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LyLo Christchurch
5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch
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The price is CA $75 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
CA $75
CA $86 total
Jun 9 - Jun 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"for a one night stay waiting to depart or upon arrival its good pod were fairly clean bathroom clean kitchen clean"
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
Bealey Quarter
247 Bealey Ave Christchurch
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The price is CA $64 per night from May 31 to Jun 1
CA $64
CA $75 total
May 31 - Jun 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (541 reviews)
"The staff were courteous. The loo was blocked, the bed was blood soiled (not noted till waking in the morning) and the walls in the bathroom rotten. The light was not sufficient for anything other than ambiance. Drinking water to be sourced from same area as human waste. Lovely shower. The fridge ..."
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
Sudima Kaikoura
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
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The price is CA $104 per night from Jun 11 to Jun 12
CA $104
CA $120 total
Jun 11 - Jun 12
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (583 reviews)
"Very clean and comfortable. Spacious room. Staff were polite and welcoming. Nothing negative to say."
Reviewed on May 23, 2026
Quest on Kilmore
93 Kilmore Street, Christchurch
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The price is CA $106 per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
CA $106
CA $122 total
Jun 23 - Jun 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury apartment in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Christchurch Town ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (288 reviews)
"Amenities are great, the room has a kitchen and even laundry machines. The location is good with an excellent Thai restaurant nearby and a bus stop across the street, but it takes 15-20 minutes walk to the downtown."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
LyLo Queenstown
47 Camp Street Queenstown
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The price is CA $92 per night from May 28 to May 29
CA $92
CA $106 total
May 28 - May 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (748 reviews)
"Every thing was so lovely clean tidy well organized but was disappointed with the TV channels couldn't get them all only 2 but other wise great location a d tidy"
Reviewed on May 22, 2026
Haka House Lake Tekapo
5 Motuariki Lane Lake Tekapo Canterbury
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The price is CA $140 per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
CA $140
CA $161 total
Jun 22 - Jun 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Maclaren Footbridge and Cowans Hill Walkway are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (422 reviews)
"Close to the Night Sky Project and great view of the lake."
Reviewed on May 13, 2026
QT Queenstown
38-54 Lake Esplanade Queenstown
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The price is CA $290 per night from May 25 to May 26
CA $290
CA $333 total
May 25 - May 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"The view from the lakeside deluxe king was really awesome. I booked two rooms the same and one had more than the other. The staff were very helpful and the little treats delivered in the evening was really nice."
Reviewed on May 23, 2026
The Mayfair
155 Victoria St Christchurch Canterbury
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The price is CA $174 per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
CA $174
CA $200 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Kawarau Village, 79 Peninsula Road Kawarau Falls
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The price is CA $173 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
CA $173
CA $199 total
Jun 1 - Jun 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kawarau Falls. Enjoy a full-service spa, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful, spacious room in a convenient location. On-site parking was $20 per day, which felt reasonable. The staff were friendly and welcoming throughout our stay. The fireplace was a lovely touch and kept the room warm and cosy, the room itself was very well insulated, and the shower pressure ..."
Reviewed on May 21, 2026
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
377 Frankton Road Queenstown
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The price is CA $306 per night from May 25 to May 26
CA $306
CA $352 total
May 25 - May 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"During our 7-day stay, waking up each morning to see the sunlight hitting Deer Park Heights across the lake was a highlight. The rooms are clean and spacious, and the atmosphere is quite peaceful. While the location is a bit outside the town center, the hotel provides a very convenient and punctual ..."
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
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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
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
4 out of 5
Posted 7 hours ago
Travelocity Verified Review
"Breakfast was great and so were the staff. The room was a bit dated. Would rec not using white light but soft yellow lights would be better."
A verified traveller stayed at Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
