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Best Luxury Hotels in South Island
Platinum Queenstown Villas
Location with a great view of the lake and mountains
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Very good room with a huge bathroom. All the staff were friendly and helpful Breakfast was excellent with a wide choice of food Restaurant food was good and reasonably priced
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
The Spire Hotel Queenstown
Staff were gracious and professional. View and amenities were superb.
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
Millbrook Resort
Overall OK, room dated, no air con, lovely grounds but very pricey for what you get.
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026
Commodore Airport Hotel
Clean, quiet, just a quick one night stay with a free shuttle to airport
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Great views, nice lobby.
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
We stayed for four nights in a suite, and while the room met expectations for space and comfort, the food and beverage service was a serious disappointment. Despite good front desk staff, we encountered three negative incidents within the first two days. First, a host at the main restaurant dismissed ...
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Great room, comfortable beds.
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
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South Island Luxury Hotels
Do you want to stay at an elegant 5 star hotel for your next getaway? Do you want to be pampered like royalty? When you're ready, the South Island luxury hotels are the plush oasis you’ve been looking for.
Choose from the best luxury hotels in South Island to make your stay as comfortable and memorable as possible. Deluxe amenities await you upon check-in—perks like a heated pool, luxurious spa, and 24-hour reception service will cater to your every need, no matter the hour. If you’re tired from the day’s activities and don’t feel like wandering around to look for a meal, sit down to dinner at one of the high-end restaurants on property or contact room service for a sophisticated dining experience in the comfort of your own suite. Getting to and from the airport will be an easy task as well because most of these fancy hotels offer a free shuttle service for easy transportation.
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South Island hotels essential information
Accommodation | 7,271 hotels |
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Lowest Price | $74 |
Highest Price | $871 |
Popular hotels | The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments, Platinum Queenstown Villas, Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa, Distinction Dunedin Hotel, Commodore Airport Hotel, The Spire Hotel Queenstown, Millbrook Resort, Millennium Hotel Queenstown |
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