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Tonight
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Tomorrow
28 Aug - 29 Aug
This weekend
28 Aug - 30 Aug
Next weekend
4 Sept - 6 Sept

Our top choices for South Island luxury hotels

1. Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort
Arrowtown
  • Luxurious alpine retreat offers golf course, full-service spa, and multiple dining options.
NZ$572
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Millbrook Resort

2. 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$552
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

3. 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$549
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa

4. 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

5. 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$452
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook

6. 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$365
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Kamana Lakehouse

7. 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
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

8. Edgewater

Edgewater
Wanaka
  • Lakeside luxury elevated with 3 spa pools, gourmet dining, and panoramic mountain views from private balconies in scenic Wānaka.
NZ$296
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Edgewater

9. 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$346
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

10. voco Queenstown by IHG

voco Queenstown by IHG
Queenstown City Centre
NZ$360
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
voco Queenstown by IHG
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Find out more about South Island

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

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

8/10 Good
"It didn’t live up to the usual Hilton standards. The room was booked for two people, but only one pair of slippers was provided. There was a hair in the bathroom sink and stains on the carpet. There wasn’t even a bottle of water in the room. As we were very tired and only staying for one night, we didn’t contact the hotel. Although the room’s size and appearance were different from the photos shown when we booked, the view was quite nice."
SHURUI 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Hotel Give

Hotel Give

10/10 Excellent
"Nice place with tidy room"
Piotr 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hotel Give
Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay clean facilities perfect location"
Tiarn 6-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Pinewood Queenstown
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

8/10 Good
"Even though this hotel is showing some age our room (Lakeview Room) was clean, spacious and had a fabulous view of Lake Wakatipu and the snow capped mountains of The Remarkables. Walking distance to the centre of town. Lots of cafes, bars and restaurants to choose from."
Kellie 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

8/10 Good
"Good spacious room with ample amenities"
Jeremy 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown