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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.
H
Hubertje
From
Netherlandsloved everything about it. Friendly staff, really good vibe, great location
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
GuernseyBreakfast 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.
C
Chris
From
AustraliaService. Gave you 2 drink vouchers at check in. 2 cocktails no charge.
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 ZealandIt 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
The Langlands Hotel
Hotel in Invercargill City Centre, Invercargill
Situated in Invercargill, 1.7 km from Rugby Park Stadium, The Langlands Hotel features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
J
Jane ROUT
From
GreeceThe staff are very helpful and welcoming
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,055 reviews
Price from
US$166.49
1 night, 2 adults
Harvest Park Studios
Cromwell
Set within 3.7 km of Central Otago District Council and 34 km of Kawarau Suspension Bridge, Harvest Park Studios provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cromwell.
A
Ada Liisa
From
EstoniaSo modern & nice rooms! Everything is new & clean. Very good place!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,201 reviews
Price from
US$101.82
1 night, 2 adults
Quest Queenstown Apartments Remarkables Park
Hotel in 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.
M
Max
From
GermanyBrand new, perfect hotel, extremely friendly and helpful staff. Nice view. Best accomodation on our 3 month trip.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,358 reviews
Price from
US$200.90
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 AfricaFriendly 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$359.35
1 night, 2 adults
Sahara Guest House
Dunedin
Located in Dunedin, near Otago Museum, Taieri Gorge Railway and Forsyth Barr Stadium, Sahara Guest House has a shared lounge.
佐
佐藤
From
JapanIt’s very cute and lovely guest house
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,004 reviews
Price from
US$91.19
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
SwitzerlandAmazing 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
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Avg. price/night: US$83.08
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 586 reviews
Ideal location short bus ride from the city center. Exceptionally clean and homely space to enjoy, especially the family room. Great facilities and complementary extras were another bonus (hot chocolate what more can you ask for)!!The hosts were extremely generous and informative, our time in Christchurch would not have been the same without them. Could not have picked a better place to stay beginning our South Island Travels! Thanks again
Guest review by
IonaGroup
Avg. price/night: US$103.11
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,135 reviews
good place to stay to see Christchurch, i wouldn't say luxurious but it was comfortable and had everything you would need if you are only staying a few days to explore the area, the location was good and allowed us to explore the city centre and the botanical gardens and all the other things on our list and there were plenty of great places to eat nearby.
Guest review by
PatrickGroup
Avg. price/night: US$166.49
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,055 reviews
Very central location, modern, well appointed rooms, great food and all in probably best place to stay in town.
Guest review by
MartinYoung couple
Avg. price/night: US$145.46
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,422 reviews
Very good location, easy walk to the city centre and cafes/restaurants. Comfortable place to stay in.
Guest review by
PeterYoung couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 383 reviews
The facilities for cooking were excellent, really liked to communal outdoor spaces with the bbq and seating area. A great space to relax at the end of a busy day out. Everything was exceptionally clean and really liked how they went above and beyond to support sustainability. The location was great proximity to marahau so perfect place to stay to get out and about and enjoy the national park
Guest review by
Danielle HPeople with friends
Avg. price/night: US$121.96
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,168 reviews
Quiet location with a nice view of the surrounding mountains. Clean room with parking spot in front of your door. Shed in front of the entrance with a table and chairs for enjoying coffee or beer. The best place to stay on your way up to north or east parth of south island.
Guest review by
SramekSolo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$111.89
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,327 reviews
Great place to stay! Perfect location close to the city center and the Queens Park. The appartment had all we need and a little more. Lovely hosts. Would stay there again.
Guest review by
JuliaFamily with young children
Avg. price/night: US$333.66
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 82 reviews
Misty Peaks was the perfect place to stay for my group of 11. Very comfortable. Handy location to Fox Glacier CBD, cafe's etc We would all definitely stay there again.
Guest review by
ScobieMPeople with friends
Avg. price/night: US$153.85
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 705 reviews
From the moment we arrived we felt welcome, the owners and staff are lovely. Location is central and close to everything with an added bonus of how close the supermarket is for all those forgotten to pack items. The facilities are great, shower pressure is a massive bonus, love that they are a more eco motel. The pool is also great. The best place to stay with kids. Absolutely loved our stay and will definitely be back!
