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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. All of the fabrics are from William Morris! Excellent atmosphere.

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.

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough offers luxury self-contained suites with free Wi-Fi. Guests can cool off in the outdoor swimming pool or relax by the pool with a drink from the bar.

All rooms have a 42-inch flat-screen TV. I got an upgrade to a suite which was fantastic

Set in Hanmer Springs, Oakview offers 5-star accommodation with a garden. The hotel also offers free WiFi and free private parking.

At the hotel, all rooms include a wardrobe and a patio with a mountain view. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all guest rooms at Oakview have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms also offer a terrace. The units will provide guests with a fridge. What’s not to say … INCREDIBLE… The Kora suite is such a beautiful 😍 place wish we could have stayed longer. If you are staying in Hanmer Springs this is the number one place to stay. Easy walk to the centre of town where there are plenty of bars and restaurants and the most comfortable high spec homely accommodation to come back to. If I could score this place more I would. Highly recommend.

14th Lane Urban Hotel is set in Blenheim. This 5-star hotel offers a concierge service and free WiFi. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service.

The units at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms are equipped with a coffee machine, while selected rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Everything. The property is clean with detail to everything. There is a nepresso machine in the room, water. The room is large, light and airy. The light switches were placed in the perfect place and east to use as was the shower. Very well designed and functional.

In a prime location in the centre of Christchurch, Hotel Montreal offers free WiFi, a restaurant and free private parking for guests who drive. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Certain units at the property feature a balcony with a city view. Clean , very nice room and staff were fantastic

Set in Dunedin, 1 km from Taieri Gorge Railway, Ebb-Dunedin offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a concierge service and free WiFi. Guests can use the sauna, or enjoy city views. Very relaxing and immaculate.

Located at the heart of the Central Otago wine region and just a 20-minute drive from Queenstown Airport, Gibbston Valley Lodge and Spa offers luxury accommodation, 5-star personal service, an on-site restaurant and a Day spa. The 24 private villas feature views over the organic vineyards and the mountains of Gibbston. The property itself was lovely, tranquil, and romantic. Rooms were super clean and comfy. The food at the lodge restaurant was excellent. The staff members (all of them) were truly exceptional. Welcoming, kind, and thoughtful people. The evening wine tasting was superb. Our host was engaging and very knowledgeable about all of the wines from the region. She made us feel welcome.

Melody is a 5-star property located in Gore. The hotel also provides free WiFi and free private parking.

Guest rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, fridge, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. All units at the hotel come with a private bathroom and bed linen. Great employee very helpful and friendly.

Stoneridge Estate offers 5 star luxury bed and breakfast accommodation and fine dining in a tranquil setting, 15 minutes’ drive from the heart of Queenstown. You can experience breathtaking lake and mountain views from every room. The property is in a vineyard and most rooms oversee a nice grape + tree + lake view. I stayed at Aoraki suite which is very spacious, clean and comfortable. There is daily complimentary cheese board - minibar, chips and a bottle of rose are also complimentary. I tried the “Trust the Chef” dinner at the estate which is very good. Quality food plus reasonably priced wine pairing / wine menu. Breakfast was good - continental plus a la carte. Last but not least, at the retreat suite there is a very nice lobby, infinity pool and hot tub.