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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. Breakfast was a decent continental.the coffee in the breakfast room was not as good as the coffee in the conservatory. The room was beautifully designed with all that was needed. The history and beauty of the building have been loving incorporated into the hotel.

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9.1
Superb
1,491 reviews
Price from
US$174
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. Good central location, very modern, clean & efficient. Excellent food and wine in the restaurant. The staff were all very good.

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9.1
Superb
1,407 reviews
Price from
US$183
per night

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

At the hotel, all rooms include a wardrobe and a patio with a mountain view. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all guest rooms at Oakview have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms also offer a terrace. The units will provide guests with a fridge. 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
123 reviews
Price from
US$248
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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9.2
Superb
276 reviews
Price from
US$262
per night

Situated in Christchurch, 500 metres from Christchurch Art Gallery, The Classic Villa features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk. The property is 200 metres from Canterbury Museum, and within 800 metres of the city centre. Superb location, very welcoming. Huge reception area with multiple quiet corners to sit quietly and relax. Filter coffee freely available.

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9.3
Superb
715 reviews
Price from
US$209
per night

An award-winning boutique hotel, The George offers an exceptional blend of luxury, elegance, and warm hospitality in the heart of Christchurch. Overlooking the picturesque Hagley Park and Avon River, this refined retreat is renowned for its intimate ambience, personalized service, and exquisite culinary experiences. Fantastic hotel! A traffic accident delayed our journey so we arrived late and left early the following morning, so didn't have time to appreciate the additional facilities of the hotel.Our room was blissful, the staff couldn't have been more helpful and the view from our bedroom was lovely. .

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9.2
Superb
859 reviews
Price from
US$305
per night

Situated in Kaikoura, 100 metres from Kaikoura Beach, Sudima Kaikōura features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Guests can make use of a bar. Beautiful facility, top staff, nice happy hour wine list, nice location, lot of parking space. Really nice experience, thank you!

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8.8
Fabulous
2,016 reviews
Price from
US$157
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. Room,property, staff were all wonderful Ceiling window for stargazing incredible

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8.9
Fabulous
1,183 reviews
Price from
US$302
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 property was clean, the staff were friendly and the location was convenient. The room had all amenities including a microwave oven and a dish washer and the beds were very comfortable.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,329 reviews
Price from
US$193
per night

Boasting mountain views, Hackthorne Gardens Luxury Accommodation offers accommodation with a fitness centre, a garden and a terrace, around 6.5 km from Christchurch Railway Station. This 5-star guest house offers a lift and a shared kitchen. The guest house features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Property and room room were amazing. Strange to never see staff other than cleaners, but they were friendly!

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8.4
Very good
221 reviews
Price from
US$117
per night

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