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LyLo Christchurch
5 out of 5
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  • 32 min drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $93 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$93
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
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
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  • 6 hours drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $162 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
$162
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
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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  • 9 hours drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $121 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$121
includes taxes & fees
Apr 9 - Apr 10
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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Sudima Christchurch City
5 out of 5
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  • 19 min drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $169 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
$169
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8
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
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  • 9 hours drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $162 per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
$162
includes taxes & fees
Mar 13 - Mar 14
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
QT Queenstown
5 out of 5
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  • 9 hours drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $291 per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
$291
includes taxes & fees
Mar 11 - Mar 12
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
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
5 out of 5
  • 9 hours drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $140 per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
$140
includes taxes & fees
Apr 10 - Apr 11
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
The Mayfair
5 out of 5
  • 20 min drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $205 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$205
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
5 out of 5
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  • 9 hours drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $311 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$311
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
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
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
5 out of 5
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  • 5 hours drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $112 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
$112
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Blenheim. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
5 out of 5
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  • 6 hours drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $331 per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
$331
includes taxes & fees
Mar 20 - Mar 21
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
Bealey Quarter
5 out of 5
  • 19 min drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $65 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$65
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Stay at this 5-star business-friendly motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
Bealey Quarter
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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 $65.

  • 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.