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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. This place is generally an amazing hostel. My room was spacious, clean, and comfortable despite sharing it with 7 other people (unfortunately one person was so selfish when I arrived, they put most of their belongings on the floor, barely leaving space for anyone to put their suitcase). My room had a bathroom inside, which was very useful and convenient. It is located very conveniently next to the local bus hub, and within walking distance to most of the inner city attractions. The staff were helpful and easy to find despite most of the guest access were done through an app. The kitchen was well-equipped, and there were 2 vending machines selling a wide range of stuffs, from snacks to more substantial instant meals, and some electronics and other necessities as well. The laundry facility was great and can be paid for using a payment card, and it was quite easy to operate.

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Superb
1,964 reviews
Price from
US$26
per night

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 to stay in the central city. Highly recommend for a romantic getaway.

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9.1
Superb
1,467 reviews
Price from
US$200
per night

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 Mayfair was just beautiful, the decor was lovely. The beds were so lush and comfortable.

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9.1
Superb
1,404 reviews
Price from
US$240
per night

Set in Christchurch, within 2.7 km of Christchurch Railway Station and 4.7 km of Canterbury Museum, Golden Hotel offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 5.2 km from Hagley Park, 15 km from Orana Wildlife Park and 4.1 km from Bridge of Remembrance. The property is non-smoking and is located 4.9 km from Christchurch Art Gallery. The facility is new with stylish finishing. We stayed at the property twice during our NZ trip. The staff was accommodating, and assisted us with our luggage storage while we went on the TransAlpine tour package. It is a 10 mins walk to Westfield shopping centre. All the three rooms we have stayed had a kitchenettes, with sufficient cooking tools for a light meal. Bed was comfortable.

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9.1
Superb
1,635 reviews
Price from
US$103
per night

Situated in Invercargill, 1.7 km from Rugby Park Stadium, The Langlands Hotel features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is 400 metres from the city centre and less than 1 km from Southern Institute of Technology. New beautiful hotel in the city center. Great rooftop bar and good restaurants.

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9.1
Superb
1,035 reviews
Price from
US$171
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. Everything. Such a nice, quiet place. Fully stocked. Big room. Easy parking

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9.3
Superb
1,216 reviews
Price from
US$101
per night

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. Clean and staff are helpful and professional

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9.2
Superb
2,379 reviews
Price from
US$169
per night

Located in Dunedin, near Otago Museum, Taieri Gorge Railway and Forsyth Barr Stadium, Sahara Guest House has a shared lounge. This guest house provides free private parking, private check-in and check-out and free WiFi. The guest house features family rooms. This place was terrific. Really comfortable stay, great location, no hassle whatsoever, and I really appreciated when the host helped me carry my guitar up the stairs! Highly recommended.

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Superb
1,006 reviews
Price from
US$68
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. Motel facilities are very good. They mix motel and RV parking and provide many kinds of room types.

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9.3
Superb
1,076 reviews
Price from
US$56
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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Superb
7,866 reviews
Price from
US$183
per night

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