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Our top choices for South Island luxury hotels

1. Azur Luxury Lodge

Azur Luxury Lodge
Sunshine Bay
  • Experience secluded luxury in a Sunshine Bay lodge featuring private indoor hot tubs, champagne service, and stunning Lake Wakatipu views.
฿25,411
฿29,222 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Azur Luxury Lodge

2. Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort
Arrowtown
  • Luxurious alpine retreat offers golf course, full-service spa, and multiple dining options.
฿9,784
฿11,252 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Millbrook Resort

3. The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Queenstown
  • Lakeside luxury on balconied terraces elevates stays with spa treatments, fine dining, and shuttle service.
฿9,424
฿10,837 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

4. Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa

Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
Queenstown City Centre
  • Five-star luxury in central Queenstown offers spa, refined dining, and elegant beachfront rooms.
฿9,261
฿10,650 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa

5. Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse
Fernhill
  • Indulge in lakeside luxury with three rejuvenating hot tubs, premium spa services, and designer rooms offering spectacular mountain vistas.
฿7,530
฿8,660 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Kamana Lakehouse

6. QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
  • Lakeside luxury meets alpine elegance at this Queenstown hotel, where stunning views and designer comforts create an unforgettable escape.
฿8,593
฿9,882 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
QT Queenstown

7. Edgewater

Edgewater
Wanaka
  • Lakeside luxury elevated with 3 hot tubs, gourmet dining, and panoramic mountain views from private balconies in scenic Wānaka.
฿6,393
฿7,352 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Edgewater

8. The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook

The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook
Mount Cook
  • National park luxury with panoramic mountain views and two restaurants steps from alpine adventures.
฿6,129
฿7,048 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook

9. Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
Queenstown City Centre
  • Luxurious lake views await at this 5-star Queenstown hotel offering hot tub gardens, champagne service, and designer accommodation.
฿6,090
฿7,003 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

10. The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter

The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter
Queenstown City Centre
  • Relax in Art Deco elegance at this Queenstown luxury lodge with a hot tub, garden views, and stocked minibars just steps from city centre.
฿7,456
฿8,575 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter
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Find out more about South Island

South Islandand its attractions for luxury travelers

South Island, New Zealand, offers a wealth of luxurious experiences that cater to discerning travellers seeking both adventure and relaxation. Begin your journey in Queenstown, renowned for its stunning landscapes and adrenaline-fuelled activities such as bungee jumping and jet boating on the Shotover River. After a day of excitement, unwind at one of the area’s opulent hotels, where world-class service and stunning views of Lake Wakatipu await. Next, head to the Fiordland National Park, home to the breathtaking Milford Sound, where you can indulge in a private cruise, soaking in the dramatic cliffs and cascading waterfalls while enjoying gourmet dining on board. For a touch of indulgence, the Marlborough region is perfect for wine aficionados, featuring exclusive vineyard tours and tastings of the world’s finest Sauvignon Blanc paired with exquisite local cuisine. The contemporary city of Christchurch also beckons, with its stylish boutiques, art galleries, and luxury hotels that offer a perfect blend of modernity and heritage. For those who appreciate bespoke experiences, consider staying in a boutique lodge nestled in the Southern Alps, where personalised service and gourmet meals complement your explorations of the stunning alpine scenery.

Top South Island Hotel Reviews

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

10/10 Excellent
"Rooms without window but nice experience staying here."
francois 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"If you are looking for a place to stay. Look no further. This is worth every dollar. A 10star if I could rate it that high. From the hotel standards to the customer service. There was nothing to fault."
Zarryn 7-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse

10/10 Excellent
"The Nest was absolutely amazing! Do the wine pairing, it makes the already great meal a million times better!"
Dean 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Kamana Lakehouse
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

8/10 Good
"Room was clean and comfortable. Friendly staff. Buffet breakfast was ok not the best but not the worst we have had. Our bed was a bit worn as it sunk down in the middle. Apart from those minor things we really enjoyed our stay."
Kirk 10-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

10/10 Excellent
"It was great staying here however breakfast could improve a bit."
Sandeep 6-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"We booked a family ensuite room at what we thought was a hostel for our one night in Queenstown not expecting much, and were very pleasantly surprised at how comfortable, clean, and just generally nice the room was. It happened to be the night that the World Cup semi final was on at 7 AM, but we couldn't get it on the TV in our room. The lovely lady at reception had no idea how to fix that, but found us another, empty room where we could watch the important game, which was absolutely above and beyond. Would return here in a heartbeat. (Also, even though we arrived about 10 PM, we were able to park almost right outside our room, in the height of ski season.)"
Debbie 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Pinewood Queenstown

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