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A modern house with a glass door entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed beams, and a central bar area.
A river with a bridge, surrounded by mountains and dense forest.
A hotel room with a sliding glass door, a bed with white linens, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of the interior.

1. Heartland Hotel Haast

Heartland Hotel Haast
Haast
United Kingdom
Fiona
P4,298
P4,943 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Heartland Hotel Haast
A corridor leading to a restaurant with glass doors and a sign reading "ach-eron restaurant & bar".
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, and a bedside table with a vase of flowers.
A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and a bar.

2. Sudima Christchurch Airport

Sudima Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport
Australia
Nigel
P6,558
P7,542 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Sudima Christchurch Airport
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a wardrobe, and an air conditioning unit.
A compact living space with a kitchen, dining area, and seating.
A bar area with stools, a counter, and a refrigerator stocked with bottles.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a faucet, and a backsplash with a mosaic tile pattern.

3. Airport Gateway Christchurch

Airport Gateway Christchurch
Burnside
Australia
Elna
P4,561
P5,245 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Airport Gateway Christchurch
A modern building with large windows and a stone pathway leading to it, situated on a pebbled beach with driftwood in the foreground.
A room with large windows overlooking a beach, a table with chairs, and a potted plant.
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A spacious lounge area with a stone fireplace, large windows offering ocean views, and comfortable seating arrangements.

4. Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
Punakaiki
Australia
Kaye
P4,549
P5,232 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a grassy area with picnic tables and a building in the background.
A modern building with a reception area and a function room.
A spacious room with a large wooden table and chairs, a projector screen, and a whiteboard.
A wooden staircase with metal railings and a grey carpeted floor.

5. Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter
Christchurch City Centre
Australia
ERIC
P3,406
P3,917 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Bealey Quarter
A beach with waves crashing onto the shore.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A motel with a covered porch, outdoor seating, and a number '5' on the pavement.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and a window with a view of greenery.

6. Beach lodge motel

Beach lodge motel
Saint Kilda
Australia
Cyndi
P4,592
P5,281 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Beach lodge motel
A modern hotel entrance with a stone facade, large potted plants, and a well-lit interior visible through the glass doors.
An aerial view of a hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.
A restaurant with a pool view, dark wooden tables, red patterned chairs, and a fire exit sign.
Two people toasting with drinks at an outdoor table with a view of parked cars and a building in the background.

7. Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Blenheim CBD
Australia
Ian
P4,256
P4,894 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a visible restaurant named 'Accor Live Limitless'.
A modern bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a television screen.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with a view, and a bedside table with a lamp.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a TV screen.

8. BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Christchurch City Centre
United Kingdom
Daniel
P2,592
P2,980 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
A covered balcony with a view of a lake and mountains.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a potted plant, and a shower area.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a large window with curtains and a view of a lake.
A building with a white exterior and a metal roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and various shrubs.

9. Lakeside Motel & Apartments

Lakeside Motel & Apartments
Te Anau
Australia
Jared
P5,343
P6,145 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Lakeside Motel & Apartments
A modern building entrance with a glass door, a small outdoor seating area with metal chairs, and a gravel pathway.
A hotel entrance with a reception desk, a glass door, and a welcome sign.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by a fenced area with a lawn and various shrubs.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a mirror, and a bench with a towel on it.

10. Andorra Motel

Andorra Motel
Geraldine
Australia
Dianne
P5,823
P6,696 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Andorra Motel
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

8/10 Good
"It didn’t live up to the usual Hilton standards. The room was booked for two people, but only one pair of slippers was provided. There was a hair in the bathroom sink and stains on the carpet. There wasn’t even a bottle of water in the room. As we were very tired and only staying for one night, we didn’t contact the hotel. Although the room’s size and appearance were different from the photos shown when we booked, the view was quite nice."
SHURUI 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Hotel Give

Hotel Give

10/10 Excellent
"Nice place with tidy room"
Piotr 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hotel Give
Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay clean facilities perfect location"
Tiarn 6-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Pinewood Queenstown
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

8/10 Good
"Even though this hotel is showing some age our room (Lakeview Room) was clean, spacious and had a fabulous view of Lake Wakatipu and the snow capped mountains of The Remarkables. Walking distance to the centre of town. Lots of cafes, bars and restaurants to choose from."
Kellie 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

8/10 Good
"Good spacious room with ample amenities"
Jeremy 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

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