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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.

Skippers Canyon is 36 km from the accommodation, while Smiths City Group Limited is 400 metres away. Queenstown Airport is 1 km from the property. Very near the airport, cozy and clean

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9.2
Superb
2,374 reviews
Price from
US$162
per night

Cardrona Hotel features an iconic on-site restaurant and bar. You can enjoy the picturesque gardens while sipping a drink on the patio. This hotel features a hot tub, a ski drying room and shared lounge and laundry facilities. Amazing hotel with rustic charm and historic character, perfect for photography. The food is delicious, and the staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming, especially Yang—big thanks to him for his excellent service and warm smile. The rooms are spotless, and the beds are very comfortable. Such a lovely place to stay; I’ll definitely be back!

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9.1
Superb
1,402 reviews
Price from
US$102
per night

Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel is located high in New Zealand’s Southern Alps, within Arthur’s Pass Village. Just 300 metres from Arthur’s Pass train Station, it offers free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access. -Great flexibility with our last minute booking, including turning the heating on early so the room was warm by the time we got there -Conveniently located for hikes around Arthur's Pass -Great local knowledge which ensured that we didn't miss out on dinner at the only restaurant open in the evening

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9
Superb
1,136 reviews
Price from
US$90
per night

The children’s playground has a trampoline and swings. Guests can relax in the wooden hot tub, which features views of the gardens and mountains (charges apply).

Ski storage facilities are available, along with ski equipment tuning and waxing tools. In-room continental can be delivered to the rooms each morning. we had a late check in due to an unexpected long drive. Mark was amazing when we checked in and went above and beyond !! his customer service was outstanding! thank you very much

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9
Superb
2,139 reviews
Price from
US$145
per night

Just 250 metres from Lake Wakatipu, Alexis Motel & Apartments features a large shared patio offering views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables Mountains. All accommodation offers a kitchenette or kitchen. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property.

The tour desk books local activities including paragliding, skiing and snowboarding.

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9
Superb
1,335 reviews
Price from
US$108
per night

Located in Queenstown and only 4.6 km from Queenstown Event Centre, 12th Avenue Suites provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated apartment is located 12 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge and 22 km from The Remarkables. Lake Wakatipu is 23 km from the apartment and Skippers Canyon is 31 km away. Everything was new, clean and very well set up. Very comfortable and stylishly set up

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9.2
Superb
114 reviews
Price from
US$115
per night

The holiday home with a terrace and mountain views has 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with an a bath or shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Queenstown, like skiing and cycling. Incredible views sitting on a mountain top overlooking the lake

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9.1
Superb
106 reviews
Price from
US$132
per night

The apartment provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with a bath or shower and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the apartment complex, all units come with bed linen and towels.

Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Wanaka, like skiing and cycling. It’s quite new, has everything you basically need so it’s great for a family stay.

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9
Superb
127 reviews
Price from
US$234
per night

Offering a garden and mountain view, Blackrock Apartments Queenstown is set in Queenstown, 1.5 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge and 6.6 km from Queenstown Event Centre. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The apartment features family rooms. Location, facilities, view and ever helping host for any needs.

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9.3
Superb
700 reviews
Price from
US$268
per night

Situated in Queenstown and only 7.2 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge, Garden Apartment features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. Housed in a building dating from 2019, this apartment is 19 km from Lake Wakatipu and 21 km from Skippers Canyon. The property is non-smoking and is set 14 km from Queenstown Event Centre. It’s the second time I choose the Residence du Parc. It’s such a great location and the apartments are excellent! I like how comfortable the place is, the size of the apartment, the great views, everything.

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9.5
Exceptional
136 reviews
Price from
US$207
per night

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