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A group of people dining at a buffet with various dishes displayed in bowls.
A modern building with a prominent "LyLo" sign, large windows, and a bicycle parking area.
A hammock lounge area with striped fabric seating and a person reading a book.
A hammock in a spacious room with large windows, a green wall, and a map on the wall.

1. LyLo Christchurch Airport

LyLo Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport
Australia
julie alice marie-helene louise
NT$2,171
NT$2,497 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
LyLo Christchurch Airport
A modern room with large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are two sofas and a wicker chair.
Two people sitting by a window overlooking a lake and mountains.
A room with large windows offering a view of a lake, mountains, and trees.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

2. Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo
Canada
Sharon
NT$4,679
NT$5,381 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Haka House Lake Tekapo
A modern balcony with a glass railing, a potted plant, and a sofa.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a potted plant, and a large window with a view of trees and the sea.
A modern lobby with teal armchairs, a reception desk, and large windows.
A modern hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

3. Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura
Australia
Maree
NT$3,393
NT$3,902 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Sudima Kaikoura
A wooden interior with a table and chairs, a view of a mountain, and a sign with text.
A modern kitchen with white tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinets.
A modern building with a sign reading "Miss Lucy's".
A modern kitchen with a woman preparing food, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden island with bowls and fruits.

4. LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
United States
Dana
NT$2,858
NT$3,287 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
LyLo Queenstown
A modern building with a circular window and a view of a lake and mountains.
A modern living room with a sofa, a round coffee table, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A dining area with tables set for four, large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains.

5. QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Olivia
NT$6,219
NT$7,152 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
QT Queenstown
A modern building with a central atrium, large windows, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A terrace with a table and chairs, overlooking a lake and mountains.
A modern living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a view of mountains and a lake.
A room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are wooden chairs and tables arranged for seating.

6. The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Queenstown
Australia
Yuxuan
NT$9,193
NT$10,572 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a grassy area with picnic tables and a building in the background.
A wooden staircase with metal railings and a grey carpeted floor.
A modern hotel room with a curved shower enclosure, two beds with white linens, a wooden ceiling, and framed pictures on the wall.
A spacious room with a large wooden table and chairs, a projector screen, and a whiteboard.

7. Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter
Christchurch City Centre
United States
Stephen
NT$1,734
NT$1,994 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Bealey Quarter
A row of cabins with a mountain backdrop and a hot air balloon in the sky.
A rustic lodge with a stone wall and a pond in front.
A spacious balcony with a dining area, a sofa, and a grill, overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, a view of mountains, and a window with curtains.

8. Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort
Arrowtown
Australia
Layne
NT$9,671
NT$11,121 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Millbrook Resort
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel dishwasher, oven, and sink. There is a wooden cabinet above the counter and a small plant on the countertop.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a kitchenette. There is a balcony with a railing.
A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, balconies, and a sign reading "WEST FITZROY".
A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a lamp. There is a glass wall with the text "WEST FITZROY APARTMENTS" visible.

9. West Fitzroy Apartments

West Fitzroy Apartments
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Steve
West Fitzroy Apartments
A modern building with large glass windows and a mountain backdrop.
A modern kitchen with a large window overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A balcony with a table set for breakfast, overlooking a road and a lake with mountains in the background.
A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a view of a kitchen and outdoor landscape.

10. Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Queenstown
Australia
Kathryn
NT$4,640
NT$5,336 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
A riverside hotel with modern architecture, a walking path, and a view of mountains.
A modern outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit, overlooking a lake and mountains.
An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the pool area, a lounge with seating, and a stone wall in the background.
A modern living room with large windows, a fireplace, and a view of a lake.

11. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Kawarau Falls
Australia
Kacie
NT$5,820
NT$6,693 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
A modern hotel entrance with a stone facade, large potted plants, and a well-lit interior visible through the glass doors.
A stone structure with a rectangular opening, surrounded by greenery and a parking lot with cars.
A restaurant with a pool view, dark wooden tables, red patterned chairs, and a fire exit sign.
Two people toasting with drinks at an outdoor table with a view of parked cars and a building in the background.

12. Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Blenheim CBD
Australia
Wendy
NT$2,434
NT$2,799 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
A modern hotel entrance with a stone facade, large glass doors, and a well-lit interior visible through the windows.
A restaurant with indoor seating, a wooden ceiling, and a green wall.
A modern interior with a curved staircase, metallic railings, and a patterned wall.
A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a desk, and a window with a view.

13. The George Christchurch

The George Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
George
NT$8,047
NT$9,254 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
The George Christchurch
A cozy room with a purple sofa, wooden flooring, and a brick wall. There are books on a table, a lamp, and a fireplace.
A dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a white lamp, a television on the wall, and a window.
A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and free weights.
A spacious attic bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a dining area.

14. The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
United States
Lance
NT$4,899
NT$5,634 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
A three-tiered dessert display on a round table with a woven coaster, accompanied by two glasses of white wine.
A modern bathroom with a round mirror, a vanity with a marble countertop, and a blue bench.
A historic building with a classic architectural style, featuring multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

15. Fable Dunedin

Fable Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre
Australia
Craig
NT$3,155
NT$3,629 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Fable Dunedin
A bar area with a curved counter, multiple shelves with bottles, and bar stools.
A modern hotel building with a glass facade and the name 'Sudima Hotels' prominently displayed.
A modern restaurant interior with high ceilings, pendant lighting, and a mix of wooden and upholstered furniture.
A modern spa room with a central hot tub, two massage beds, and a wooden ceiling design.

16. Sudima Christchurch City

Sudima Christchurch City
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Kelly
NT$6,950
NT$7,992 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Sudima Christchurch City
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows overlooking the street.
A modern building with the name 'Mayfair' prominently displayed.
A restaurant with blue booths, wooden tables, and chairs.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city through large windows.

17. The Mayfair

The Mayfair
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Brett
NT$6,068
NT$6,979 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
The Mayfair
A neatly made bed with a green throw, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand.
A modern living room with a large window, a black leather sofa, a white round table, and a forest-themed wall mural.
A window with a view of a lush garden with various plants and a small stream.
A motel named Aspen Court with a mountain backdrop.

18. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef
Franz Josef Glacier
Australia
jignesh
NT$4,991
NT$5,740 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef
A modern interior with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a bridge.
A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.
A modern living room with a sofa and armchairs, a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of mountains.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden wall paneling, a sliding glass door to the outdoors, and a mounted TV.

19. Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo
Australia
Fleur
NT$15,048
NT$17,306 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
Front of property
A hotel kitchen with a sink, breakfast items, and a sign with induction cooktop instructions.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel dishwasher, and a built-in microwave.
Reception

20. Quest on Kilmore

Quest on Kilmore
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Geoff
NT$3,042
NT$3,498 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Quest on Kilmore
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
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Marlee 8-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
LyLo Christchurch Airport

LyLo Christchurch Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Love the mix of accommodation options from pods to ensuite. Awesome community/kitchen room. Easy walking distance from airport. Fun to be able to socialise with travelers from all walks of life."
Cornelia 1-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
LyLo Christchurch Airport

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What are the best 5-star hotels in South Island?
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