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Our top choices for South Island 5-star hotels

Shared kitchen facilities

LyLo Christchurch Airport

LyLo Christchurch Airport
5.0 star property
Christchurch Airport
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Good stay at a resonable price ideal if you have an early morning flight short walk to terminal "
Australia
john
The price is HK$418
HK$480 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jun - 6 Jun
LyLo Christchurch Airport
Terrace/patio

Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (545 reviews)
"very very good for my visit"
Australia
barry
The price is HK$378
HK$435 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Bealey Quarter
Beach/ocean view

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
5.0 star property
Kaikoura
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (587 reviews)
"Nice place to stay."
Australia
Peter
The price is HK$641
HK$737 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Sudima Kaikoura
Front of property

Quest on Kilmore

Quest on Kilmore
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (289 reviews)
"Very clean and friendly service all employees were happy and smiling well run hotel "
Canada
Rob
The price is HK$644
HK$740 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Quest on Kilmore
Terrace/patio

LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (751 reviews)
"Lylo was in a great location, near shops and restaurants. We had a group of 15 and the rooms were perfect for our needs."
United States
David
The price is HK$578
HK$665 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jun - 6 Jun
LyLo Queenstown
Lounge

Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (422 reviews)
"Close to the Night Sky Project and great view of the lake."
United States
Steven
The price is HK$953
HK$1,096 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Exterior

QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"great hotel and location "
Canada
BENJAMIN
The price is HK$2,026
HK$2,330 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
QT Queenstown
Interior entrance

The Mayfair

The Mayfair
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (316 reviews)
"Great hotel and a nice little walk into town "
United Kingdom
Debbie
The price is HK$1,131
HK$1,301 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
The Mayfair
Exterior

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
Kawarau Falls
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staff. The hotel is right on the lakefront with beautiful views. The breakfast buffet had lots of options for vegetarians as well."
Australia
Kumaree
The price is HK$1,167
HK$1,343 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Exterior

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
5.0 star property
Queenstown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, great views, nice restaurant, helpful staff."
United States
Fareah
The price is HK$1,760
HK$2,024 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jun - 12 Jun
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Property entrance

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
5.0 star property
Blenheim CBD
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Couldn’t fault the stay - would go back and got a super price"
Australia
Christine
The price is HK$577
HK$663 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Lobby lounge

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (341 reviews)
"Great hotel, walking distance to many attractions. The rooms are very nice. An excellent stay! "
United States
Pamela
The price is HK$925
HK$1,064 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
Exterior

The George Christchurch

The George Christchurch
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (650 reviews)
"Convenient location, walking distance to down town. Friendly staff, rooms clean and comfortable."
United States
lorraine
The price is HK$1,498
HK$1,722 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
The George Christchurch
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Sudima Christchurch City

Sudima Christchurch City
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (608 reviews)
"Best breakfast buffet! Absolutely wonderful and helpful staff."
United States
Donna
The price is HK$958
HK$1,102 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Sudima Christchurch City
Reception

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (294 reviews)
"Perfect accommodation, fabulous view would definitely return"
United Kingdom
Oriel
The price is HK$2,545
HK$2,927 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
Property grounds

Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort
5.0 star property
Arrowtown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (765 reviews)
"Fantastic stay! Always such lovely setting and wonderful amenities. Relaxing and peaceful, so close to Queenstown and Arrowtown."
Australia
Tessa
The price is HK$1,842
HK$2,118 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Millbrook Resort
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay. "
Australia
Tristan
The price is HK$1,512
HK$1,739 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Fable Dunedin

Fable Dunedin
5.0 star property
Dunedin City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (553 reviews)
"Your staff were very helpful at check in and departure. Our room was very clean with a comfy bed. The hotel is walking distance to a number of very good restaurants."
Australia
Wayne
The price is HK$783
HK$900 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Fable Dunedin
Interior

Poshtel

Poshtel
5.0 star property
Oamaru
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (413 reviews)
"Highly recommend to stay here awesome staff really nice/clean room and close walking distance to old town and pubs"
Australia
Duncan
The price is HK$756
HK$870 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Poshtel
Private kitchen

West Fitzroy Apartments

West Fitzroy Apartments
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (313 reviews)
"A great stay, the accommodation was wonderful and easy walk to the city"
Australia
Jennifer
West Fitzroy Apartments
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LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch

2/10 Terrible
"We checked in late due to traveling and decided to stay here since we have an early flight the next day. Reception Staff was dismissive and can only say the wifi details and handed over our keys (not even checking an identification for a prepaid booking) Our room was next to the lift, which we do not entirely mind since we just want to take shower and have a nap for a very early flight. The door opens, and we smell sweat and sewage! We tried to ignore and thought maybe it was from outside. And due to the weather that day in Christchurch (17 degrees) in that small room it can be very hot so we made sure the air condition is working— we set it at 10 degrees and headed out for a quick dinner. After we came back we found the room a lot hotter and a lot smellier than when we arrived. We are from the same industry so we didnt want to be a bother since we are only staying for couple of hours. I turned off the air condition since it is not working whatever button I pressed except the High/Low Buttons and Power Button and opened the window (Thank goodness otherwise we will be suffocated to death!) The bathroom smells like sewage, and exhaust is not working, the bathroom door was ajar and when I tried to slide it in, it cannot be closed, I had to asked my husband to lift the whole door fram to close and open for me to find that there’s a huge gap and you can see the whole thing from outside. Molds everywhere! And bonus part was, there was a booger on the wall. Disgusting! Shower doo"
Rhylle 1-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
LyLo Christchurch
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Very friendly and helpful staff. The hotel is right on the lakefront with beautiful views. The breakfast buffet had lots of options for vegetarians as well."
Kumaree 4-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

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.