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Our top choices for South Island 4-star hotels

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern bar area with a glass enclosure, bar stools, and a seating area with a sofa and a small table.
A modern interior with a sofa, a staircase, and a wall-mounted shelf with plants.
A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a central island, and a view of the outdoors.

1. La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Frankton
Australia
Angela
฿3,974
฿4,570 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
A modern lobby with grey upholstered chairs, a round wooden table, and a vase of flowers on a black side table.
A corridor leading to a restaurant with glass doors and a sign reading "ach-eron restaurant & bar".
The entrance of Sudima Hotels with glass doors, a concrete wall, and a delivery truck in the background.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

2. Sudima Christchurch Airport

Sudima Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport
Australia
Theresa
฿5,451
฿6,269 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Sudima Christchurch Airport
A golf course with a lake and mountains in the background.
A restaurant named 'Coco Cabana' with outdoor seating and a stone building in the background.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of mountains and a lake, a small bedside table with a phone, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, a standing lamp, and a reception desk.

3. Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Thurston
฿5,543
฿6,375 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
A bedroom with a large bed, a view of a lake and mountains, and a balcony with a chair.
A view of a lake with mountains in the background through a window with curtains.
A modern building with a sign reading "manakura" and a view of a lake with mountains in the background.
A modern living room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are two sofas and a bench with red cushions.

4. Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
Te Anau
United States
Stephen
฿1,449
฿1,666 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, two blue armchairs, a round table with a vase, and a ceiling with hanging plants.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a glass partition.
A modern hotel with a prominent 'NOVOTEL' sign, featuring a sleek, contemporary design with large windows and a structured facade.
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

5. Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport
Australia
jignesh
฿5,459
฿6,278 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Novotel Christchurch Airport
A modern bar area with seating, a counter with a logo, and a view of the outside.
A modern hotel with a glass facade, parking lot, and a mountainous backdrop.
A couple embracing on a boat with a cityscape in the background.
A restaurant table set with glasses, cutlery, and a bottle, with a mountain view through the window.

6. Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
Frankton
Australia
Jason and Josephine
฿3,979
฿4,576 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
A hotel with a modern building and a parking lot with several cars.
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a table, and a view of mountains through the window.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel sink, and wooden shelves above.
A reception desk with a wooden counter, a computer, and a ViewSonic monitor. There are brochures on the wall and a window with a view of trees.

7. Blue Peaks Lodge

Blue Peaks Lodge
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Gabriel
฿5,344
฿6,193 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Blue Peaks Lodge
A modern interior with a staircase leading to a lower level, glass doors, and a prominent blue artwork on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
A buffet with various food items and utensils.
A multi-story hotel with a corner entrance, large windows, and a flat facade.

8. Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Dunedin City Centre
Australia
Angela
฿2,943
฿3,385 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a bar counter, and a seating area.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with a city view.
A modern hotel reception area with a reception desk, a large potted plant, and a view into the dining area.
The entrance to Carnmore Hotel Christchurch with a modern design, including a glass facade and a clear view of the surrounding area.

9. Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Troy
฿3,514
฿4,041 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
A terrace with white bar stools and tables overlooking a mountainous landscape and a body of water.
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a scenic view.
A modern interior with wicker furniture, a round table, and a large TV screen on the wall.
A view through a window of a mountainous landscape with dense forests and a few buildings.

10. Mi-pad Queenstown

Mi-pad Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Luke
฿3,920
฿4,623 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Mi-pad Queenstown
A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, an elevator, a reception desk, and a large forest mural on the wall.
A hotel room with a large bed, a view of mountains, a dining area, and a sliding door leading to another room.
A modern interior with hanging pendant lights, a rustic wall, and a decorative rope and deer head on the wall.
A modern reception area with a wooden floor, a grey sofa, a round mirror, and a plant arrangement.

11. Wyndham Garden Queenstown

Wyndham Garden Queenstown
Frankton
Australia
Mark
฿2,966
฿3,411 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Wyndham Garden Queenstown
A clear view of a lake with a rocky shoreline, surrounded by mountains and trees.
A balcony with a view of mountains and trees.
A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a prominent staircase.
A wall with brochures and a sign that reads "VisitorPoint."

