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Our top choices for South Island 5-star hotels

A group of people dining at a buffet with various dishes displayed in bowls.
A staircase with a mural of buildings and a bird.
A hammock lounge area with striped fabric seating and a person reading a book.
A modern building with a prominent "LyLo" sign, large windows, and a bicycle parking area.

1. LyLo Christchurch Airport

LyLo Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport
Australia
julie alice marie-helene louise
£80
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
LyLo Christchurch Airport
A modern room with large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are two sofas and a wicker chair.
A room with large windows offering a view of a lake, mountains, and trees.
BBQ/picnic Area
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

2. Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo
United Kingdom
Katie
£129
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Haka House Lake Tekapo
A modern hotel with a two-story structure, outdoor seating with umbrellas, and a clear sky.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a building with large windows, and a view of a hilly landscape.
A modern hotel entrance with a sign reading 'Sudima Hotels'.
A buffet with various food options including fruits, cheeses, and meats.

3. Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura
Australia
Maree
£86
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Sudima Kaikoura
A wooden interior with a table and chairs, a view of a mountain, and a sign with text.
A person lying on a bed with a view of a mountain through a window.
A modern kitchen with white tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinets.
A modern building with a sign reading "Miss Lucy's".

4. LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
United States
Ryan
£84
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
LyLo Queenstown
A modern building with a circular window and a view of a lake and mountains.
A dining area with tables set for four, large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A modern living room with a sofa, a round coffee table, and a view of a lake and mountains.

5. QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Olivia
£173
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
QT Queenstown
A modern building with a central atrium, large windows, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A terrace with a table and chairs, overlooking a lake and mountains.
A modern living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a view of mountains and a lake.
A room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are wooden chairs and tables arranged for seating.

6. The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Queenstown
Australia
Yuxuan
£250
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a grassy area with picnic tables and a building in the background.
A spacious room with a large wooden table and chairs, a projector screen, and a whiteboard.
A wooden staircase with metal railings and a grey carpeted floor.
A modern hotel room with a curved shower enclosure, two beds with white linens, a wooden ceiling, and framed pictures on the wall.

7. Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Malina
£41
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Bealey Quarter
A row of cabins with a mountain backdrop and a hot air balloon in the sky.
Restaurant
A rustic lodge with a stone wall and a pond in front.
A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, a view of mountains, and a window with curtains.

8. Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort
Arrowtown
Australia
Peter
£262
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Millbrook Resort
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel dishwasher, oven, and sink. There is a wooden cabinet above the counter and a small plant on the countertop.
A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a lamp. There is a glass wall with the text "WEST FITZROY APARTMENTS" visible.
A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, balconies, and a sign reading "WEST FITZROY".
A modern interior with a glass door leading to a living area, a potted plant, and a decorative metal piece on the wall.

9. West Fitzroy Apartments

West Fitzroy Apartments
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Steve
West Fitzroy Apartments
A modern building with large glass windows and a mountain backdrop.
A balcony with a table set for breakfast, overlooking a road and a lake with mountains in the background.
A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a view of a kitchen and outdoor landscape.
A modern living room with a large sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a fireplace, and a scenic view through large windows.

10. Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Queenstown
Australia
Kathryn
£106
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
A riverside hotel with modern architecture, a walking path, and a view of mountains.
An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the pool area, a lounge with seating, and a stone wall in the background.
A modern hotel room with a stone fireplace, a sofa with red cushions, a desk with a chair, and a large window offering a scenic view.
A modern outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit, overlooking a lake and mountains.

11. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Kawarau Falls
Australia
Kacie
£161
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
A modern hotel entrance with a stone facade, large potted plants, and a well-lit interior visible through the glass doors.
A restaurant with a pool view, dark wooden tables, red patterned chairs, and a fire exit sign.
A stone structure with a rectangular opening, surrounded by greenery and a parking lot with cars.
An aerial view of a hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

12. Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Blenheim CBD
Australia
Wendy
£57
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
A modern hotel entrance with a stone facade, large glass doors, and a well-lit interior visible through the windows.
A modern interior with a curved staircase, metallic railings, and a patterned wall.
A restaurant with indoor seating, a wooden ceiling, and a green wall.
A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a desk, and a window with a view.

13. The George Christchurch

The George Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
George
£192
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
The George Christchurch
A cozy room with a purple sofa, wooden flooring, and a brick wall. There are books on a table, a lamp, and a fireplace.
A spacious attic bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a dining area.
A dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a white lamp, a television on the wall, and a window.
A living room with teal walls, a blue sofa, patterned armchairs, and a flat-screen TV.

14. The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Robert
£115
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
A historic building with a classic architectural style, featuring multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance.
A modern bathroom with a round mirror, a vanity with a marble countertop, and a blue bench.
A three-tiered dessert display on a round table with a woven coaster, accompanied by two glasses of white wine.

15. Fable Dunedin

Fable Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre
Australia
Rebecca
£84
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Fable Dunedin
A modern hotel building with a glass facade, signage for 'Sudima Hotels', and a visible entrance.
An indoor seating area with a modern design, featuring a long wooden bench with cushions and a glass partition separating the seating area from the dining space.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a television, and a view of the city.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a telephone, a flat-screen TV, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

16. Sudima Christchurch City

Sudima Christchurch City
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Kelly
£173
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Sudima Christchurch City
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows overlooking the street.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city through large windows.
A restaurant with blue booths, wooden tables, and chairs.
A modern hotel room with two large beds, a sofa, a bedside table with a phone, and a window with a view of the outside.

17. The Mayfair

The Mayfair
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Brett
£149
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
The Mayfair
A neatly made bed with a green throw, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand.
A window with a view of a lush garden with various plants and a small stream.
A modern living room with a large window, a black leather sofa, a white round table, and a forest-themed wall mural.
A hotel reception desk with a framed picture of a mountain landscape, a clock, and a sign indicating a 4.7 out of 5 rating from Hotels.com.

18. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef
Franz Josef Glacier
Australia
jignesh
£125
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef
A modern interior with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a bridge.
A modern multi-story building with large glass windows and stone pillars.
A modern living room with a sofa and armchairs, a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of mountains.
A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

19. Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo
Australia
Suresh
£402
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
Front of property
A modern living room with a wooden accent wall, a teal sofa, a small table, and a chair.
Reception
A hotel kitchen with a sink, breakfast items, and a sign with induction cooktop instructions.

20. Quest on Kilmore

Quest on Kilmore
Christchurch City Centre
Canada
Dawei
£100
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Quest on Kilmore
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Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean and comfortable and affordable and peaceful ."
Malina 1-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Bealey Quarter
LyLo Christchurch Airport

LyLo Christchurch Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Love the mix of accommodation options from pods to ensuite. Awesome community/kitchen room. Easy walking distance from airport. Fun to be able to socialise with travelers from all walks of life."
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LyLo Christchurch Airport

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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.
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