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## Top South Island Luxury Hotels

![Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/110500/110468/5595d987.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/110500/110468/bd7838da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/110500/110468/25bc99e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

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

### The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

Queenstown

9.4/10

Exceptional

(1001)

"Best place I have stayed in within New Zealand, it’s beautiful. And the staff were excellent."

CA $342

CA $393 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6840000/6832000/6831917/310a393b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Tennis court](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6840000/6832000/6831917/e0bdcd1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6840000/6832000/6831917/c2fca142.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6840000/6832000/6831917/36d214a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Platinum Queenstown Villas

Queenstown

9.8/10

Exceptional

(548)

"Great stay and family friendly, beautiful location. "

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

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/a9c7c485.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/66449400.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/8b1e52a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Suite, 1 Bedroom (Residence) | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/2f4cc98b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Kawarau Falls

8.6/10

Excellent

(1009)

"Great place to stay, fantastic rooms and awesome views. "

CA $185

CA $212 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

![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)

![Junior Four Bedroom Suite | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10120000/10120000/10119965/7ef55413.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10120000/10120000/10119965/063fc3b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Four Bedroom Suite | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10120000/10120000/10119965/3d87cad2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Dunedin City Centre

9.8/10

Exceptional

(790)

"Staff were friendly, rooms were a good size and comfortable beds."

CA $151

CA $175 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54263/2cd8997b.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)

![Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54263/c23b1108.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54263/c61eb6ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Commodore Airport Hotel

Burnside

9.6/10

Exceptional

(1003)

"Close to the airport, clean, great bar, restaurant"

CA $170

CA $199 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

![Snow and ski sports](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1202400/1202366/3c6805f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![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)

![Laneway Suite | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1202400/1202366/03717d9c.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)

### The Spire Hotel Queenstown

Queenstown City Centre

9.6/10

Exceptional

(120)

"Nice"

CA $608

CA $699 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/87354413.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)

![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/21731509.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/584900/584862/dc3df6a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Millbrook Resort

Arrowtown

9.8/10

Exceptional

(723)

"This is iconic in Arrowtown area. Close to Queenstown & ski resorts. Fantastic restaurants & wine tours. "

CA $408

CA $469 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/48800/48773/d9ebc03e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/48800/48773/39d95a32.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)

![Superior Room, 1 King Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/48800/48773/b7541eb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Queenstown City Centre

8.6/10

Excellent

(1009)

"We stayed here as a group and wa close enough to town for all our needs. Very tidy and staff were helpful. "

CA $190

CA $219 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

![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)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3220000/3218900/3218849/8237811f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![LCD TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3220000/3218900/3218849/c1b32320.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lake View Swiss-SuperSuite Two Bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3220000/3218900/3218849/3bb421a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Queenstown

8.4/10

Very good

(1405)

"A nice tidy property, walking distance to main shopping area. "

CA $155

CA $179 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

![Indoor wedding](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525200/525192/dfa9393c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525200/525192/9494e74f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525200/525192/c133f732.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525200/525192/cd1aaf07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

Queenstown City Centre

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1006)

"Very nice hotel"

CA $263

CA $302 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

[](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

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

### Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay. Central location. Modern and clean. Will definitely return. "

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

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

### Kamana Lakehouse

10/10 Excellent

"The staff here are impeccable, the restaurant was also such lovely food for both breakfast and dinner. The hot tub was another amazing plus side just to top things off . Will definitely be returning - asap! "

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

![Novotel Queenstown Lakeside](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/911600/911529/2aa49999_y.jpg)

### Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

10/10 Excellent

"Great all round"

[](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Novotel-Queenstown-Lakeside.h911529.Hotel-Information)

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

### Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

10/10 Excellent

"When we go to dundein we stay there we love it great service great people "

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

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

### Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful location, beautiful walk to town centre, and the views were spectacular. Did not use the dine-in, but the ambiance was wonderful with the fireplaces. Fantastic winter stay!"

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

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

### BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"No free parking and Parking is on another street "

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

![Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/a9c7c485_y.jpg)

### Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Such a beautiful hotel with amazing views overlooking the lake. "

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

![Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7200/7169/a9e5a803_y.jpg)

### Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

10/10 Excellent

"Property is just a bit outdated, but everything else is a 5/5."

[](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Copthorne-Hotel-Apartments-Queenstown-Lakeview.h7169.Hotel-Information)

![Rydges Latimer Christchurch](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/980000/975100/975095/0ee0cc67_y.jpg)

### Rydges Latimer Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent property & so well located! Everything is within walking distance. Loved Rydges Latimer & Christchurch "

[](https://expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Rydges-Latimer-Christchurch.h975095.Hotel-Information)

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