12. Garden Court Suites And Apartments

Garden Court Suites And Apartments
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Tanu
฿3,918
฿4,506 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Garden Court Suites And Apartments
A modern dining area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a view of mountains and a lake.
A bedroom with a large bed, a coffee tray, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A modern lounge area with a stone wall, a fireplace, sofas, and a bar with a bartender.
A modern bathroom with a wooden bathtub, a wooden shelf with towels, and a view of mountains and a lake.

13. Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse
Fernhill
United States
Mingjun
฿6,524
฿7,502 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Kamana Lakehouse
A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a visible outdoor area.
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, seating area with a curved bench, and a reception counter.
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk with a chair, and a painting on the wall.
A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and shelves with dishes.

14. Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
Frankton
Australia
Amitkumar
฿4,140
฿4,761 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
A couple dining at an outdoor restaurant with a view of a modern building and lush greenery in the background.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the garden through large windows.
A bartender pouring a drink into a martini glass at a bar with a variety of liquor bottles in the background.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, kitchenette, and a large TV.

15. Commodore Airport Hotel

Commodore Airport Hotel
Burnside
Australia
Faye
฿4,957
฿5,701 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Commodore Airport Hotel
A group of people seated on wicker furniture facing a lake with mountains in the background.
A spacious living area with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and framed artwork on the walls.
A rocky shoreline with a large tree and a smaller tree in the water, surrounded by mountains.
A golf course with a pond, surrounded by buildings with dark roofs and a mountainous backdrop.

16. Edgewater

Edgewater
Wanaka
United States
Drew
฿6,232
฿7,166 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Edgewater
A modern multi-story residential building with balconies, surrounded by greenery and a mountainous backdrop.
A modern kitchen with a black countertop, wooden cabinets, and a dishwasher. There is a view of a cityscape through a large window.
A view from a window overlooking a lake with buildings and mountains in the background.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a bar area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

17. Scenic Suites Queenstown

Scenic Suites Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Canada
Mark
฿5,141
฿5,912 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Scenic Suites Queenstown
A modern building with a large patio area, a mountain in the background, and a body of water in the foreground.
A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a scenic view, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table with a remote control and glasses on it.
A circular window view of a balcony with a chair, a table with a red item, and a scenic lake and hills in the background.
A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of a lake and mountains.

18. Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort
Lake Tekapo
United Kingdom
Sophie
฿4,457
฿5,126 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Peppers Bluewater Resort
A historic building with a modern extension, featuring a classic facade and a contemporary glass structure.
A grand staircase with ornate railings and a patterned floor, leading to a room labeled "CASINO".
A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet counter, and a chandelier.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

19. Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Dunedin City Centre
Australia
Albert
฿2,877
฿3,309 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
A balcony with a fire feature, seating, and a view of snow-capped mountains.
A modern hotel with a large pool, a dock with a yacht, and a mountainous backdrop.
A clear lake with a dock and a boat named "Sail of Oregon."
A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and dining table. A large window offers a view of a lake and mountains.

20. Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG

Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Wayne
฿7,120
฿8,187 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG
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฿2,650 total
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฿3,924 total
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Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

8/10 Good
"property was central to everything. nice and tidy. washing and drying machine were a big help. room serviced everyday."
Madison 6-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Mi-pad Queenstown

Mi-pad Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, clean rooms, and nice amenities. Location was perfect but also the rooftop and free coffee made it better."
Donnie 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Mi-pad Queenstown

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 4-star hotels in South Island?
If your South Island getaway leads you to Queenstown, check out Browns Boutique Hotel. With a range of amenities such as a terrace and concierge services, it gets high marks from many of our guests. Another favourite in this city is Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown, an IHG Hotel. It also has 4 stars and comes with windsurfing and concierge services.
How much does it cost to stay in a 4-star hotel in South Island?
To lock in a 4-star hotel in South Island that matches your budget, make use of Expedia's handy filter tool. Take a look at the availability during your holiday dates and use our pricing filter to set your maximum rate. You can also sort your results by the most economical property first.
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What's the difference between 5-star and 4-star hotels in South Island?
Treat yourself to luxury living during your South Island getaway by choosing a 4-star hotel. As well as featuring upscale surroundings, these properties are typically filled with amenities like bathrobes, large beds and more. A 5-star hotel will go the extra mile to make your stay an even more lavish and unforgettable one. Round-the-clock concierge assistance, elegant décor and gourmet dining are just the start of the superior services and conveniences you'll likely be able to enjoy.