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Novotel Christchurch Airport
4.5 out of 5
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  • 5 hours drive from Lake Tekapo
The price is $161 per night from May 4 to May 5
$161
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
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
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
4 out of 5
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  • 5 hours drive from Lake Tekapo
The price is $121 per night from May 11 to May 12
$121
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Sudima Christchurch Airport
4.5 out of 5
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  • 5 hours drive from Lake Tekapo
The price is $141 per night from May 13 to May 14
$141
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14
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
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La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
4 out of 5
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  • 5 hours drive from Lake Tekapo
The price is $114 per night from May 4 to May 5
$114
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
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
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG
4 out of 5
Fully refundable
  • 5 hours drive from Lake Tekapo
The price is $133 per night from May 7 to May 8
$133
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
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 by IHG
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
4.5 out of 5
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  • 5 hours drive from Lake Tekapo
The price is $121 per night from May 1 to May 2
$121
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
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 ...
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Fable Christchurch
4.5 out of 5
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  • 6 hours drive from Lake Tekapo
The price is $114 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$114
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
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
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
4.5 out of 5
  • 5 hours drive from Lake Tekapo
The price is $51 per night from May 1 to May 2
$51
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
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
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
4 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 5 hours drive from Lake Tekapo
The price is $111 per night from May 8 to May 9
$111
includes taxes & fees
May 8 - May 9
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
Rydges Latimer Christchurch
4.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 6 hours drive from Lake Tekapo
The price is $99 per night from May 4 to May 5
$99
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
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
Kamana Lakehouse
4.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 5 hours drive from Lake Tekapo
The price is $174 per night from May 5 to May 6
$174
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Kamana Lakehouse
Peppers Bluewater Resort
4.5 out of 5
  • 21 min drive from Lake Tekapo
The price is $140 per night from May 7 to May 8
$140
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Peppers Bluewater Resort
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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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