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Well set in the centre of Christchurch, Drifter Christchurch provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The accommodation offers entertainment staff and a 24-hour front desk. Here was absolutely No.1 backpacker’s in New Zealand. Yoga room, movie room, Zen room and lounge every where amazing!!!

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Superb
2,012 reviews
Price from
US$30
per night

Ideally situated in Christchurch, The Observatory Hotel Christchurch features a buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. Private parking is available on site. All of the fabrics are from William Morris! Excellent atmosphere.

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Superb
1,435 reviews
Price from
US$170
per night

Situated in Christchurch, 1 km from Canterbury Museum, The Mayfair features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is 1.2 km from the city centre and less than 1 km from Christchurch Art Gallery. The location was perfect—close to everything yet peaceful. The service was excellent, and the staff were exceptionally kind and professional. They also made our anniversary stay very special with thoughtful touches.

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9.1
Superb
1,408 reviews
Price from
US$192
per night

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 free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 5.2 km from Hagley Park, 15 km from Orana Wildlife Park and 4.1 km from Bridge of Remembrance. The property is non-smoking and is located 4.9 km from Christchurch Art Gallery. Friendly staff, very considerate. Nice spacious room with kitchen.

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9.1
Superb
1,658 reviews
Price from
US$94
per night

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.

Timaru TOP 10 Park is a 6-minute drive from Caroline Bay Park and Aorangi Park. Centennial Park is an 11-minute drive away. Well appointed kitchen, nice size, great porch, very quiet. Location pretty close to town, could walk. Grocery store close by. Most restaurants downtown. Washer and dryer worked well. We used the BBQ 3 nights, great!

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Superb
1,053 reviews
Price from
US$62
per night

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. free shuttle from and to the airport by hotel staff. very nice facilities such as indoor swimming pool, hot jacuzzi. very friendly and helpful staff with very good service mind.

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9.2
Superb
1,934 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
472 reviews
Price from
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. This motel was one of the nicest motels we have stayed at. The view was amazing and the easy chairs very comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.

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9.5
Exceptional
139 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. Room was clean, quiet and comfortable with everything you need, great price for what you’re getting considering how the room has been decorated, definitely recommend!

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9.1
Superb
330 reviews
Price from
US$295
per night

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