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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. Architecturally pleasing given historical facade, and excellent internal renovations to create the hotel. Exquisitely furnished. The staff are exceptionally well trained, professional and polite.

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9.1
Superb
1,488 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. Great room, clean and well appointed. Staff were outstanding!

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9.1
Superb
1,409 reviews
Price from
US$182
per night

Set in Kaikoura, 1 km from Kaikoura Beach, Mondello Kaikoura provides air-conditioned rooms and a garden. This 4-star apartment offers luggage storage space and room service. The apartment also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. We had great views of the surrounding mountains, just stunning location. Also, it was very practical to get to town. The bed and beddings were comfortable, the spa was a plus after long days exploring. The staff was realy kind, helpfull and easy going.

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Superb
1,417 reviews
Price from
US$111
per night

Featuring free WiFi, 2 on Whiteleigh and 239 on Lincoln Motel is located in Christchurch, 400 metres from AMI Stadium. Free private parking is available on site. A flat-screen TV with cable channels and an iPod docking station is provided. Zack is very friendly. Clean rooms

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Superb
1,212 reviews
Price from
US$121
per night

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 Bay. It is a 16-minute walk from Mt Vernon Akaroa. Extremely comfortable with added extras. An excellent, healthy breakfast. Very helpful, friendly staff

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9.3
Superb
1,053 reviews
Price from
US$116
per night

Offering full access to park facilities, Timaru TOP 10 Holiday Park provides bright accommodation with balcony, toaster and electric kettle. Highfield Golf Course is a 3-minute drive away.

Timaru TOP 10 Park is a 6-minute drive from Caroline Bay Park and Aorangi Park. Centennial Park is an 11-minute drive away. Well appointed kitchen, nice size, great porch, very quiet. Location pretty close to town, could walk. Grocery store close by. Most restaurants downtown. Washer and dryer worked well. We used the BBQ 3 nights, great!

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Superb
1,063 reviews
Price from
US$61
per night

Offering free Wi-Fi, and a guest lounge with a fireplace, Drifters Inn just 80 metres from the famous Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. It offers rooms with flat-screen satellite TV.

Drifters Inn Hanmer Springs is 2 minutes’ drive from Hanmer Springs Golf Course and Woodland Walk Recreation Reserve. Christchurch International Airport is 133 km away. Location and ability to control temperature of room

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9.1
Superb
1,337 reviews
Price from
US$102
per night

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.

Fitted with air conditioning, all rooms feature smart TV and a kitchenette with refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Some units come with a spa bath or hot tub. Very clean, with comfortable beds.

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9.1
Superb
1,058 reviews
Price from
US$97
per night

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.

Fitted with heating facilities, all self-contained accommodation includes a kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator and coffee/tea making facilities. Select accommodation offer spa baths. That’s was confortable and sweat for our stay at Christchurch. The lodges’s lady director was very kind and she want to do what is possible for helping us with our luggage weight and advices for it. Thanks a lot

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9
Superb
1,342 reviews
Price from
US$103
per night

Just 400 metres from the award-winning Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve, Alpine Garden Motel offers a terrace with stunning mountain views. Free Wi-Fi and a private patio with garden views is standard in all rooms. Free parking is available on site. Owners were friendly and the place is clean and spacious! Walkable distance to town.

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9.1
Superb
1,046 reviews
Price from
US$117
per night

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