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Featured South Island 5 Star hotels
LyLo Christchurch Airport
"Great choice if looking for a budget option near the airport. Amenities were quite nice, bathroom was clean, and staff was very helpful. Not a ton of space, but very doable for a night or two."
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2026
Bealey Quarter
"The room and amenities were all fine. Comfortable bed. It was just a noisier environment than we'd expected. Next to a road with cars parking late at night, and room doors slamming closed at all hours."
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2026
Haka House Lake Tekapo
"This is a hostel even though Expedia doesn’t call it a hostel. If you re getting a private room you are subsidizing the people sleeping in bunk rooms and you are overpaying. Our room was listed as a king bed but it was not. There was no drawers or places to put your clothes or your suitcase. Our ..."
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2026
LyLo Queenstown
QT Queenstown
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
"While the rooms in the 2 bedroom apartment were small, the staff offered to upgrade us to a 3 bedroom for a discounted upcharge, but we opted to keep our original room. The views from the rooms are outstanding. The staff was outstanding at every point. We especially enjoyed being served dinner in ..."
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2026
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
"We had to wait half an hour coz they couldn’t find our booking, later realised their mistake and asked us to take another room because they had miss allocated. We agreed as they had upgraded us from two bedrooms to an apartment however upon moving we noticed it was a run down apartment with no aircon. ..."
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2026
Millbrook Resort
"Space to walk, restaurants, gym and pool. Lovely environment"
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2026
Sudima Kaikoura
"Clean room and friendly staff."
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2026
West Fitzroy Apartments
"Great central location, within walking distance to tourist attractions and Te Kaha Stadium. Room updated with modern fitout and furnishings"
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2026
Five Star Hotels in South Island
Looking for your own little slice of heaven during your next trip? Check out all the best 5 star hotels in South Island to make sure your trip is as extravagantly comfortable as you expect.
Whether you plan on staying in your room the whole time or getting out and enjoying the city, you’ll be living the life while staying at your luxury accommodation. With so many amenities at your beck and call, you might try to turn your stay into a staycation!
Many of the five star hotels have award-winning restaurants you can dine at, as well as plush bedding and a concierge service to take care of your every need. Most also offer pools and modern fitness centers, not to mention high-speed Wi-Fi.
For your next trip, book a hotel that can be your own little hideaway, whether you’re in town for business or leisure. South Island 5 star hotels provide you with all the comforts and amenities you expect from a sophisticated hotel, with a staff that’s happy to ensure you have everything you need to feel at home.
Whether you’re a first-time guest, or you’ve stayed in 5 star hotels in South Island before, you’ll have no shortage of options to choose from on your next trip when you book with Travelocity. Browse our vast selection and find great deals on luxury lodging.
Recent South Island hotel reviews by fellow wanderers
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