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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 classic and unique boutique hotel with amazing design! One the most interesting hotel we've been. Its an old university building with rich heritage. Staffs are super friendly and supportive.

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. Have stayed in many of the best Christchurch hotels and this is my new favorite. It will be my first choice from now on. Very friendly staff. Very comfortable and well designed room. Block out drapes work well. Kitchenette very useful. Great Byredo bathroom products. Downstairs cafe very convenient. Good new smart TV with casting

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

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. Outstanding property from the location to the cleanliness, thoughtfulness of items such as beach towels to take to the thermal springs, robes, heated floors, washer dryer, beautiful clean dishes, everything was PERFECT. I am in the travel industry and extremely particular. This rental was exquisite and. clean. Owner very nice and helpful. Would highly recommend others to stay here if in Hamner Springs.

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. Everything. The property is clean with detail to everything. There is a nepresso machine in the room, water. The room is large, light and airy. The light switches were placed in the perfect place and east to use as was the shower. Very well designed and functional.

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!

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. All good. Really nicely designed hotel in a great location in the centre of town.

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.

Melody is a 5-star property located in Gore. The hotel also provides free WiFi and free private parking.

Guest rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, fridge, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. All units at the hotel come with a private bathroom and bed linen. Very friendly staff, clean room and bathroom

Stoneridge Estate offers 5 star luxury bed and breakfast accommodation and fine dining in a tranquil setting, 15 minutes’ drive from the heart of Queenstown. You can experience breathtaking lake and mountain views from every room. Everything! We loved the staff, amazing views, and the beautiful property. Enjoyed the hot tub and afternoon drinks as well. Thank you so much for the kind staff for making our stay memorable. We would love to come back again.