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Our top choices for South Island 4-star hotels

A modern lobby with grey upholstered chairs, a round wooden table, and a vase of flowers on a black side table.
The entrance of Sudima Hotels with glass doors, a concrete wall, and a delivery truck in the background.
A corridor leading to a restaurant with glass doors and a sign reading "ach-eron restaurant & bar".
A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

1. Sudima Christchurch Airport

Sudima Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport
Australia
Crystal
HK$1,145
HK$1,316 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Sudima Christchurch Airport
A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern interior with a sofa, a staircase, and a wall-mounted shelf with plants.
A modern bar area with a glass enclosure, bar stools, and a seating area with a sofa and a small table.
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a view of mountains through a large window.

2. La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Frankton
Australia
Cheree
HK$901
HK$1,036 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
A golf course with a lake and mountains in the background.
A modern living room with a large sofa, a view of the outside, and a geometric ceiling design.
A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, a standing lamp, and a reception desk.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of mountains and a lake, a small bedside table with a phone, and a TV mounted on the wall.

3. Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Thurston
HK$1,234
HK$1,419 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
A bedroom with a large bed, a view of a lake and mountains, and a balcony with a chair.
A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a lake, and mountains in the background.
A modern living room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are two sofas and a bench with red cushions.
A view of a lake with mountains in the background through a window with curtains.

4. Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
Te Anau
Australia
Debbie
HK$344
HK$396 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, two blue armchairs, a round table with a vase, and a ceiling with hanging plants.
A modern hotel with a prominent 'NOVOTEL' sign, featuring a sleek, contemporary design with large windows and a structured facade.
A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and a view of a cityscape.
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

5. Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport
Australia
Raymond
HK$1,400
HK$1,610 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Novotel Christchurch Airport
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and a chair. There is a window with a view of mountains and a cityscape.
A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a visible outdoor area.
A hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a painting on the wall.
A couple embracing in a room with a large window, a bed, and a nightstand.

6. Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
Frankton
Australia
Gerhard
HK$1,007
HK$1,158 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a bar counter, and a seating area.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with a city view.
The entrance to Carnmore Hotel Christchurch with a modern design, including a glass facade and a clear view of the surrounding area.
A modern hotel reception area with a reception desk, a large potted plant, and a view into the dining area.

7. Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Troy
HK$730
HK$839 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
A balcony with a table set for breakfast overlooking a mountain and lake.
A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a view of mountains and water.
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a mountain backdrop.
A dining area with round tables, chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.

8. Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Queenstown
Australia
Casey
HK$1,148
HK$1,320 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
A terrace with white bar stools and tables overlooking a mountainous landscape and a body of water.
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a scenic view.
A modern interior with wicker furniture, a round table, and a large TV screen on the wall.
A view through a window of a mountainous landscape with dense forests and a few buildings.

9. Mi-pad Queenstown

Mi-pad Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Luke
HK$892
HK$1,052 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Mi-pad Queenstown
A balcony with wicker furniture and a glass table overlooking a mountain and lake.
A hotel sign with "Cophorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview" and a view of mountains in the background.
A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a balcony with a mountain view.
A modern reception area with a marble counter, a coffee machine, and a view of snow-capped mountains through large windows.

10. Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Allan
HK$866
HK$995 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, an elevator, a reception desk, and a large forest mural on the wall.
A hotel room with a large bed, a view of mountains, a dining area, and a sliding door leading to another room.
A modern interior with hanging pendant lights, a rustic wall, and a decorative rope and deer head on the wall.
A hotel with a garden sign, multiple windows, and a view of snow-covered mountains.

11. Wyndham Garden Queenstown

Wyndham Garden Queenstown
Frankton
Australia
Mark
HK$737
HK$847 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Wyndham Garden Queenstown
A group of people seated on wicker furniture facing a lake with mountains in the background.
A spacious living area with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and framed artwork on the walls.
A golf course with a pond, surrounded by buildings with dark roofs and a mountainous backdrop.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

12. Edgewater

Edgewater
Wanaka
United States
Drew
HK$1,283
HK$1,475 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Edgewater
A modern interior with a staircase leading to a lower level, glass doors, and a prominent blue artwork on the wall.
A buffet with various food items and utensils.
A multi-story hotel with a corner entrance, large windows, and a flat facade.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

13. Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Dunedin City Centre
Australia
Angela
HK$684
HK$786 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
A hotel with a modern building and a parking lot with several cars.
A view from a window overlooking a mountainous landscape with trees and a building with a red roof.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel sink, and wooden shelves above.
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a table, and a view of mountains through the window.

