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Haka House Lake Tekapo
Foosball, books
Haka House Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (164)
"The staff works very hard to keep the property clean and running well. The shared kitchen is set up well and can hold a lot of people. The only downside was the uncomfortable mattress, which in my case, was a spring mattress rather than a foam. "
The price is ￥30,416
￥34,978 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Lake View Swiss-SuperSuite Two Bedroom | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1213)
"We rented a suite. It was a bit on the small side, but had everything we needed. We even had a washer and dryer (free) that we were able to access right outside our door. We were about a ten minute drive to downtown Queenstown. Be sure to take the gondola up the mountain for a beautiful view of the city. If you are adventurous ride the luge down the mountainside. It was safe and fun! In the evening go into town and walk along the water. Outdoor cafes, bars, and live music. It was...
The price is ￥19,692
￥22,769 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
LyLo Christchurch
Property amenity
LyLo Christchurch
5.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"The staff were lovely and the stay was easy! Thank you! "
The price is ￥13,602
￥15,643 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
LyLo Christchurch
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Great view"
The price is ￥38,863
￥44,693 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Restaurant
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"The Hilton Queenstown was a beautiful property! The staff were all very nice and helpful! They even upgraded us to a 2-bedroom apartment with a lake view! It was an incredible night! "
The price is ￥28,958
￥33,302 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (129)
"Clean, comfortable, convenient, beautiful views. Would definitely return !"
The price is ￥45,459
￥52,278 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
QT Queenstown
Bar (on property)
QT Queenstown
5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (874)
"Lovely place to stay with stunning views. Also conveniently located within a short walk into town. Loved our stay here, would highly recommend "
The price is ￥31,303
￥35,998 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
QT Queenstown
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
Reception
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (184)
"Stunning building with lots of history. The staff were amazing and the room was very comfortable! Would recommend to anyone looking for something unique. "
The price is ￥18,222
￥21,069 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
Fable Dunedin
Front of property - evening/night
Fable Dunedin
5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (375)
"Very special place. Loved the ambience of the hotel. "
The price is ￥19,970
￥22,966 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Fable Dunedin
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"My wife and I had an exceptional stay at Carnmore Chateau Marlborough! From the moment we arrived, we were impressed with the warm, welcoming atmosphere. Our room was spacious, beautifully decorated, and equipped with all the comforts we could ask for including a very large LED TV. The highlight of our stay was definitely the restaurant – the food was outstanding, with each dish expertly prepared and presented. The service was top-notch as well; the staff went above and beyond to ensure we had a...
The price is ￥10,399
￥12,007 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
The Mayfair
Top of House - King | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
The Mayfair
5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (183)
"Spacious rooms, lovely design, comfortable beds."
The price is ￥27,401
￥31,511 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14
The Mayfair
LyLo Queenstown
Terrace/patio
LyLo Queenstown
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (586)
"Excellent facilities and service, awesome value for a hostel and right next to the town centre! "
The price is ￥16,617
￥19,110 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11
LyLo Queenstown
Sudima Christchurch City
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Sudima Christchurch City
5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (341)
"2nd stay here. Nice breakfast and helpful manager."
The price is ￥16,432
￥18,897 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Sudima Christchurch City
Fino Hotel and Suites
Terrace/patio
Fino Hotel and Suites
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (769)
"Very friendly and helpful staff. "
The price is ￥18,265
￥21,005 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20
Fino Hotel and Suites
Hotel Montreal
Lobby lounge
Hotel Montreal
5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (215)
"Great place to stay"
The price is ￥37,357
￥43,075 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Hotel Montreal
Bealey Quarter
Porch
Bealey Quarter
5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (303)
"Good value."
The price is ￥8,578
￥9,865 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Bealey Quarter
Poshtel
Interior
Poshtel
5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (250)
"Thank you for the great experience first time we will definitely be back - very private 😀"
The price is ￥14,407
￥16,612 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Poshtel
Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
Exterior
Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1012)
"***"
The price is ￥28,268
￥32,508 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
Te Waonui Forest Retreat
Exterior
Te Waonui Forest Retreat
5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (140)
"Brilliant hotel. Comfortable. Clean. Wonderful feeling of calmness being surrounded by trees. Food, amazing!"
The price is ￥55,508
￥81,260 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Te Waonui Forest Retreat
Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau
Pool
Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau
5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (691)
"I LOVED Tasman! Never stayed in a Holiday Park before, but it was delightful to see accommodations for every type of traveler. Beautiful, well maintained, a VERY comfortable stay. Wish we'd stayed here for the 2 night previous instead of in Queenstown. Highly recommend "
The price is ￥13,046
￥15,070 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau
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Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown, an IHG Hotel

CNR STANLEY AND SYDNEY STREET, Queenstown
The price is ￥24,698 per night from Dec 12 to Dec 13
￥24,698
￥28,403 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 12 - Dec 13
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What are the best 5-star hotels in South Island?
According to Expedia customer reviews, Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa, The Spire Hotel Queenstown and Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery in Queenstown are some of the most popular 5-star hotels around South Island. From their prime locations to their amenities and services, everything about these luxurious stays is designed to go above and beyond.
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What are the top 5-star spa hotels in South Island?
Focus on your health and well-being while embracing the finer things in life at Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa. It’s one of the most renowned 5-star spa getaways in Queenstown, South Island. Other retreats that blend wellness and decadence in this city are The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments and Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa.
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What are the best 5-star apartments in South Island?
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown gets outstanding reviews from Expedia customers. Stay at this Queenstown escape and make the most of conveniences such as hot springs and concierge services. Another high-end property in the city is Villa del Lago. No matter where your adventures take you in South Island, our 5-star apartments blend that homelike coziness with a touch of indulgence.