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Well set in the centre of Christchurch, Drifter Christchurch provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The accommodation offers entertainment staff and a 24-hour front desk. 10/10 with no doubt. The equipments are all new and modern. The staff is friendly.

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Superb
1,906 reviews
Price from
US$27
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Ideally situated in Christchurch, The Observatory Hotel Christchurch features a buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. Private parking is available on site.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Canterbury Museum, Christchurch Art Gallery and Hagley Park. Christchurch International Airport is 10 km from the property. Architecturally pleasing given historical facade, and excellent internal renovations to create the hotel. Exquisitely furnished. The staff are exceptionally well trained, professional and polite.

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9.1
Superb
1,488 reviews
Price from
US$174
per night

Situated in Christchurch, 1 km from Canterbury Museum, The Mayfair features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is 1.2 km from the city centre and less than 1 km from Christchurch Art Gallery. Great room, clean and well appointed. Staff were outstanding!

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9.1
Superb
1,408 reviews
Price from
US$182
per night

Set in Christchurch, within 2.7 km of Christchurch Railway Station and 4.7 km of Canterbury Museum, Golden Hotel offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 5.2 km from Hagley Park, 15 km from Orana Wildlife Park and 4.1 km from Bridge of Remembrance. The property is non-smoking and is located 4.9 km from Christchurch Art Gallery. Super clean and convenient place with reasonable price. Highly recommend! Really a nice place to stay.

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9.1
Superb
1,611 reviews
Price from
US$93
per night

Situated in Invercargill, 1.7 km from Rugby Park Stadium, The Langlands Hotel features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is 400 metres from the city centre and less than 1 km from Southern Institute of Technology. Comfortable, all necessary amenities available.

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9.1
Superb
1,035 reviews
Price from
US$160
per night

Set within 3.7 km of Central Otago District Council and 34 km of Kawarau Suspension Bridge, Harvest Park Studios Accommodation provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cromwell. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation features a patio. The aparthotel also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The kitchen was fully equipped with modern appliances and it was clean and tidy.

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9.3
Superb
1,235 reviews
Price from
US$102
per night

Featuring 4-star accommodation, Quest Queenstown Apartments Remarkables Park is located in Queenstown, 3 km from Queenstown Event Centre and 9.3 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge. The property is set 17 km from The Remarkables, 21 km from Lake Wakatipu and 32 km from Shotover River. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. Location was on the outskirts of Queenstown, which made access by car so much easier. Grocery store, bus stop and services nearby. Loved dishwasher and laundry in the room. Big space, modern and comfortable. Parking tight, but available. Great coffee maker, heated floors, great bed and shower. We would definitely come back.

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9.2
Superb
2,381 reviews
Price from
US$159
per night

Located in Dunedin, near Otago Museum, Taieri Gorge Railway and Forsyth Barr Stadium, Sahara Guest House has a shared lounge. This guest house provides free private parking, private check-in and check-out and free WiFi. The guest house features family rooms. The guest house is in a beautiful building with plenty of space. The location was very close to town, university and Botanical gardens. Breakfast was a lovely bonus! Staff were incredibly friendly too!

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9.1
Superb
1,004 reviews
Price from
US$69
per night

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments provides beachfront accommodation in Kaikoura. The property features sea and mountain views, and is 200 metres from Kaikoura Beach. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. Clean, high ceilings, very comfortable beds, fantastic view of the sea. Very friendly and helpful staff. Balcony big enough to sit on and eat. We were helped carry our luggage up stairs.

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9.2
Superb
1,663 reviews
Price from
US$102
per night

Set in Kaikoura, 1 km from Kaikoura Beach, Mondello Kaikoura provides air-conditioned rooms and a garden. This 4-star apartment offers luggage storage space and room service. The apartment also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. We had great views of the surrounding mountains, just stunning location. Also, it was very practical to get to town. The bed and beddings were comfortable, the spa was a plus after long days exploring. The staff was realy kind, helpfull and easy going.

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9
Superb
1,417 reviews
Price from
US$111
per night

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