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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 hammock in a spacious room with large windows, a green wall, and a map on the wall.
A hammock lounge area with striped fabric seating and a person reading a book.
A staircase with a mural of buildings and a bird.

1. LyLo Christchurch Airport

LyLo Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport
Australia
Rebecca
฿1,985
฿2,283 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
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.
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
Canada
Sharon
฿5,053
฿5,811 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Haka House Lake Tekapo
A modern balcony with a glass railing, a potted plant, and a sofa.
A modern hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.
A modern restaurant with wooden furniture, pendant lighting, and large windows offering a view of the sea.
A bedroom with a large window overlooking the sea, a bed, and a chair.

3. Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura
Australia
Maree
฿3,953
฿4,546 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Sudima Kaikoura
A wooden interior with a table and chairs, a view of a mountain, and a sign with text.
A modern kitchen with white tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinets.
A modern kitchen with a woman preparing food, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden island with bowls and fruits.
A person lying on a bed with a view of a mountain through a window.

4. LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
United States
Dana
฿3,294
฿3,788 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
LyLo 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 room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are wooden chairs and tables arranged for seating.
A modern living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a view of mountains and a lake.

5. The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Queenstown
Australia
Lillian
฿9,335
฿10,735 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
A modern building with large glass windows and a mountain backdrop.
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.
A balcony with a table set for breakfast, overlooking a road and a lake with mountains in the background.

6. Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Queenstown
Australia
Kathryn
฿4,971
฿5,717 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
A modern building with a circular window and 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 dining area with tables set for four, large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round wooden coffee table, and a view of a lake and mountains through large glass doors.

7. QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Olivia
฿7,174
฿8,250 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
QT Queenstown
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 gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and free weights.
A dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a white lamp, a television on the wall, and a window.

8. The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
United States
Michael
฿4,497
฿5,171 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
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 modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a kitchenette. There is a balcony with a railing.
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
Chris
West Fitzroy Apartments
A riverside hotel with modern architecture, a walking path, and a view of mountains.
A modern living room with large windows, a fireplace, and a view of a lake.
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.

10. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Kawarau Falls
Singapore
Zujian
฿5,667
฿6,518 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
A bar area with a curved counter, multiple shelves with bottles, and bar stools.
A modern hotel building with a glass facade and the name 'Sudima Hotels' prominently displayed.
A modern restaurant interior with high ceilings, pendant lighting, and a mix of wooden and upholstered furniture.
A modern spa room with a central hot tub, two massage beds, and a wooden ceiling design.

11. Sudima Christchurch City

Sudima Christchurch City
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Sarah
฿5,382
฿6,189 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Sudima Christchurch City
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 modern building with a reception area and a function room.
A wooden staircase with metal railings and a grey carpeted floor.

12. Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Karl Angelo
฿1,786
฿2,054 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Bealey Quarter
A modern hotel entrance with a stone facade, large potted plants, and a well-lit interior visible through the glass doors.
A stone structure with a rectangular opening, surrounded by greenery and a parking lot with cars.
Two people toasting with drinks at an outdoor table with a view of parked cars and a building in the background.
An aerial view of a hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

13. Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Blenheim CBD
Australia
Ian
฿2,216
฿2,548 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
A row of cabins with a mountain backdrop and a hot air balloon in the sky.
A spacious balcony with a dining area, a sofa, and a grill, overlooking a mountainous landscape.
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.

14. Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort
Arrowtown
Australia
Layne
฿9,692
฿11,146 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Millbrook Resort
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.
An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a green wall, and a view of the restaurant interior.
A restaurant with indoor seating, a wooden ceiling, and a green wall.

15. The George Christchurch

The George Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
George
฿7,114
฿8,181 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
The George Christchurch
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows overlooking the street.
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.
A modern building with the name 'Mayfair' prominently displayed.

16. The Mayfair

The Mayfair
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Li Yong
฿5,665
฿6,515 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
The Mayfair
A view from inside a room with large windows overlooking a parking area and mountains.
A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a central fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A view from a window overlooking a parking lot with cars, a mountain range, and a clear sky.
A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of mountains, and a curtain.

17. Haka House Wanaka

Haka House Wanaka
Wanaka
Singapore
debbie
฿4,184
฿4,811 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Haka House Wanaka
A hotel kitchen with a sink, breakfast items, and a sign with induction cooktop instructions.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel dishwasher, and a built-in microwave.

18. Quest on Kilmore

Quest on Kilmore
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Kelvin
฿3,259
฿3,747 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Quest on Kilmore
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
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.
A historic building with a classic architectural style, featuring multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

19. Fable Dunedin

Fable Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre
Australia
Rebecca
฿2,969
฿3,414 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Fable Dunedin
A neatly made bed with a green throw, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand.
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.
A motel named Aspen Court with a mountain backdrop.
A window with a view of a lush garden with various plants and a small stream.

20. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef
Franz Josef Glacier
Australia
Chandan
฿3,676
฿4,228 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef
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A red speedboat on a turquoise river surrounded by rocky banks and dense green trees.

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LyLo Christchurch Airport

LyLo Christchurch Airport

8/10 Good
"Convenient for quick stays near the airport. Not the cleanest room or bathroom, but doable."
Andrew 1-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
LyLo Christchurch Airport

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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