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Top 5 Stars Hotels in South Island

LyLo Christchurch

5.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1007)
"Great place to stay when catching an early flight :)"
The price is S$87
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
LyLo Christchurch

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1366)
"Super helpful staff and great views!"
The price is S$206
includes taxes & fees
24 Jul - 25 Jul
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Sudima Christchurch City

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (442)
"Exceptional stay with all of the perfect amenities. Will stay again for sure. "
The price is S$188
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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 S$328
includes taxes & fees
24 Jul - 25 Jul
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1007)
"Place was good and clean "
The price is S$227
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Sudima Kaikoura

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (395)
"Beautiful place to stay."
The price is S$137
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Sudima Kaikoura

Haka House Lake Tekapo

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (318)
"Very nice place to stay."
The price is S$187
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Haka House Lake Tekapo

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Great place to stay. Room was well furnished, spacious and comfortable. "
The price is S$79
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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 S$157
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
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 S$166
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 S$251
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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 S$167
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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 S$329
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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 S$335
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 S$74
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 S$337
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Fantastic hotel with excellent service and friendly staff"
The price is S$372
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 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 S$72
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 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 S$420
includes taxes & fees
24 Jul - 25 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 S$267
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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 centres 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.