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Drifter Christchurch

Hotel in Christchurch City-Centre, Christchurch

Well set in the centre of Christchurch, Drifter Christchurch provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

J
Julia
From
Austria
This is a very nice, clean and calm hostel! I loved it and definitely could find a good rest there. They have quite a huge area to just chill and hang out.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,039 reviews
Price from
US$118.04
1 night, 2 adults

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

Hotel in Christchurch City-Centre, Christchurch

Ideally situated in Christchurch, The Observatory Hotel Christchurch features a buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.

m
marian
From
Guernsey
Breakfast was fine the location excellent if you don’t need parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,415 reviews
Price from
US$267.98
1 night, 2 adults

The Mayfair

Hotel in Christchurch City-Centre, Christchurch

Situated in Christchurch, 1 km from Canterbury Museum, The Mayfair features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

d
daniel
From
Uruguay
Very modern facilities. Staff very friendly. Confortable hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,405 reviews
Price from
US$223.02
1 night, 2 adults

Golden Hotel

Hotel in Riccarton, Christchurch

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...

L
Lauren
From
New Zealand
It was clean, tidy and easy to access , even after hours . Walking distance to the mall and shops.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,648 reviews
Price from
US$117.48
1 night, 2 adults

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Lake Tekapo

Situated in Lake Tekapo, 46 km from Mt. Dobson, Galaxy Boutique Hotel features views of the mountain.

S
Sedrick
From
South Africa
Friendly staff Clean and comfortable rooms Great views from your room Sky windows was a great addition Excellent unrestricted full breakfast - delivered to our rooms Attention to detail - Amenities Close to the lake and shopping areas - 10mins walk Great view of the night sky
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,182 reviews
Price from
US$293.90
1 night, 2 adults

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments provides beachfront accommodation in Kaikoura. The property features sea and mountain views, and is 200 metres from Kaikoura Beach.

E
Elisha
From
Switzerland
Amazing location, great living space and feels modern and new.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,662 reviews
Price from
US$110.77
1 night, 2 adults

Sudima Christchurch City

Hotel in Christchurch City-Centre, Christchurch

Situated in Christchurch, 700 metres from Christchurch Art Gallery, Sudima Christchurch City features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

I
Ismail
From
Indonesia
Good and strategic location for business
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,292 reviews
Price from
US$190.83
1 night, 2 adults

Akaroa Criterion Motel

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...

M
Marcel
From
Thailand
personal attention, I forgot my walking stick and they sent it to me. They advised us how to join a sailing race at the lake and good restaurants to dine. We had a very good time
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,037 reviews
Price from
US$134.27
1 night, 2 adults

Panorama Motel

Kaikoura

Wake up to stunning views of the Kaikoura Mountains and the sea at Panorama Motel. Our units are all ensuite and smoke-free.

L
Lettie
From
South Africa
The view was top notch, the unit had everything we needed and was really warm and cozy. We will definitely be back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,474 reviews
Price from
US$123.08
1 night, 2 adults

Timaru TOP 10 Holiday Park

Timaru

Offering full access to park facilities, Timaru TOP 10 Holiday Park provides bright accommodation with balcony, toaster and electric kettle. Highfield Golf Course is a 3-minute drive away.

