Title: The 10 Best 5 Star Hotels in South Island - 2025 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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/36000/36169-Shotover-Jet.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Compare and book 5 Star hotels in South Island, New Zealand ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__price_find.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Save instantly and earn perks with One Key [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check availability on South Island 5 Star Hotels Tonight [10 Oct - 11 Oct](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-11&adults=2&star=50&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [11 Oct - 12 Oct](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&adults=2&star=50&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) This weekend [10 Oct - 12 Oct](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&adults=2&star=50&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [17 Oct - 19 Oct](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&adults=2&star=50&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Top South Island 5 Star Hotels ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15620000/15616500/15616452/e5109f58.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) ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15620000/15616500/15616452/540b03d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Shared kitchen facilities](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15620000/15616500/15616452/daadb29e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### LyLo Christchurch Christchurch Airport 8.4/10 Very good (1003) "Close to the airport." £66 includes taxes & fees 11 Oct - 12 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Jucy-Snooze-Christchurch.h15616452.Hotel-Information) ![1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83610000/83605900/83605841/bcd159db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83610000/83605900/83605841/4afdd90e.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) ![Family Suite | Living area | 42-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83610000/83605900/83605841/ab464cd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grand Suites Lake Tekapo Lake Tekapo 9.8/10 Exceptional (226) "Excellent location to Lake Tekapo, less crowded, very spacious and clean rooms with good amenities. Very welcoming staff and check-in & out process was very efficient. " £251 includes taxes & fees 2 Nov - 3 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lake-Tekapo-Hotels-Grand-Suites-Lake-Tekapo.h83605841.Hotel-Information) ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4930000/4922100/4922068/41170129.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4930000/4922100/4922068/096d9e91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4930000/4922100/4922068/w3592h2400x8y0-224b6a13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Table football, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4930000/4922100/4922068/cc6a4b5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Haka House Lake Tekapo Lake Tekapo 8.8/10 Excellent (342) "Lake front" £99 includes taxes & fees 12 Oct - 13 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lake-Tekapo-Hotels-YHA-Lake-Tekapo.h4922068.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) ![1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31510000/31503600/31503539/0690bb54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31510000/31503600/31503539/46d47d3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31510000/31503600/31503539/fcd31902.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sudima Christchurch City Christchurch City Centre 9.6/10 Exceptional (471) "Good value for money. Staff helpful and lovely clean modern room " £133 includes taxes & fees 27 Oct - 28 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Sudima-Christchurch-City.h31503539.Hotel-Information) ![Breakfast and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/a9c7c485.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) ![Suite, 1 Bedroom (Residence) | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/2f4cc98b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/fc2526cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa Kawarau Falls 8.6/10 Excellent (1003) "Great place to stay, fantastic rooms and awesome views. " £113 includes taxes & fees 26 Oct - 27 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Hilton-Queenstown-Resort-Spa.h4268206.Hotel-Information) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19680000/19676500/19676433/dd4e9f7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![QT Remarkables Lakeview King | Lake view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19680000/19676500/19676433/27582333.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19680000/19676500/19676433/237231eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19680000/19676500/19676433/fbd8ee80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### QT Queenstown Queenstown City Centre 9.4/10 Exceptional (965) "Awesome property with modern well furnished rooms. Welcoming staff and good location. " £224 includes taxes & fees 17 Oct - 18 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-QT-Queenstown.h19676433.Hotel-Information) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3220000/3218900/3218849/29b191db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3220000/3218900/3218849/500a5609.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lake View Swiss-SuperSuite Two Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3220000/3218900/3218849/3bb421a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![LCD TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3220000/3218900/3218849/c1b32320.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown Queenstown 8.4/10 Very good (1409) "Room was ok, nothing special. walkable to main area of Queenstown. Staff were great. " £94 includes taxes & fees 17 Oct - 18 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Swiss-Belsuites-Pounamu-Queenstown.h3218849.Hotel-Information) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74786200/74786124/e313038c.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) ![Royal Skylight Room | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74786200/74786124/5b012e3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Observatory Legacy room- Lower ground floor | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74786200/74786124/82ebccb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Observatory Hotel Christchurch Christchurch City Centre 9.8/10 Exceptional (267) "Terrific place. " £129 includes taxes & fees 10 Oct - 11 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Observatorty-Hotel-Christchurch.h74786124.