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A group of people dining at a buffet with various dishes displayed in bowls.
A staircase with a mural of buildings and a bird.
A modern building with a prominent "LyLo" sign, large windows, and a bicycle parking area.
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
SAR 381
SAR 438 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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.
BBQ/picnic area
A room with large windows offering a view of a lake, mountains, and trees.

2. Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo
United Kingdom
Katie
SAR 596
SAR 691 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Haka House Lake Tekapo
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a chair, and a painting on the wall.
A modern cafe interior with a long counter, coffee machines, and a variety of food items displayed.
A modern reception area with a wooden floor, teal chairs, and a white reception desk.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a black refrigerator, a coffee machine, and a set of wooden shelves with black hangers.

3. Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura
Australia
Maree
SAR 372
SAR 428 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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 person lying on a bed with a view of a mountain through a window.
A modern building with a sign reading "Miss Lucy's".

4. LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
United States
Ryan
SAR 363
SAR 418 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
LyLo Queenstown
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.

5. QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Olivia
SAR 749
SAR 861 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
QT Queenstown
A modern building with a central atrium, large windows, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A modern room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony overlooking a lake and mountains. Inside, there is a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a coffee table with a vase of flowers.
A room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are wooden chairs and tables arranged for seating.
A terrace with a table and chairs, overlooking a lake and mountains.

6. The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Queenstown
Australia
Yuxuan
SAR 1,077
SAR 1,239 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
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 spacious room with a large wooden table and chairs, a projector screen, and a whiteboard.
A modern hotel room with a curved shower enclosure, two beds with white linens, a wooden ceiling, and framed pictures on the wall.
A modern building with a reception area and a function room.

7. Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Malina
SAR 176
SAR 207 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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.
Restaurant
A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, a view of mountains, and a window with curtains.

8. Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort
Arrowtown
Australia
Peter
SAR 1,139
SAR 1,310 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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 multi-story hotel with a modern facade, balconies, and a sign reading "WEST FITZROY".
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a kitchenette. There is a balcony with a railing.
A modern interior with a glass door leading to a living area, a potted plant, and a decorative metal piece on the wall.

9. West Fitzroy Apartments

West Fitzroy Apartments
Christchurch City Centre
United States
Tarek
West Fitzroy Apartments
A modern building with large glass windows and a mountain backdrop.
A balcony with a table set for breakfast, overlooking a road and a lake with mountains in the background.
A modern kitchen with a large window overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A modern living room with a large sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a fireplace, and a scenic view through large windows.

10. Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Queenstown
Australia
Kathryn
SAR 451
SAR 530 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
A riverside hotel with modern architecture, a walking path, and a view of 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 outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit, overlooking a lake and mountains.
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.

11. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Kawarau Falls
Australia
Kacie
SAR 715
SAR 822 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
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 restaurant with a pool view, dark wooden tables, red patterned chairs, and a fire exit sign.
An aerial view of a hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.
A stone structure with a rectangular opening, surrounded by greenery and a parking lot with cars.

12. Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Blenheim CBD
United States
Tarek
SAR 251
SAR 290 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
A modern hotel entrance with a stone facade, large glass doors, and a well-lit interior visible through the windows.
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.
An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a green wall, and a view of the restaurant interior.

13. The George Christchurch

The George Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Ms Terri
SAR 820
SAR 962 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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
Australia
Robert
SAR 486
SAR 568 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
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.
A three-tiered dessert display on a round table with a woven coaster, accompanied by two glasses of white wine.

15. Fable Dunedin

Fable Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre
Australia
Rebecca
SAR 344
SAR 399 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Fable Dunedin
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a view of trees and sky.
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a view of the cityscape.
A modern spa room with a large bathtub, two treatment beds, a wooden ceiling, and a wall-mounted shelf with towels.
A modern kitchen with a double sink, a coffee maker, and a sign indicating a dining area.

16. Sudima Christchurch City

Sudima Christchurch City
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Kelly
SAR 779
SAR 896 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Sudima Christchurch City
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows overlooking the street.
A modern hotel room with two large beds, a sofa, a bedside table with a phone, and a window with a view of the outside.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city through large windows.
A modern building with the name 'Mayfair' prominently displayed.

17. The Mayfair

The Mayfair
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
Brett
SAR 636
SAR 737 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
The Mayfair
A neatly made bed with a green throw, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand.
A window with a view of a lush garden with various plants and a small stream.
A modern living room with a large window, a black leather sofa, a white round table, and a forest-themed wall mural.
A hotel reception desk with a framed picture of a mountain landscape, a clock, and a sign indicating a 4.7 out of 5 rating from Hotels.com.

18. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef
Franz Josef Glacier
Australia
jignesh
SAR 534
SAR 622 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef
A modern interior with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a bridge.
A modern multi-story building with large glass windows and stone pillars.
A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.
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
Suresh
SAR 1,746
SAR 2,034 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
Front of property
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel dishwasher, and a built-in microwave.
A modern living room with a wooden accent wall, a teal sofa, a small table, and a chair.
Reception

20. Quest on Kilmore

Quest on Kilmore
Christchurch City Centre
Canada
Dawei
SAR 605
SAR 700 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Quest on Kilmore
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SAR 389
SAR 448 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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SAR 658
SAR 757 total
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includes taxes & fees
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SAR 574
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LyLo Christchurch Airport

LyLo Christchurch Airport

8/10 Good
"Very close to the airport 6-7 min walk perfect for an early flight if you live outside of Chch."
Steph 1-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
LyLo Christchurch Airport
Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean and comfortable and affordable and peaceful ."
Malina 1-night trip
Posted 4 days 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.
How much does it cost to stay in a 5-star hotel in South Island?
The amount you pay for a 5-star hotel in South Island depends on things such as when you want to go and the length of your vacation. Our top tip for bagging the best deal? Use our pricing filters to compare the available options for your selected dates.
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What makes a hotel 5 stars in South Island?
From high-end dining venues and 24-hour gyms to pools and the finest bedding, the 5-star experience in South Island is all about indulgence and comfort. But it calls for more than just upscale amenities to receive a 5-star rating. Hotels must also provide superb guest services like in-room massage treatments, on-site laundry and room service any time night or day.