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Christchurch

24 boutique hotels

Queenstown

21 boutique hotels

Nelson

13 boutique hotels

Wanaka

10 boutique hotels

Hanmer Springs

6 boutique hotels

Kaikoura

5 boutique hotels

Dunedin

5 boutique hotels

Blenheim

5 boutique hotels

Picton

4 boutique hotels

Greymouth

3 boutique hotels

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The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

Kaikoura

Located opposite Pacific Ocean Beach, The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura offers free WiFi. Some apartments offer mountain views and/or views of the golf course..

L
Lenka
From
Czech Republic
Beautiful place, nice location (outside town but if you want quiet place, it’s perfect). Room was really nice and modern. We liked it there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,137 reviews
Price from
US$121.86
1 night, 2 adults

Golfcourse Road Chalets and Lodge

Wanaka

Located on 10 acres of gardens, Golfcourse Road Chalets and Lodge with lovely lake, mountain or golf course views.

S
SidhantJain
From
India
fantastic! the quality of the cottage, the views, the owner. everything!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,691 reviews
Price from
US$149.55
1 night, 2 adults

Palazzo Motor Lodge

Nelson

Just 350 metres from Nelson's CBD and award-winning cafes, restaurants and shops, Palazzo Motor Lodge offers accommodation with air-conditioning and double glazing in all apartments.

K
Kamen Gatchev
From
Bulgaria
Great place, great location, great staff!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,001 reviews
Price from
US$108.14
1 night, 2 adults

Commodore Airport Hotel Christchurch

Hotel in Christchurch

Situated just 5 minutes from Christchurch International Airport, this hotel offers a free 24-hour airport shuttle service, plus an indoor swimming pool, a hot tub, sauna and a fitness centre.

S
Sandra
From
France
Fantastic hotel . Superb comfortable room with 2 queen beds . I only wish we had been staying longer to use the facilities .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,915 reviews
Price from
US$169.68
1 night, 2 adults

The Hamptons

Kaikoura

Boasting sea views, The Hamptons features accommodation with a garden, a terrace and barbecue facilities, around 60 metres from Kaikoura Beach.

S
Seb
From
United Kingdom
The room was extremely clean, more than big enough for the two of us and the hosts were extremely nice and down to earth. Great location with exceptional views of the amazing Kaikoura coastline and nearby Kaikoura mountain range. Added bonus for me was that the room has Sky Sport which was brilliant to watch a couple of Rugby World Cup games on. The hosts also recommended a couple of restaurants for us to go to, and these were amazing too!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 271 reviews
Price from
US$188.67
1 night, 2 adults

SiloStay

Little River

Located in the heart of Little River, SiloStay is 300 metres from the Christchurch – Little River Rail Trail.

I
Ignacio
From
Chile
Very clean. Comfy. Cozy. Cool design features. Ciabatta is delicious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 250 reviews
Price from
US$160.85
1 night, 2 adults

Joya Garden & Villa Studios

Nelson

Set in Nelson and only 1.1 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Joya Garden & Villa Studios offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

H
HakkaLady
From
Malaysia
Great hospitality and warm welcome from our host Paulina who directed us through SMS to the property, waited for us on the drizzling rain as we arrived late in the evening. The studio has everything we need and spacious for the 3 of us. The little pond by the studio reminds us of Monet's garden in France.:)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 512 reviews
Price from
US$100.66
1 night, 2 adults

Balmoral Lodge

Queenstown

Featuring spectacular views over the town, lake and mountains from every room, Balmoral Lodge offers free Wi-Fi and a spacious guest lounge. Queenstown city centre is just 800 metres away.

C
Christoph
From
Spain
Sis is a wonderful host. The room was wonderful. The view spectacular. The bed is comfortable. Complementary wine, whisky, sherry and port wine.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 246 reviews
Price from
US$201.32
1 night, 2 adults

Olivers Central Otago

Clyde

Situated in Clyde, 24 km from Central Otago District Council, Olivers Central Otago features accommodation with a garden, free WiFi, luggage storage space, and a concierge service.

D
Debra
From
United States
all the details they took into consideration, great breakfast, superb sheets!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews
Price from
US$196.14
1 night, 2 adults

Lakeside Apartments

Wanaka

Offering a private balcony overlooking Lake Wanaka and Mount Aspiring National Park, Lakeside Apartments Wanaka are just 3 minutes’ drive from the popular Puzzling World.

賀正翔
From
Taiwan
The room is extremely huge and surprising, and the location is also wonderful. The pool is directly connected to the balcony, super recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 428 reviews
Price from
US$265.14
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$227.20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews
Our luxury suite in this small boutique hotel was superb, beautifully presented with gorgeous furnishings. Location is very central, yet quiet enough to be peaceful. A complimentary glass of wine on arrival was nice too. Jo deserves a special mention for her outstanding efforts to make our visit as seamless as possible making us feel special, especially considering we are the only guests staying that night. As we understood it, Jo was not a normal member of staff but stepped in due to unfortunate circumstances.
Guest review by
Matthew
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$130.57
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 495 reviews
The host was so welcoming, the room was extra clean, it is well designed, very comfy bed, great kitchenette with all utensils needed, and lovely and warm when we arrived. There is a really lovely park to walk in about three minutes from the house.
Guest review by
Nicole
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$148.98
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 721 reviews
Perfect location to explore schools and access to city centre; very quiet; the loft design made it feel much more spacious for 2 adults and 1 child on a 4 night stay (the extra bed for our daughter actually made it more homely); very comfortable beds and linen, clean, lovely warm in winter, Netflix, handy kitchenette; and good sized bathroom. Friendly staff.
Guest review by
JHz01
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$160.48
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,572 reviews
A lovely boutique hotel. The room was spacious and the bed really comfortable. A nice view of the sea and waterfront from my balcony. I would recommend upgrading to the seafront view as mine was a partial view to the side.
Guest review by
Louise
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$483.17
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 466 reviews
Great location Great design and decor Great mini bar and happy hour snack Awesome staff
Guest review by
Matthew
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$433.70
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,051 reviews
Great location, fantastic view. Exceptional staff. Superb facilities and beautiful interior design.
Guest review by
Shona
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 851 reviews
Great luxury boutique hotel. Staff were fantastic.
Guest review by
Marcus
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$529.18
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 604 reviews
It’s so lovely to see a boutique hotel that aims to be a bit different in respect of decor. It was right up my alley. Very comfortable and spacious. Also very thoughtful in respects of complimentary bottle of wine if you missed happy hour on arrival and free snacks etc.
Guest review by
Narelle
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 672 reviews
this hotel had every home comfort you cold imagine, the spa bath was amazing and the welcome on arrival second to none. a privately owned boutique hotel with great facilities and close walking distance to all the hammer restaurants and bars as well as the springs just across the road. lovely towels were provided by the owners to take into the spring and this saves you a few dollars, the owners were amazing and their attention to detail was fantastic
Guest review by
Grant
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$151.28
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 732 reviews
The place is tastfully designed and looks classy. Facilities available is amazing - there was a laptop available which allowed me to clear some urgent work, a luxurious spa bathtub, clean microwave, TV with cable and in-room laundry & dryer machine. Real comfortable and highly recommended. Hotel manager was very friendly and helpful as well. Beds also looked clean and inviting. There was also an elevator for our luggages. Location was great, within walking distance to a row of eateries.
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Avery
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