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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. Beautiful place, well situated

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9.1
Superb
1,495 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

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. Great location. Easy parking. Brand new luxury accommodations. Very comfortable room with spacious bathroom that includes soaking tub. Great staff. Lots of dining options right in hotel.

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9.1
Superb
1,031 reviews
Price from
US$160
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. Very near the airport, cozy and clean

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9.2
Superb
2,380 reviews
Price from
US$162
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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9
Superb
1,416 reviews
Price from
US$111
per night

Located in Hokitika, 1.5 km from Hokitika Beach, Hokitika's Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels has a garden, parking on-site and rooms with free WiFi access. This 4-star holiday park offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space. The holiday park features family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests. Nice and quiet neighbour. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We had two children with us so the wonderful playground was the centre of attraction. The units were clean and the bed, including the sofa bed were comfortable. Location was good. Recommended to family visiting the Hokitika area.

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9.3
Superb
1,068 reviews
Price from
US$57
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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9
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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9
Superb
1,069 reviews
Price from
US$61
per night

Global Village Travellers Lodge has free bikes, fitness centre, a garden and shared lounge in Greymouth. Located around 1.6 km from Greymouth Railway Station, the hostel is also 43 km away from Punakaiki Scenic Attraction. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi. One of the best hostels I've ever been. Extremely clean. Super nice property 👌 excellent stay

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9.4
Superb
1,003 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

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