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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. Coffee and tea at the lobe. The Crew was very kind and helpful.

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9.2
Superb
1,018 reviews
Price from
MYR 685
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. The room, the shower, the bed, the hospitality of the staff.

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9.2
Superb
1,778 reviews
Price from
MYR 627
per night

Mondello Kaikoura 4 stars

Kaikoura

Set in Kaikoura, less than 1 km from Kaikoura Beach, Mondello Kaikoura provides accommodation with air conditioning and access to a garden. This 4-star apartment offers luggage storage space and room service. The apartment also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Great location. I don’t have a car so it is around 10 mins walk to city center and whale watching, 15 mins to supermarket. Close to restaurants and convenience store. Room is spacious with cooking facilities and balcony, and the water pressure is strong. Staff are friendly :) Would love to stay here again when visit Kaikoura next time.

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9
Superb
1,004 reviews
Price from
MYR 400
per night

Sudima Christchurch City 5 stars

Christchurch City-Centre, Christchurch

Also featured at the property is a luxurious day spa, Moss, featuring a number of treatments in a relaxing and inviting space. Guests also have access to a nearby fitness centre, free of charge. Staff are available 24 hours to assist with any queries. Excelent staff and services, very clean, unfortunately we stayed only one night.

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9
Superb
1,613 reviews
Price from
MYR 630
per night

Shelby Motor Lodge 4 stars

Invercargill

Shelby Motor Lodge provides rooms in Invercargill near Rugby Park Stadium and Southern Institute of Technology. This 4-star motel offers free WiFi. The motel features family rooms.

All units are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. Every room comes with a private bathroom, while selected rooms include a kitchen with a dishwasher. At the motel rooms come with bed linen and towels. The staffs assisted very well, their friendliness is over expectation. The room is clean and function very well. There are dish washing machine, laundry machine, heater, portable fan/heater, microwave, stove/oven, and more. You just need to carry your clothes in and make it like home.

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9
Superb
1,131 reviews
Price from
MYR 481
per night

Picton Waterfront Apartments 4 stars

Picton

Picton Waterfront Apartments offer spacious, modern, self-contained accommodation in the heart of Picton. Each apartment boasts a private balcony with stunning views of Picton Harbour, Marina and the famous Marlborough Sounds. location location location. spacious for family and quiet. the fantastic comms with the property. Brandon was totes amazeballs. the view was superb. apt is fab set up for any home cooking if you so desire, or just relaxing.

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9.1
Superb
1,135 reviews
Price from
MYR 630
per night

Akaroa Criterion Motel 4.5 stars

Akaroa

Centrally located in Akaroa, this motel offers rooms with either a balcony or a patio. It also includes 500MB of free WiFi per day, per room.

Akaroa Criterion Motel is situated opposite Children’s Bay. It is a 16-minute walk from Mt Vernon Akaroa. Fantastic location and water views. Lovely big bed. Comfy sheets. Large room. Friendly and helpful staff. Outdoor chairs and table to use on the balcony. Beach bag and towels for use on the beach .

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9.2
Superb
1,146 reviews
Price from
MYR 478
per night

Delorenzo Studio Apartments 5 stars

Nelson

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. Spacious studio with everything you need for a relaxing stay after doing the Able Tasman Trail. Super comfortable bed. Very clean. Furniture and kitchenware is as good as new. The bathroom is exceptional with a great shower and even a washing machine and dryer. The studio is also quiet - at least if your room, like ours, is not the first one next to the street.

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9.1
Superb
1,653 reviews
Price from
MYR 341
per night

Golfcourse Road Chalets and Lodge 4 stars

Wanaka

Located on 10 acres of gardens, Golfcourse Road Chalets and Lodge with lovely lake, mountain or golf course views. Just 4 minutes’ drive from Lake Wanaka, the property features free WiFi and barbecue facilities. Shona was delightful and the chalet and property were beautiful and quiet. Very clean with a great view and awesome shower

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9
Superb
1,173 reviews
Price from
MYR 644
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. Clean, modern, very comfortable, quiet, and friendly staff who went out of their way to make our stay as easy as possible after our plane was delayed and we arrived late.

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9.3
Superb
1,037 reviews
Price from
MYR 473
per night

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