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Queenstown

54 five-star hotels

Christchurch

27 five-star hotels

Lake Tekapo

20 five-star hotels

Nelson

13 five-star hotels

Kaikoura

13 five-star hotels

Dunedin

10 five-star hotels

Wanaka

7 five-star hotels

Hanmer Springs

7 five-star hotels

Te Anau

6 five-star hotels

Blenheim

6 five-star hotels

Hokitika

4 five-star hotels

Greymouth

4 five-star hotels

Oamaru

4 five-star hotels

Picton

3 five-star hotels

Arrowtown

3 five-star hotels

Akaroa

3 five-star hotels

The best five-star hotels in South Island

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The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

Hotel in Christchurch City-Centre, Christchurch

Ideally situated in Christchurch, The Observatory Hotel Christchurch features a buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.

E
Evelien
From
Netherlands
This is a fantastic hotel that ticks all the boxes for comfort, customer service and a sense of luxury. The staff were fantastic and made us feel very welcome. The bed was amazing and so was the shower. We also loved how the hotel was decorated; lots to see (artwork, books, etc... not your standard hotel lobby) and the location was perfect for us: short walking distance to everything in Christchurch center. In the same courtyard as the hotel you can find a wine bar which is a lovely place to spend an evening. I cannot think of a single thing that I would suggest to change in this hotel. Our stay was simply perfect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,415 reviews
Price from
US$212.03
1 night, 2 adults

The Mayfair

Hotel in Christchurch City-Centre, Christchurch

Situated in Christchurch, 1 km from Canterbury Museum, The Mayfair features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

C
Chris
From
Australia
Service. Gave you 2 drink vouchers at check in. 2 cocktails no charge.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,405 reviews
Price from
US$175.47
1 night, 2 adults

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Lake Tekapo

Situated in Lake Tekapo, 46 km from Mt. Dobson, Galaxy Boutique Hotel features views of the mountain.

M
Marion
From
Netherlands
Great location, great service, clean rooms with a view over the lake, nice breakfast, very nice staff. Would come back anytime!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,182 reviews
Price from
US$326.62
1 night, 2 adults

Sudima Christchurch City

Hotel in Christchurch City-Centre, Christchurch

Situated in Christchurch, 700 metres from Christchurch Art Gallery, Sudima Christchurch City features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

N
Nathan
From
New Zealand
Excellent customer service, very friendly staff, and great valet service.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,294 reviews
Price from
US$185.79
1 night, 2 adults

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Hotel in Blenheim

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough offers luxury self-contained suites with free Wi-Fi. Guests can cool off in the outdoor swimming pool or relax by the pool with a drink from the bar.

R
Raoul
From
United Arab Emirates
The room was very comfortable and clean and the bed was excellent. The location was very good and the staff was very friendly making our stay the best. The restaurant was superb
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,197 reviews
Price from
US$102.04
1 night, 2 adults

Oakview

Hotel in Hanmer Springs

Set in Hanmer Springs, Oakview offers 5-star accommodation with a garden. The hotel also offers free WiFi and free private parking.

C
Claire
From
Ireland
It was just beautifully presented. A very special stay for Christmas.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
Price from
US$229.37
1 night, 2 adults

14th Lane Urban Hotel

Hotel in Blenheim

14th Lane Urban Hotel is set in Blenheim. This 5-star hotel offers a concierge service and free WiFi. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service.

G
Geoff
From
New Zealand
owners were personally involved and organised for us to park our fancy old car on their driveway so it wasn’t out in the public carpark overnight healthy pot plants and coffee nice touches. we didn’t think of breakfast there but it looked lovely
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews
Price from
US$185.46
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Montreal

Hotel in Christchurch City-Centre, Christchurch

In a prime location in the centre of Christchurch, Hotel Montreal offers free WiFi, a restaurant and free private parking for guests who drive.

