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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. 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$173
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. The food is exceptional, great location and the staff were just lovely

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9.1
Superb
1,409 reviews
Price from
US$182
per night

Set in Hanmer Springs, Oakview offers 5-star accommodation with a garden. The hotel also offers free WiFi and free private parking.

At the hotel, all rooms include a wardrobe and a patio with a mountain view. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all guest rooms at Oakview have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms also offer a terrace. The units will provide guests with a fridge. What’s not to say … INCREDIBLE… The Kora suite is such a beautiful 😍 place wish we could have stayed longer. If you are staying in Hanmer Springs this is the number one place to stay. Easy walk to the centre of town where there are plenty of bars and restaurants and the most comfortable high spec homely accommodation to come back to. If I could score this place more I would. Highly recommend.

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9.8
Exceptional
123 reviews
Price from
US$246
per night

In a prime location in the centre of Christchurch, Hotel Montreal offers free WiFi, a restaurant and free private parking for guests who drive. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Certain units at the property feature a balcony with a city view. Everything about our stay was lovely! The staff were all very welcoming and nice. The room was great, really clean, spacious and super comfy. We ate at the restaurant and the food was delicious. We wished we could have stayed longer. If we make it back to Christchurch, we will stay here again!

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9.2
Superb
277 reviews
Price from
US$260
per night

Situated in Christchurch, 500 metres from Christchurch Art Gallery, The Classic Villa features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk. The property is 200 metres from Canterbury Museum, and within 800 metres of the city centre. Steve and Jackie are wonderful hosts. The Villa is perfectly sited between the centre and the Botanic Gardens and is a beautifully maintained classic building. The rooms are spacious and our bed was very comfortable. There's air con if needed. One of the highlights was breakfast, which was tasty, and an opportunity to have a chat with other travellers at round the communal tables with plentiful supplies of tea and coffee.

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9.3
Superb
718 reviews
Price from
US$207
per night

An award-winning boutique hotel, The George offers an exceptional blend of luxury, elegance, and warm hospitality in the heart of Christchurch. Overlooking the picturesque Hagley Park and Avon River, this refined retreat is renowned for its intimate ambience, personalized service, and exquisite culinary experiences. The staff were very helpful & kind. Sadly, our flight was changed and our stay at The George was shortened a bit. I wish we could have stayed longer. The room was comfortable, spacious, clean, and inviting. The heated floors on the bathroom were very nice. When 8 make it back to Christchurch one day, I will definitely book a stay at The George. Thank you.

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9.2
Superb
854 reviews
Price from
US$302
per night

Situated in Kaikoura, 100 metres from Kaikoura Beach, Sudima Kaikōura features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Guests can make use of a bar. Lovely room with very comfortable beds. Location close to the beach was excellent and restaurant recommendations from the front desk were great

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8.8
Fabulous
2,018 reviews
Price from
US$159
per night

Situated in Lake Tekapo, 46 km from Mt. Dobson, Galaxy Boutique Hotel features views of the mountain. With a shared lounge, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests. Very clean and friendly staff. I think if we had a clear night then viewing the stars from bed would have been magical. Also breakfast delivered to your room is a nice touch.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,185 reviews
Price from
US$300
per night

Situated in Christchurch, 700 metres from Christchurch Art Gallery, Sudima Christchurch City features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is less than 1 km from Canterbury Museum, and within 900 metres of the city centre. Friendly greeting on arrival. The room was nice and clean.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,324 reviews
Price from
US$190
per night

Boasting mountain views, Hackthorne Gardens Luxury Accommodation offers accommodation with a fitness centre, a garden and a terrace, around 6.5 km from Christchurch Railway Station. This 5-star guest house offers a lift and a shared kitchen. The guest house features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Stunning mansion that's nearly 100 years old with a lovely garden and view over the city, big rooms with nice bathrooms, and they let you use the catering kitchen and laundry. The reading room and dining room are lovely, super relaxing to lie around and read a book in!

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8.4
Very good
221 reviews
Price from
US$93
per night

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