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The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

Hotel in Christchurch City Center, Christchurch

Ideally set in the center of Christchurch, The Observatory Hotel Christchurch has buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. Breakfast was a decent continental.the coffee in the breakfast room was not as good as the coffee in the conservatory. The room was beautifully designed with all that was needed. The history and beauty of the building have been loving incorporated into the hotel.

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9.2
Wonderful
1,246 reviews
Price from
$161
per night

The Mayfair

Hotel in Christchurch City Center, Christchurch

Located in Christchurch, a 12-minute walk from Canterbury Museum, The Mayfair has accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. 1. The bed & pillows was exceptional comfortable. 2. The additional sink and tap together with a microoven in the room itsef (outside the toilet & shower) make it practical and convenient for making our hot drinks and getting our water supply. 3. Individual AC in good working condition which we can control the temperature in the room! 4. Strong shower and quality shower gel and body lotion. 5. The design of the toilet allows me to put my toiletries and make up easily. 6. Room service - food available even early in the morning at 2 AM! Order is just at your finger tip via the hotel's tablet. 7. The hotel restaurant food was so delicious and reasonably price! 8. All reception Staff was courteous, reliable and helpful (especiallly Natasha) who helped booked local Tours and Taxi. The recommendation to take bus to Gondola and sea side at New Brighton were wonderful. The bus stop is just 2 to 3 minutes away from the hotel.

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9.2
Wonderful
1,142 reviews
Price from
$212
per night

Golden Hotel

Hotel in Riccarton, Christchurch

Located in Christchurch, 1.7 miles from Christchurch Railway Station, Golden Hotel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Very good location and clean room. Staff is nice and polite when we attach to him. Message through call and email very responsive. Free car park for us. Super duper thumbs up

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9.2
Wonderful
1,086 reviews
Price from
$126
per night

Quest Queenstown Apartments Remarkables Park

Hotel in Queenstown

Featuring 4-star accommodations, Quest Queenstown Apartments Remarkables Park is located in Queenstown, 1.9 miles from Queenstown Event Centre and 5.8 miles from Skyline Gondola and Luge. The functional kitchen, the very useful washing machine x dryer, the very convenient dishwasher ❤️ and the very very friendly and helpful staff 🥰 I can't feel more like home then I am here.

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9.1
Wonderful
2,012 reviews
Price from
$154
per night

Sudima Christchurch City

Hotel in Christchurch City Center, Christchurch

New in 2019, this 5-star boutique hotel is ideally located on Victoria Street in the city of Christchurch, among a variety of cafes, restaurants and bars. Good and strategic location for business

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9
Wonderful
1,552 reviews
Price from
$187
per night

Poshtel

Hotel in Oamaru

Featuring a shared lounge, bar and views of city, Poshtel is located in Oamaru, 23 miles from Moeraki Boulders. The property has luggage storage space and free WiFi throughout the property. Very cozy clean nice I want to visit here again

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9.1
Wonderful
1,163 reviews
Price from
$112
per night

Cardrona Hotel

Hotel in Cardrona

Cardrona Hotel features an iconic on-site restaurant and bar. You can enjoy the picturesque gardens while sipping a drink on the patio. From stopping in the car park to heading into reception you could feel something spectacular about this place! The staff where super friendly, the rooms where amazing and the bed was so good, such a great experience that everyone should stop off and stay the night, because the food…. Was literally out of this world! The steak was one of the best I’ve ever had and the whole vibe of the place was so chill and refreshing.

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9
Wonderful
1,169 reviews
Price from
$105
per night

Commodore Airport Hotel Christchurch

Hotel in Christchurch

Located just 5 minutes from Christchurch International Airport, this hotel offers a free 24-hour airport shuttle service, plus an indoor swimming pool, a hot tub, sauna and a fitness center. free shuttle from and to the airport by hotel staff. very nice facilities such as indoor swimming pool, hot jacuzzi. very friendly and helpful staff with very good service mind.

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9.1
Wonderful
1,337 reviews

The Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments

Hotel in Queenstown

The Rees Hotel & Apartments offers lakefront accommodations with private balconies and spectacular views. It features free WiFi and a free shuttle to the center of Queenstown. We had a lakeview room for 4 people which was incredibly spacious. There was a kitchen area which we utilized during our trip and the living space was very comfortable for us to relax when we weren't hiking or exploring Queenstown.

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9
Wonderful
1,172 reviews
Price from
$266
per night

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Hotel in Lake Tekapo

Located in Lake Tekapo, 27 miles from Mt. Dobson, Grand Suites Lake Tekapo provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking. I loved everything about the property! In fact, I would’ve chosen it and stayed here for the four days of my trip to southern island if I had known it was so wonderful and it would be enough for my trip to NZ. It’s has the best location in the small town of Tekapo and it is in walking distance to major scenic lookouts and restaurants. It has the best views that picture what paradise could be like.

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9.2
Wonderful
375 reviews
Price from
$347
per night

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