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The Observatory Hotel Christchurch 5 stars

Christchurch City-Centre, Christchurch

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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9.2
Superb
1,262 reviews
Price from
£139
per night

The Mayfair 5 stars

Christchurch City-Centre, Christchurch

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. The food is exceptional, great location and the staff were just lovely

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9.2
Superb
1,155 reviews
Price from
£157
per night

Golden Hotel

Riccarton, Christchurch

Set in Christchurch, 2.7 km from Christchurch Railway Station, Golden Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. The property is situated 4.9 km from Christchurch Art Gallery, 5.2 km from Hagley Park and 15 km from Orana Wildlife Park. The property is non-smoking and is located 4.7 km from Canterbury Museum. Clean, friendly and accommodating.

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9.2
Superb
1,104 reviews
Price from
£86
per night

Harvest Park Studios Workers Accommodation

Cromwell

Located 700 metres from Rockburn Wines Cellar Door, Harvest Park Studios Workers Accommodation offers accommodation with a balcony.

All units feature air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

A continental is available on request. new and clean. super nice staff. situated in the industrial area of cromwell.

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9.2
Superb
1,106 reviews
Price from
£77
per night

Quest Queenstown Apartments Remarkables Park 4 stars

Queenstown

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 nice with laundry in the room, plus nespresso machine and the lift

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9.1
Superb
2,041 reviews
Price from
£132
per night

Sudima Christchurch City 5 stars

Christchurch City-Centre, Christchurch

New in 2019, this 5-star boutique hotel is ideally located on Victoria Street in the city of Christchurch, amongst a variety of cafes, restaurants and bars. Sudima Christchurch City is just a short walk from Hagley Park and Christchurch's CBD. Staff is very friendly New room Comfortable

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9
Superb
1,561 reviews
Price from
£125
per night

Poshtel

Oamaru

Boasting a shared lounge, bar and views of city, Poshtel is situated in Oamaru, 38 km from Moeraki Boulders. The accommodation features luggage storage space and free WiFi throughout the property.

All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, the rooms at Poshtel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms are equipped with a seating area. At the accommodation rooms come with bed linen and towels. Very cozy clean nice I want to visit here again

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9.1
Superb
1,175 reviews
Price from
£90
per night

Amberlea Cottages 5 stars

Hokitika

Featuring quiet street views, Amberlea Cottages features accommodation with balcony, around 1.1 km from Hokitika Beach. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. The holiday home offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Location was easy to find, near lots of great restaraunts.

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9.3
Superb
1,078 reviews
Price from
£93
per night

Golden Leaf Apartments

Invercargill

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. We had a really beautiful upstairs room which was tastefully furnished and thoughtfully set out. The room had a lovely big window overlooking pretty trees with lots of sunshine and natural light. It also had a well provisioned and good sized kitchen. Our room had an undercover carport beneath it and private stair access. The motel is in a lovely area and within easy walking distance to the magnificent public gardens,

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9
Superb
1,452 reviews
Price from
£84
per night

Shelby Motor Lodge 4 stars

Invercargill

Shelby Motor Lodge provides rooms in Invercargill near Rugby Park Stadium and Southern Institute of Technology. This 4-star motel offers free WiFi. The motel features family rooms.

At the motel, every room comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Rooms come with a kettle, while selected rooms include a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven. All units will provide guests with a fridge. Excellent location and very comfy beds.

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9
Superb
1,099 reviews
Price from
£92
per night

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