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9 Oct - 11 Oct
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16 Oct - 18 Oct

Our top choices for South Island 4-star hotels

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a central island, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a view of mountains through a large window.
A modern interior with a sofa, a staircase, and a wall-mounted shelf with plants.

1. La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Frankton
Australia
Angela
HK$812
HK$934 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
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 hotel room with two beds, a desk with a laptop, and a vase with green apples.

2. Sudima Christchurch Airport

Sudima Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport
Australia
Theresa
HK$1,270
HK$1,461 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Sudima Christchurch Airport
A golf course with a lake and mountains in the background.
A restaurant named 'Coco Cabana' with outdoor seating and a stone building in the background.
A modern living room with a large sofa, a view of the outside, and a geometric ceiling design.
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
United Kingdom
Kenneth
HK$1,207
HK$1,388 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 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 modern building with a sign reading "manakura" and a view of a lake with mountains in the background.
A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a lake, and mountains in the background.
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
United States
Stephen
HK$338
HK$388 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 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 room with a large bed, a desk, and a glass partition.
A modern hotel with a prominent 'NOVOTEL' sign, featuring a sleek, contemporary design with large windows and a structured facade.
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
jignesh
HK$1,272
HK$1,463 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Novotel Christchurch Airport
A modern bar area with seating, a counter with a logo, and a view of the outside.
A restaurant table set with glasses, cutlery, and a bottle, with a mountain view through the window.
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.

6. Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
Frankton
Australia
Jason and Josephine
HK$843
HK$969 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
A hotel with a modern building and a parking lot with several cars.
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a table, and a view of mountains through the window.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel sink, and wooden shelves above.
A reception desk with a wooden counter, a computer, and a ViewSonic monitor. There are brochures on the wall and a window with a view of trees.

7. Blue Peaks Lodge

Blue Peaks Lodge
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Kynan
HK$1,245
HK$1,443 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Blue Peaks Lodge
A modern interior with a staircase leading to a lower level, glass doors, and a prominent blue artwork on the wall.
A multi-story hotel with a corner entrance, large windows, and a flat facade.
A modern living room with grey sofas, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.
A buffet with various food items and utensils.

8. Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Dunedin City Centre
Australia
Angela
HK$683
HK$786 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a bar counter, and a seating area.
A modern hotel reception area with a reception desk, a large potted plant, and a view into the dining area.
A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and indoor plants.
The entrance to Carnmore Hotel Christchurch with a modern design, including a glass facade and a clear view of the surrounding area.

9. Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Troy
HK$800
HK$920 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
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 view through a window of a mountainous landscape with dense forests and a few buildings.
A building with a sign reading "mi-pad" in front of a mountain range.

10. Mi-pad Queenstown

Mi-pad Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Yujia
HK$913
HK$1,077 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Mi-pad Queenstown
A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, an elevator, a reception desk, and a large forest mural on the wall.
A hotel with a garden sign, multiple windows, and a view of snow-covered mountains.
A modern interior with hanging pendant lights, a rustic wall, and a decorative rope and deer head 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.

11. Wyndham Garden Queenstown

Wyndham Garden Queenstown
Frankton
Australia
Mark
HK$738
HK$849 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Wyndham Garden Queenstown
A clear view of a lake with a rocky shoreline, surrounded by mountains and trees.
A balcony with a view of mountains and trees.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a kitchenette.
A wall with brochures and a sign that reads "VisitorPoint."

12. Garden Court Suites And Apartments

Garden Court Suites And Apartments
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Tanu
HK$912
HK$1,049 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Garden Court Suites And Apartments
A modern dining area with a high ceiling, large windows, 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 lounge area with a stone wall, a fireplace, sofas, and a bar with a bartender.
A modern bathroom with a wooden bathtub, a wooden shelf with towels, and a view of mountains and a lake.

13. Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse
Fernhill
United States
Mingjun
HK$1,491
HK$1,714 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Kamana Lakehouse
A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a visible outdoor area.
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk with a chair, and a painting on the wall.
A cozy room with a white sofa, a grey chair, wooden wall panels, and a glass cabinet with items on top.
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, seating area with a curved bench, and a reception counter.

14. Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
Frankton
Australia
Charmaine
HK$754
HK$867 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
A couple dining at an outdoor restaurant with a view of a modern building and lush greenery in the background.
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 bartender pouring a drink into a martini glass at a bar with a variety of liquor bottles in the background.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, kitchenette, and a large TV.

15. Commodore Airport Hotel

Commodore Airport Hotel
Burnside
Australia
Faye
HK$1,155
HK$1,329 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Commodore Airport Hotel
A group of people seated on wicker furniture facing a lake with mountains in the background.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A rocky shoreline with a large tree and a smaller tree in the water, surrounded by mountains.
A spacious living area with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and framed artwork on the walls.

16. Edgewater

Edgewater
Wanaka
United States
Drew
HK$1,261
HK$1,450 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Edgewater
A modern multi-story residential building with balconies, surrounded by greenery and a mountainous backdrop.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a bar area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A modern kitchen with a black countertop, wooden cabinets, and a dishwasher. There is a view of a cityscape through a large window.
A view from a window overlooking a lake with buildings and mountains in the background.

17. Scenic Suites Queenstown

Scenic Suites Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Latasha
HK$1,190
HK$1,368 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Scenic Suites Queenstown
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 person at a table with a view of mountains and a body of water.
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
Singapore
Aloysius
HK$1,096
HK$1,260 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Peppers Bluewater Resort
A historic building with a modern extension, featuring a classic facade and a contemporary glass structure.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet counter, and a chandelier.
A grand staircase with ornate railings and a patterned floor, leading to a room labeled "CASINO".

19. Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Dunedin City Centre
Australia
Sigalo
HK$668
HK$768 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
A balcony with a fire feature, seating, and a view of snow-capped mountains.
A clear lake with a dock and a boat named "Sail of Oregon."
A restaurant with large windows, patterned chairs, and a view of the street and mountains.
A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and dining table. A large window offers a view of a lake and mountains.

20. Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG

Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Antonio
HK$1,529
HK$1,758 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG
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HK$959 total
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includes taxes & fees
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A town nestled between mountains and a large lake with several islands.

Top South Island Hotel Reviews

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"It was a lovely stay property was clean and tidy staff was nice too Just car parking can be better, as there is free limited parking space available on first come first serve bases. I would recommend this property for your next visit to qzn"
Fazia 4-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

8/10 Good
"Clean room.staff so friendly but someone had a breakfast at the restaurant downstairs and charged the bill to our room and We never dine in to that restaurant.. always have our meal outside"
DIONISIO 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

10/10 Excellent
"Good location, excellent food all around great place to stay."
Eliot 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Mi-pad Queenstown

Mi-pad Queenstown

8/10 Good
"Nice one to stay, very close to city center."
Yujia 4-night trip
Posted 4 days 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.