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A modern dining area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a view of mountains and a lake.
A bedroom with a large bed, a coffee tray, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A modern interior with stone walls, a wooden ceiling, and large windows offering mountain views.
A modern lounge area with a stone wall, a fireplace, sofas, and a bar with a bartender.

1. Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse
Fernhill
United States
Mingjun
SAR 712
SAR 818 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Kamana Lakehouse
A balcony with a table set for breakfast overlooking a mountain and lake.
A modern stone house with a stone facade, a sloped roof, and a view of mountains in the background.
A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a view of mountains and water.
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a mountain backdrop.

2. Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Queenstown
United States
Mark
SAR 540
SAR 621 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a visible restaurant named 'Accor Live Limitless'.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a TV screen.
A modern conference room with a long table, black chairs, a projector screen, and a large plant wall.
A modern bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles. Tables with chairs are arranged in the dining area.

3. BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Alvaro
SAR 174
SAR 200 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
A golf course with a lake and mountains in the background.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of mountains and a lake, a small bedside table with a phone, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A restaurant named 'Coco Cabana' with outdoor seating and a stone building in the background.
A modern living room with a large sofa, a view of the outside, and a geometric ceiling design.

4. Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Thurston
SAR 591
SAR 680 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
A riverside hotel with modern architecture, a walking path, and a view of mountains.
A modern living room with large windows, a fireplace, and a view of a lake.
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 hotel room with a stone fireplace, a sofa with red cushions, a desk with a chair, and a large window offering a scenic view.

5. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Kawarau Falls
Australia
Kacie
SAR 684
SAR 786 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
A lodge named Pinewood with a two-story building, a covered entrance, and a parking area with cars.
A modern living room with a dark sofa, a coffee table with magazines, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A modern building with a black exterior, a number '10' on the side, and a visible entrance.
A neatly made bed with a heart-shaped towel arrangement, a window with blinds, and a view of a snowy landscape.

6. Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown
Boydtown
Australia
Fiona
SAR 221
SAR 254 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Pinewood Queenstown
A modern bar area with seating, a counter with a logo, and a view of the outside.
A couple walking along a lakeside path with mountains in the background.
A restaurant table set with glasses, cutlery, and a bottle, with a mountain view through the window.
A couple embracing on a boat with a cityscape in the background.

7. Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
Frankton
Australia
Jason and Josephine
SAR 465
SAR 534 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and tables, surrounded by modern buildings and a mountain in the background.
A modern room with a large window overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A modern hotel with a glass facade, stone steps, and a sign for the Holiday Inn Express.
A modern interior with large windows, comfortable seating, and a central light fixture.

8. voco Queenstown by IHG

voco Queenstown by IHG
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Rupert
SAR 558
SAR 642 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
voco Queenstown by IHG
A modern building with multiple floors, outdoor seating area, and decorative metal panels.
A balcony with two yellow chairs and a table, overlooking a cityscape with historic buildings and modern high-rises.
A large hall with a triangular stained glass window, wooden chairs, and tables arranged for an event.
A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a clock on the wall.

9. Hotel Give

Hotel Give
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
David
SAR 169
SAR 194 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hotel Give
A building with a glass door, wooden shutters, and a covered outdoor seating area with picnic tables.
A person sitting on a bench inside a room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with a view of trees and a parked car outside.
A modern building with large glass windows, a wooden structure, and a stone foundation.
A room with wooden walls, a bed with a quilted mattress, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a small table with a lamp.

10. Lakes Edge Lodge

Lakes Edge Lodge
Lake Tekapo
Australia
Marites
SAR 192
SAR 223 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Lakes Edge Lodge
A terrace with white bar stools and tables overlooking a mountainous landscape and a body of water.
A building with a sign reading "mi-pad" in front of a mountain range.
A modern interior with wicker furniture, a round table, and a large TV screen on the wall.
A view through a window of a mountainous landscape with dense forests and a few buildings.

11. Mi-pad Queenstown

Mi-pad Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Yujia
SAR 437
SAR 515 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Mi-pad Queenstown
A modern interior with a bar area, large potted plants, and a view through large windows.
A modern spa room with wooden flooring, green cushioned seating, and a large mirror wall.
Bar (on property)
A modern building with large windows, a prominent sign, and a mix of architectural styles.

12. Drifter Christchurch

Drifter Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Scott
SAR 287
SAR 332 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Drifter Christchurch
A modern living room with a stone wall, a sofa, a chair, a glass coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A modern living room with a stone wall, a grey armchair, a glass coffee table, and a mounted TV.
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a large bed, and a view of the city.
A modern lounge area with sofas, a fireplace, a bar, and a stone wall.

13. DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown

DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown
Kawarau Falls
Australia
Sophie
SAR 388
SAR 446 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown
A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a visible outdoor area.
A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and shelves with dishes.
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk with a chair, and a painting on the wall.
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, seating area with a curved bench, and a reception counter.

14. Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
Frankton
Australia
Charmaine
SAR 457
SAR 526 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
A bedroom with a large bed, a view of a lake and mountains, and a balcony with a chair.
A modern building with a sign reading "manakura" and a view of a lake with mountains in the background.
A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a lake, and mountains in the background.
A view of a lake with mountains in the background through a window with curtains.

15. Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
Te Anau
United States
Stephen
SAR 139
SAR 163 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
A modern room with large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are two sofas and a wicker chair.
BBQ/picnic area
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.

16. Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo
Canada
Sharon
SAR 535
SAR 619 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Haka House Lake Tekapo
A modern building with a circular window 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.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round wooden coffee table, and a view of a lake and mountains through large glass doors.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.

17. QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Olivia
SAR 731
SAR 841 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
QT Queenstown
A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a chair, and a view of mountains.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a kitchen area.
A modern multi-story building with balconies, large windows, and a landscaped garden area with native plants.
A restaurant with outdoor seating, large windows, and a view of mountains.

18. Hampshire Holiday Parks - Queenstown Lakeview

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Queenstown Lakeview
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Kim Simone
SAR 369
SAR 444 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Hampshire Holiday Parks - Queenstown Lakeview
A balcony with a fire feature, seating, and a view of snow-capped mountains.
A restaurant with large windows, patterned chairs, and a view of the street and mountains.
A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and dining table. A large window offers a view of a lake and mountains.
A clear lake with a dock and a boat named "Sail of Oregon."

19. Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG

Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Antonio
SAR 845
SAR 972 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG
Exterior
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A lakeside view with a mountain backdrop, a row of buildings, and a park with trees.
A hot tub with a wooden bench, set against a backdrop of a mountain landscape.

20. Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
TASH
SAR 596
SAR 685 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
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Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

10/10 Excellent
"Great location Great staff. Comfortable room with great views of Remarkables"
Kenneth 3-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 4-star hotels in South Island?
Based on our guest reviews, Browns Boutique Hotel is among the standout 4-star hotels in South Island. Situated in Queenstown, it comes with a pillowtop mattress and concierge services. Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown, an IHG Hotel is another leading option in this city. Also with a 4-star rating and offering room service and concierge services, you're guaranteed a comfortable stay.
How much does it cost to stay in a 4-star hotel in South Island?
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What's the difference between 5-star and 4-star hotels in South Island?
Treat yourself to luxury living during your South Island vacation by choosing a 4-star hotel. As well as featuring upscale accommodations, these retreats are typically filled with amenities such as complimentary bathrobes, large beds and plenty more. A 5-star hotel will go above and beyond to make your trip an even more indulgent and special one. Round-the-clock concierge assistance, luxurious spas and gourmet dining are only the start of the exclusive services and conveniences you'll likely get access to.