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Free Wi-Fi access is available at Tuscana Motor Lodge, offering spacious studios and apartments with DVD player and LCD satellite TV. Christchurch city centre is only 10 minutes’ walk away.

Fitted with heating facilities, all self-contained accommodation includes a kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator and coffee/tea making facilities. Select accommodation offer spa baths. The woman at the reception was very welcoming. The room was clean, spacious, and with nice furniture and wall-decorations. The kitchenette was small but had everything we needed, and the bathroom was simply as it should be. The center of Christchurch was about 15 minutes walk away, and there were plenty of restaurants in the vicinity. There was also a large park with botanical gardens nearby, which we enjoyed very much.

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Superb
1,338 reviews
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US$101
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Just 400 metres from the award-winning Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve, Alpine Garden Motel offers a terrace with stunning mountain views. Free Wi-Fi and a private patio with garden views is standard in all rooms. Free parking is available on site. We did love their garden! We could tell how much they care about their property from every single detail💗

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9.1
Superb
1,024 reviews
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US$104
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Located in the seaside town of Kaikoura, New Zealand. All rooms feature kitchen facilities including microwave oven, colour TV and telephone. Electric blankets and heating are provided.

This motel’s facilities include a children's playground, barbecue facilities and shared laundry. Free off-street car parking is provided. Broadband internet access is available in the reception area. Modern fully equipped kitchen, warm, own terrace with cool chairs and table, comfortable bed and modern bathroom. Everything was exceptionally clean and we enjoyed our stay so much!!

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Superb
1,127 reviews
Price from
US$111
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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 Best motel ive stayed at in a long time. Stayed extra night too. The facilities were excellent . Thank you very much Peter I will definitely come back again. Cheers Stephen and Family

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9.4
Superb
1,328 reviews
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US$100
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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 is just 15 minutes' drive from Christchurch City Centre. We were delighted with this hotel. The warm welcome from the team, delightful garden setting with plenty of attractive seating options both inside and out, great restaurant, comfortable room. The location is super convenient for the airport yet quiet and peaceful.

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9.2
Superb
1,932 reviews
Price from
US$201
per night

Featuring a garden, Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge is set in Hanmer Springs and also provides a bar and barbecue facilities. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Close to town, but not in busy area, beautiful views, excellent bar and restaurant.

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9.1
Superb
176 reviews
Price from
US$99
per night

Alps Motel & Apartments provides air-conditioned rooms in Twizel. All rooms feature a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and a private bathroom. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Super clean, very large room and it was extremely well stocked. Everything in the room was spotless, clean, probably new. There was ample cutlery and cookware, a fully functioning kitchen. Bathroom was also very large and comfortable.

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9.5
Exceptional
473 reviews
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US$199
per night

Situated in Kaikoura, 1.3 km from Kaikoura Beach, Austin Heights - Kaikoura features a garden and views of the garden. The guest house features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Best accommodation during our 3 weeks in New Zealand.

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9.5
Exceptional
141 reviews
Price from
US$97
per night

Situated in Lake Tekapo, Canterbury region, Starlet 11 is located 46 km from Mt. Dobson. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. There is a picnic area and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Lu Lu was incredible! We hope to be back soon.

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9.1
Superb
331 reviews
Price from
US$295
per night

Situated in Christchurch in the Canterbury region, Chic Private Studio 5 mins from Airport and shops features a patio. The air-conditioned accommodation is 6.5 km from Canterbury Museum, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 6.9 km from Christchurch Art Gallery. Property was spacious, homely and clean. Conveniently located near the airport and there were plenty of amenities. Liz was very generous and even let us borrow her charger.

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9.1
Superb
100 reviews
Price from
US$66
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