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A waterfront property with a two-story house featuring a balcony, a swimming pool, and a rocky shoreline.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a chair, a balcony with a view of boats and hills, and a painting on the wall.

A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with numerous boats.

A table with a bottle of wine, glasses, crackers, cheese, and grapes on a balcony overlooking a marina with boats.

1. Harbourside Nelson

Port Nelson

฿2,675

฿3,076 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with wooden benches and cushions, a glass wall, and string lights.

A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, a fireplace, and a dining area.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, seating area, and decorative wall panels.

2. Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Frankton

฿4,057

฿4,665 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A coastal view with a rocky shoreline, a wooden walkway, and a distant town on the hills.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a parking area with cars.

A table set for dining with a view of the ocean through large windows.

A balcony with a view of the ocean and a stop sign.

3. Hotel St Clair

St. Clair

Seaside serenity meets adventure with direct beach access, just a 7-minute stroll to St. Clair Beach's golden shores.

฿4,202

฿4,832 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, residential buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

A modern living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony. There is a sofa with cushions, a wooden coffee table with a book and remote control, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking the sea, two pine trees, and a white table with chairs.

A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.

4. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura

Unwind on the waterfront as gentle waves lap against the black sand shoreline, just steps from your ocean-view retreat in Kaikōura.

฿2,778

฿3,194 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern dining area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a view of mountains and a lake.

A modern interior with stone walls, a wooden ceiling, and large windows offering mountain views.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, wooden paneling, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a mountainous landscape and a body of water.

5. Kamana Lakehouse

Fernhill

฿7,122

฿8,191 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the sunset over the ocean.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, blue cushioned chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A modern room with large floor-to-ceiling windows offering a view of the ocean. There are two chairs and a small table in the room.

A reception desk at Ocean View Restaurant & Bar with a view of parked cars outside.

6. Beachfront Hotel

Hokitika

Beachfront bliss awaits with ocean dining - relax to the rhythm of Tasman Sea waves in this waterfront retreat on Hokitika's promenade.

฿2,657

฿3,055 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A riverside hotel with modern architecture, a walking path, and a view of mountains.

A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a scenic view of a lake and mountains.

A modern outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit, overlooking a lake and mountains.

A modern hotel room with a stone fireplace, a sofa with red cushions, a desk with a chair, and a large window offering a scenic view.

7. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Kawarau Falls

฿6,528

฿7,508 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A formal garden with a central lawn leading to a building with a symmetrical facade and a stone wall.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a view of the sea.

An ornate room with wooden paneling, stained glass windows, and a chandelier.

A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a large mirror, a sink, and a toilet.

8. Larnach Lodge

Larnachs Castle

฿3,514

฿4,041 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the pool area, a lounge with seating, and a stone wall in the background.

A modern living room with large windows, a fireplace, and a view of a lake.

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Kawarau Falls

฿6,528

฿7,508 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A balcony with a view of the sea and trees, wooden flooring, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

A modern hotel entrance with a sign reading 'Sudima Hotels'.

A modern reception area with a wooden floor, teal chairs, and a white reception desk.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, two chairs, a painting on the wall, and a view of the sea through large windows.

Sudima Kaikoura

Kaikoura

฿3,322

฿3,821 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A balcony with a table set for breakfast overlooking a mountain and lake.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a view of mountains and water.

A modern stone house with a stone facade, a sloped roof, and a view of mountains in the background.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a mountain backdrop.

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Queenstown

฿18,495

฿21,269 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A lakeside hotel with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and hills.

A hotel room with a bed, a tray with breakfast items, a lamp, and a floral wall.

An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a hillside with buildings.

A person dining at a table with a view of the sky and buildings.

Tides Hotel

The Wood

฿2,125

฿2,444 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A historic building with a large tree in front, multiple windows, and a clear blue sky.

A wooden staircase with a handrail, a stained glass window, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and a coffee maker on the counter. There are shelves above the counter holding dishes and a box of tea.

A hotel room with two beds, a television on a stand, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

Highland House Boutique Hotel

North Dunedin

฿2,589

฿2,977 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A snow-covered ski slope with a town in the valley below, surrounded by mountains.

A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.

A modern kitchen with a dark countertop, a single gold faucet, and a vase with flowers.

A hotel entrance with a stone facade, large potted plants, and a sign reading "The Spire".

The Spire Hotel Queenstown

Queenstown City Centre

฿24,005

฿27,605 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A house with a swimming pool, a stone exterior, and a large glass door.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a table, and chairs. There is a large window with a view of greenery and a building.

A log cabin bedroom with two beds, a wardrobe, and a large window.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a window, and a view of a balcony with chairs and a railing.

Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Kaiteriteri

฿4,715

฿5,422 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A lake with mountains in the background and dense greenery in the foreground.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a view of a body of water and mountains.

A group of people dining at a table with a scenic mountain and lake view.

Mövenpick Queenstown

Fernhill

฿4,334

฿4,984 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a view of the sea, and a balcony.

A modern building with large windows and a sign for Pier 24 restaurant & bar.

Hotel St Clair

St. Clair

฿4,202

฿4,832 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A curved infinity pool with a clear view of a lake and mountains in the background.

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows offering a mountain view.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of a balcony with outdoor furniture.

A view through a window of a vineyard landscape with hills and a lake.

Stoneridge Estate

Lake Hayes

฿14,211

฿16,343 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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A hotel room with a large window offering a mountain view.

A modern living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a stone accent wall.

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Frankton

฿4,057

฿4,665 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A couple embracing on a boat with a cityscape in the background.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, parking lot, and a mountainous backdrop.

A couple walking along a lakeside path with mountains in the background.

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Frankton

฿3,832

฿4,407 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern building with a central atrium, large windows, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are wooden chairs and tables arranged for seating.

A terrace with a table and chairs, overlooking a lake and mountains.

A modern room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony overlooking a lake and mountains. Inside, there is a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a coffee table with a vase of flowers.

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

Queenstown

฿10,720

฿12,328 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern building with a circular window and a view of a lake and mountains.

A dining area with tables set for four, large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round wooden coffee table, and a view of a lake and mountains through large glass doors.

QT Queenstown

Queenstown City Centre

฿8,343

฿9,595 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining table.

A building facade with a sign that reads "DISTRICT HOTEL PARCELS" and "PARCELS" above the entrance.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A bar area with a bartender preparing a drink, shelves with various bottles, and a seating area with chairs and a table.