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## Check availability on South Island Luxury Hotels

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[Feb 5 - Feb 6](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&adults=2&propertyStyle=LUXURY&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=luxury_property)

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[Feb 6 - Feb 8](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6052692&startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&adults=2&propertyStyle=LUXURY&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=luxury_property)

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## Our top choices for South Island luxury hotels

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/110500/110468/6376c0fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/110500/110468/e1ca2295.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Executive Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/110500/110468/1d8c5744.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Executive Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/110500/110468/2a21986c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-The-Rees-Hotel-And-Luxury-Apartments.h110468.Hotel-Information)

Queenstown

9.4/10

Exceptional

(1,000 reviews)

"Clean room, great property to stay and excellent location."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Nandini & Mohit

CA $510

CA $587 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 6 - Feb 7

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-The-Rees-Hotel-And-Luxury-Apartments.h110468.Hotel-Information)

![3 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6840000/6832000/6831917/eb1c1db2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6840000/6832000/6831917/ccadc567.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Tennis court](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6840000/6832000/6831917/5a101bfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6840000/6832000/6831917/054f9d22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Platinum Queenstown Villas

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Platinum-Queenstown-Villas.h6831917.Hotel-Information)

Queenstown

9.8/10

Exceptional

(563 reviews)

"Lovely rooms with views and the staff were extremely friendly as well - highly recommend for your Queenstown stays :)"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Ajay

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Platinum-Queenstown-Villas.h6831917.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/d4a3bdf7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/0b240807.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lake view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/216c4d32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe  2 Bedrooms, Lake View (Residence) | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/8f3e9d09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Hilton-Queenstown-Resort-Spa.h4268206.Hotel-Information)

Kawarau Falls

8.6/10

Excellent

(1,004 reviews)

"Outstanding hotel, would return!"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Megan

CA $310

CA $357 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 3 - Mar 4

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Hilton-Queenstown-Resort-Spa.h4268206.Hotel-Information)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10120000/10120000/10119965/6c5ca9f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior Three Bedroom Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10120000/10120000/10119965/73d18084.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Junior Four Bedroom Suite | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10120000/10120000/10119965/e5d19209.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10120000/10120000/10119965/ad30f32b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Distinction Dunedin Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Dunedin-Hotels-Distinction-Dunedin-Hotel.h10119965.Hotel-Information)

Dunedin City Centre

9.8/10

Exceptional

(869 reviews)

"The Distinction is our go-to for Dunedin. Friendly staff, great breakfast and a quiet and comfortable room. "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Jo

CA $229

CA $265 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 1 - Mar 2

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Dunedin-Hotels-Distinction-Dunedin-Hotel.h10119965.Hotel-Information)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54263/6402756d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54263/ca9f42c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium Family Room (1 Queen and 2 Singles) | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54263/49982538.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Indoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54263/398395bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Commodore Airport Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Commodore-Airport-Hotel.h54263.Hotel-Information)

Burnside

9.6/10

Exceptional

(1,003 reviews)

"Very nice hotel excellent pool "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Valeria

CA $218

CA $252 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 7 - Mar 8

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Commodore-Airport-Hotel.h54263.Hotel-Information)

![Deluxe Suite | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1202400/1202366/326b92c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Spire Deluxe Apartment | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1202400/1202366/95049093.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Winery](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1202400/1202366/a39ea056.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1202400/1202366/71fb57c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Spire Hotel Queenstown

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-The-Spire-Hotel-Queenstown.h1202366.Hotel-Information)

Queenstown City Centre

9.8/10

Exceptional

(124 reviews)

"Staff were gracious and professional. View and amenities were superb. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Laura

CA $938

CA $1,078 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 6 - Mar 7

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-The-Spire-Hotel-Queenstown.h1202366.Hotel-Information)

![4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/3be153a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/86771a5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/d2217cce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/018bcfb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Millbrook Resort

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Millbrook-Resort.h584862.Hotel-Information)

Arrowtown

9.8/10

Exceptional

(750 reviews)

"Rooms good, bed comfy & showers hot. "

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

karen

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Millbrook-Resort.h584862.Hotel-Information)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/48800/48773/718b9642.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/48800/48773/c4115f4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/48800/48773/845bc92c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, dinner served; local cuisine, garden views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/48800/48773/fdfd4ba6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Millennium Hotel Queenstown

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Millennium-Hotel-Queenstown.h48773.Hotel-Information)

Queenstown City Centre

8.6/10

Excellent

(1,008 reviews)

"Room was very clean and comfortable. Staff was very friendly. "

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

Geordie

CA $364

CA $418 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 5 - Mar 6

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Millennium-Hotel-Queenstown.h48773.Hotel-Information)

![Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3220000/3218900/3218849/4a7df2e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3220000/3218900/3218849/29b191db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lake View Swiss-SuperSuite One Bedroom | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3220000/3218900/3218849/b6022afc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![LCD TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3220000/3218900/3218849/323dfce6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Swiss-Belsuites-Pounamu-Queenstown.h3218849.Hotel-Information)

Queenstown

8.4/10

Very good

(1,484 reviews)

"Very clean and comfortable. Could not ask for a better view. Friendly staff!"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

David

CA $300

CA $347 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 5 - Feb 6

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Swiss-Belsuites-Pounamu-Queenstown.h3218849.Hotel-Information)

![Daily buffet breakfast (NZD 45 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525200/525192/757d6abe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525200/525192/0f8265aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Guest Room, Balcony, Lake View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525200/525192/81800e1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525200/525192/8e9cf0ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Hotel-St-Moritz.h525192.Hotel-Information)

Queenstown City Centre

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1,003 reviews)

"Beautiful rooms, perfect location, and very friendly attentive staff "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Sylvia

CA $340

CA $391 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 7 - Mar 8

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Hotel-St-Moritz.h525192.Hotel-Information)

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## Find out more about South Island

### South Islandand its attractions for luxury travelers

South Island, New Zealand, offers a range of luxurious experiences that will delight discerning travellers. Begin your journey in Queenstown, renowned as the adventure capital, where you can indulge in private helicopter tours over the breathtaking Remarkables mountain range, followed by a gourmet picnic on a secluded alpine peak. Next, explore the stunning Fiordland National Park, where exclusive boat charters can take you through the majestic Milford Sound, providing unparalleled views of cascading waterfalls and towering cliffs. For those seeking relaxation, the hot pools at Hanmer Springs offer a tranquil retreat, with luxury lodges nearby providing top spa services and beautiful mountain views. Wine enthusiasts will revel in a visit to the Marlborough region, where private wine tastings at some of New Zealand's finest vineyards can be arranged, paired with exquisite local cuisine. Finally, the picturesque town of Arrowtown, with its charming historic vibe, invites you to unwind in stylish boutique hotels that offer personalised service and easy access to scenic walks along the Arrow River. Each of these locations not only provides luxurious accommodations but also ensures an attentive service that caters to your every need, making your stay as enjoyable as the stunning landscapes around you.

## Top South Island Hotel Reviews

![BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10160000/10153700/10153686/30273335_y.jpg)

### BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"The staff, clean room "

[](https://expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-BreakFree-On-Cashel.h10153686.Hotel-Information)

![Scenic Hotel Dunedin City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1070000/1063100/1063004/08aaa097_y.jpg)

### Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel great location"

[](https://expedia.ca/Dunedin-Hotels-Scenic-Hotel-Dunedin-City.h1063004.Hotel-Information)

![Scenic Hotel Southern Cross](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/83700/83611/1cefd740_y.jpg)

### Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

10/10 Excellent

"Great rooms"

[](https://expedia.ca/Dunedin-Hotels-Scenic-Hotel-Southern-Cross.h83611.Hotel-Information)

![Sudima Christchurch Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889400/889383/973a3fae_y.jpg)

### Sudima Christchurch Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were helpful especially when they saw I was on crutches. They adjusted things without me asking to help accommodate me. I'm extremely appreciative and cannot recommend them enough "

[](https://expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Sudima-Christchurch-Airport.h889383.Hotel-Information)

![Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69600/69589/0e44c76b_y.jpg)

### Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"Good sized room & bathroom. Comfortable beds. Staff very efficient and friendly Good location and easy 15 min walk to town or there was a bus which stopped right outside the hotel. We didn’t use the pool or spa or restaurant so can’t really comment but it looked good. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Heritage-Queenstown.h69589.Hotel-Information)

![Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4200000/4192700/4192650/61562b11_y.jpg)

### Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

10/10 Excellent

"Well located and comfortable clean room"

[](https://expedia.ca/Te-Anau-Hotels-Te-Anau-Lakeview-Kiwi-Holiday-Park-Motels.h4192650.Hotel-Information)

![Blue Peaks Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/119500/119404/8ddaca2f_y.jpg)

### Blue Peaks Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely rooms and good location"

[](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Blue-Peaks-Lodge.h119404.Hotel-Information)

![Kamana Lakehouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/983600/983589/7ba2222c_y.jpg)

### Kamana Lakehouse

10/10 Excellent

"The restaurant was amazing. Staff were very friendly. Clean rooms and spacious. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Kamana-Lakehouse.h983589.Hotel-Information)

![LyLo Christchurch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15620000/15616500/15616452/e5109f58_y.jpg)

### LyLo Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"Always a pleasant stay. Staff are very helpful. Kept clean and tidy. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Jucy-Snooze-Christchurch.h15616452.Hotel-Information)

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