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Well set in the centre of Christchurch, Drifter Christchurch provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The accommodation offers entertainment staff and a 24-hour front desk. All the spaces in the building are incredible! Decoration, furniture, lights... A nice staff is behind all of this. Standard rooms. Best hostel ever!

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Wonderful
1,842 reviews
Price from
$27
per night

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. Le bâtiment La chambre La déco L’emplacement Thanks to Rhys is was kind and helpful

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9.1
Wonderful
1,510 reviews
Price from
$130
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 bed, i slept super well ! thank you

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9.2
Wonderful
1,394 reviews
Price from
$208
per night

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 free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 5.2 km from Hagley Park, 15 km from Orana Wildlife Park and 4.1 km from Bridge of Remembrance. The property is non-smoking and is located 4.9 km from Christchurch Art Gallery. Great bed Great pillows very pleased with my stay.

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9.1
Wonderful
1,582 reviews
Price from
$83
per night

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. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is 400 metres from the city centre and less than 1 km from Southern Institute of Technology. The staff are very helpful and welcoming

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9.1
Wonderful
1,010 reviews
Price from
$177
per night

Set within 3.7 km of Central Otago District Council and 34 km of Kawarau Suspension Bridge, Harvest Park Studios Accommodation provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cromwell. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation features a patio. The aparthotel also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Room is quite big and clean. Love the bathroom, I with I could make my bathroom like this 😅 love the towel warmer .

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9.3
Wonderful
1,249 reviews
Price from
$104
per night

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. The property is set 17 km from The Remarkables, 21 km from Lake Wakatipu and 32 km from Shotover River. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. Very nice with laundry in the room, plus nespresso machine and the lift

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9.2
Wonderful
2,385 reviews
Price from
$163
per night

Located in Dunedin, near Otago Museum, Taieri Gorge Railway and Forsyth Barr Stadium, Sahara Guest House has a shared lounge. This guest house provides free private parking, private check-in and check-out and free WiFi. The guest house features family rooms. Very comfortable. The staff, I’m guessing owners, were so warm and receptive. It just felt very homey

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9.1
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
Price from
$71
per night

Located in Hokitika, 1.5 km from Hokitika Beach, Hokitika's Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels has a garden, parking on-site and rooms with free WiFi access. This 4-star holiday park offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space. The holiday park features family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests. The room and the facilities are excellent.

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9.3
Wonderful
1,057 reviews
Price from
$58
per night

Set in a quiet tree lined location, Golden Leaf Apartments is a 5-minute walk from the city centre and a range of cafes and bars. The Classic Motorcycle Mecca is 1 km away while Bill Richardson Transport World is 3 km from the property. Free WiFi is available. Well equipped, clean, nice interior decoration, parking, quiet, green view, near shops and park

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9.1
Wonderful
1,413 reviews
Price from
$113
per night

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