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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.

Skippers Canyon is 36 km from the accommodation, while Smiths City Group Limited is 400 metres away. Queenstown Airport is 1 km from the property. Location was on the outskirts of Queenstown, which made access by car so much easier. Grocery store, bus stop and services nearby. Loved dishwasher and laundry in the room. Big space, modern and comfortable. Parking tight, but available. Great coffee maker, heated floors, great bed and shower. We would definitely come back.

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9.2
Superb
2,380 reviews
Price from
US$159
per night

Cardrona Hotel features an iconic on-site restaurant and bar. You can enjoy the picturesque gardens while sipping a drink on the patio. This hotel features a hot tub, a ski drying room and shared lounge and laundry facilities. It was a welcome rest as we arrived by bike. The front entrance is vintage and unassuming…but behind the long hedge is a huge beer garden which serves very tasty and reasonably priced food. We didn’t go in to the restaurant as the beer and garden food sufficed. The room was comfortable and looked in to the courtyard. The staff were all very friendly and were able to accommodate our bicycles. We really enjoyed our stay and recommend people go in the front door and check it out.

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9.1
Superb
1,405 reviews
Price from
US$102
per night

Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel is located high in New Zealand’s Southern Alps, within Arthur’s Pass Village. Just 300 metres from Arthur’s Pass train Station, it offers free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access. Lovely little motel at the foot of the mountain, clean, spacious and well equipped. Staff very welcoming and lots of useful tips. Only 10 minutes walk to the village.

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9
Superb
1,137 reviews
Price from
US$90
per night

The children’s playground has a trampoline and swings. Guests can relax in the wooden hot tub, which features views of the gardens and mountains (charges apply).

Ski storage facilities are available, along with ski equipment tuning and waxing tools. In-room continental can be delivered to the rooms each morning. Our room is large and clean. About a 10 minute walk to the town center. We had to change our itinerary because the road to Franz Josef was closed at Haast Pass due to slips and slumps. I was having trouble reaching our next hotel to let them know we would arrive a day late. Mark very kindly lent me his landline to use. Mark and Jacqui are wonderful hosts!

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9
Superb
2,134 reviews
Price from
US$122
per night

Just 250 metres from Lake Wakatipu, Alexis Motel & Apartments features a large shared patio offering views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables Mountains. All accommodation offers a kitchenette or kitchen. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property.

The tour desk books local activities including paragliding, skiing and snowboarding. Beautiful view. Spacious. Close to city centre

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9
Superb
1,343 reviews
Price from
US$128
per night

Located in Queenstown and only 4.6 km from Queenstown Event Centre, 12th Avenue Suites provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated apartment is located 12 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge and 22 km from The Remarkables. Lake Wakatipu is 23 km from the apartment and Skippers Canyon is 31 km away. Everything was new, clean and very well set up. Very comfortable and stylishly set up

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9.3
Superb
116 reviews
Price from
US$115
per night

The holiday home with a terrace and mountain views has 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with an a bath or shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Queenstown, like skiing and cycling. Great View. Had everything needed. Loved the shower.

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9.1
Superb
106 reviews
Price from
US$132
per night

The apartment provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with a bath or shower and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the apartment complex, all units come with bed linen and towels.

Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Wanaka, like skiing and cycling. It’s quite new, has everything you basically need so it’s great for a family stay.

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9
Superb
132 reviews
Price from
US$234
per night

Offering a garden and mountain view, Blackrock Apartments Queenstown is set in Queenstown, 1.5 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge and 6.6 km from Queenstown Event Centre. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The apartment features family rooms. The apartment is clean and have everything we need during the leisure stay.

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9.3
Superb
712 reviews
Price from
US$210
per night

Situated in Queenstown and only 7.2 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge, Garden Apartment features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. Housed in a building dating from 2019, this apartment is 19 km from Lake Wakatipu and 21 km from Skippers Canyon. The property is non-smoking and is set 14 km from Queenstown Event Centre. Away from the traffic and crowds of Queenstown but close enough for groceries or a visit. Super convenient for visiting Arrowtown. Couple of dining options within walking distance. Jennifer (host) is friendly and accommodating. She provided clear directions for the apartment, easy to check in and out. Beautiful apartment with plenty of space to spread out. The bed was the best we've had during our trip, we slept well. Great bathroom, kitchen, spacious living area and outdoor patio seating. The washer/dryer came in handy too. We actually cooked two meals in and ate at two of the walkable restaurants nearby. We wouldn't hesitate to book again, we couldn't have enjoyed it more.

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9.5
Exceptional
138 reviews
Price from
US$206
per night

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