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Manor on the Park Backpackers

Dunedin

Set in Dunedin and with Taieri Gorge Railway reachable within 1.5 km, Manor on the Park Backpackers offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the...

J
James
From
New Zealand
Nice modern facilities and a very cute dog
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews
Price from
US$68.70
1 night, 2 adults

Robbies Hut

Greymouth

Offering free WiFi and garden views, Robbies Hut is an accommodation located in Greymouth. Set 5.4 km from Greymouth Railway Station, the property offers a garden and free private parking.

D
Dave
From
Australia
Beautiful little property with gentle rolling holds and amazing scenery We even got treated to the reddest sunrise I’ve ever seen.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews
Price from
US$77.38
1 night, 2 adults

māra

Mapua

Set within 32 km of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson and 33 km of Trafalgar Park, māra offers rooms in Mapua. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.

S
Simona
From
Czech Republic
Beautiful apartment and garden. Very helpful and nice hosts.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 294 reviews
Price from
US$111.30
1 night, 2 adults

City Town House - Unit

Christchurch

Offering a shared lounge and garden view, City Town House - Unit is located in Christchurch, 2.8 km from Canterbury Museum and 3.5 km from Hagley Park.

M
Maxime
From
France
Very comfortable accommodation, well located, lovely and helpful owner.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$40.96
1 night, 2 adults

1 Bedroom Apartment Pool Car Park Cathedral Square

Christchurch City-Centre, Christchurch

Situated 1 km from Christchurch Art Gallery and 1.2 km from Canterbury Museum in the centre of Christchurch, 1 Bedroom Apartment Pool Car Park Cathedral Square features accommodation with free WiFi...

V
VICKI
From
New Zealand
Awesome. Can’t wait to stay again, well presented and maintained everything was perfect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$128.01
1 night, 2 adults

Portage Bay Hub

Portage

Set in Portage, Portage Bay Hub provides a restaurant. The resort offers both free WiFi and free private parking. Picton Aerodrome Airport is 56 km from the property.

R
Roger
From
New Zealand
Pleasant relaxed staff and surroundings
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$65.43
1 night, 2 adults

A Stone's Throw

Picton

Set in Picton, less than 1 km from Shelley Beach, A Stone's Throw offers recently renovated accommodation with free WiFi and barbecue facilities. Outdoor seating is also available at the apartment.

T
Tristan
From
United Kingdom
Such a great place to stay, wish we could have stayed longer. Everything was clean, there was so much space, the kitchen was great, it really felt like a home for the night. Would definitely recommend it to anyone.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$102.41
1 night, 2 adults

Castle Studio Apartment

Dunedin

Offering inner courtyard views, Castle Studio Apartment is an accommodation set in Dunedin, 3.8 km from Taieri Gorge Railway and 4 km from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum.

D
David
From
Australia
The property is spacious and well appointed. Better than any motel. Love what they have done with the old post office. Modern with old world charm.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$85.11
1 night, 2 adults

Cosy cabin - Lake Hawea

Lake Hawea

Set in Lake Hawea in the Otago region, Cosy cabin - Lake Hawea has a patio. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Puzzling World is 15 km away.

H
Hannah
From
New Zealand
Only stayed for one night but had everything you need and it was warm cozy and spacious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
US$71.18
1 night, 2 adults

CBD 2 Bed 2 Bath Luxury Gem With Free Car Park

Christchurch City-Centre, Christchurch

Situated 1 km from Christchurch Art Gallery and 1.4 km from Canterbury Museum in the centre of Christchurch, CBD 2 Bed 2 Bath Luxury Gem With Free Car Park features accommodation with free WiFi and...

M
Marie
From
Australia
Very comfortable, great bedding & furnishings. Easy walk to centre of town.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$130.57
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$121.76
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 7,557 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$65.43
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,255 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$232.70
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,401 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 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,060 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$51.21
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 811 reviews
very clean,very handy location,very affordable
Guest review by
mark
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$94.59
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,014 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
Avg. price/night: US$108.10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,907 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.
Guest review by
Patnarin
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$229.91
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,288 reviews
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.
Guest review by
Jeffrey
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 14 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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Deborah
Group