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Our top choices for South Island 5-star hotels

Shared kitchen facilities

LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch
5.0 star property
Christchurch Airport
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent stay near airport and nice hostel environment."
Singapore
Sanjeev
The price is RM344
RM395 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
LyLo Christchurch
Terrace/patio

Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (491 reviews)
"The room is clean and staff is helpful"
Australia
Edith
The price is RM214
RM246 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Bealey Quarter
Front of property

Quest on Kilmore

Quest on Kilmore
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (230 reviews)
"Great location. Awesome rooms. Great staff."
United States
Joseph
The price is RM530
RM609 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Quest on Kilmore
Beach/ocean view

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
5.0 star property
Kaikoura
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (511 reviews)
"Great location, spotless room. "
Australia
Evlampia
The price is RM474
RM545 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Sudima Kaikoura
Terrace/patio

LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (727 reviews)
"Clean room, great staffs, convenient location for tours."
United States
Eiichi
The price is RM449
RM517 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
LyLo Queenstown
Lounge

Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (403 reviews)
"Clean rooms, warm hospitality, very convenient location, good securities."
United States
Eiichi
The price is RM694
RM799 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Exterior

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
Kawarau Falls
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Outstanding hotel, would return!"
Australia
Megan
The price is RM706
RM812 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Exterior

QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Great room, good location, nice restaurant."
United States
FEDERICO
The price is RM1,164
RM1,339 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
QT Queenstown
Indoor pool

Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch

Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch
5.0 star property
Papanui
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (965 reviews)
"Friendly staff, room clean excellent position"
United Kingdom
Mark
The price is RM283
RM326 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,496 reviews)
"Excellent location and amenities "
United States
Erin
The price is RM666
RM766 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Exterior

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
5.0 star property
Queenstown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Great views, nice lobby."
United States
FEDERICO
The price is RM1,343
RM1,544 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Front of property

The Mayfair

The Mayfair
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (292 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Kelsie
The price is RM740
RM852 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
The Mayfair
Property entrance

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
5.0 star property
Blenheim CBD
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean room, helpful staff, good food in restaurant. "
United States
Marielle
The price is RM373
RM429 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Terrace/patio

Ebb-Dunedin

Ebb-Dunedin
5.0 star property
Dunedin City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (126 reviews)
"Really lovely hotel - very good location. "
Australia
Alex
The price is RM597
RM687 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Ebb-Dunedin
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Sudima Christchurch City

Sudima Christchurch City
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (565 reviews)
"Excellent quick stay Very clean Great staff Location was terrific "
United States
Rajendra
The price is RM719
RM827 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Sudima Christchurch City
Daily buffet breakfast (NZD 45 per person)

Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful rooms, perfect location, and very friendly attentive staff "
Australia
Sylvia
The price is RM963
RM1,107 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
Interior

Poshtel

Poshtel
5.0 star property
Oamaru
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (377 reviews)
"We had a great stay lovely clean room and helpful staff"
United Kingdom
Lynne
The price is RM467
RM537 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Poshtel
Reception

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (276 reviews)
"Fantastic stay!! Everything was perfect"
Canada
Nicolas
The price is RM1,464
RM1,684 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
Terrace/patio

Coronet Ridge Resort

Coronet Ridge Resort
5.0 star property
Arthur's Point
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"We loved the hospitality. We very much liked the overall idea of creating a hotel that exceeds your expectations."
United States
Oliver
The price is RM1,310
RM1,506 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Coronet Ridge Resort
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Fable Dunedin

Fable Dunedin
5.0 star property
Dunedin City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (523 reviews)
"Nice hotel "
Australia
Catherine
The price is RM475
RM546 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Fable Dunedin
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Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

24 Frankton Road Queenstown
The price is RM886 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
RM886
RM1,019 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
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Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, great amenities, smaller room. Ut did the job"
Calvin 2-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Bealey Quarter

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Stay in Luxury: 5 Star Hotels in South Island

There's nothing wrong with enjoying the finer things in life. Indulge your every desire on your upcoming leisure time. Treat yourself with a stay in a 5-star hotel during your South Island trip. You'll join the multitudes of holidaymakers who have made South Island so fashionable recently. You can also expect excellent customer service from these hotels, so get ready to kick back and indulge. Don't wait any longer. Reserve one of our 5-star hotels in South Island and indulge in the finer things in life for a while.

5-Star Hotels in South Island

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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.
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.