A
Arbies
From
Singapore
Fab hotel in a great location. Staff are super friendly. Convenient, good value, great rooms and good food.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 278 reviews
Price from
US$279.17
1 night, 2 adults

Ebb-Dunedin

Hotel in Dunedin

Set in Dunedin, 1 km from Taieri Gorge Railway, Ebb-Dunedin offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a terrace.

M
Mary-Ann
From
Australia
Very modern property with amazing art.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 901 reviews
Price from
US$168.39
1 night, 2 adults

Gibbston Valley Lodge and Spa

Hotel in Queenstown

Located at the heart of the Central Otago wine region and just a 20-minute drive from Queenstown Airport, Gibbston Valley Lodge and Spa offers luxury accommodation, 5-star personal service, an on-site...

T
Tiaan
From
New Zealand
The dinner at the lodge restaurant was absolutely exquisite. The 5-course degustation was a highlight of our stay, showcasing a perfect blend of flavours and presentation. The setting and views from the lodge added a magical touch to the dining experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews
Price from
US$360.85
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews
Our luxury suite in this small boutique hotel was superb, beautifully presented with gorgeous furnishings. Location is very central, yet quiet enough to be peaceful. A complimentary glass of wine on arrival was nice too. Jo deserves a special mention for her outstanding efforts to make our visit as seamless as possible making us feel special, especially considering we are the only guests staying that night. As we understood it, Jo was not a normal member of staff but stepped in due to unfortunate circumstances.
Guest review by
Matthew
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$185.93
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,701 reviews
Great Location , very good staff , 5 stars
Guest review by
Anurag
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$251.75
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
It felt like a 5 Star exclusive hotel. Everything we needed was there and the place was spotless and perfect in every way. Slippers and gowns, coffee and a range of beautiful teas. Would definitely recommend.
Guest review by
Steve
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$166.72
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 583 reviews
Fabulous accommodation, central, quiet, comfortable bed, excellent customer service, friendly, room warm on arrival, gas and heat pump options for warmth, underfloor heating with tiles, lovely mountain view, well resourced in kitchen and bathroom, very clean, deserving of 5 stars, happy to recommend. No movie channels but extensive dvd collection.
Guest review by
Sharon
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$38.60
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,270 reviews
Staff were great! given the option to upgrade due to the website where I made the booking weren't as informative in there description as I thought but lovely stay. Definitely recommend staying at this holiday park ! Also has a pool. 5 stars *****
Guest review by
Williams
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews
Everything from arrival to departure was fabulous. The crew made my entire family feel very welcome despite it not generally being a child-appropriate cruise. The food was amazing, delicate and beautiful. Our chef was very good and creating a special 5 star meal for our children as well. Being able to jump in the water and kayak away from the boat, even though it was freezing, was so much fun. Highly recommend.
Guest review by
Hannah
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,302 reviews
A hostel with a 5 stars hotel outfit
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Ahm Show
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 736 reviews
It's a beautiful property. Equivalent to some of the best 5 star hotels. The room was immaculate, equipped with top of the range ... everything! The attention to detail in keeping this place in such superb order is clear. The bed was .. of course ..incredibly comfortable. It's well located for access to all shops and restaurants. One of the very best places we have stayed in 2 months travelling around Australia and New Zealand.
Guest review by
Nick
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$62.10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,725 reviews
Awesome place to stay (we were in Family Cabin #51, 3 bedroom) Ample room for us all, (2 Adults & 2 Teenage Kids), USB Charges are part of the wall plugs so no need for charinging heads. Super clean & comfortable unit, very modern kitchen & 2 very modern bathrooms with heated tile floors & towel rails, all the beds were great to sleep in. Great location close to town & tourist hotspots, staff were great to talk to about where to eat etc. 5 Stars from us & would certainly return there for another stay, thanks team.
Guest review by
Brendon
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$302.41
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,294 reviews
This is a nice hotel but not 5 stars. We only stayed a night. Staff were very friendly and location good but I don’t think worth the money
Guest review by
Lara
Young couple