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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. Facilities, layout, amenities, location, staff and vibe were spot on. The check-in and out was very smooth and efficient.

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Superb
1,976 reviews
Price from
US$29
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. Loved our stay here! The bathroom was lovely and the room was cozy and warm. Highly recommend!

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9.3
Superb
1,210 reviews
Price from
US$101
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. Great value for the money. Super clean and quiet. Loved all the Amenities. Highly recommend

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9.3
Superb
1,078 reviews
Price from
US$56
per night

Situated in Christchurch, 700 metres from Christchurch Art Gallery, Sudima Christchurch City features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is less than 1 km from Canterbury Museum, and within 900 metres of the city centre. Great hotel, very elegant, very friendly and excellent location

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Superb
1,306 reviews
Price from
US$242
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. The location is the best, it’s almost like being part of the airport. 10 seconds walk from the airport.

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9
Superb
7,832 reviews
Price from
US$202
per night

Cardrona Hotel features an iconic on-site restaurant and bar. You can enjoy the picturesque gardens while sipping a drink on the patio. This hotel features a hot tub, a ski drying room and shared lounge and laundry facilities. The family room was very comfortable, clean and well-equipped with a small kitchenette. We appreciated the hot tub (shared) after a day up the mountain. Dinner and ambience in the pub for dinner was excellent as usual. The mulled wine and seafood chowder are a must!

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9.1
Superb
1,396 reviews
Price from
US$100
per night

The property offers free barbecue facilities, a children’s playground and self-service laundry. Guests can also rent a bicycle to explore the surrounding areas, or relax at the games room. There are public kitchens and dining rooms available. Well appointed kitchen, nice size, great porch, very quiet. Location pretty close to town, could walk. Grocery store close by. Most restaurants downtown. Washer and dryer worked well. We used the BBQ 3 nights, great!

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9
Superb
1,053 reviews
Price from
US$63
per night

Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel is located high in New Zealand’s Southern Alps, within Arthur’s Pass Village. Just 300 metres from Arthur’s Pass train Station, it offers free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access. Very special place. Green all around Beutiful room, very very clean, great shower. We loved taking a walk around the place. Very good bed. So lovely I wish we didn't have to leave.

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Superb
1,144 reviews
Price from
US$89
per night

Offering free Wi-Fi, and a guest lounge with a fireplace, Drifters Inn just 80 metres from the famous Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. It offers rooms with flat-screen satellite TV.

Drifters Inn Hanmer Springs is 2 minutes’ drive from Hanmer Springs Golf Course and Woodland Walk Recreation Reserve. Christchurch International Airport is 133 km away. Perfect location with all the facilities you could want/ need. Friendly, helpful staff.

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9.1
Superb
1,334 reviews
Price from
US$94
per night

Delorenzo Studio Apartments offers a heated outdoor pool, on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access. Studios come with a kitchenette, laundry facilities and a private bathroom. Some apartments feature a spa bath. It was clean and it had everything we needed for our short stay

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9.3
Superb
1,756 reviews
Price from
US$74
per night

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