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The Observatory Hotel Christchurch 5 stars

Christchurch City-Centre, Christchurch

Situated in Christchurch, 300 metres from Canterbury Museum, The Observatory Hotel Christchurch features accommodation with a fitness centre and private parking. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and free WiFi. The property is less than 1 km from the city centre and a 7-minute walk from Christchurch Art Gallery. Beautiful place to stay in the central city. Highly recommend for a romantic getaway.

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9.2
Superb
1,005 reviews
Price from
£115
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
1,012 reviews
Price from
£79
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. everything! it’s probably one of the nicest, comfiest accoms we have stayed in our south island trip so far!

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9.2
Superb
1,746 reviews
Price from
£115
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. Parking is super convenient. Heaters are nearly every corner incl. heating blankets. Host was very kind to offer information about food and events in New Year Eve when was really a difficult timing plus an unhelpful weather..

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9
Superb
1,490 reviews
Price from
£81
per night

Commodore Airport Hotel Christchurch 4.5 stars

Burnside, Christchurch

Situated 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 centre.

Commodore Airport Hotel Christchurch features spacious rooms, conference/meeting facilities and plenty of free car parking. The award-winning native gardens provide a peaceful atmosphere. Great hotel with an awesome team and plenty of amenities!

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9.1
Superb
1,089 reviews
Price from
£108
per night

Quest on Cambridge

Christchurch City-Centre, Christchurch

Situated in the centre of Christchurch, Quest on Cambridge is close to sights such as Christchurch Art Gallery, Canterbury Museum and Hagley Park. It is set 3.9 km from Christchurch Railway Station and offers a lift. The apartment features rooms with air conditioning, available on site private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. Well equipped with everything you need, small kitchen and even laundry appliances and excellent location to the city

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9
Superb
420 reviews
Price from
£91
per night

Blackrock Apartments Queenstown

Queenstown

Offering a garden and mountain view, Blackrock Apartments Queenstown is set in Queenstown, 1.5 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge and 6.6 km from Queenstown Event Centre. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The apartment features family rooms. Beautiful place, clean and good service

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9.2
Superb
373 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

Wanaka Lake Studio (New)

Wanaka

Featuring inner courtyard views, Wanaka Lake Studio (New) offers accommodation with a terrace and a patio, around 1.9 km from The Wanaka Tree. This apartment is 35 km from Cardrona. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Puzzling World is 4.2 km away. Cleanliness. Quiet neighborhood. Host was exceptionally helpful.

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9.3
Superb
107 reviews
Price from
£105
per night

Right on Tyne

Oamaru

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Right on Tyne is set in Oamaru. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.2 km from Bushy Beach. Everything was perfect, really a 25 out of 10. It had everything I could think about, and more. They even had steak knives, that we didn't know we needed till we had steak. Best, most pampering apartment in a really good location, easy to find, easy to park, it even has accessibly (shower and ramp at the entrance) I woke up feeling very refreshed, it's one of the best places I stayed in. Wanted to spend more time, if I had more. Also the name is genuis!!! Hotly recommend!

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9.7
Exceptional
155 reviews
Price from
£96
per night

Waves on the Esplanade

Kaikoura

Boasting a private beach area, terrace and views of sea, Waves on the Esplanade is situated in Kaikoura, a few steps from Kaikoura Beach. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. Guests can enjoy mountain views. Very well appointed, clean and modern apartment. Great access to tv channels.

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9.2
Superb
243 reviews
Price from
£177
per night

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