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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
3.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Excellent location "
Canada
Doug
The price is P2,832
P3,256 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
3.5 star property
Dunedin City Centre
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel was fine and very conveniently located for the purpose of our visit."
Australia
Graeme
The price is P5,663
P6,513 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Burnside
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Lovely helpful staff, comfortable beds, clean"
Australia
Joanne
The price is P4,801
P5,522 total
includes taxes & fees
May 2 - May 3
Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

Archway Motel & Chalets

Archway Motel & Chalets
3.0 star property
Wanaka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (407 reviews)
"Super new and clean, loved our stay"
United States
Rebecca
The price is P9,265
P10,921 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Archway Motel & Chalets

Hotel Give

Hotel Give
3.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"good location for walking to botanic gardens and restaurants."
United States
Janet
The price is P2,012
P2,314 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
Hotel Give

Fiordland Hotel

Fiordland Hotel
3.0 star property
Te Anau
7.2 out of 10, Good, (674 reviews)
"Older style property but clean and comfortable rooms. Short drive into town and walkable if you want."
Australia
Cherie
The price is P4,515
P5,192 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Fiordland Hotel

The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel
3.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (656 reviews)
"The hotel met our needs for a one night stay. The room was clean and the staff were friendly."
United Kingdom
Jane
The price is P5,979
P6,876 total
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6
The Godley Hotel

Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown
3.0 star property
Boydtown
7.6 out of 10, Good, (719 reviews)
"Good location "
Australia
Derek
The price is P4,426
P5,090 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Pinewood Queenstown

Te Anau Manapouri Lake Hotel

Te Anau Manapouri Lake Hotel
3.0 star property
Manapouri
6.6 out of 10, (844 reviews)
"Wonderful location , but very tired property in need of upgrading, staff were helpful. "
Ireland
HELEN
The price is P4,533
P5,213 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Te Anau Manapouri Lake Hotel

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Galaxy Boutique Hotel
3.5 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (435 reviews)
"The room was beautiful, the staff were lovely, and the unlimited breakfast was a nice touch. Wish we could have stayed here longer "
Canada
Justin
The price is P19,282
P22,174 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Drifter Christchurch

Drifter Christchurch
3.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (164 reviews)
"Amazing facility with great staff and a safe environment for young people travelling "
Canada
Joanne
The price is P4,721
P5,429 total
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6
Drifter Christchurch

Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel
3.5 star property
Twizel
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (649 reviews)
"Clean modern room in a quaint location "
United States
Neehar
The price is P15,499
P17,824 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 10 - Apr 11
Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson
3.0 star property
Nelson South
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great staff , clean room and good location "
Australia
Varun
The price is P3,729
P4,288 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
The Hotel Nelson

Wanaka Hotel

Wanaka Hotel
3.0 star property
Wanaka
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (746 reviews)
"centrally located to the shore and local businesses. good recommendations."
United States
Myron
The price is P6,545
P7,527 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 18 - Apr 19
Wanaka Hotel

Highview Apartments

Highview Apartments
3.5 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (648 reviews)
"The view was exactly as shown and the room is great with seating and the kitchen off to the side as you enter. Free parking Up a hill from down town but not bad and more quiet. "
Canada
Carina
The price is P6,170
P7,095 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
Highview Apartments

Garden Hotel Christchurch

Garden Hotel Christchurch
3.5 star property
Shirley
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (628 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Clean and easy access to to everything. "
Canada
Todd
The price is P3,909
P4,495 total
includes taxes & fees
May 2 - May 3
Garden Hotel Christchurch

Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau

Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau
3.5 star property
Te Anau
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (912 reviews)
"Staff members were helpful location is near a national park and beach "
United States
Xi
The price is P5,395
P6,204 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau

Heartland Hotel Queenstown

Heartland Hotel Queenstown
3.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great views, close to town."
Australia
Brandon
The price is P9,389
P10,797 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 10 - Apr 11
Heartland Hotel Queenstown

Lakeside Motel & Apartments

Lakeside Motel & Apartments
3.5 star property
Te Anau
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location "
United Kingdom
Sara
The price is P4,963
P5,707 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
Lakeside Motel & Apartments

Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites
3.5 star property
Kaikoura
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (453 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay, staff were lovely, nice quiet place"
Australia
Tara
The price is P4,158
P4,782 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Kaikoura Quality Suites
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