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Top South Island 5 Stars Hotels

LyLo Christchurch

5.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"Inside of pods was clean and spacious. "
The price is P3,926
P4,515 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
LyLo Christchurch

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1373)
"Stayed for 3 days and very good as always."
The price is P7,420
P8,533 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Sudima Christchurch City

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (448)
"Exceptional stay with all of the perfect amenities. Will stay again for sure. "
The price is P7,304
P8,400 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Sudima Christchurch City

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (223)
"Wonderful place with good views and staff"
The price is P17,116
P19,683 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Place was good and clean "
The price is P9,020
P10,373 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Sudima Kaikoura

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (399)
"Beautiful place to stay."
The price is P5,194
P5,973 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Sudima Kaikoura

Haka House Lake Tekapo

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (321)
"So clean, great facilities, amazing views of the lake and quiet "
The price is P5,772
P6,638 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Haka House Lake Tekapo

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Had an enjoyable stay at this lovely venue"
The price is P2,730
P3,139 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

LyLo Queenstown

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (662)
"Very tiny and warm room. Common kitchen area was a little bit chaotic but really it did have all of your essential. The planned kitchen Reno should fix some of our issues for sure. "
The price is P6,093
P7,006 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
LyLo Queenstown

Fable Dunedin

5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (455)
"Very nice amenities. We really enjoyed the complementary bottle of wine and climate control in the room, great stay!"
The price is P7,302
P8,397 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Fable Dunedin

The George Christchurch

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (609)
"Best place I've ever stayed in."
The price is P9,723
P11,181 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
The George Christchurch

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (258)
"Coffee, restaurants, tram, and park right at your doorstep. "
The price is P6,474
P7,445 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

QT Queenstown

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (952)
" amazing hotel, excellent service, good breakfast and a great view of the lake!"
The price is P12,676
P14,577 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
QT Queenstown

The Mayfair

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (244)
"Great, luxurious hotel. Staff are friendly and service is prompt. Not too far from the airport or city centre. "
The Mayfair

Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (913)
"Conveniently located and well catered for families."
The price is P3,698
P4,253 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch

Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"We stayed here for 4 nights and absolutely loved our stay. We were in an Alpine suite with Balcony and lake views and it was superb. "
The price is P13,031
P14,985 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Fantastic hotel with excellent service and friendly staff"
The price is P14,393
P16,552 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

Bealey Quarter

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (376)
"Good value for money."
The price is P3,352
P3,855 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Bealey Quarter

Millbrook Resort

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (718)
"Millbrook was an AMAZING resort to stay at. If you're into golf, I would definitely recommend booking a tee time, even if it is winter. The staff was amazing and the shuttle service was AMAZING. "
The price is P18,328
P21,077 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Millbrook Resort

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (180)
"Beautiful hotel"
The price is P10,317
P11,864 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
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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.
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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.