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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. Comfortable, all necessary amenities available.

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9.1
Superb
1,036 reviews
Price from
US$170
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 clean, well maintained room. Having the washer/dryer was really nice to have as this was our 1/2 way point in our trip. Walking distance to several good restaurants and grocery store. Close proximity to airport and bus station.

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9.2
Superb
2,389 reviews
Price from
US$168
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 enjoyed vety mucj everything

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9
Superb
1,426 reviews
Price from
US$115
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 manager was very nice and very accommodating. There was someone already in our rooms so he gave us an upgrade which was great.

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9.3
Superb
1,077 reviews
Price from
US$56
per night

Situated in Christchurch, 9.1 km from Christchurch Railway Station, Novotel Christchurch Airport features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a restaurant. The property is around 10 km from Canterbury Museum, 10 km from Christchurch Art Gallery and 10 km from Hagley Park. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.

The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and car hire is available at this 4-star hotel. The location was close to the Christchurch International Terminal, ideal as our flight arrived after midnight. We received both room and breakfast upgrades, which were greatly appreciated. Thank you. Offers of help from the reception staff during our 01h00 check-in were welcomed. Breakfast was excellent. Thanks for the service and non-dairy omelette.

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Superb
7,863 reviews
Price from
US$150
per night

Picton Waterfront Apartments offer spacious, modern, self-contained accommodation in the heart of Picton. Each apartment boasts a private balcony with stunning views of Picton Harbour, Marina and the famous Marlborough Sounds. Fantastic view of the harbour, Great food downstairs and a great location. Thank you

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9.2
Superb
1,393 reviews
Price from
US$146
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. Lovely spacious suite with basic kitchen and partial ocean views. Centre of town location- walk to shops and cafes. Lovely welcoming host.

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9.3
Superb
1,048 reviews
Price from
US$114
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. This accommodation was amazing I can not fault it,we will definitely be staying there again next time we are down.

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9
Superb
1,057 reviews
Price from
US$60
per night

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. There is free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi. We liked the view of our room over Mount Aoraki and the comfort of the room quite big

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9.2
Superb
1,099 reviews
Price from
US$349
per night

Middle Park Motel is within a 4-minute drive of Blenheim’s town centre and Blenheim Train Station. It features an outdoor pool, barbecue facilities and free parking. All units feature either a kitchen or kitchenette and a private patio. Guests enjoy free WiFi. Room was comfortable and roomy. Staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful. Would be definitely stay here again.

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9
Superb
1,007 reviews
Price from
US$106
per night

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