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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. Brand new property and very tastefully designed

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9.2
Superb
1,064 reviews
Price from
£106
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. Excellent hotel !very comfortable & friendly, helpful staff.

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9.2
Superb
1,029 reviews
Price from
£143
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. Clean and quiet. Good value for money on my travels.

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9.2
Superb
1,035 reviews
Price from
£80
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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9.2
Superb
1,820 reviews
Price from
£106
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. Jet bath and shower. Balcony was a nice to have. Room was spacious

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9
Superb
1,016 reviews
Price from
£68
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. We couldn’t have had a better start of our time in New Zealand. The hotel is wonderful, very nice and clean room. it has everything you need. the staff though is outstanding. We want to give a very big shoutout to Alana from reception and Niki from The Lane, where we had amazing breakfast. The staff is what made our stay so wonderful. Thanks so much! We just came back after 5 weeks of traveling just to have breakfast again and say hi. Hopefully we will see you again!

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9
Superb
1,578 reviews
Price from
£107
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.

The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. Rooms come with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while certain rooms are equipped with a kitchen fitted with a dishwasher. At Poshtel the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. The staffs are nice and very helpful

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9.1
Superb
1,108 reviews
Price from
£88
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. Very central. Great cottage. Clean and well kept. Everything that one needs, for a short stay, is provided. The owner was very helpful in suggesting places to dine and things to do

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9.3
Superb
1,015 reviews
Price from
£92
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. Location is very strategic which just made things easy for a travelling family like us. We arrived late evening however, the check-in was done smoothly. Facilities provided in the unit were good and well maintained. We enjoyed our stay there and I could say that we would re-book this place whenever we are visiting Invercargill in the future.

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9
Superb
1,471 reviews
Price from
£82
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.

All units are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. Every room comes with a private bathroom, while selected rooms include a kitchen with a dishwasher. At the motel rooms come with bed linen and towels. Excellent location and very comfy beds.

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9
Superb
1,119 reviews
Price from
£84
per night

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