Properties are selected based on real traveller reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in South Island on Hotels.com. These South Island Luxury Hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveller experience. Last updated on 11 September 2026.
Surrounded by meticulously manicured gardens, this luxury mountain retreat captivates with 4 restaurants serving locally sourced cuisine. Guests indulge in aromatherapy treatments, soak in 3 hot tubs, and enjoy complimentary shuttle service to explore nearby attractions.
Surrounded by meticulously manicured gardens, this luxury mountain retreat captivates with 4 restaurants serving locally sourced cuisine. Guests indulge in aromatherapy treatments, soak in 3 hot tubs, and enjoy complimentary shuttle service to explore nearby attractions.
Immerse in lakefront elegance where sophisticated comfort meets breathtaking scenery. Pamper yourself with facials, body wraps, and massages before dining at the acclaimed restaurant. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame stunning mountain panoramas while the complimentary shuttle connects guests to city centre adventures.
Immerse in lakefront elegance where sophisticated comfort meets breathtaking scenery. Pamper yourself with facials, body wraps, and massages before dining at the acclaimed restaurant. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame stunning mountain panoramas while the complimentary shuttle connects guests to city centre adventures.
Panoramic lake and mountain vistas frame every moment at this boutique sanctuary. Luxuriate in memory foam beds, designer bath amenities, and attentive service. After exploring nearby casinos and attractions, return for innovative cuisine and signature cocktails beside the outdoor pool.
Panoramic lake and mountain vistas frame every moment at this boutique sanctuary. Luxuriate in memory foam beds, designer bath amenities, and attentive service. After exploring nearby casinos and attractions, return for innovative cuisine and signature cocktails beside the outdoor pool.
Surrounded by mountain scenery, this luxury retreat pampers with 5 treatment rooms featuring hot stone massages and jetted bathtubs. Savour international cuisine at 2 restaurants before exploring nearby Queenstown Beach and casino attractions.
Surrounded by mountain scenery, this luxury retreat pampers with 5 treatment rooms featuring hot stone massages and jetted bathtubs. Savour international cuisine at 2 restaurants before exploring nearby Queenstown Beach and casino attractions.
Sophisticated relaxation defines this alpine sanctuary where three stunning hot tubs offer panoramic mountain vistas. Pamper yourself with massage treatments, savour gourmet meals at the restaurant, and retreat to plush rooms with designer toiletries and private furnished balconies.
Sophisticated relaxation defines this alpine sanctuary where three stunning hot tubs offer panoramic mountain vistas. Pamper yourself with massage treatments, savour gourmet meals at the restaurant, and retreat to plush rooms with designer toiletries and private furnished balconies.
Mountainside opulence awaits at this luxury retreat overlooking Lake Wakatipu. Guests unwind in 2 outdoor hot tubs while savouring gourmet meals at Lombardi Restaurant. Designer rooms feature premium bedding, while attentive staff deliver champagne service amid stunning alpine scenery.
Mountainside opulence awaits at this luxury retreat overlooking Lake Wakatipu. Guests unwind in 2 outdoor hot tubs while savouring gourmet meals at Lombardi Restaurant. Designer rooms feature premium bedding, while attentive staff deliver champagne service amid stunning alpine scenery.
Savour elevated comforts just steps from your flight. This luxury hotel boasts an upscale restaurant, sophisticated bar/lounge, and 24-hour room service. Immaculately clean accommodation feature smart TVs and premium bedding, while a modern 24-hour fitness centre keeps routines on track.
Savour elevated comforts just steps from your flight. This luxury hotel boasts an upscale restaurant, sophisticated bar/lounge, and 24-hour room service. Immaculately clean accommodation feature smart TVs and premium bedding, while a modern 24-hour fitness centre keeps routines on track.
Lavish pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton sheets grace each refined room at this 5-star boutique hotel. Guests savour excellent cuisine at the on-site restaurant, unwind with massage services, and enjoy personalised attention from multilingual staff just minutes from Christchurch's cultural attractions.
Lavish pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton sheets grace each refined room at this 5-star boutique hotel. Guests savour excellent cuisine at the on-site restaurant, unwind with massage services, and enjoy personalised attention from multilingual staff just minutes from Christchurch's cultural attractions.
Plush Egyptian cotton sheets welcome guests to individually decorated rooms with designer amenities. The Polo Bar restaurant serves Argentinean cuisine in a sophisticated setting, while attentive staff deliver above-and-beyond service throughout this centrally located luxury retreat.
Plush Egyptian cotton sheets welcome guests to individually decorated rooms with designer amenities. The Polo Bar restaurant serves Argentinean cuisine in a sophisticated setting, while attentive staff deliver above-and-beyond service throughout this centrally located luxury retreat.
