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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. Location and space in the room

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9.2
Superb
2,337 reviews
Price from
US$240
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. Very friendly staff , great old pub atmosphere.

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9.1
Superb
1,423 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. Lovely little motel at the foot of the mountain, clean, spacious and well equipped. Staff very welcoming and lots of useful tips. Only 10 minutes walk to the village.

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9
Superb
1,139 reviews
Price from
US$90
per night

Each of these stylish self-contained holiday apartments includes a fireplace. Guests can relax in the hot tub or seasonal outdoor heated pool. Guests enjoy access to free WiFi.

Wanaka Luxury Apartments are situated only 600 metres from the shores of Lake Wanaka. The ski fields at Cardrona Alpine Resort and Treble Cone Ski Area are just 35 minutes’ drive away. Walking distance to town and the Lake, parking included, fully stocked kitchen though we didn’t really use it, washing machine especially came in handy halfway through our trip. Personal preference the couches weren’t super comfortable but overall was a lovely stay.

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9
Superb
1,137 reviews
Price from
US$174
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. The host is very friendly and informative, room is very clean and comfortable

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9
Superb
2,133 reviews
Price from
US$219
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. A beautifully maintained motel with all new furnishings. Excellent cooking facilities and amenities. Kind staff, and in an easily accessible location, just out of the town centre. Even got a room upgrade to a bigger room upon checking in. Air conditioning in the room was much appreciated, considering a lot of accomodation in New Zealand doesn't have it.

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9
Superb
1,337 reviews
Price from
US$174
per night

The apartment provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with hot tub and bathrobes. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the apartment complex, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. Beautiful location as long as you’ve got a car or don’t mind buses to get into Queenstown. A perfect bolt hole to get back to after action packed and c busy days. Loved everything!! .

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9.6
Exceptional
108 reviews
Price from
US$300
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. Clean and great facilities in the building and surrounding area

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9.3
Superb
164 reviews
Price from
US$157
per night

3.6 km from Queenstown Event Centre, Elia's House is a recently renovated property set in Queenstown and offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking. The property features lake views and is 5.6 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge and 17 km from Lake Wakatipu. All rooms are equipped with a balcony with mountain views. The location is very convenient, with breathtaking views. It's just a 10-minute drive to the airport and 15 minutes to the city center, avoids traffic in town comparing to those accomodations near Queenstown central. The apartment is fully equipped, featuring automatic curtains, and the design and decor are fantastic. Everything is clean, but the only issue is that the bathtub drain is leaking, so my child can't take a bath. Overall, it's excellent, and I would give it a 5-star review!

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9
Superb
103 reviews
Price from
US$360
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. Great View. Had everything needed. Loved the shower.

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9.1
Superb
117 reviews
Price from
US$132
per night

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