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Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (398 reviews)
"Clean rooms, warm hospitality, very convenient location, good securities."
United States
Eiichi
The price is ฿6,719
฿7,727 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Shared kitchen facilities

LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch
5.0 star property
Christchurch Airport
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent stay near airport and nice hostel environment."
Singapore
Sanjeev
The price is ฿3,009
฿3,460 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
LyLo Christchurch
Lobby lounge

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (306 reviews)
"Interesting historic building, clean and well-sized rooms, friendly and helpful staff. "
United States
Douglas
The price is ฿8,144
฿9,366 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
Front of property

Quest on Kilmore

Quest on Kilmore
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (227 reviews)
"Great location. Awesome rooms. Great staff."
United States
Joseph
The price is ฿4,195
฿4,824 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Quest on Kilmore
Exterior

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
5.0 star property
Queenstown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Great views, nice lobby."
United States
FEDERICO
The price is ฿11,627
฿13,371 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Breakfast and dinner served

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
Kawarau Falls
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"Outstanding hotel, would return!"
Australia
Megan
The price is ฿6,923
฿7,961 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Terrace/patio

Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (482 reviews)
"The room is clean and staff is helpful"
Australia
Edith
The price is ฿1,773
฿2,039 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Bealey Quarter
Beach/ocean view

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
5.0 star property
Kaikoura
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (501 reviews)
"Great location, spotless room. "
Australia
Evlampia
The price is ฿4,242
฿4,879 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Sudima Kaikoura
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,493 reviews)
"Excellent location and amenities "
United States
Erin
The price is ฿6,604
฿7,594 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Sudima Christchurch City

Sudima Christchurch City
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (555 reviews)
"Excellent quick stay Very clean Great staff Location was terrific "
United States
Rajendra
The price is ฿5,856
฿6,734 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar
Sudima Christchurch City
Indoor pool

Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch

Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch
5.0 star property
Papanui
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (962 reviews)
"Friendly staff, room clean excellent position"
United Kingdom
Mark
The price is ฿2,105
฿2,420 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch
Reception

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (272 reviews)
"Fantastic stay!! Everything was perfect"
Canada
Nicolas
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
Property entrance

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
5.0 star property
Blenheim CBD
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, helpful staff, good food in restaurant. "
United States
Marielle
The price is ฿3,379
฿3,886 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Terrace/patio

LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (719 reviews)
"Clean room, great staffs, convenient location for tours."
United States
Eiichi
The price is ฿4,407
฿5,068 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
LyLo Queenstown
Outdoor spa tub

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau
5.0 star property
Te Anau
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (793 reviews)
"Fantastic cabins, great location...also the best host we've had !!!"
Australia
Geoff
The price is ฿7,337
฿8,437 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau
Top of House - King | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

The Mayfair

The Mayfair
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (286 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Kelsie
The price is ฿6,923
฿7,961 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
The Mayfair
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine

Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort
5.0 star property
Arrowtown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (752 reviews)
"Rooms good, bed comfy & showers hot. "
United Kingdom
karen
The price is ฿10,609
฿12,200 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Millbrook Resort
Exterior

QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (997 reviews)
"Great room, good location, nice restaurant."
United States
FEDERICO
The price is ฿10,034
฿11,539 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
QT Queenstown
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Fable Dunedin

Fable Dunedin
5.0 star property
Dunedin City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (516 reviews)
"Nice hotel "
Australia
Catherine
The price is ฿4,743
฿5,454 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Fable Dunedin
Daily buffet breakfast (NZD 45 per person)

Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful rooms, perfect location, and very friendly attentive staff "
Australia
Sylvia
The price is ฿9,215
฿10,597 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
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Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

123 Princes Street Dunedin
The price is ฿3,277 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿3,277
฿3,769 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
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Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter

10/10 Excellent
"Clean nice best location "
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Posted 8 days ago
Bealey Quarter
LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch

10/10 Excellent
"Always a pleasant stay. Staff are very helpful. Kept clean and tidy. "
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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.