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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. All was very fresh, new, smart and above the expectations.

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Superb
1,901 reviews
Price from
US$26
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. Beautiful place, well situated

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9.1
Superb
1,492 reviews

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. Good central location, very modern, clean & efficient. Excellent food and wine in the restaurant. The staff were all very good.

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9.1
Superb
1,406 reviews
Price from
US$183
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. Very friendly and helpful staff. Room (we had the two-bedroom variant) was great, nice walk-in shower with normal and rain shower. Air-conditioning capable of warming and heating. Heated mirror in bathroom. Complimentary charging of the car. Good experience!

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9.1
Superb
1,605 reviews
Price from
US$93
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. This property was just amazing. Everything about it was excellent 👍

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9.1
Superb
1,033 reviews
Price from
US$161
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. Everything. Such a nice, quiet place. Fully stocked. Big room. Easy parking

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9.3
Superb
1,236 reviews
Price from
US$104
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. Very calm, loved the white goods very functional, modern and handy Being able to park in front is a rare luxury now in queenstown. Walking distance to major stores and exceptional cinema. Highly recommend it

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9.2
Superb
2,379 reviews
Price from
US$163
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. Fantastic place for your family clean welcoming everything you need on property would re visit in the future

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9.3
Superb
1,070 reviews
Price from
US$57
per night

Situated in Christchurch, 9.1 km from Christchurch Railway Station, Novotel Christchurch Airport features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a restaurant. The property is around 10 km from Canterbury Museum, 10 km from Christchurch Art Gallery and 10 km from Hagley Park. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. Extremely close to the airport

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9
Superb
7,867 reviews
Price from
US$170
per night

Set in a quiet tree lined location, Golden Leaf Apartments is a 5-minute walk from the city centre and a range of cafes and bars. The Classic Motorcycle Mecca is 1 km away while Bill Richardson Transport World is 3 km from the property. Free WiFi is available. Parking is super convenient. Heaters are nearly every corner incl. heating blankets. Host was very kind to offer information about food and events in New Year Eve when was really a difficult timing plus an unhelpful weather..

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9.1
Superb
1,399 reviews
Price from
US$111
per night

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