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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. The room was immaculate, one of the cleanest places I have ever stayed. Plus, the staff is super friendly.

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9.2
Superb
1,026 reviews
Price from
SEK 1,065
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. Lovely room and very friendly staff

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9
Superb
1,600 reviews
Price from
SEK 1,446
per night

Cardrona Hotel 3.5 stars

Cardrona

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. Just the most gorgeous boutique hotel....amazing food and staff.cant fault it

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9
Superb
1,135 reviews
Price from
SEK 968
per night

Archway Motels & Chalets 4 stars

Wanaka

Archway Motels & Chalets offers quiet and secluded accommodation, only 200 metres from Lake Wanaka. Set on 2 acres of gardens featuring native trees, tulips, roses and fruit trees, the spacious grounds include a covered BBQ area with picnic tables.

The children’s playground has a trampoline and swings. Guests can relax in the wooden hot tub, which features views of the gardens and mountains (charges apply). Great place, friendly staff. We had lots of space in our unit. Lots of area for children to play outside and even swings! Not far from the lake, we walked there.

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9
Superb
1,733 reviews
Price from
SEK 1,136
per night

Palazzo Motor Lodge 5 stars

Nelson

Just 350 metres from Nelson's CBD and award-winning cafes, restaurants and shops, Palazzo Motor Lodge offers accommodation with air-conditioning and double glazing in all apartments. The self-catering apartments also include free unlimited WiFi, and a Smart TV. Spacious, clean and comfortable. Close to city center.

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9.3
Superb
1,031 reviews
Price from
SEK 1,020
per night

Northwood Motor Lodge 4.5 stars

Christchurch

Northwood Motor Lodge is a 4-star motel on the edge of Christchurch, only 8km from the airport. The motel offers modern, air-conditioned accommodation with free Wi-Fi.

Guests have a choice of open-plan studios or larger apartments which have a separate living room. All of the units have kitchenettes, a large LCD TV and DVDs can be placed in the rooms on request. All rooms are serviced daily. The motel was idealy placed for us, near the airport. Rooms were well equipped, well furnished with comfortable beds and very clean. Although not large, kitchen space was well designed and functional. Lovely surroundings with plants and colourful flowers. Laundry available for guests at no additional cost, which is not common in NZ motels. Owners we very helpful, making an additional room available and providing transport from and to the airport. Excellent value for money.

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9.3
Superb
1,326 reviews
Price from
SEK 1,065
per night

Commodore Airport Hotel Christchurch 4.5 stars

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. Quiet, great indoor/outdoor eating option at very good onsite restaurant. Excellent attentive staff. Efficient airport transfer.

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9.1
Superb
1,136 reviews
Price from
SEK 1,452
per night

The Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments 5 stars

Queenstown

Guests can enjoy a range of in-room massages services, including invigorating body and facial treatments. Guests can hire mountain bikes to enjoy the scenic beauty of Queenstown. The town centre is a 10-minute drive from The Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments. Nice a view and friendly staff

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9
Superb
1,151 reviews
Price from
SEK 2,227
per night

Kingsdown Manor B&B Timaru

Timaru

Kingsdown Manor B&B Timaru is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Timaru, where guests can make the most of its seasonal outdoor swimming pool and garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. It's my favorite house we've ever lived in. I have to say it's dream house. The house is warm and beautifully furnished, the details of the decoration are well done, and the flowers also very beautiful. Male made a good breakfast, she is enthusiastic and tought us how to make bread. Highly recommend staying here! We'll stay here again if we come to New Zealand again.

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9.3
Superb
108 reviews
Price from
SEK 1,144
per night

Dalkeith Boutique Bed & Breakfast

Kaiapoi

Dalkeith Boutique Bed & Breakfast has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Kaiapoi, 20 km from Christchurch Art Gallery. The property features city views and is 20 km from Canterbury Museum and 21 km from Hagley Park. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The breakfast was amazing and you were even given a menu to select your choices. A cooked breakfast was also an option. We had breakfast in our room, which was a nice touch.

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9.3
Superb
108 reviews
Price from
SEK 1,075
per night

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