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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 out of 5
165 Cashel Street Christchurch
$51 nightly
The price is $59 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$59 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, a gym, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. A business center, dry cleaning, and luggage storage are also on ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Good location and nice stay

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

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Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

3.5 out of 5
10 Smith Street Dunedin
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$123 nightly
The price is $142 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$142 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
A restaurant and a bar/lounge are featured at this hotel. Guests will appreciate free perks like full breakfast and WiFi in public areas. Self parking, dry cleaning, ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Clean. Good beds. Very good breakfast

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

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The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel

3 out of 5
2 Rapuwai Lane Lake Tekapo Canterbury
This hotel features a coffee shop, laundry facilities, and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. A garden, a lobby fireplace, and luggage storage ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (646 reviews)
Excellent location, very easy to walk to the bridge; close to observatory and the lake views are sublime.

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

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Fiordland Hotel

Fiordland Hotel

3 out of 5
1 Burnby Drive Te Anau
$72 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
$83 total
Mar 13 - Mar 14
Total with taxes and fees
A restaurant, free self parking, and a terrace are among this hotel's amenities. WiFi in public areas is free. A communal living room, luggage storage, and laundry ...
7/10 Good! (654 reviews)
Room was clean. Complex was dated. Hopefully it will be modernized.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

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The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel

The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel

3.5 out of 5
159 Manchester Street Christchurch
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$142 nightly
The price is $163 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$163 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with taxes and fees
Free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and luggage storage are available at this hotel. A safe deposit box is also provided.
8.8/10 Excellent! (363 reviews)
Location, staff and amenities were great! One day room did not get cleaned. Other than that fantastic!

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

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Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown

3 out of 5
48 Hamilton Road Queenstown
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$92 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
$105 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Total with taxes and fees
Free WiFi in public areas, a garden, and luggage storage are available at this lodge. If you want to take your pet along, this pet-friendly property offers everything ...
7.6/10 Good! (681 reviews)
DO NOT RENT THIS DUMP! Nothing like what we booked on their website. We were put in a rooming house, bed was comfy but took up most of the room. No towel service, finally got my own towels on day 3, we left early for excursion on Day 2 thinking we would get towels…Nope, and when went to office to ...

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

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Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

3.5 out of 5
45 Roydvale Avenue Christchurch
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$111 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
$129 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
Total with taxes and fees
A restaurant and a bar/lounge are featured at this hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, free WiFi in public areas, and free airport ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Perfect for the one night stay. Nice and quiet room.

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

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Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 out of 5
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$85 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Mar 21 to Mar 22
$98 total
Mar 21 - Mar 22
Total with taxes and fees
This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. A terrace, a garden, and a picnic area are also on offer.
9/10 Wonderful! (420 reviews)
friendly staff and clean room.

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

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Hotel Give

Hotel Give

3.5 out of 5
12 Hereford Street Christchurch
$53 nightly
The price is $61 total per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
$61 total
Mar 14 - Mar 15
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, a gym, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Self parking, a coffee shop, and a communal living room are also ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Clean room in a great location for exploring Christchurch.

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

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The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

3 out of 5
40 Waimea Road Nelson
$88 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
$101 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Families will appreciate the children's pool and barbecue grills. Guests will appreciate ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
We were able to book our room at short notice when accommodation was limited due to weather events. The price was very affordable. The room was excellent. The staff were excellent. Due to the weather disruption. No rentals cars were available. Management allowed us to stay in reception area for over ...

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

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3 Star Hotels South Island

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