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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, (1,000 reviews)
"Great Location & Affordable"
Australia
James
The price is ฿1,353
฿1,556 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jun - 13 Jun
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Galaxy Boutique Hotel
3.5 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (446 reviews)
"It was perfect location. staff amazing to help us. Highly recommended"
United States
Chirag
The price is ฿7,677
฿8,829 total
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Burnside
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,012 reviews)
"Great room & close to airport "
Australia
Mihaly
The price is ฿2,245
฿2,582 total
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

Archway Motel & Chalets

Archway Motel & Chalets
3.0 star property
Wanaka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (420 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff, great location with beautiful views, comfortable and clean room 👍👍👍"
Australia
JIA LING
The price is ฿3,089
฿3,641 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Archway Motel & Chalets

Hotel Give

Hotel Give
3.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice location"
Australia
Jessica
The price is ฿1,538
฿1,769 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Hotel Give

Wanaka Hotel

Wanaka Hotel
3.0 star property
Wanaka
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (754 reviews)
"Right in the heart of wanaka. Everything is walking distance."
Australia
Chirag
The price is ฿3,602
฿4,142 total
includes taxes & fees
15 May - 16 May
Wanaka Hotel

The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel
3.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (670 reviews)
"Very convenient on our way from Queenstown to Christchurch very nice town"
Australia
Shannon
The price is ฿3,239
฿3,725 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
The Godley Hotel

Lakeside Motel & Apartments

Lakeside Motel & Apartments
3.5 star property
Te Anau
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Great location "
United Kingdom
Sara
The price is ฿2,788
฿3,206 total
includes taxes & fees
15 May - 16 May
Lakeside Motel & Apartments

Lake Tekapo Village Motel

Lake Tekapo Village Motel
3.5 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Kitchen was fully equipped and parking was good as well."
Australia
Chandan
The price is ฿3,813
฿4,385 total
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Lake Tekapo Village Motel

Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel
3.5 star property
Wanaka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (767 reviews)
"Rooms are clean and comfortable. Good walking distance from the centre of town. And amazing and friendly staff. 11/10 would stay here again"
Canada
Matthew
The price is ฿3,258
฿3,747 total
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Alpine Motel

The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson
3.0 star property
Nelson South
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Great location, easy parking, good sized rooms, quiet, nice laundry, pool. "
Australia
Sharron
The price is ฿1,944
฿2,235 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
The Hotel Nelson

Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites
3.5 star property
Kaikoura
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (485 reviews)
"Comfortable stay "
Australia
Neeraj
The price is ฿2,135
฿2,455 total
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown
3.0 star property
Boydtown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (738 reviews)
"Well equipped kitchen, good room."
Australia
Manoj
The price is ฿2,039
฿2,345 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Pinewood Queenstown

ibis Christchurch

ibis Christchurch
3.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Amazing staff and overall a perfect place to stay!"
Australia
Oliver
The price is ฿2,160
฿2,484 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
ibis Christchurch

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
3.5 star property
Dunedin City Centre
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"I really enjoyed the breakfast, and the staff were very friendly and helpful."
Australia
Maryllin
The price is ฿2,963
฿3,407 total
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Hurley's of Queenstown

Hurley's of Queenstown
3.5 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (578 reviews)
"Good location and nice room. Was great value."
Australia
Kunihiko
The price is ฿2,202
฿2,532 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Hurley's of Queenstown

Drifter Christchurch

Drifter Christchurch
3.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (177 reviews)
"Amazing facility with great staff and a safe environment for young people travelling "
Canada
Joanne
The price is ฿2,413
฿2,775 total
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Drifter Christchurch

Highview Apartments

Highview Apartments
3.5 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (659 reviews)
"Great accomodation and the spa pool was amazing."
Australia
Heather
The price is ฿2,863
฿3,293 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Highview Apartments

Hotel St Clair

Hotel St Clair
3.5 star property
St. Clair
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (792 reviews)
"Very helpful staff and excellent location"
Australia
Robert
The price is ฿3,752
฿4,315 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Hotel St Clair

Melbourne Lodge

Melbourne Lodge
3.5 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (821 reviews)
"The view of the lake and mountains was impressive and an easy walk into town "
Australia
Michael
The price is ฿2,396
฿2,756 total
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Melbourne Lodge
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