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Top South Island 5 Stars Hotels

LyLo Christchurch

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
"So close to the airport and so affordable. Super easy to wake up for an early flight. "
The price is P2,775
P3,191 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
LyLo Christchurch

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (224)
"Wonderful place with good views and staff"
The price is P17,018
P19,571 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (322)
"So clean, great facilities, amazing views of the lake and quiet "
The price is P5,981
P6,879 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Haka House Lake Tekapo

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1382)
"Stayed for 3 days and very good as always."
The price is P8,700
P10,005 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 22 - Aug 23
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Sudima Christchurch City

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (451)
"Exceptional stay with all of the perfect amenities. Will stay again for sure. "
The price is P7,511
P8,638 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Sudima Christchurch City

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Staff were very friendly; service was excellent. Rooms and facilities were very clean and comfortable."
The price is P8,220
P9,453 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"The room is very spacious and I felt very comfortable during my stay."
The price is P4,056
P4,665 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Sudima Kaikoura

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (401)
"Beautiful place to stay."
The price is P5,361
P6,165 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Sudima Kaikoura

Poshtel

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (316)
"Wonderfull hotel and staff "
The price is P5,079
P5,841 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Poshtel

The Mayfair

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (246)
"Lovely staff. Very accommodating. Great room. Talented bar staff. Didn't stay for dinner but restaurant was filled with locals for bfast, which tells me food must be great. "
The price is P11,639
P13,385 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
The Mayfair

QT Queenstown

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (957)
"Gorgeous hotel with free coffees in the morning and walking distance to the town"
The price is P11,780
P13,548 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
QT Queenstown

Fable Dunedin

5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (458)
"Very nice amenities. We really enjoyed the complementary bottle of wine and climate control in the room, great stay!"
The price is P6,496
P7,470 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Fable Dunedin

LyLo Queenstown

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (669)
"I like the design of the pods, as it has sufficient space and an unique style, compared to other hostels. "
The price is P4,697
P5,401 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
LyLo Queenstown

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (262)
"Great boutique hotel. My only negative would be the bed could have been better"
The price is P6,437
P7,403 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Fantastic hotel with excellent service and friendly staff"
The price is P14,310
P16,457 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

The George Christchurch

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (613)
"Best place I've ever stayed in."
The price is P9,667
P11,117 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
The George Christchurch

Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (458)
"Good place to stay friendly staff and close to town "
The price is P11,878
P13,659 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Hotel Montreal

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (246)
"Amazing hotel and great staff. Biggest and most comfortable room if ever stayed in."
Hotel Montreal

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (182)
"Short stay overnight but we were both very happy with the staff, our room and facilities"
The price is P10,258
P11,797 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

Fino Hotel and Suites

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (836)
"Penthouse apartment is the best, its huge. The biggest beds & very compfy."
Fino Hotel and Suites
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What are the best 5-star hotels in South Island?
According to Expedia customer reviews, Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa, The Spire Hotel Queenstown and Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery in Queenstown are some of the most popular 5-star hotels around South Island. From their prime locations to their amenities and services, everything about these luxurious stays is designed to go above and beyond.
How much does it cost to stay in a 5-star hotel in South Island?
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What makes a hotel 5 stars in South Island?
From high-end restaurants and 24-hour fitness centers to swimming pools and superior bedding, the 5-star experience in South Island is all about comfort and luxury. But it takes more than just top-notch amenities to earn a 5-star rating. Stays also have to provide extraordinary guest-focused services like beauty treatments, on-site laundry and room service any time day or night.