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Well set in the centre of Christchurch, Drifter Christchurch provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The accommodation offers entertainment staff and a 24-hour front desk. -Staffs are very friendly and helpful -The room was spacious and clean -Clean facilities (kitchen and bathroom) -Restaurants and grocery store nearby which were great -Affordable laundry service -Love an extra pillow provided on the bed -Very close to bus terminal

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Superb
2,036 reviews
Price from
US$31
per night

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. Well renovated historical building, clean room, comfy bed, friendly staff, good breakfast and tea room

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9
Superb
1,423 reviews
Price from
US$169
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. Great room, clean and well appointed. Staff were outstanding!

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9.1
Superb
1,409 reviews
Price from
US$192
per night

Set in Christchurch, within 2.7 km of Christchurch Railway Station and 4.7 km of Canterbury Museum, Golden Hotel offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 5.2 km from Hagley Park, 15 km from Orana Wildlife Park and 4.1 km from Bridge of Remembrance. The property is non-smoking and is located 4.9 km from Christchurch Art Gallery. Really appreciated the cleanliness of the room as well as the mini kitchen. The location of the hotel is great too - it's a 10 min walk to the nearest mall and the street has many restaurant options. The cafe situated in the lobby also serves really good Vietnamese food and coffee as well as other brunch food.

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9.1
Superb
1,653 reviews
Price from
US$133
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. Have visited Invercargill for over a decade and this Hotel is a breath of fresh air … very good value and gas everything you need

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9.1
Superb
1,052 reviews
Price from
US$168
per night

Set within 3.7 km of Central Otago District Council and 34 km of Kawarau Suspension Bridge, Harvest Park Studios Accommodation provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cromwell. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation features a patio. The aparthotel also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Room is quite big and clean. Love the bathroom, I with I could make my bathroom like this 😅 love the towel warmer .

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9.3
Superb
1,203 reviews
Price from
US$101
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. What a beautiful hotel, the spacious room, clean and new and the wonderful kitchen for our breakfast. Gorgeous location, quiet and good free parking right next to the hotel . Lovely hotel, very recommendable!

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9.1
Superb
2,369 reviews
Price from
US$203
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. you can lie in bed and watch the bright starry sky and the galaxy through the skylight. Absolutely brilliant idea Staff very helpful and friendly

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Superb
1,185 reviews
Price from
US$367
per night

Located in Dunedin, near Otago Museum, Taieri Gorge Railway and Forsyth Barr Stadium, Sahara Guest House has a shared lounge. This guest house provides free private parking, private check-in and check-out and free WiFi. The guest house features family rooms. This place was terrific. Really comfortable stay, great location, no hassle whatsoever, and I really appreciated when the host helped me carry my guitar up the stairs! Highly recommended.

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9
Superb
1,010 reviews
Price from
US$67
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. Very nice staff. Spacious kitchen and perfect facilities

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9.3
Superb
1,098 reviews
Price from
US$62
per night

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