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Terrace/patio

Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (567 reviews)
"Clean, warm. Handy Restaurant"
Australia
James Bruce
The price is SAR 166
SAR 195 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Bealey Quarter
Beach/ocean view

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
5.0 star property
Kaikoura
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (608 reviews)
"Nice place to stay."
Australia
Peter
The price is SAR 361
SAR 415 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Sudima Kaikoura
Shared kitchen facilities

LyLo Christchurch Airport

LyLo Christchurch Airport
5.0 star property
Christchurch Airport
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Good stay at a resonable price ideal if you have an early morning flight short walk to terminal "
Australia
john
The price is SAR 251
SAR 288 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jul - 19 Jul
LyLo Christchurch Airport
Lounge

Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (428 reviews)
"Close to the Night Sky Project and great view of the lake."
United States
Steven
The price is SAR 527
SAR 606 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Exterior

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
5.0 star property
Queenstown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"It was absolutely amazing place to stay in Queenstown. Not only The room was super comfortable but also the restaurant was super nice. We had a great time there."
Japan
Aiko
The price is SAR 1,165
SAR 1,340 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jul - 26 Jul
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Exterior

QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Wonderful staff. "
Australia
I-Lyn
The price is SAR 973
SAR 1,119 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
QT Queenstown
Exterior

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
Kawarau Falls
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean rolm and good breakfast"
Australia
SungEun
The price is SAR 826
SAR 950 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Reception

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (296 reviews)
"Brilliant accommodation, amazing staff! We will definitely be back 😀 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟"
Australia
Dan
The price is SAR 1,210
SAR 1,407 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Sudima Christchurch City

Sudima Christchurch City
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (624 reviews)
"Great place and lovely breakfast. Nice and central location"
Australia
Matthew
The price is SAR 402
SAR 463 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
Sudima Christchurch City
Property grounds

Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort
5.0 star property
Arrowtown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (772 reviews)
"Beautiful views and very quiet great facilities"
Australia
Layne
The price is SAR 1,184
SAR 1,362 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul
Millbrook Resort
View from property

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,561 reviews)
"Great stay!"
Australia
Kim
The price is SAR 451
SAR 530 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Property entrance

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
5.0 star property
Blenheim CBD
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful restaurant meals made for a very relaxing stay"
Australia
Rachael
The price is SAR 234
SAR 269 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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, (350 reviews)
"Great location - near to city centre and the botanical gardens. Helpful staff and a nice 'happy hour' tasting in the evenings."
United Kingdom
Robert
The price is SAR 378
SAR 437 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
Terrace/patio

LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (757 reviews)
"Lylo was in a great location, near shops and restaurants. We had a group of 15 and the rooms were perfect for our needs."
United States
David
The price is SAR 462
SAR 532 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul
LyLo Queenstown
Exterior

The George Christchurch

The George Christchurch
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (652 reviews)
"Convenient location, walking distance to down town. Friendly staff, rooms clean and comfortable."
United States
lorraine
The price is SAR 616
SAR 722 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jul - 19 Jul
The George Christchurch
Interior entrance

The Mayfair

The Mayfair
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (322 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Australia
Nicholas
The price is SAR 442
SAR 515 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
The Mayfair
Outdoor dining

Haka House Wanaka

Haka House Wanaka
5.0 star property
Wanaka
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (260 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Lenore
The price is SAR 401
SAR 463 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Haka House Wanaka
Interior

Poshtel

Poshtel
5.0 star property
Oamaru
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (416 reviews)
"Cool hotel, nice atmosphere and great location. Breakfast was good too."
Australia
Joshua
The price is SAR 327
SAR 379 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Poshtel
Classic Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Fable Dunedin

Fable Dunedin
5.0 star property
Dunedin City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (565 reviews)
"Great place to stay! Beautiful hotel & friendly staff"
Australia
Courtney
The price is SAR 356
SAR 413 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Fable Dunedin
Two-Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, full-size fridge, microwave, oven

West Fitzroy Apartments

West Fitzroy Apartments
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (321 reviews)
"Great central location, friendly staff and nice quiet rooms"
Australia
Dan
West Fitzroy Apartments
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Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

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The price is SAR 738 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
SAR 738
SAR 848 total
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Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter

8/10 Good
"Everything was great, but I rate this property a 4/5 because the parking is terrible."
Jessica 2-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Bealey Quarter

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 5-star hotels in South Island?
If you're staying in the well-known city of Queenstown in South Island, Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa is a traveler favorite. Other 5-star escapes here that are rated highly by Expedia customers are The Spire Hotel Queenstown and Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery. Whichever you opt for, every aspect of your visit will be meticulously curated to provide an outstanding experience.
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