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Restaurant

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)
"Everything at the BreakFree is excellent…food, location, amenities….location! Love this place and will always recommend and stay here "
United States
Roger
The price is ฿1,570
฿1,805 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Junior Suite | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
3.5 star property
Dunedin City Centre
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Hotel was fine and very conveniently located for the purpose of our visit."
Australia
Graeme
The price is ฿3,140
฿3,610 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Premium Economy 2 Bedroom | Terrace/patio

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Burnside
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"It was very helpful trip with shutter service to airport. "
United States
Jinho
The price is ฿2,959
฿3,403 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Airport Gateway Motor Lodge
Outdoor spa tub

Archway Motel & Chalets

Archway Motel & Chalets
3.0 star property
Wanaka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (405 reviews)
"Super new and clean, loved our stay"
United States
Rebecca
The price is ฿4,178
฿4,925 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Archway Motel & Chalets
Exterior detail

Hotel Give

Hotel Give
3.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location, "
United States
juan
The price is ฿1,651
฿1,898 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Hotel Give
Deluxe Double Room | Bed sheets, alarm clocks

Fiordland Hotel

Fiordland Hotel
3.0 star property
Te Anau
7.0 out of 10, Good, (670 reviews)
"Older style property but clean and comfortable rooms. Short drive into town and walkable if you want."
Australia
Cherie
The price is ฿2,429
฿2,794 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Fiordland Hotel
Restaurant

The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel
3.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (653 reviews)
"The rooms in the 400 building overlook the lake. "
Canada
Michael
The price is ฿5,737
฿6,598 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
The Godley Hotel
Front of property

Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown
3.0 star property
Boydtown
7.6 out of 10, Good, (708 reviews)
"The room was clean and the bed was nice. The shower and bathroom were fair."
United States
Martin
The price is ฿2,454
฿2,822 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Pinewood Queenstown
Top Units 401-411 | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Te Anau Manapouri Lake Hotel

Te Anau Manapouri Lake Hotel
3.0 star property
Manapouri
6.6 out of 10, (840 reviews)
"Wonderful location , but very tired property in need of upgrading, staff were helpful. "
Ireland
HELEN
The price is ฿2,513
฿2,890 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Te Anau Manapouri Lake Hotel
Exterior

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Galaxy Boutique Hotel
3.5 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (432 reviews)
"Great location. There is a ramp or stairs to reception and rooms. Breakfast was good, we chose to have it delivered to the room and sit and eat while enjoying the view. Easy walk to shops/restaurants and the Church of the Good Shepherd. "
Australia
Heather
The price is ฿10,690
฿12,293 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Galaxy Boutique Hotel
Lunch and dinner served

Drifter Christchurch

Drifter Christchurch
3.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (161 reviews)
"Amazing facility with great staff and a safe environment for young people travelling "
Canada
Joanne
The price is ฿3,272
฿3,762 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Drifter Christchurch
Property grounds

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 ฿9,452
฿10,869 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel
Superior Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson
3.0 star property
Nelson South
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (999 reviews)
"Great staff , clean room and good location "
Australia
Varun
The price is ฿2,751
฿3,164 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
The Hotel Nelson
Suite | Lake view

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 ฿3,628
฿4,173 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Wanaka Hotel
LCD TV

Highview Apartments

Highview Apartments
3.5 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (646 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 ฿3,718
฿4,276 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Highview Apartments
Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster

Garden Hotel Christchurch

Garden Hotel Christchurch
3.5 star property
Shirley
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (626 reviews)
"Have stayed on previous occasions, sorry to see small cafe & bar closed. Kitchen lacking kitchen crockery etc, but otherwise clean. Would like to see another couch in the room."
Australia
Peter
The price is ฿2,709
฿3,115 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Garden Hotel Christchurch
Local cuisine

Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau

Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau
3.5 star property
Te Anau
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (909 reviews)
"Staff members were helpful location is near a national park and beach "
United States
Xi
The price is ฿3,586
฿4,124 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau
View from property

Heartland Hotel Queenstown

Heartland Hotel Queenstown
3.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"The location was great but rooms are super small."
United States
mirian
The price is ฿3,510
฿4,036 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Lakefacing King Studio) | Lake view

Lakeside Motel & Apartments

Lakeside Motel & Apartments
3.5 star property
Te Anau
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Staff were lovely"
Australia
Andrew
The price is ฿3,941
฿4,532 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Lakeside Motel & Apartments
Standard Room, Non Smoking, Balcony (King Suite) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Kelvin Hotel

Kelvin Hotel
3.5 star property
Invercargill City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great room, good staff, free parking and nice food. "
Australia
James
The price is ฿2,817
฿3,240 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Kelvin Hotel
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Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

88 Frankton Road Queenstown
The price is ฿5,436 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
฿5,436
฿6,252 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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