Surrounded by stunning mountain and lake vistas, this Queenstown sanctuary offers 10 treatment rooms for indulgent body wraps and aromatherapy. Savour culinary delights at Wakatipu Grill before retreating to balconied rooms featuring rainfall showers and designer toiletries.
Surrounded by stunning mountain and lake vistas, this Queenstown sanctuary offers 10 treatment rooms for indulgent body wraps and aromatherapy. Savour culinary delights at Wakatipu Grill before retreating to balconied rooms featuring rainfall showers and designer toiletries.
Pamper yourself in a luxurious retreat featuring 4 spa treatment rooms for facials, massages, and hydrotherapy. Mountain views complement premium bedding with pillow menus, while the Podium restaurant serves Modern European delicacies amid sophisticated, eco-certified surroundings.
Pamper yourself in a luxurious retreat featuring 4 spa treatment rooms for facials, massages, and hydrotherapy. Mountain views complement premium bedding with pillow menus, while the Podium restaurant serves Modern European delicacies amid sophisticated, eco-certified surroundings.
Farm-to-table cuisine elevates dining at this mountain sanctuary. Individually furnished suites feature fireplaces and private patios overlooking stunning landscapes. After golfing the beautiful back nine, guests retreat to jetted tubs amid pure tranquility.
Farm-to-table cuisine elevates dining at this mountain sanctuary. Individually furnished suites feature fireplaces and private patios overlooking stunning landscapes. After golfing the beautiful back nine, guests retreat to jetted tubs amid pure tranquility.
Savour upscale comfort at this Christchurch luxury hotel where pillow-top beds draped in Egyptian cotton sheets await. A sophisticated restaurant, stylish bar, and thoughtful concierge services create an indulgent experience just steps from Hagley Park and the casino.
Savour upscale comfort at this Christchurch luxury hotel where pillow-top beds draped in Egyptian cotton sheets await. A sophisticated restaurant, stylish bar, and thoughtful concierge services create an indulgent experience just steps from Hagley Park and the casino.
Immerse yourself in sophisticated luxury at this centrally located Queenstown retreat. Garden-view fine dining and 24-hour room service elevate every stay, while spacious, beautifully decorated rooms offer serene comfort after exploring nearby beaches and gardens.
Immerse yourself in sophisticated luxury at this centrally located Queenstown retreat. Garden-view fine dining and 24-hour room service elevate every stay, while spacious, beautifully decorated rooms offer serene comfort after exploring nearby beaches and gardens.
Surrounded by panoramic lake and mountain vistas, this beachfront luxury hotel pampers with 3 hot tubs, a rejuvenating sauna, and exceptional dining. Recently updated suites offer private balconies where breathtaking scenery unfolds before your eyes.
Surrounded by panoramic lake and mountain vistas, this beachfront luxury hotel pampers with 3 hot tubs, a rejuvenating sauna, and exceptional dining. Recently updated suites offer private balconies where breathtaking scenery unfolds before your eyes.
Sumptuous accommodation blend with artful surroundings at this luxury Victorian hotel. Guests relish individually decorated rooms with premium bedding, rainfall showers, and champagne service. An on-site art gallery, live music events, and proximity to cultural attractions create an atmosphere of refined elegance.
Sumptuous accommodation blend with artful surroundings at this luxury Victorian hotel. Guests relish individually decorated rooms with premium bedding, rainfall showers, and champagne service. An on-site art gallery, live music events, and proximity to cultural attractions create an atmosphere of refined elegance.
Pampered relaxation defines this Christchurch City Centre hotel, where the full-service Moss Spa offers rejuvenating facials and couples treatments. Stylish rooms showcase premium bedding, pillow menus, and thoughtful kitchenettes. After exploring nearby Hagley Park, guests savour exceptional cuisine at the highly-praised on-site restaurant.
Pampered relaxation defines this Christchurch City Centre hotel, where the full-service Moss Spa offers rejuvenating facials and couples treatments. Stylish rooms showcase premium bedding, pillow menus, and thoughtful kitchenettes. After exploring nearby Hagley Park, guests savour exceptional cuisine at the highly-praised on-site restaurant.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Immerse yourself in nature and spend the day at Mount Cook National Park, located 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from central Mount Cook. Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Tasman Glacier, located nearby.
You can stroll along Lyttelton Harbour for relaxing water views when you're in Lyttelton. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.
If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Hagley Park in Christchurch City Centre. Our travellers also like the museums in the area – your cultural tour starts here. Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Christchurch Botanic Gardens and Millbrook Reserve, both a short walk away.