10 Best Spa Hotels in South Island for 2026

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1. Rainforest Deluxe

Franz Josef Glacier

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

RM601

RM691 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a reception desk, and seating area with chairs and a small table.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a visible outdoor area.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, and a chair. There is a large window with a view of mountains.

2. 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.

RM534

RM614 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

A room with a large window overlooking a balcony with wicker chairs and a view of the sea.

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

3. Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Kaiteriteri

Luxuriate in serene hot tubs, indulge in hot stone massages, and rejuvenate with yoga classes at this eco resort with mountain views.

RM402

RM463 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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.

4. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Kawarau Falls

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

RM702

RM807 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A narrow hallway with a wooden bench, a wall of stacked logs, and a rustic stone wall with a window.

A modern bathroom with a wooden bathtub, a wooden shelf with towels, and a view of mountains and a lake.

A bedroom with a large bed, a coffee tray, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A modern interior with stone walls, a wooden ceiling, and large windows offering mountain views.

5. Kamana Lakehouse

Fernhill

Immerse in alpine bliss at this mountain retreat featuring hot tubs, in-room massage service, and serene lake views for total rejuvenation.

RM792

RM911 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

A modern bathroom with a skylight, a glass-enclosed shower, and a white bathtub.

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

6. Mishika Retreat and Lodge

Wānaka

RM507

RM583 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

A spacious balcony with a dining area, a sofa, and a grill, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, a view of mountains, and a window with curtains.

7. Millbrook Resort

Arrowtown

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

RM1,201

RM1,381 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A wooden cabin with large windows, surrounded by lush pink flowering bushes and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a balcony with a view.

A cozy reading nook with a large window, a bookshelf filled with books, and a comfortable seating area.

A rustic wooden cabin with a chimney, stone steps, and a wooden deck with a table and chairs.

8. Te Wanaka Lodge

Wanaka

Tranquil spa lodge with garden terrace offers rejuvenating massages near local dining hotspots.

RM418

RM480 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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A log cabin bedroom with two beds, a wardrobe, and a large window.

Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Kaiteriteri

RM402

RM463 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

Mishika Retreat and Lodge

Wānaka

RM507

RM583 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Kawarau Falls

RM702

RM807 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

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

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.

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

Stoneridge Estate

Lake Hayes

RM1,758

RM2,022 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

Millbrook Resort

Arrowtown

RM1,201

RM1,381 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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 spacious lobby with leather sofas, a central coffee table, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa

Gibbston

RM1,388

RM1,596 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

Two rocking chairs with a table between them, overlooking a scenic view of mountains and a lake.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair, featuring a scenic mountain view through large windows.

A room with a large window offering a mountain view, a wicker chair, a round table with a vase of flowers, and a cozy atmosphere.

A spacious room with wicker furniture, a dining table with a cheese platter, and large windows offering a view of a green landscape and mountains.

Cabot Lodge

Manapouri

RM2,174

RM2,500 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

A balcony with a view of a river and mountains.

A person relaxing in a swimming pool with a tiled floor and potted plants in the background.

Coronet Ridge Resort

Arthur's Point

RM1,794

RM2,064 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

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

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

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

A residential garden with a lawn, a pergola, and a variety of plants.

Cheltenham House

Hanmer Springs

RM476

RM548 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

An indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a sofa, a chair, a desk with a lamp, a large mirror, and a wall clock.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

The Ashley Hotel

Karoro

RM298

RM343 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and a view of mountains through floor-to-ceiling windows.