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Top South Island 5 Star Hotels

LyLo Christchurch

5.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"Great place to stay when catching an early flight :)"
The price is ₹5,110
₹5,877 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
LyLo Christchurch

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1365)
"Super helpful staff and great views!"
The price is ₹11,212
₹12,894 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Sudima Christchurch City

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (441)
"Exceptional stay with all of the perfect amenities. Will stay again for sure. "
The price is ₹10,815
₹12,437 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Sudima Christchurch City

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (222)
"Wonderful place with good views and staff"
The price is ₹18,780
₹21,876 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Place was good and clean "
The price is ₹15,909
₹18,296 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Sudima Kaikoura

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (392)
"Nice comfy hotel, "
The price is ₹7,699
₹8,854 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Sudima Kaikoura

Haka House Lake Tekapo

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (315)
"Good location and easy parking, also a good common kitchen and comfortable beds and warm toilet to use during winter."
The price is ₹11,087
₹12,750 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Haka House Lake Tekapo

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Great place to stay. Room was well furnished, spacious and comfortable. "
The price is ₹4,446
₹5,134 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

LyLo Queenstown

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (660)
"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 ₹8,000
₹9,200 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
LyLo Queenstown

Fable Dunedin

5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (453)
"Very nice amenities. We really enjoyed the complementary bottle of wine and climate control in the room, great stay!"
The price is ₹9,489
₹11,145 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Fable Dunedin

The George Christchurch

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (605)
"Great staff and tidy clean rooms. Easy to walk to CBD. "
The price is ₹13,296
₹15,291 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
The George Christchurch

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (257)
"Coffee, restaurants, tram, and park right at your doorstep. "
The price is ₹9,738
₹11,199 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

QT Queenstown

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (951)
" amazing hotel, excellent service, good breakfast and a great view of the lake!"
The price is ₹19,619
₹22,562 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
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 price is ₹19,610
₹22,552 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug
The Mayfair

Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (911)
"Conveniently located and well catered for families."
The price is ₹3,942
₹4,630 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch

Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"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 ₹19,602
₹22,542 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
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 ₹21,749
₹25,011 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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 ₹4,149
₹4,873 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Bealey Quarter

Millbrook Resort

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (717)
"Very good for a family of 4"
The price is ₹24,569
₹28,254 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Millbrook Resort

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (180)
"Beautiful hotel"
The price is ₹15,520
₹17,848 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
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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.