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807 family hotels

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392 family hotels

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246 family hotels

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187 family hotels

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176 family hotels

Nelson

166 family hotels

Kaikoura

106 family hotels

Twizel

99 family hotels

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89 family hotels

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55 family hotels

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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
Netherlands
loved everything about it. Friendly staff, really good vibe, great location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,041 reviews
Price from
US$96.78
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.

E
Evelien
From
Netherlands
This is a fantastic hotel that ticks all the boxes for comfort, customer service and a sense of luxury. The staff were fantastic and made us feel very welcome. The bed was amazing and so was the shower. We also loved how the hotel was decorated; lots to see (artwork, books, etc... not your standard hotel lobby) and the location was perfect for us: short walking distance to everything in Christchurch center. In the same courtyard as the hotel you can find a wine bar which is a lovely place to spend an evening. I cannot think of a single thing that I would suggest to change in this hotel. Our stay was simply perfect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,415 reviews
Price from
US$212.03
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
Australia
Service. 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$175.47
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 Zealand
It 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, 1,647 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.

s
susan
From
Ireland
This property was just amazing. Everything about it was excellent 👍
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
Estonia
So modern & nice rooms! Everything is new & clean. Very good place!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,200 reviews
Price from
US$97.90
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
Germany
Brand 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.

M
Mingdi
From
China
warm and cozy suite, I like the breakfast. Although the weather was not good and failed to take a stargazing, it’s still unforgettable night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,182 reviews
Price from
US$326.62
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.

佐藤
From
Japan
It’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.

R
RYAN
From
United States
The location to the beach frontage road is very nice. Just walk across the street and you can enjoy the beach and the beautiful sunrise every morning. Quiet with easy access to local breakfast and hotel bars. Highly recommend for the price and amenities.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,662 reviews
Price from
US$97.90
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 83 reviews
We really enjoyed our stay here! We are a family with a baby and David organised cot & baby high chair for us :) the house was really nice and clean, all the amenities are included so very handy. Parking was included and location is good - close to a lot of nice cafes! Also David and Molly are friendly & communication was excellent. Definitely recommend this place
Guest review by
Hye Yeon
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,989 reviews
The beds were more comfortable than our beds at home! Kids aged 2 and 4 slept like a dream. Amazing TV features, with the kids loving Disney+ and Netflix cartoons. Extremely affordable, with a 3-bdrm unit for three adults and two children being $224. Proper bedrooms! Perfect car parking for vehicle. This price would be completely unheard of in other areas such as Queenstown or Auckland. Excellent facilities in the room, and we used the toaster, jug, and a pot on the stove.
Guest review by
Penny
Group
Avg. price/night: US$143.78
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews
Excellent family property - we had our toddler and they supplied everything we needed & more - highchair, bath, cot, cosy blankets and even a box of toys and child plates and cutlery!
Guest review by
Danelle
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Our family stayed here for one night. It was spacious, clean and warm. The combo of the log burner and boards games made for a fun night with our kids.
Guest review by
Sinsemillia
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$85.82
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews
Stunning views.. so close to the mountains and river. Very affordable stay for a family of four, the kids loved their bunk room. Great reception, for somewhere so close to the mountains in the middle of “seemingly” nowhere. Fast, easy, no-contact check in & out.
Guest review by
Leteisha
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 168 reviews
The location was really good, a close walk to town. The apartments next to us were empty which meant we weren’t “looking” into people next to us. Parking was excellent the unit was modern, it would be spacious enough for a couple but I think it was too small for a family, (we went with two children and a baby, and we should have upgraded to a bigger unit)
Guest review by
erin
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$41.96
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,483 reviews
Family friendly site with options for different budgets. Clean, warm and friendly. Helpful staff working hard in the frost! Our room was warm when we arrived. Children enjoyed the games room and DVD player as we still have DVDs. We enjoyed hearing native birds.
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Stephen
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$160.67
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,397 reviews
The breakfast buffet had a great variety of food. The location is a little bit outside of town but if you have a car, this should not be a problem. We travelled as a family of 5 with 3 children under the age of 8.The hotel exceeded our expectations. All the hotel staff were helpful and always greeted us with a smile. Leigh at the restaurant during dinner was exceptionally welcoming and pleasant. A very family friendly hotel with professional staff.
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Abi
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
We loved the view, the comfortable beds, and the fun games for the kids. We will come back. This was a wonderful getaway. Wonderful place, very family friendly. Was what I was looking for.
Guest review by
Karma
People with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 758 reviews
This place was so much better than I had expected!!! Amazing views. Easy access. Homely and cosy. Fireplace was beautiful. Really clean and well looked after. Had everything we needed, especially with our little toddler (family friendly). Staff were so nice and welcoming. Everything felt really easy and stress free. Loved every moment of our stay!
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Praveenan
Young couple