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Top South Island 5 Star Hotels

Our top choices for South Island 5-star hotels

LyLo Christchurch
Property amenity

LyLo Christchurch

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"So close to the airport and so affordable. Super easy to wake up for an early flight. "
The price is £41
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
LyLo Christchurch
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Lounge

Haka House Lake Tekapo

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (328)
"So clean, great facilities, amazing views of the lake and quiet "
The price is £91
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (224)
"Beautiful room with a stunning view; warm and comfortable plus pristinely clean. Friendly welcoming staff Easy walking distance to lake, cafes, bars and restaurants Very highly recommended "
The price is £231
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Restaurant

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Staff were very friendly; service was excellent. Rooms and facilities were very clean and comfortable."
The price is £118
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Sudima Christchurch City
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Sudima Christchurch City

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (456)
"Amazing experience with extremely courteous and attentive staff. "
The price is £89
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Sudima Christchurch City
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
View from property

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1388)
"Stayed for 3 days and very good as always."
The price is £102
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
QT Queenstown
Bar (on property)

QT Queenstown

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (957)
"Gorgeous hotel with free coffees in the morning and walking distance to the town"
The price is £174
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
QT Queenstown
Poshtel
Front of property

Poshtel

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (317)
"Wonderfull hotel and staff "
The price is £77
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Poshtel
The Mayfair
Top of House - King | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

The Mayfair

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (247)
"Lovely staff. Very accommodating. Great room. Talented bar staff. Didn't stay for dinner but restaurant was filled with locals for bfast, which tells me food must be great. "
The price is £145
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
The Mayfair
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Property entrance

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"The room is very spacious and I felt very comfortable during my stay."
The price is £60
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
Reception

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (262)
"Great boutique hotel. My only negative would be the bed could have been better"
The price is £95
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Best place I have stayed in within New Zealand, it’s beautiful. And the staff were excellent."
The price is £211
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Sudima Kaikoura
Deluxe Twin | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Sudima Kaikoura

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (406)
"Beautiful place to stay."
The price is £82
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Sudima Kaikoura
LyLo Queenstown
Terrace/patio

LyLo Queenstown

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (672)
"I like the design of the pods, as it has sufficient space and an unique style, compared to other hostels. "
The price is £69
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
LyLo Queenstown
Fable Dunedin
Front of property – evening/night

Fable Dunedin

5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (458)
"Very nice amenities. We really enjoyed the complementary bottle of wine and climate control in the room, great stay!"
The price is £83
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Fable Dunedin
Haka House Wanaka
Outdoor dining

Haka House Wanaka

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (224)
"Great place to stay for all"
The price is £71
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Haka House Wanaka
The George Christchurch
Exterior

The George Christchurch

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (613)
"Best place I've ever stayed in."
The price is £127
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
The George Christchurch
Hotel Montreal
Penthouse | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Hotel Montreal

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (246)
"A fabulous place to stay. Extremely comfortable, great location and wonderful staff. "
The price is £106
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Hotel Montreal
Fino Hotel and Suites
Terrace/patio

Fino Hotel and Suites

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (837)
"Penthouse apartment is the best, its huge. The biggest beds & very compfy."
The price is £92
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Fino Hotel and Suites
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
Exterior

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (184)
"Great food in the restaurant, room with private bush views. Well located and quiet."
The price is £151
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
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Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

88 Frankton Road, Queenstown
The price is £121 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
£121
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent suites with an amazing view and not too far of a walk into town."
Michael 6-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"We had an absolutely amazing stay at Hilton. The in-room spa was the highlight of the room. Absolutely worth the upgrade. The staff was always polite and helpful. Will definitely recommend staying at Hilton. "
Bhargav 5-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

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.