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Shared kitchen facilities

LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch
5.0 star property
Christchurch Airport
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, easy to get to from the airport, close to shops and supermarkets "
Australia
Paula
The price is £67
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
LyLo Christchurch
Terrace/patio

Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (517 reviews)
"A perfect stay and really nice people to help any time"
Australia
Ana-Maria
The price is £41
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Bealey Quarter
Lounge

Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (413 reviews)
"Clean rooms, warm hospitality, very convenient location, good securities."
United States
Eiichi
The price is £139
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Front of property

Quest on Kilmore

Quest on Kilmore
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (259 reviews)
"Great hotel and location, spacious and washer and dryer were a huge plus!"
United States
Shanna
The price is £73
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Quest on Kilmore
Beach/ocean view

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
5.0 star property
Kaikoura
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (545 reviews)
"Great stay amazing place with amazing views "
Australia
Sean
The price is £85
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Sudima Kaikoura
Terrace/patio

LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (742 reviews)
"Clean room, great staffs, convenient location for tours."
United States
Eiichi
The price is £83
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
LyLo Queenstown
Exterior

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
Kawarau Falls
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Breakfast is lovely "
Australia
Karina
The price is £169
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Exterior

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
5.0 star property
Queenstown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Exceptionally clean, well laid out apartment. Great customer service, easy check in. Shuttle to and from the hotel, great add on."
Canada
Anne-Marie
The price is £189
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Exterior

QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"great hotel and location "
Canada
BENJAMIN
The price is £145
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
QT Queenstown
Indoor pool

Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch

Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch
5.0 star property
Papanui
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (978 reviews)
"Safe clean friendly place "
Australia
Tamsyn
The price is £54
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch
Interior entrance

The Mayfair

The Mayfair
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (309 reviews)
"Great hotel and a nice little walk into town "
United Kingdom
Debbie
The price is £140
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
The Mayfair
Lobby lounge

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (321 reviews)
"A beautiful unique hotel in an excellent location."
United States
Jennine
The price is £121
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
Property entrance

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
5.0 star property
Blenheim CBD
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Very pleasant stay"
Australia
William
The price is £53
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
View from property

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,520 reviews)
"Happy with our stay"
Australia
Susan
The price is £109
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Reception

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (289 reviews)
"Great location and views, the room was very nice as well"
United States
Said
The price is £285
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
Interior

Poshtel

Poshtel
5.0 star property
Oamaru
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (392 reviews)
"A fun place in a fun little city"
United States
Rick
The price is £89
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
Poshtel
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Sudima Christchurch City

Sudima Christchurch City
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (588 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Annette
The price is £119
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Sudima Christchurch City
Exterior

The George Christchurch

The George Christchurch
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (641 reviews)
"Beautiful, comfy hotel to stay, recovering well from our long trip fatigue. Cozy and spacious room that we wanted to stay longer. Sparkling clean everywhere."
United States
Tomoko
The price is £173
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
The George Christchurch
Outdoor dining

Haka House Wanaka

Haka House Wanaka
5.0 star property
Wanaka
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (251 reviews)
"Good bed. Small room and shower. "
Canada
Elizabeth
The price is £77
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Haka House Wanaka
Property grounds

Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort
5.0 star property
Arrowtown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (758 reviews)
"Incredible place, very peaceful, great service and epic food"
United Kingdom
Muhammad
The price is £212
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Millbrook Resort
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Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

88 Frankton Road Queenstown
The price is £95 per night from 10 May to 11 May
£95
10 May - 11 May
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter

10/10 Excellent
"The room was clean and very large with two queen beds and plenty of space for suitcases. There is a shared kitchen in the lodge building that was small but functional We parked our car but noticed every other space was taken. Perhaps there was another area to park that we did not see. "
Scott C 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Bealey Quarter

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 5-star hotels in South Island?
Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa is a top pick for Expedia customers. The Spire Hotel Queenstown and Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery also earn stellar reviews from our travellers. All located in Queenstown, South Island, these 5-star hotels will give you the luxury experience from the instant you enter the lobby.
How much does it cost to stay in a 5-star hotel in South Island?
There are various pricing options for a 5-star hotel in South Island on Expedia. The amount you pay will depend on when you want to travel, trip length and other factors. Compare all of the available properties for your preferred dates and make use of our pricing and other filters to lock in the ideal high-end stay.

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What makes a hotel 5 stars in South Island?
In South Island, a hotel must provide a certain level of high-end amenities to earn 5 stars. These may include on-site gyms, spas and saunas, gourmet restaurants, premium bedding, complimentary luxury toiletries and more. What also sets 5-star hotels apart is their exceptional standard of service. You can look forward to things like nightly turn-down services, concierge services and in-room massages. Some may also offer additional touches like a welcome gift.