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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. Beautifully designed, excellent service staff

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9.1
Superb
1,486 reviews
Price from
US$172
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 room was generously spacious, offering a high level of comfort. It had a modern touch, with the convenience of an in-room iPad for accessing menus and requesting services, such as e-bike rentals. The location is excellent; reaching the cathedral and the commercial district within just a 10-minute walk.

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9.1
Superb
1,408 reviews
Price from
US$181
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. It was just beautifully presented. A very special stay for Christmas.

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9.8
Exceptional
123 reviews
Price from
US$244
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$258
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
715 reviews
Price from
US$206
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. Fantastic hotel! A traffic accident delayed our journey so we arrived late and left early the following morning, so didn't have time to appreciate the additional facilities of the hotel.Our room was blissful, the staff couldn't have been more helpful and the view from our bedroom was lovely. .

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9.2
Superb
853 reviews
Price from
US$301
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. Great location, wonderful staff, amazing breakfast, fully equipped fitness room, excellent cleanliness & beautiful views :-) We shall definitely return in the future.

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8.8
Fabulous
2,018 reviews
Price from
US$158
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. Room,property, staff were all wonderful Ceiling window for stargazing incredible

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8.9
Fabulous
1,183 reviews
Price from
US$298
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. Staff is very friendly New room Comfortable

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8.9
Fabulous
1,320 reviews
Price from
US$191
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. The staff were very friendly, accommodating and helpful. The hotel was beautiful and had an awesome view of the Christchurch area.

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8.4
Very good
221 reviews
Price from
US$115
per night

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