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Top South Island 5 Stars Hotels

LyLo Christchurch

5.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Inside of pods was clean and spacious. "
The price is RM291
RM335 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
LyLo Christchurch

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1373)
"Stayed for 3 days and very good as always."
The price is RM547
RM629 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Sudima Christchurch City

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (448)
"Exceptional stay with all of the perfect amenities. Will stay again for sure. "
The price is RM539
RM620 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Sudima Christchurch City

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (223)
"Wonderful place with good views and staff"
The price is RM1,261
RM1,450 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Place was good and clean "
The price is RM665
RM764 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Sudima Kaikoura

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (399)
"Beautiful place to stay."
The price is RM383
RM440 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Sudima Kaikoura

Haka House Lake Tekapo

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (321)
"So clean, great facilities, amazing views of the lake and quiet "
The price is RM428
RM492 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Haka House Lake Tekapo

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Had an enjoyable stay at this lovely venue"
The price is RM201
RM231 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

LyLo Queenstown

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (662)
"Very tiny and warm room. Common kitchen area was a little bit chaotic but really it did have all of your essential. The planned kitchen Reno should fix some of our issues for sure. "
The price is RM452
RM520 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
LyLo Queenstown

Fable Dunedin

5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (455)
"Very nice amenities. We really enjoyed the complementary bottle of wine and climate control in the room, great stay!"
The price is RM538
RM619 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug
Fable Dunedin

The George Christchurch

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (609)
"Best place I've ever stayed in."
The price is RM716
RM824 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
The George Christchurch

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (258)
"Coffee, restaurants, tram, and park right at your doorstep. "
The price is RM477
RM549 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

QT Queenstown

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (952)
" amazing hotel, excellent service, good breakfast and a great view of the lake!"
The price is RM896
RM1,030 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
QT Queenstown

The Mayfair

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (244)
"Great, luxurious hotel. Staff are friendly and service is prompt. Not too far from the airport or city centre. "
The Mayfair

Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (913)
"Conveniently located and well catered for families."
The price is RM272
RM313 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch

Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"We stayed here for 4 nights and absolutely loved our stay. We were in an Alpine suite with Balcony and lake views and it was superb. "
The price is RM960
RM1,104 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Fantastic hotel with excellent service and friendly staff"
The price is RM1,067
RM1,227 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

Bealey Quarter

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (376)
"Good value for money."
The price is RM247
RM284 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Bealey Quarter

Millbrook Resort

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (718)
"Millbrook was an AMAZING resort to stay at. If you're into golf, I would definitely recommend booking a tee time, even if it is winter. The staff was amazing and the shuttle service was AMAZING. "
The price is RM1,351
RM1,553 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug
Millbrook Resort

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (180)
"Beautiful hotel"
The price is RM760
RM874 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
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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.