10 Best Spa Hotels in South Island for 2026

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A riverside hotel with modern architecture, a walking path, and a view of mountains.

A modern building with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the water.

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.

1. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Kawarau Falls

Lakeside relaxation reaches new heights at this mountain resort with indulgent spa treatments and serene mountain views.

RM775

RM892 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A reception area with a sign reading "RECEPTION Millbrook Estate Management."

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.

2. Millbrook Resort

Arrowtown

Luxurious mountain retreat featuring 10 spa treatment rooms and three hot tubs for complete rejuvenation.

RM1,236

RM1,421 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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 modern living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a view of mountains and a lake.

A room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are wooden chairs and tables arranged for seating.

3. The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

Queenstown

Mountain retreat offers restorative spa services with lake views, free shuttle, and personalised treatments for a relaxing escape.

RM1,171

RM1,347 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern bedroom with a bed, a vanity, and a shower.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a wall with a unique pattern.

A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and potted plants.

4. Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Frankton

Rejuvenate at this modern hotel's full-service spa featuring four treatment rooms, including couples' spaces, with mountain views nearby.

RM391

RM450 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern house with a central chimney, surrounded by a garden and a small pond.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, a fireplace, and a view of a lush garden through large windows.

A wooden deck with two chairs and a table, overlooking a river and mountains.

A long table set for dining in a cellar with wine barrels in the background.

5. Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa

Gibbston

Mountain spa retreat with three luxury treatment rooms and hot stone massages awaits after your day on the slopes.

RM1,333

RM1,532 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern interior with a stone wall, a seating area with a blue ottoman, and a reception desk with a vase of flowers.

A balcony with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A couple dancing on a balcony overlooking a lake with mountains in the background.

A balcony with a view of a mountain and a cityscape.

6. Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa

Queenstown City Centre

Revitalise in this luxury Queenstown hotel with five spa treatment rooms, jetted tubs, and mountain views for a complete wellness escape.

RM1,163

RM1,337 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern lobby with a stone wall, a fireplace, and a seating area with sofas and a rug.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A modern building with a long corridor and multiple balconies, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

A modern multi-story building with a wooden exterior, multiple balconies, and a lush surrounding forest.

7. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

Franz Josef Glacier

Relax in New Zealand's rainforest retreat with therapeutic massages and heated bathroom floors.

RM863

RM1,392 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

8. Rainforest Deluxe

Franz Josef Glacier

Unwind in this national park hotel where spa treatments meet forest serenity, featuring rainfall showers and heated floors.

RM778

RM894 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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Spa hotels with pools in South Island

A modern outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit, overlooking a lake and mountains.

A modern living room with large windows, a fireplace, and a view of a lake.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the pool area, a lounge with seating, and a stone wall in the background.

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Kawarau Falls

RM775

RM892 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A row of cabins with a mountain backdrop and a hot air balloon in the sky.

Millbrook Resort

Arrowtown

RM1,236

RM1,421 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa

Gibbston

RM1,333

RM1,532 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A room with large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains. There is a wooden table with a decorative item on it, and striped upholstered furniture.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a view of mountains, and a painting on the wall.

A room with a view of a lake and mountains, featuring two chairs and a table with a vase of flowers.

A resort with a swimming pool, a large building, and a lake in the background.

Blanket Bay

Glenorchy

RM5,763

RM6,628 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A room with a large window, a wooden deck, a white bathtub, and a chair.

A balcony with a view of a river and mountains.

A restaurant with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a central island with logs.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, modern furniture, and a view through large windows.

Coronet Ridge Resort

Arthur's Point

RM1,419

RM1,632 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern house with a large lawn, a patio with outdoor furniture, and a garage.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.

A modern house with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a view of mountains.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.

Mishika Retreat

Wānaka

RM560

RM643 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A dining table with chairs and candles, a window with a view of a beach and ocean, and decorative lights.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a window, and a view of a balcony with chairs and a railing.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a table, and chairs. There is a large window with a view of greenery and a building.

A house with a swimming pool, a stone exterior, and a large glass door.

Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Kaiteriteri

RM595

RM684 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A wooden hot tub with two people inside, surrounded by lush greenery.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

A room with a pool table, a fireplace, and a comfortable seating area with a patterned rug.

A snow-covered house with a chimney, windows, and a small tree in front.

Cheltenham House

Hanmer Springs

RM459

RM527 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A curved infinity pool with a clear view of a lake and mountains in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of a balcony with outdoor furniture.

A view through a window of a vineyard landscape with hills and a lake.

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows offering a mountain view.

Stoneridge Estate

Lake Hayes

RM1,688

RM1,941 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hot tub on a wooden deck with a vineyard and mountains in the background.

A vineyard with rows of grapevines, a gravel path, and a building with a red roof.

A hot tub with a view of a lake, surrounded by rocks and potted plants.

A hot tub under a metal roof with a view of the outdoors.

River Rock Estate

Cromwell

RM640

RM736 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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Spa hotels with free breakfast in South Island

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

Queenstown

RM1,171

RM1,347 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a variety of appliances.

A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, a fireplace, and a dining area.