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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. All of the fabrics are from William Morris! Excellent atmosphere.

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9.1
Superb
1,493 reviews
Price from
US$185
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. 1. The bed & pillows was exceptional comfortable. 2. The additional sink and tap together with a microoven in the room itsef (outside the toilet & shower) make it practical and convenient for making our hot drinks and getting our water supply. 3. Individual AC in good working condition which we can control the temperature in the room! 4. Strong shower and quality shower gel and body lotion. 5. The design of the toilet allows me to put my toiletries and make up easily. 6. Room service - food available even early in the morning at 2 AM! Order is just at your finger tip via the hotel's tablet. 7. The hotel restaurant food was so delicious and reasonably price! 8. All reception Staff was courteous, reliable and helpful (especiallly Natasha) who helped booked local Tours and Taxi. The recommendation to take bus to Gondola and sea side at New Brighton were wonderful. The bus stop is just 2 to 3 minutes away from the hotel.

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9.1
Superb
1,411 reviews
Price from
US$182
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. Very comfortable and clean, fantastic front office staff. Check in and check out easy

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Superb
1,415 reviews
Price from
US$111
per night

Featuring free WiFi, 2 on Whiteleigh and 239 on Lincoln Motel is located in Christchurch, 400 metres from AMI Stadium. Free private parking is available on site. A flat-screen TV with cable channels and an iPod docking station is provided. The room is well maintained and fully equipped for long stay. The owner was very helpful and generous with our case that accidentally forgot the purse in the room after check out at 4am.

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Superb
1,205 reviews
Price from
US$121
per night

Centrally located in Akaroa, this motel offers rooms with either a balcony or a patio. It also includes 500MB of free WiFi per day, per room.

Akaroa Criterion Motel is situated opposite Children’s Bay. It is a 16-minute walk from Mt Vernon Akaroa. Large well appointed room, easy access and off street parking

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9.2
Superb
1,054 reviews
Price from
US$116
per night

Offering full access to park facilities, Timaru TOP 10 Holiday Park provides bright accommodation with balcony, toaster and electric kettle. Highfield Golf Course is a 3-minute drive away.

Timaru TOP 10 Park is a 6-minute drive from Caroline Bay Park and Aorangi Park. Centennial Park is an 11-minute drive away. Laundry area and kitchen Also the ensuite bathroom

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Superb
1,069 reviews
Price from
US$61
per night

Offering free Wi-Fi, and a guest lounge with a fireplace, Drifters Inn just 80 metres from the famous Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. It offers rooms with flat-screen satellite TV.

Drifters Inn Hanmer Springs is 2 minutes’ drive from Hanmer Springs Golf Course and Woodland Walk Recreation Reserve. Christchurch International Airport is 133 km away. Awesome location. Common large kitchen for making meals was really nice. Comfy lounge area.

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Superb
1,337 reviews
Price from
US$102
per night

Enjoying beautiful mountain views, Scenic Views Motel provides spacious self-catered units with a patio and full kitchen facilities. Guests can enjoy free unlimited WiFi.

Fitted with air conditioning, all rooms feature smart TV and a kitchenette with refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Some units come with a spa bath or hot tub. Very clean, with comfortable beds.

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9.1
Superb
1,058 reviews
Price from
US$87
per night

Free Wi-Fi access is available at Tuscana Motor Lodge, offering spacious studios and apartments with DVD player and LCD satellite TV. Christchurch city centre is only 10 minutes’ walk away.

Fitted with heating facilities, all self-contained accommodation includes a kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator and coffee/tea making facilities. Select accommodation offer spa baths. We were only there for 1 night but the hosts are soooo nice and we really enjoyed staying there over xmas. Recommend it 100% when back in Christchurch

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Superb
1,340 reviews
Price from
US$103
per night

Just 400 metres from the award-winning Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve, Alpine Garden Motel offers a terrace with stunning mountain views. Free Wi-Fi and a private patio with garden views is standard in all rooms. Free parking is available on site. Friendly host and excellent location

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9.1
Superb
1,042 reviews
Price from
US$117
per night

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