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La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
4 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 9 hours drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $141 per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
$141
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Stay at this 4-star ski aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a ski shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Novotel Christchurch Airport
4.5 out of 5
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  • 33 min drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $170 per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
$170
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
4.5 out of 5
  • 7 hours drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $68 per night from Dec 5 to Dec 6
$68
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified holiday park in Te Anau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
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Sudima Christchurch Airport
4.5 out of 5
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  • 33 min drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $99 per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
$99
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Rydges Latimer Christchurch
4.5 out of 5
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  • 17 min drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $105 per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
$105
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Heritage Queenstown
4.5 out of 5
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  • 9 hours drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $176 per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
$176
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
Heritage Queenstown
Blue Peaks Lodge
4 out of 5
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  • 9 hours drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $149 per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
$149
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified motel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Blue Peaks Lodge
Kamana Lakehouse
4.5 out of 5
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  • 9 hours drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $236 per night from Dec 3 to Dec 4
$236
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 spa tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Kamana Lakehouse
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
Fully refundable
  • 9 hours drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $154 per night from Dec 8 to Dec 9
$154
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown, an IHG Hotel
Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
4 out of 5
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  • 19 min drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $100 per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
$100
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
Fable Christchurch
4.5 out of 5
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  • 18 min drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $116 per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$116
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Fable Christchurch
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
4 out of 5
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  • 9 hours drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $186 per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$186
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
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4-star hotels in South Island

When you want to live it up, but not bust your bank account, then there’s nothing better than a 4-star hotel in South Island for your next trip. You’ll get all the amenities you can think of (and then some) at a rate within your means.

No fault in our stars

So what’s with the star rating anyway? Good question. The star rating has little to do with the price, and more to do with the amenities. 4-Star hotels in South Island as well as everywhere else, usually have all those thoughtful touches that make you go “Ooh,” “Ahh,” and ”YES!” Think amenities like luxury bedding, high-end electronics, concierge service, and restaurants that make eating in a gourmet experience.

Stars that shine

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