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LyLo Christchurch
5 out of 5
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  • 5 hours drive from Lake Tekapo
The price is $92 per night from May 2 to May 3
$92
includes taxes & fees
May 2 - May 3
Stay at this 5-star eco-certified hostel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
LyLo Christchurch
Haka House Lake Tekapo
5 out of 5
  • 21 min drive from Lake Tekapo
The price is $175 per night from May 13 to May 14
$175
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14
Stay at this 5-star eco-certified hostel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Cowans Hill Walkway and Church ...
Haka House Lake Tekapo
LyLo Queenstown
5 out of 5
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  • 5 hours drive from Lake Tekapo
The price is $131 per night from May 11 to May 12
$131
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
Stay at this 5-star eco-certified hostel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
LyLo Queenstown
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Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
5 out of 5
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  • 5 hours drive from Lake Tekapo
The price is $128 per night from May 9 to May 10
$128
includes taxes & fees
May 9 - May 10
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kawarau Falls. Enjoy a full-service spa, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Sudima Christchurch City
5 out of 5
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  • 6 hours drive from Lake Tekapo
The price is $141 per night from May 11 to May 12
$141
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Sudima Christchurch City
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 5 hours drive from Lake Tekapo
The price is $139 per night from May 4 to May 5
$139
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Sudima Kaikoura
5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 4 hours drive from Lake Tekapo
The price is $127 per night from May 4 to May 5
$127
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kaikoura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
Sudima Kaikoura
The Mayfair
5 out of 5
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  • 6 hours drive from Lake Tekapo
The price is $196 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$196
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
The Mayfair
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
5 out of 5
  • 21 min drive from Lake Tekapo
The price is $337 per night from Apr 15 to Apr 16
$337
includes taxes & fees
Apr 15 - Apr 16
Stay at this 5-star motel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
QT Queenstown
5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 5 hours drive from Lake Tekapo
The price is $191 per night from May 7 to May 8
$191
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
QT Queenstown
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 5 hours drive from Lake Tekapo
The price is $254 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
$254
includes taxes & fees
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 6 hours drive from Lake Tekapo
The price is $139 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$139
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
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5-Star Hotel in South Island

It’s time. No more meh motels and so-so stays. This vacation it’s all about living it up, and that starts with a great hotel. You want first-class service and award-winning restaurants. Well, let us introduce you to a 5-star hotel in South Island.

So nice you’ll blink twice

What makes a hotel worthy of supreme star-age? For starters, the service has to be top-notch and personalized. These hotels often have 24-hour room service, a welcome gift upon your arrival, and help you with your bags—even if you travel light.

Are they nicer? Heck yeah, they are! Most 5-star hotels have jaw-dropping aesthetics that give an authentic feel of class. And we’re not talking about that faux-gold soap dish your Aunt Tilda puts out for the guests—it’s the real deal.

Stars in your eyes

Are 5-stars hotels worth it? If you like the finer things in life, then yes, they sure are. But we also know you’re the type that likes to get your caviar on a fish stick budget. We’re right there with you, and that is why we make it easy to find the best 5-star hotel in South Island for you. Sort by:

  • Price: Want to live large, but keep that budget balanced? We got you. We have 5-star hotels starting at $92.

  • Amenities: South Island skyline view? Maybe a heated indoor pool? Looking for a Michelin-star restaurant? Search for the hotels that have the amenities you desire.

  • Hotwire Hot Rate: We’ll tell you the name of the hotel after you book, and you might just save a ton.

When you’re looking for the top 5-star hotels in South Island—but don’t want to pay top dollar—let us help you out. You can get that posh palace of your dreams, and have money left to take on South Island your way.