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Akaroa Criterion Motel

Akaroa

Centrally located in Akaroa, this motel offers rooms with either a balcony or a patio. It also includes 500MB of free WiFi per day, per room. Akaroa Criterion Motel is situated opposite Children’s...

c
chongqi
From
China
Excellent spot. Literally 1min away from the sea. On the balcony you can see everything. Nice room for family travel. A great choice for Akaroa trip.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,036 reviews
Price from
US$93.65
1 night, 2 adults

Panorama Motel

Kaikoura

Wake up to stunning views of the Kaikoura Mountains and the sea at Panorama Motel. Our units are all ensuite and smoke-free.

K
Kamila
From
Poland
Priceless view from the window! Apartment well equipped, comfortable bed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,478 reviews
Price from
US$123.37
1 night, 2 adults

Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel

Arthur's Pass

Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel is located high in New Zealand’s Southern Alps, within Arthur’s Pass Village.

k
karen
From
Hong Kong
Fi greeted me with a warm and friendly smile. The room is fully equipped and clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,147 reviews
Price from
US$84.11
1 night, 2 adults

Aoraki Court Motel

Mount Cook Village

Aoraki Court Motel is a modern accommodation located in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. All units feature great views of surrounding mountains and Mount Sefton.

J
Jianjun
From
China
Big and clean room. Well equipped kitchen. Nice staff. Very good view of mt. Cook
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,073 reviews
Price from
US$239.44
1 night, 2 adults

Hanmer Springs Scenic Views Motel

Hanmer Springs

Enjoying beautiful mountain views, Scenic Views Motel provides spacious self-catered units with a patio and full kitchen facilities. Guests can enjoy free unlimited WiFi.

a
anthony
From
Australia
Modern up to date interior with spa bath and a view of the countryside
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,077 reviews
Price from
US$93.65
1 night, 2 adults

Tuscana Motor Lodge

Christchurch City-Centre, Christchurch

Free Wi-Fi access is available at Tuscana Motor Lodge, offering spacious studios and apartments with DVD player and LCD satellite TV. Christchurch city centre is only 10 minutes’ walk away.

S
Shih-An
From
Taiwan
Excellent position. Near central Christchurch
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,340 reviews
Price from
US$89.83
1 night, 2 adults

Alpine Garden Motel

Hanmer Springs

Just 400 metres from the award-winning Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve, Alpine Garden Motel offers a terrace with stunning mountain views.

J
Jacques
From
Thailand
Friendly host and excellent location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,017 reviews
Price from
US$103.18
1 night, 2 adults

Willowbank Motel

Kaikoura

Located in the seaside town of Kaikoura, New Zealand. All rooms feature kitchen facilities including microwave oven, colour TV and telephone. Electric blankets and heating are provided.

S
Saw Jit
From
Singapore
Room was nice and cozy. Well equipped. They even had TV in both bedrooms with a sofa bed in Living room. Apartment was clean and comfortable. Will definitely visit the apartment on our next holiday to NZ again😉
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,124 reviews
Price from
US$103.46
1 night, 2 adults

Northwood Motor Lodge

Christchurch

Northwood Motor Lodge is a 4-star motel on the edge of Christchurch, only 8km from the airport. The motel offers modern, air-conditioned accommodation with free Wi-Fi.

H
Helen
From
France
The setting is beautiful with lush gardens and so convenient for the airport. The host is very friendly, helpful and considerate. We loved the comfortable bed and the unit was well equipped, the shower had good water pressure too! All we needed for a relaxing one night stop.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,318 reviews
Price from
US$98.69
1 night, 2 adults

Alps Motel & Apartments

Twizel

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.

P
Patricia
From
Taiwan
Comfortable and new room, smell very nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 488 reviews
Price from
US$179.44
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$79.91
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,132 reviews
Lovely motel located close to main attractions about 15 minute walk Staff friendly lovely clean units hot showers lots of parking great place to stay. Laundry service available on site too
Guest review by
ROB
Group
Avg. price/night: US$128.97
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 770 reviews
Owners are lovely as usual. My go-to motel when I visit Geraldine. Perfectly situated close to centre of town, quiet and good facilities.
Guest review by
Nicola
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$112.15
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 583 reviews
Perfect location to daily commute to the Mt.Hutt ski fields. Super clean room and very comfy bed. The hosts Warren and Lesley are super friendly and know how to make guests feel right at home. Highly recommend this motel - we stayed 2 nights and everything was just perfect. Thanks for your warm hospitality 😊
Guest review by
Phill
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$114.91
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews
Old school motel at its best. Warm, spacious, cosy and great service.
Guest review by
Jeanette
Group
Avg. price/night: US$71.22
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,741 reviews
I loved the view around the motel, it was the most beautiful I have ever seen! I would have stayed longer if I have known :)
Guest review by
Greta_whynot
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$99.25
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,246 reviews
Decent motel with good location, friendly staff
Guest review by
Sakari
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$132.34
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 443 reviews
it was very value for money, i would recommend this motel to everyone
Guest review by
Vicky
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$139.29
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 329 reviews
From the outside it might look a little rough but the room was actually really nice and super good size with everything you need. Host was super lovely and helpful as we got to the motel late so she'd turned the heat pump on for us. Nice and quiet and I like their sustainability focus. And great location and price.
Guest review by
Cassandra
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$84.11
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,225 reviews
very clean and was comfortable there were excellent facilities in the motel room
Guest review by
Carmen
Group
Avg. price/night: US$104.20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 391 reviews
This motel was quite a surprise. Everything was new and very very good. It was situated close to the city centre, The staff were very friendly and helpful. there was no problem with parking and it was very good value for money.
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Catherine
Young couple