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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..

T
Tina
From
Canada
clean and comfortable - it was a short stay but i would have liked to have done the 7km walk around the property
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,135 reviews
Price from
US$122.41
1 night, 2 adults

Global Village Travellers Lodge

Greymouth

Global Village Travellers Lodge has free bikes, fitness centre, a garden and shared lounge in Greymouth.

K
Katja_kap
From
Croatia
I loved how interior is decorated because it feels more cosy. Nice big common area and comfortable beds! A short walk, maybe 10 min to the town centre.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,024 reviews
Price from
US$56.62
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.

Y
Yi Ying
From
China
Located in a quiet neighborhood in Wanaka, very beautiful and peaceful. The unit is full of conveniences of every sort. We had a very pleasant stay and even wanted to stay for several more days.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,690 reviews
Price from
US$150.23
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.

W
Wallace
From
China
Excellent stay! The room was spotless, cozy, and well-equipped. The staff were welcoming and went out of their way to make my stay enjoyable. The location was perfect—quiet yet convenient. I would definitely come back and highly recommend it to others!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,000 reviews
Price from
US$113.83
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.

a
apinun
From
Thailand
free shuttle from and to the airport by hotel staff. very nice facilities such as indoor swimming pool, hot jacuzzi. very friendly and helpful staff with very good service mind.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,915 reviews
Price from
US$170.45
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, 272 reviews
Price from
US$189.52
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.

J
Jayne
From
Australia
Everything, very quirky & not your standard accommodation at a hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 250 reviews
Price from
US$161.58
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.

F
Fiona
From
France
Paulina's house is wonderful. Everything is so charming and attractive: it was a delight. A fantastic breakfast was provided and we very much enjoyed our conversations with our hostess. Thank you for a fabulous stay, Paulina !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 511 reviews
Price from
US$101.11
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.

P
Paul
From
New Zealand
breakfast was fantastic very yummy and lots on offer
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews
Price from
US$197.03
1 night, 2 adults

Ratanui Lodge

Pohara

Situated in Pohara, Ratanui Lodge features free WiFi, and guests can enjoy free bikes, a terrace and a bar.

C
Christopher
From
United Kingdom
Staff were very attentive and knowledgeable about local treks. Food was grand and the place felt like a great mix of homely and professional
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews
Price from
US$411.13
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$228.23
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$131.16
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 496 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$149.65
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 724 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$161.21
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,575 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$485.35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
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$440.86
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,053 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, 850 reviews
Great luxury boutique hotel. Staff were fantastic.
Guest review by
Marcus
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$531.58
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 602 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, 671 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$154.85
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 731 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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