Guest review by
EmmaFamily with young children
Avg. price/night: US$137.46
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 4,778 reviews
The location was close enough to the city centre to walk easily. Not so close that there was a lot of noise. Staff were excellent, very helpful. Rooms were very comfortable and well appointed. Lovely place to stay.
Guest review by
DorothyYoung couple
Avg. price/night: US$200.73
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,962 reviews
The location of this apartment is just beside Queenstown Skyline which makes it a perfect place to stay
Guest review by
AMMARFamily with young children
Avg. price/night: US$167.28
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews
The location 10mn walk from the ferry terminal .the cleaness.everything is done to have a pleasant stay,even food available for breakfast
The quality of the beds.really the best place to stay in Picton
We had a late arrival.our host left the lights on in this apartment to help us.thank you
Guest review by
PhilippeYoung couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,477 reviews
Best place to stay in Queenstown. The location is superb.
Parking in Queenstown is a hassle so Novotel saved us a lot of driving .
Lovely buffet breakfast. Loved the staff.
Guest review by
AkankshaFamily with young children
Avg. price/night: US$128.11
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews
Location excellent and easy walking to Mapou Wharf for food and drink.
Very quiet, property has excellent facilities with own outside patio.
Hosts extremely helpful and knowledgeable of Able Tasman area.
Perfect place to stay to enjoy the beautiful area and Able Tasman excursions.
Guest review by
joanneYoung couple
Avg. price/night: US$96.23
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,915 reviews
Fantastic handy location, we struck one of those warm summer days and the fan in the room struggled to keep up, apart from that a perfect place to stay.
Guest review by
DodzoYoung couple
Avg. price/night: US$89.51
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 708 reviews
The location of this lodge makes it was it is! Right next to the stunning beach, with the Beached Whale restaurant next door; makes it the perfect place to stay for a night, have a few drinks and wander home.
Guest review by
LauraYoung couple
Avg. price/night: US$514.72
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews
This place is a wonderful stay with plenty of bedrooms and fully equipment with amenities that is needed for a family or large group. Outdoor space is nice and cosy to enjoy a cup of tea or morning breakfast. Very good Wifi. Perfect location. You can stargaze on a clear night right from the hall windows. One of the best place to stay in Tekapo
Guest review by
AravindFamily with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,682 reviews
The location is perfect. It's modern, bright, clean, comfortable.
It's quiet and just a really perfect place to stay in Tekapo
Guest review by
XavierSolo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$83.64
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,019 reviews
Perfect place to stay to unwind after long arduous flights. Quiet location , good restaurant, decent continental breakfast.
Rooms small and spartan with no frills.
Guest review by
WilliamYoung couple
Avg. price/night: US$104.62
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 333 reviews
Cabins are super clean and comfortable and the garden is lovely. This was the perfect place to stay before our Old Ghost Road adventure. There was so much space for our group of 8 to organise our bikepacking gear and get our bikes set up. Great coffee and food options nearby. Arran is an awesome host and he looked after us so well with transport, bag storage & relocation all for a very reasonable price. Big thanks to Arran. We’ll be back!!
Guest review by
MayaGroup
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 83 reviews
A real gem of a place to stay. Well appointed, comfortable home with everything you would need. Very peaceful location only a few minutes from an eatery. Will be on our list of places to stay again.
Guest review by
LizPeople with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews
A lovely, modern place to stay. Wonderful furnishings and facilities. This unit is in a fantastic central location, just a short walk to the city centre.
Guest review by
BarbaraSolo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,403 reviews
Very central location in Queenstown - the walk into city centre was less than 10min. This was a lovely stay and our room was spacious, warm, clean and comfortable. Staff were all super helpful and we thoroughly enjoyed our 1-night stay!
Guest review by
vipenguinYoung couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
The location and ease of the property. It was a perfect place to stay with young children.
Guest review by
TeganFamily with young children
