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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.

C
Christina
From
Denmark
High quality, great staff, clean and great food at the rambler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,136 reviews
Price from
US$99.96
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...

D
Dumimg
From
China
This hotel is very close to the airport. The staff are very friendly. Parking is very convenient and the staff will tell us where to park. The room is clean and tidy, and the facilities are complete. I highly recommend it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,680 reviews
Price from
US$121.34
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.

L
Li
From
Singapore
The staff was friendly and helpful. She recommended few good dining places. The room was clean and spacious. Their central kitchen was super clean and everything u need for cooking are available. Superb!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,210 reviews
Price from
US$107.18
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.

L
Lightfoot
From
South Africa
The guest house was beautiful right out of a picture! The breakfast was great with various options to choose from. The room was comfy and warm, just the way I like a room to be when traveling.I walked everywhere I wanted to be because I was living in the middle of everything, George street is amazing! I would definitely visit again and recommend Sahara Guest house to whomever is traveling to Dunedin.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,013 reviews
Price from
US$94.18
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.

C
Cheng
From
Hong Kong
Thanks a lot Chrissy and Poppy for the help to get our laptop back from the apartment to Auckland before our flight back to HK! It is amazing! The room is fantastic and we love the stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,670 reviews
Price from
US$104.58
1 night, 2 adults

Mondello Kaikoura

Kaikoura

Set in Kaikoura, 1 km from Kaikoura Beach, Mondello Kaikoura provides air-conditioned rooms and a garden. This 4-star apartment offers luggage storage space and room service.

R
Razvan Paraschivu
From
Romania
The apartment was spacious and fully equipped.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,474 reviews
Price from
US$104.66
1 night, 2 adults

Hokitika's Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels

Hokitika

Located in Hokitika, 1.5 km from Hokitika Beach, Hokitika's Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels has a garden, parking on-site and rooms with free WiFi access.

S
Sarawut
From
Thailand
Play ground, well maintenance facilities
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,109 reviews
Price from
US$62.98
1 night, 2 adults

Amberlea Cottages

Hokitika

Featuring quiet street views, Amberlea Cottages features accommodation with balcony, around 1.1 km from Hokitika Beach.

E
Emily
From
Taiwan
Nice location, cozy bed and easy to reach to host! They are friendly and welcoming! Highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,242 reviews
Price from
US$126.25
1 night, 2 adults

Haast Beach Motel

Haast

Offering studio rooms for 1 or 2 people and family rooms for up to 6 people, this property includes rooms with cooking facilities and ensuite bathrooms. Free parking is available on-site.

E
Eva
From
Austria
Perfect for a few days, all the necessities were provided and little things such as cookies, coffee and tea, plenty of towels... Proximity to the beach is great!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,156 reviews
Price from
US$114.40
1 night, 2 adults

Golden Leaf Apartments

Invercargill

Set in a quiet tree lined location, Golden Leaf Apartments is a 5-minute walk from the city centre and a range of cafes and bars.

N
NERANJAN MADUSHAN
From
Sri Lanka
Great facilities , bigger apartment and friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,291 reviews
Price from
US$109.78
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$128.85
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 7,538 reviews
Great location and affordable. Room was very clean. Stayed one night before catching early flight.
Guest review by
Janette
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$66.45
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,185 reviews
We’ve stayed here before and loved the price for a private room and location! It’s a great affordable place to stay when visiting Christchurch! We had an early flight on departure day so having the car park access near by was super handy for us and cheap rates for that parking or you could park further away on the street for free. The church pub and Mexican restaurant down the street is also handy for a drink or late night eat! The shared bathrooms were always clean and showers got nice and hot!
Guest review by
Hara
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$135.73
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,420 reviews
Especially for a solo traveller it was a fantastic stay. It was a budget option but rather than staying in a hostel dorm room I had my own space which I very much appreciated. Especially after a busy day you just want to relax on your own. Sharing the bathroom on the floor was not a big deal at all, it was clean and close. Staff were all friendly and the location was great. Only a short walk from the city but also with a car park to use - again, another massive advantage compared to a hostel.
Guest review by
Nadja
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,111 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.
Guest review by
Brent
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$52
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 820 reviews
very clean,very handy location,very affordable
Guest review by
mark
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,052 reviews
Clean, tidy, affordable, modern and plentiful facilities, ideal location, friendly staff and the heater was on when we arrived so the room was really warm which was really nice.
Guest review by
Benjamin
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
Spotlessly clean and beautiful views. We have stayed here approx 7/8 years and it never fails to recharge your batteries. Bed linen was very clean and plenty of hot water. Nicki was great to deal with too.
Guest review by
Sally
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,924 reviews
Te Anau Lakefront Backpacker offers a pleasant stay for budget-conscious travelers. The combination of its central location, affordable rates, and clean, comfortable rooms makes it an excellent choice for both short and long stays. While it may not offer luxury amenities, it excels in providing the essentials at a great price.
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Patnarin
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$186.69
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Location is everything. I normally fly to Christchurch, then overnight before getting the intercity bus home the next morning. Christchurch City Hotel is the perfect location. It’s only a 7 minute walk to the bus station. The rooms are a good size, not the teensy tiny rooms of some other budget hotels nearby. Yes you can get cheaper rooms nearby, but this is the perfect stopover.
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Jeffrey
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
This property was spotless and the location ideal for access to the University of Canterbury. The beds were really comfortable.
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Group