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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 ฿1,537
฿1,767 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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 ฿3,073
฿3,534 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
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 ฿2,606
฿2,996 total
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
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 ฿5,028
฿5,926 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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 ฿1,092
฿1,256 total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
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 ฿2,450
฿2,818 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
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 ฿3,245
฿3,731 total
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
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 ฿2,281
฿2,624 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
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 ฿2,460
฿2,829 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
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 ฿10,464
฿12,034 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
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 ฿2,562
฿2,946 total
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
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 ฿9,252
฿10,640 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
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 ฿2,023
฿2,327 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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 ฿3,552
฿4,085 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
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 ฿3,348
฿3,850 total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
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 ฿2,121
฿2,440 total
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
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 ฿2,928
฿3,367 total
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
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 ฿3,439
฿4,606 total
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
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 ฿2,839
฿3,265 total
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
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 ฿2,256
฿2,595 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Kaikoura Quality Suites
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