14. Blue Peaks Lodge

Blue Peaks Lodge
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Gabriel
HK$1,189
HK$1,379 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Blue Peaks Lodge
A modern bar area with seating, a counter with a logo, and a view of the outside.
A couple embracing on a boat with a cityscape in the background.
A modern hotel with a glass facade, parking lot, and a mountainous backdrop.
A restaurant table set with glasses, cutlery, and a bottle, with a mountain view through the window.

15. Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
Frankton
Singapore
debbie
HK$926
HK$1,065 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
A modern dining area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a view of mountains and a lake.
A modern interior with stone walls, a wooden ceiling, and large windows offering mountain views.
A bedroom with a large bed, a coffee tray, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A modern lounge area with a stone wall, a fireplace, sofas, and a bar with a bartender.

16. Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse
Fernhill
Australia
Jazmind
HK$1,539
HK$1,770 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Kamana Lakehouse
A modern interior with round tables and black chairs, a bar area, and large windows offering views.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a staircase, and a seating area with a table and chairs.
A modern room with a large window, two green armchairs, a small round table, and a large abstract painting.
A modern lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a round table.

17. Wyndham Garden Christchurch

Wyndham Garden Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Kelly
HK$1,108
HK$1,274 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Wyndham Garden Christchurch
A modern building with a large patio area, a mountain in the background, and a body of water in the foreground.
A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a scenic view, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table with a remote control and glasses on it.
A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A circular window view of a balcony with a chair, a table with a red item, and a scenic lake and hills in the background.

18. Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort
Lake Tekapo
United Kingdom
Sophie
HK$1,189
HK$1,368 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Peppers Bluewater Resort
A modern hotel with a prominent 'Baselink Group' sign, large windows, and a corner location with a street view.
A view through a window with the word "QUEST" visible, overlooking a hilly landscape with buildings.
A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, wooden cabinets, and a grey door.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a view of the city.

19. Quest on Manchester

Quest on Manchester
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Sarah
HK$722
HK$831 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Quest on Manchester
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the garden through large windows.
A woman and a child in a hot tub with a glass roof and outdoor seating area in the background.
A couple dining at an outdoor restaurant with a view of a modern building and lush greenery in the background.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard chair, and a poolside area with chairs and a table.

20. Commodore Airport Hotel

Commodore Airport Hotel
Burnside
Australia
Jesse
HK$1,228
HK$1,413 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Commodore Airport Hotel
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LyLo Christchurch Airport

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HK$549
HK$631 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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includes taxes & fees
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HK$944
HK$1,086 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Very friendly staff. Great room for a great price. Good location. We enjoyed our 3 day stay."
Cheree 3-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

10/10 Excellent
"Clean and quiet. Friendly staff. Great food."
Kate 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Wyndham Garden Remarkables Park Queenstown

Wyndham Garden Remarkables Park Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Great location , parking and food"
Jason 1-night trip
Posted 12 days ago
Wyndham Garden Remarkables Park Queenstown
Mi-pad Queenstown

Mi-pad Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Clean and tidy hotel with proximity to the town and restaurants. Modern and new facilities. I should correct my previous comments, the hotel does provide connection from mobile phone to TV by GoogleCast providing necessary access to your own YouTube and streaming (the hotel provides only regular local TV channels)."
Kwok Ting 4-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Mi-pad Queenstown

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 4-star hotels in South Island?
Based on our guest reviews, Browns Boutique Hotel is among the standout 4-star hotels in South Island. Situated in Queenstown, it comes with a pillowtop mattress and concierge services. Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown, an IHG Hotel is another leading option in this city. Also with a 4-star rating and offering room service and concierge services, you're guaranteed a comfortable stay.
How much does it cost to stay in a 4-star hotel in South Island?
To lock in a 4-star hotel in South Island that fits your budget, make use of Expedia's handy filters. Take a look at the available options during your getaway dates and use our pricing filter to set your maximum rate. You can also sort your results by the most wallet-friendly stay first.
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What's the difference between 5-star and 4-star hotels in South Island?
Treat yourself to luxury living during your South Island holiday by choosing a 4-star hotel. As well as featuring upscale accommodation, these retreats are typically filled with amenities such as complimentary bathrobes, large beds and plenty more. A 5-star hotel will go above and beyond to make your trip an even more indulgent and special one. Round-the-clock concierge assistance, luxurious spas and gourmet dining are only the start of the exclusive services and conveniences you'll likely get access to.