M
Mark
From
United Kingdom
Perfect accommodation for travelling around NZ.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,054 reviews
Price from
US$61.54
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$503.02
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews
A really lovely and warm place to stay, especially with family. AMAZING. Thank you for a great over night stay. Was a great place to stay over night but would be a perfect place to stay for longer. Thank you again. It was great.
Guest review by
Mara
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$97.90
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 705 reviews
I like the place accessible for all sorts, like restu, Gas Station, ect. Its a perfect place to stay. I definitely stay again in Lincoln.
Guest review by
Aunnanc
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$210.91
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,468 reviews
Convenient location and very reasonably priced for city centre. Reception staff were very friendly and welcoming. Bed was actually very comfortable.
Guest review by
Craig
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$134.27
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,039 reviews
This hotel offers 24-hour front desk service, and the staff are very friendly. The rooms are clean and tidy, and while they are small, they are well-equipped with everything you need. The location is very convenient, right in the city center. The hotel also has a shared kitchen, which is very handy. Overall, I highly recommend this hotel!
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JADE
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
It was a good location for access to the city centre and so I was able to walk everywhere. A very nice cafe not far from the accommodation.
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Gillian
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 590 reviews
Best location so far.
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Steve
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$286.62
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,414 reviews
Amazing place! Location and view was absolutely spectacular! Could not ask for a better place to stay with my family. Right on the lakes edge and just a walk to everything. We were also so close to the snow tubing which the kids loved! Will stay here again in the future.
Guest review by
Nicole
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$97.90
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 458 reviews
Everything, it's a great place to stay. Warm ,very clean. Awesome location as well 👏
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Bruce
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$103.11
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,143 reviews
Clean and comfy motel. Location great to explore the city centre. Staff friendly and flexible with a later check out. Happily stay here again :)
Guest review by
Emma Hand
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews
The cottage is very nice and had everything we needed It was warm and cozy and the bed was very comfortable. I appreciated having an electric blanket. A good location for day trips to Mount Cook, Tekapo, or further south to Cromwell. The clay cliffs are worth a visit. Overall, it was an excellent place to stay, even in winter. Although it was foggy at Twizel, Mount Cook, which is about 45 minutes drive away, it was beautiful there, so we'll worth going to.
Guest review by
Rosemary
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$118.83
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,647 reviews
Having a seperate lounge & kitchenette worked very well. The location is easy walking distance to the downtown Christchurch Excellent restaurants 2minutes walk away
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Voreen
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,299 reviews
Great location that is near to city centre, though shared -- the toilets are private for one person use, great value for money paid, the staff is helpful for smooth check-in, eating spaces below and kitchen provided. Room is clean.
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Wei En Wayne
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$89.51
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,753 reviews
Location was relativity close to the city centre, good size room, lots of parking. Sky TV option. Heating was okay, downside was it’s on a 2 hr timer so room goes cold often.
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Kylie
Group
Avg. price/night: US$104.73
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 546 reviews
Best location best owner and kind
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Hesti
Group
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,051 reviews
Location was great - good alternative with all the ammenities you need for a stay in such a beautiful location. Comfy bed and good facilities. Ideal for those on a budget and needing a solid place to stay.
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Brent
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$145.46
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,422 reviews
Excellent location, walkable to city center as well as lots of food options close by. Really helpful, friendly staff
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Blair
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$321.04
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,783 reviews
Liked the curtains on the beds. The locked doors everywhere made it very safe. The kitchen was super large and very clean. Bathrooms as well. Beautiful location. It was a very nice place to stay. Very organized.
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Patti
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews
Great location, 15 min walk to city centre. Plenty of restaurants/takeaways close by.
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Sandra
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$67.69
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,547 reviews
We enjoyed our stay was very close to everything great location. Was an easy place to stay. Simple and all we needed. Was cosy.
Guest review by
Sarah
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$185.79
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,293 reviews
I always choose to stay at the CHCH City Hotel when in CHCH as it is a superb place to stay and for me the location is excellent
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Jo
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews
Excellent location. It was a nice place to stay and the host was very kind.
Guest review by
Oliver
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$67.13
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,539 reviews
Good location close to city center
Guest review by
Christie
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$293.54
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 856 reviews
The location was good, easy to get to the city centre eateries and a great park across the road for walking. The teddy bear for our daughter was the greatest touch, the complimentary apples in the hallways were great and the staff were very friendly.
Guest review by
Shannon
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 250 reviews
Perfect place to stay for family . Everything we need is there. Bed rooms are spacious. It’s nice the bathroom have heater and love the back light led mirror.
Guest review by
Colen Joy
Family with young children