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Joseph £113 includes taxes & fees 8 Mar - 9 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Quest-On-Kilmore.h102119869.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/110500/110468/6376c0fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Executive Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/110500/110468/2a21986c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/110500/110468/e1ca2295.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/110500/110468/5595d987.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-The-Rees-Hotel-And-Luxury-Apartments.h110468.Hotel-Information) Queenstown 9.4/10 Exceptional (1,004 reviews) "Great views, nice lobby." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) FEDERICO £293 includes taxes & fees 26 Mar - 27 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-The-Rees-Hotel-And-Luxury-Apartments.h110468.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/97dc06e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Breakfast and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/0b240807.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/96474877.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/8b1e52a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Hilton-Queenstown-Resort-Spa.h4268206.Hotel-Information) Kawarau Falls 8.6/10 Excellent (1,010 reviews) "Outstanding hotel, would return!" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Megan £173 includes taxes & fees 3 Mar - 4 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Hilton-Queenstown-Resort-Spa.h4268206.Hotel-Information) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32950000/32947200/32947186/c927edab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32950000/32947200/32947186/3a949a66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32950000/32947200/32947186/60abf778.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![The Studios - Double | Desk, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32950000/32947200/32947186/38cf791a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bealey Quarter [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Bealey-Quarter.h32947186.Hotel-Information) Christchurch City Centre 8.4/10 Very good (486 reviews) "The room is clean and staff is helpful" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Edith £45 includes taxes & fees 24 Mar - 25 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Bealey-Quarter.h32947186.Hotel-Information) ![Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75769200/75769176/77691609.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75769200/75769176/46cd5911.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75769200/75769176/68cf8165.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Ocean View Suite | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75769200/75769176/e9857b03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sudima Kaikoura [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kaikoura-Hotels-Sudima-Kaikoura.h75769176.Hotel-Information) Kaikoura 9.4/10 Exceptional (507 reviews) "Great location, spotless room. " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Evlampia £103 includes taxes & fees 24 Mar - 25 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kaikoura-Hotels-Sudima-Kaikoura.h75769176.Hotel-Information) ![Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3220000/3218900/3218849/4a7df2e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lake View Swiss-SuperSuite One Bedroom | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3220000/3218900/3218849/b6022afc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![LCD TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3220000/3218900/3218849/323dfce6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Alpine Two Bedroom Apartment | Living area | LCD TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3220000/3218900/3218849/f63cf74e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Swiss-Belsuites-Pounamu-Queenstown.h3218849.Hotel-Information) Queenstown 8.4/10 Very good (1,494 reviews) "Excellent location and amenities " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Erin £186 includes taxes & fees 7 Mar - 8 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Swiss-Belsuites-Pounamu-Queenstown.h3218849.Hotel-Information) ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31510000/31503600/31503539/677643c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, body scrubs, facials](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31510000/31503600/31503539/bad1752b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31510000/31503600/31503539/0e3dc95d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium Twin | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31510000/31503600/31503539/032b8285.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sudima Christchurch City [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Sudima-Christchurch-City.h31503539.Hotel-Information) Christchurch City Centre 9.4/10 Exceptional (559 reviews) "Excellent quick stay Very clean Great staff Location was terrific " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Rajendra £147 includes taxes & fees 25 Mar - 26 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Sudima-Christchurch-City.h31503539.Hotel-Information) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5120000/5114400/5114370/dca87dea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5120000/5114400/5114370/237fa97a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5120000/5114400/5114370/58bce408.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Motel Studio - Accessible | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5120000/5114400/5114370/06a0f5a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Christchurch-TOP-10-Holiday-Park.h5114370.Hotel-Information) Papanui 8.6/10 Excellent (963 reviews) "Friendly staff, room clean excellent position" ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Mark £55 includes taxes & fees 24 Mar - 25 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Christchurch-TOP-10-Holiday-Park.h5114370.Hotel-Information) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83610000/83605900/83605841/07b709a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83610000/83605900/83605841/d9881146.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83610000/83605900/83605841/6d86f109.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Executive Studio, 1 King Bed | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83610000/83605900/83605841/02a1ce0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grand Suites Lake Tekapo [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lake-Tekapo-Hotels-Grand-Suites-Lake-Tekapo.h83605841.Hotel-Information) Lake Tekapo 9.6/10 Exceptional (275 reviews) "Fantastic stay!! Everything was perfect" ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Nicolas £318 includes taxes & fees 2 Mar - 3 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lake-Tekapo-Hotels-Grand-Suites-Lake-Tekapo.h83605841.Hotel-Information) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593100/2593061/8f917a5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Breakfast, dinner served; local cuisine, pool views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593100/2593061/a7d8d919.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593100/2593061/a0bb970c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Breakfast, dinner served; local cuisine, pool views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593100/2593061/ccf40100.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Carnmore Chateau Marlborough [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blenheim-Hotels-Chateau-Marlborough.h2593061.Hotel-Information) Blenheim CBD 9.2/10 Wonderful (1,002 reviews) "Clean room, helpful staff, good food in restaurant. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Marielle £89 includes taxes & fees 22 Mar - 23 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blenheim-Hotels-Chateau-Marlborough.h2593061.Hotel-Information) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19380000/19371800/19371783/6d4e0036.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Fridge, microwave](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19380000/19371800/19371783/77a2a06b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19380000/19371800/19371783/dc485426.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19380000/19371800/19371783/8d01614c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### LyLo Queenstown [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-JUCY-Snooze-Queenstown.h19371783.Hotel-Information) Queenstown City Centre 8.4/10 Very good (722 reviews) "Clean room, great staffs, convenient location for tours." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Eiichi £98 includes taxes & fees 25 Mar - 26 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-JUCY-Snooze-Queenstown.h19371783.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4620000/4611700/4611684/b17a6953.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![3 Bedroom Apartment (3BR) | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4620000/4611700/4611684/b533fe22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Motel Unit - 1 Bedroom Family (1BR) | Down duvets, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4620000/4611700/4611684/217bd928.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Self Contained Unit - 1 Bedroom Family (1BR) | In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4620000/4611700/4611684/09cad28d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Te-Anau-Hotels-Getaway-Te-Anau.h4611684.Hotel-Information) Te Anau 9.0/10 Wonderful (794 reviews) "Fantastic cabins, great location...also the best host we've had !!!" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Geoff £179 includes taxes & fees 27 Feb - 28 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Te-Anau-Hotels-Getaway-Te-Anau.h4611684.Hotel-Information) ![Top of House - King | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74890000/74884900/74884812/e292d65f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74890000/74884900/74884812/463f9a3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Top of House - Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74890000/74884900/74884812/9abf71b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Mayfair Suite | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV, tablet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74890000/74884900/74884812/8582499f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Mayfair [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-The-Mayfair.h74884812.Hotel-Information) Christchurch City Centre 9.6/10 Exceptional (289 reviews) "Great stay!" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Kelsie £170 includes taxes & fees 25 Mar - 26 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-The-Mayfair.h74884812.Hotel-Information) ![4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/3be153a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/86771a5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/018bcfb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/331a18f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Millbrook Resort [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Millbrook-Resort.h584862.Hotel-Information) Arrowtown 9.8/10 Exceptional (752 reviews) "Rooms good, bed comfy & showers hot. 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