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) ![Private Single Pod in Female Only 8 Share Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19380000/19371800/19371783/c8d730f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Fridge, microwave](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19380000/19371800/19371783/367c89db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Fridge, microwave](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19380000/19371800/19371783/e9f38c45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### LyLo Queenstown Queenstown City Centre 8.4/10 Very good (679) "Lylo was great. If you get the breakfast package it’s a local bagel shop which is great. Super walkable to everything around! " £64 includes taxes & fees 14 Oct - 15 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-JUCY-Snooze-Queenstown.h19371783.Hotel-Information) ![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) ![Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/110500/110468/25bc99e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Daily full breakfast (NZD 35 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/110500/110468/61c99d9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/110500/110468/6376c0fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments Queenstown 9.4/10 Exceptional (1002) "Amazing location. Helpful staff" £219 includes taxes & fees 14 Oct - 15 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-The-Rees-Hotel-And-Luxury-Apartments.h110468.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) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74890000/74884900/74884812/bb676577.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) ![Business centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74890000/74884900/74884812/2ab39088.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Mayfair Christchurch City Centre 9.6/10 Exceptional (252) "Convenient location near the airport. Staff were very kind and helpful. Beautiful rooms. Thank you " £140 includes taxes & fees 27 Oct - 28 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-The-Mayfair.h74884812.Hotel-Information) ![House - 4 Bedrooms | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5120000/5114400/5114370/4f11819b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Cabin - Studio (3) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5120000/5114400/5114370/a08b9ae7.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) ![Kozy Kiwi - Accessible (1BR) | Living area | Ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5120000/5114400/5114370/234d9686.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch Papanui 8.6/10 Excellent (919) "Room was clean, staff are very friendly, safe and quiet, away from the busy roads but also nice and close to supermarkets and mall. Would highly recommend!!" £38 includes taxes & fees 3 Nov - 4 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Christchurch-TOP-10-Holiday-Park.h5114370.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) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593100/2593061/a2e241f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![40-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593100/2593061/1c0c10d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593100/2593061/339d024f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Carnmore Chateau Marlborough Blenheim CBD 9.2/10 Wonderful (1000) "A very nice hotel in a great location. " £58 includes taxes & fees 12 Oct - 13 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blenheim-Hotels-Chateau-Marlborough.h2593061.Hotel-Information) ![Deluxe Twin | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75769200/75769176/1eddfa61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75769200/75769176/8281e66c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75769200/75769176/1cc8759b.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) ### Sudima Kaikoura Kaikoura 9.4/10 Exceptional (421) "Great hotel " £114 includes taxes & fees 21 Oct - 22 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kaikoura-Hotels-Sudima-Kaikoura.h75769176.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3080000/3070200/3070107/9cce0d7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Living area | LCD TV, MP3 dock](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3080000/3070200/3070107/c101d68e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3080000/3070200/3070107/f38b55fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3080000/3070200/3070107/87b4762a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef Franz Josef Glacier 9.2/10 Wonderful (188) "Beautiful hotel and great room" £149 includes taxes & fees 31 Oct - 1 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Te-Waonui-Forest-Retreat.h3070107.Hotel-Information) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/87354413.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/bc6f4860.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/dc3df6a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/21731509.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Millbrook Resort Arrowtown 9.8/10 Exceptional (725) "This is iconic in Arrowtown area. Close to Queenstown & ski resorts. Fantastic restaurants & wine tours. " £259 includes taxes & fees 10 Oct - 11 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Millbrook-Resort.h584862.Hotel-Information) ![Penthouse | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8200000/8194600/8194594/b45fdd52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Argentinean cuisine, garden views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8200000/8194600/8194594/2b608d4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Penthouse | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8200000/8194600/8194594/d33535aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Daily continental breakfast (NZD 42.00 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8200000/8194600/8194594/455df6da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Montreal Christchurch City Centre 9.2/10 Wonderful (250) "staff were very friendly, rooms were great, food was fantastic" £167 includes taxes & fees 28 Oct - 29 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Hotel-Montreal.h8194594.Hotel-Information) ![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525200/525192/b0394d7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525200/525192/d51d2c87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525200/525192/4ba88dac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525200/525192/4fa4c735.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery Queenstown City Centre 9.0/10 Wonderful (1002) "Very nice hotel" £162 includes taxes & fees 13 Oct - 14 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Hotel-St-Moritz.h525192.Hotel-Information) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15290000/15285700/15285630/8380db29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property – evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15290000/15285700/15285630/2eee99ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15290000/15285700/15285630/4383d6db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15290000/15285700/15285630/72b3d620.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fino Hotel and Suites Christchurch City Centre 8.8/10 Excellent (840) "Easy check in process, friendly staff, convenient location- all walkable distance in city area. 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[The Spire Hotel Queenstown](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-The-Spire-Hotel-Queenstown.h1202366.Hotel-Information) and [Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Hotel-St-Moritz.h525192.Hotel-Information) 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. > > > > - Search for the lowest price per night from £74 ### 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.