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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. This is a fantastic hotel that ticks all the boxes for comfort, customer service and a sense of luxury. The staff were fantastic and made us feel very welcome. The bed was amazing and so was the shower. We also loved how the hotel was decorated; lots to see (artwork, books, etc... not your standard hotel lobby) and the location was perfect for us: short walking distance to everything in Christchurch center. In the same courtyard as the hotel you can find a wine bar which is a lovely place to spend an evening. I cannot think of a single thing that I would suggest to change in this hotel. Our stay was simply perfect.

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9.2
Superb
1,193 reviews
Price from
£122
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. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. 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
1,102 reviews
Price from
£135
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. Modern apartment. Clean. Bathroom had heated towel rack. Nice place to stay on the way to Queenstown. Ample parking.

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9.2
Superb
1,084 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. The location close to all amenities

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9.2
Superb
1,939 reviews
Price from
£121
per night

Mondello Kaikoura 4 stars

Kaikoura

Set in Kaikoura, less than 1 km from Kaikoura Beach, Mondello Kaikoura provides air-conditioned rooms and a garden. This 4-star apartment offers luggage storage space and room service. The apartment also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Near the train station, supermarket and eateries. Comfortable room and great hospitality from the staff.

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9
Superb
1,057 reviews
Price from
£84
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. Excelent staff and services, very clean, unfortunately we stayed only one night.

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9
Superb
1,559 reviews
Price from
£180
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. The staffs are nice and very helpful

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9.1
Superb
1,150 reviews
Price from
£85
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. spacious rooms. very clean. well-equipped kitchen.

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9.3
Superb
1,065 reviews
Price from
£89
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. The unit was super comfortable and had everything we needed. Really well equipped kitchen and nice bathroom. We could even use the laundry for free. We would certainly come again.

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9
Superb
1,458 reviews
Price from
£80
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. I’ll highly recommend this motel,I spend my Christmas holiday here with my friends and the owner is really nice.The room amenities is quite new and clean as well.

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9
Superb
1,109 reviews
Price from
£93
per night

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