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20 Aug - 21 Aug
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21 Aug - 23 Aug
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28 Aug - 30 Aug

Our top choices for South Island luxury hotels

1. Azur Luxury Lodge

Azur Luxury Lodge
Sunshine Bay
  • Experience secluded luxury in a Sunshine Bay lodge featuring private indoor spa pools, champagne service, and stunning Lake Wakatipu views.
NZ$1,750
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Azur Luxury Lodge

2. Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort
Arrowtown
  • Luxurious alpine retreat offers golf course, full-service spa, and multiple dining options.
NZ$580
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Millbrook Resort

3. The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Queenstown
  • Lakeside luxury on balconied terraces elevates stays with spa treatments, fine dining, and shuttle service.
NZ$559
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

4. The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook

The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook
Mount Cook
  • National park luxury with panoramic mountain views and two restaurants steps from alpine adventures.
NZ$495
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook

5. Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa

Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
Queenstown City Centre
  • Five-star luxury in central Queenstown offers spa, refined dining, and elegant beachfront rooms.
NZ$555
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa

6. QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
  • Lakeside luxury meets alpine elegance at this Queenstown hotel, where stunning views and designer comforts create an unforgettable escape.
NZ$509
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
QT Queenstown

7. Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse
Fernhill
  • Indulge in lakeside luxury with three rejuvenating spa pools, premium spa services, and designer rooms offering spectacular mountain vistas.
NZ$404
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Kamana Lakehouse

8. The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter

The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter
Queenstown City Centre
  • Relax in Art Deco elegance at this Queenstown luxury lodge with a spa pool, garden views, and stocked minibars just steps from city centre.
NZ$443
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter

9. Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
Queenstown City Centre
  • Luxurious lake views await at this 5-star Queenstown hotel offering spa pool gardens, champagne service, and designer accommodation.
NZ$383
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

10. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Kawarau Falls
  • Lakeside luxury awaits with stunning views, ten spa treatment rooms, and balcony accommodation at this waterfront resort in Queenstown.
NZ$339
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
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South Islandand its attractions for luxury travelers

South Island, New Zealand, offers a wealth of luxurious experiences that cater to discerning travellers seeking both adventure and relaxation. Begin your journey in Queenstown, renowned for its stunning landscapes and adrenaline-fuelled activities such as bungee jumping and jet boating on the Shotover River. After a day of excitement, unwind at one of the area’s opulent hotels, where world-class service and stunning views of Lake Wakatipu await. Next, head to the Fiordland National Park, home to the breathtaking Milford Sound, where you can indulge in a private cruise, soaking in the dramatic cliffs and cascading waterfalls while enjoying gourmet dining on board. For a touch of indulgence, the Marlborough region is perfect for wine aficionados, featuring exclusive vineyard tours and tastings of the world’s finest Sauvignon Blanc paired with exquisite local cuisine. The contemporary city of Christchurch also beckons, with its stylish boutiques, art galleries, and luxury hotels that offer a perfect blend of modernity and heritage. For those who appreciate bespoke experiences, consider staying in a boutique lodge nestled in the Southern Alps, where personalised service and gourmet meals complement your explorations of the stunning alpine scenery.

Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Great cabin for the price. Handy location"
Karankumar 4-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Pinewood Queenstown
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

10/10 Excellent
"Good location"
Xinge 2-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Sudima Christchurch Airport

Sudima Christchurch Airport

10/10 Excellent
"amazing staff and very happy to have had room upgraded it made my stay amazing"
Brad-Lee 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Hotel Give

Hotel Give

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay. Great staff very helpful"
Leanne 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hotel Give
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

8/10 Good
"Location was good. Had enough amenities ."
Gregg 12-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

8/10 Good
"I was on crutches and ended up needing to use the 2 lifts to get to our room which then happened to be the furthest room.on the aslie.(staff did offer to my partner to swap rooms but he declined this which was a good call as IT WAS A GREAT room! So worth the extra efforts and helped work off our Queenstown food. View from room was breathtaking. Huge rooms. Shower a walk-in so that was excellent. Had breakfast one morning. $20 each and was fine for price and convenience"
Brenda 4-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview