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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. Very good location in central position

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9
Superb
1,411 reviews
Price from
US$168
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 food is exceptional, great location and the staff were just lovely

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9.1
Superb
1,411 reviews
Price from
US$190
per night

Situated in Lake Tekapo, 46 km from Mt. Dobson, Galaxy Boutique Hotel features views of the mountain. With a shared lounge, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests. Great location, great service, clean rooms with a view over the lake, nice breakfast, very nice staff. Would come back anytime!

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9
Superb
1,183 reviews
Price from
US$437
per night

Situated in Christchurch, 700 metres from Christchurch Art Gallery, Sudima Christchurch City features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is less than 1 km from Canterbury Museum, and within 900 metres of the city centre. The Sudima Hotel is beautiful! It has the right balance between new designs, eco friendly products and systems, practical but comfortable suites and the absolute highlight: very very friendly staff members! Each and every one of them has made our stay at the hotel amazing and one of a kind!

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9
Superb
1,296 reviews
Price from
US$181
per night

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough offers luxury self-contained suites with free Wi-Fi. Guests can cool off in the outdoor swimming pool or relax by the pool with a drink from the bar.

All rooms have a 42-inch flat-screen TV. pretty tidy big rooms and nice facilities

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9
Superb
2,199 reviews
Price from
US$88
per night

Set in Hanmer Springs, Oakview offers 5-star accommodation with a garden. The hotel also offers free WiFi and free private parking.

All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. All rooms include a kettle and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while selected rooms also offer a kitchen fitted with a dishwasher. The units at the hotel are equipped with a seating area. What’s not to say … INCREDIBLE… The Kora suite is such a beautiful 😍 place wish we could have stayed longer. If you are staying in Hanmer Springs this is the number one place to stay. Easy walk to the centre of town where there are plenty of bars and restaurants and the most comfortable high spec homely accommodation to come back to. If I could score this place more I would. Highly recommend.

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9.8
Exceptional
130 reviews
Price from
US$252
per night

14th Lane Urban Hotel is set in Blenheim. This 5-star hotel offers a concierge service and free WiFi. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service.

The units at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms are equipped with a coffee machine, while selected rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Perfect location, great service and super clean!

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9.5
Exceptional
279 reviews
Price from
US$216
per night

In a prime location in the centre of Christchurch, Hotel Montreal offers free WiFi, a restaurant and free private parking for guests who drive. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Certain units at the property feature a balcony with a city view. Everything about our stay was lovely! The staff were all very welcoming and nice. The room was great, really clean, spacious and super comfy. We ate at the restaurant and the food was delicious. We wished we could have stayed longer. If we make it back to Christchurch, we will stay here again!

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9.1
Superb
279 reviews
Price from
US$252
per night

Set in Dunedin, 1 km from Taieri Gorge Railway, Ebb-Dunedin offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a concierge service and free WiFi. Guests can use the sauna, or enjoy city views. Very relaxing and immaculate.

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9.3
Superb
900 reviews
Price from
US$145
per night

Located at the heart of the Central Otago wine region and just a 20-minute drive from Queenstown Airport, Gibbston Valley Lodge and Spa offers luxury accommodation, 5-star personal service, an on-site restaurant and a Day spa. The 24 private villas feature views over the organic vineyards and the mountains of Gibbston. The property itself was lovely, tranquil, and romantic. Rooms were super clean and comfy. The food at the lodge restaurant was excellent. The staff members (all of them) were truly exceptional. Welcoming, kind, and thoughtful people. The evening wine tasting was superb. Our host was engaging and very knowledgeable about all of the wines from the region. She made us feel welcome.

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9.3
Superb
157 reviews
Price from
US$471
per night

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