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Shared kitchen facilities

LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch
5.0 star property
Christchurch Airport
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Good stay at a resonable price ideal if you have an early morning flight short walk to terminal "
Australia
john
The price is NT$2,384
NT$2,741 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
LyLo Christchurch
Terrace/patio

Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (536 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay"
Australia
Akarshit
The price is NT$1,705
NT$1,961 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Bealey Quarter
Beach/ocean view

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
5.0 star property
Kaikoura
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (575 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
Australia
Carmel
The price is NT$3,143
NT$3,615 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Sudima Kaikoura
Front of property

Quest on Kilmore

Quest on Kilmore
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (285 reviews)
"Very clean and friendly service all employees were happy and smiling well run hotel "
Canada
Rob
The price is NT$2,856
NT$3,285 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Quest on Kilmore
Terrace/patio

LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (746 reviews)
"Clean room, great staffs, convenient location for tours."
United States
Eiichi
The price is NT$2,319
NT$2,667 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
LyLo Queenstown
Lounge

Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (421 reviews)
"here is located just lake side of Tekapo so you can see the beautiful views anytime. it was so fancy. "
Japan
Yuka
The price is NT$3,530
NT$4,059 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Exterior

QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"great hotel and location "
Canada
BENJAMIN
The price is NT$5,654
NT$6,503 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16
QT Queenstown
Interior entrance

The Mayfair

The Mayfair
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (313 reviews)
"Great hotel and a nice little walk into town "
United Kingdom
Debbie
The price is NT$4,000
NT$4,599 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
The Mayfair
Exterior

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
Kawarau Falls
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Breakfast is lovely "
Australia
Karina
The price is NT$3,978
NT$4,574 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Exterior

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
5.0 star property
Queenstown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great room, wonderful restaurant and so convenient!"
United States
Daniel
The price is NT$7,054
NT$8,112 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Property entrance

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
5.0 star property
Blenheim CBD
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here from the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in to the top notch gourmet restaurant and wonderful staff. "
Australia
Ingrid
The price is NT$2,081
NT$2,393 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Lobby lounge

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (331 reviews)
"Beautiful boutique hotel. "
Canada
Natalia
The price is NT$4,032
NT$4,637 total
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
Exterior

The George Christchurch

The George Christchurch
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (647 reviews)
"Property is very central to everything the staff couldn’t have been nicer. Highly recommend staying here"
Australia
Brett
The price is NT$6,002
NT$6,903 total
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21
The George Christchurch
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Sudima Christchurch City

Sudima Christchurch City
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (601 reviews)
"Really great stay, spotlessly clean, Great stay."
Australia
Angela
The price is NT$3,922
NT$4,510 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Sudima Christchurch City
Reception

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (293 reviews)
"Perfect accommodation, fabulous view would definitely return"
United Kingdom
Oriel
The price is NT$8,671
NT$9,972 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 5 - Jun 6
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
Property grounds

Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort
5.0 star property
Arrowtown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (761 reviews)
"Stunning place to stay my room was so cosy and the bed was so comfortable. The food was amazing the whole place was great. Just beautiful. "
Australia
Marie
The price is NT$7,934
NT$9,124 total
includes taxes & fees
May 16 - May 17
Millbrook Resort
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay. "
Australia
Tristan
The price is NT$5,085
NT$5,848 total
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21
Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
Classic Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Fable Dunedin

Fable Dunedin
5.0 star property
Dunedin City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (548 reviews)
"Great stay, room was pretty tight for space but otherwise fantastic "
Australia
Hayley
The price is NT$3,276
NT$3,767 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 12 - Jun 13
Fable Dunedin
Exterior

Poshtel

Poshtel
5.0 star property
Oamaru
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (403 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, family run business that went out of their way to make us feel welcome. We had a nice continental breakfast as well. Definitely recommend staying here"
Australia
Catriona
The price is NT$3,205
NT$3,686 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Poshtel
Two-Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

West Fitzroy Apartments

West Fitzroy Apartments
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (306 reviews)
"Great place to stay - no issues. "
Australia
Richard
West Fitzroy Apartments
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Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

10/10 Excellent
"The room overlooked the mountains and beach. The breakfast buffet had a lot of choices. It was a pleasant experience."
Phillip 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Sudima Kaikoura

Frequently asked questions

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.