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The Observatory Hotel Christchurch 5 stars

Hotel in Christchurch City-Centre, Christchurch

Situated in Christchurch, 300 metres from Canterbury Museum, The Observatory Hotel Christchurch features accommodation with a fitness centre and private parking. Simply amazing. One of the best hotel experiences ever - and we have had many. Such a lovely, historical college building, beautiful decor, cleanliness and perfect customer service. A beautiful room and bathroom, lovely bed and linens. We also liked the continental breakfast a lot. I have celiac diseace and had yet a good choise. The breakfast hostess earns our special thaks. Location in the Arts Centre was great with shops a lovely restaurants and a cafe. Sadly the antiquities museum was closed Mon - Tue. Also the museum tram has its stop very close. Keep up the service-minded spirit. Thank you! ♥️🇫🇮

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9.2
Superb
1,015 reviews
Price from
£115
per night

Quest Queenstown Apartments Remarkables Park 4 stars

Hotel in Queenstown

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. Superb location, nice and clean, well stocked kitchen

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9.2
Superb
1,772 reviews
Price from
£106
per night

Sudima Christchurch City 5 stars

Hotel in Christchurch City-Centre, Christchurch

New in 2019, this 5-star boutique hotel is ideally located on Victoria Street in the city of Christchurch, amongst a variety of cafes, restaurants and bars. Our stay at the hotel was fantastic from start to finish. We received a lovely welcome dessert on arrival as it was our honeymoon; the room was fantastic in terms of facilities and overall quality/comfort; the nearby gym and complimentary on-site laundry were a great convenience; and the food in the restaurant was also great. Most importantly, the reception manager Abhishek saved our day by helping to defrost our car so we could get to the train station on time, and was good-humoured even while we were very stressed. A top-class hotel all round!

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9
Superb
1,616 reviews
Price from
£114
per night

Poshtel

Hotel in Oamaru

Boasting a shared lounge, bar and views of city, Poshtel is situated in Oamaru, 38 km from Moeraki Boulders. The accommodation features luggage storage space and free WiFi throughout the property. we had an apartment with a separate entry and it was awesome. The character of the place was great, having kept the vault door in the bedroom made it really unique. The decor in the lobby and the historical artefacts of Oamaru was really interesting. The breakfast concept also suited us very well. All in all, it’s a very well designed boutique hotel with very nice and attentive staff. Definitely worth the stop.

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9.1
Superb
1,094 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

Cardrona Hotel 3.5 stars

Hotel in Cardrona

Cardrona Hotel features an iconic on-site restaurant and bar. You can enjoy the picturesque gardens while sipping a drink on the patio. Great hotel that is authentic. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The hot tub was a plus for a small soak. The restaurant and the pub were a great plus. I highly recommend this hotel.

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9
Superb
1,131 reviews
Price from
£72
per night

Commodore Airport Hotel Christchurch 4.5 stars

Hotel in Burnside, Christchurch

Situated just 5 minutes from Christchurch International Airport, this hotel offers a free 24-hour airport shuttle service, plus an indoor swimming pool, a hot tub, sauna and a fitness centre. Hotel staff and room facility.

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9.1
Superb
1,106 reviews
Price from
£109
per night

The Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments 5 stars

Hotel in Queenstown

The Rees Hotel & Apartments offers lakefront accommodation with private balconies and spectacular views. It features free WiFi and a free shuttle to the centre of Queenstown. It was beautifully presented once inside the room. Everything thought of.

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9
Superb
1,152 reviews
Price from
£167
per night

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo 4 stars

Hotel in Lake Tekapo

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo is set in Lake Tekapo. Featuring a terrace, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. the owners/managers were incredibly friendly and recommended places. Made our stay very personal and very welcoming

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9.2
Superb
343 reviews
Price from
£287
per night

The Mayfair 5 stars

Hotel in Christchurch City-Centre, Christchurch

Situated in Christchurch, 1 km from Canterbury Museum, The Mayfair features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Excellent hotel !very comfortable & friendly, helpful staff.

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9.2
Superb
994 reviews
Price from
£152
per night

Golden Hotel

Hotel in Riccarton, Christchurch

Set in Christchurch, 2.7 km from Christchurch Railway Station, Golden Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Friendly staff, very considerate. Nice spacious room with kitchen.

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9.3
Superb
841 reviews
Price from
£68
per night

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