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Name: The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
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Top South Island 5 Star hotels

LyLo Christchurch

5 Peter Leeming Road, Burnside, Christchurch

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$49 nightly

$56 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Total with taxes and fees

This hostel features free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and self parking. Express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage are also on ...

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

14 Greig St, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

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$268 nightly

$313 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Total with taxes and fees

This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. Laundry facilities are provided for your convenience.

Haka House Lake Tekapo

5 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

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$96 nightly

$110 total

Sep 11 - Sep 12

Total with taxes and fees

A restaurant, free self parking, and a coffee shop are among this hostel's amenities. WiFi in public areas is free. A terrace, luggage storage, and laundry facilities ...

Sudima Christchurch City

47-49 Salisbury Street, Christchurch, Canterbury

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$103 nightly

$118 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Total with taxes and fees

This luxury hotel features a full-service spa and a restaurant. Relax with a drink at the bar/lounge and enjoy perks like free WiFi. Valet parking, express check-in, ...

QT Queenstown

30 Brunswick St, Queenstown

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$223 nightly

$257 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. A free airport shuttle is offered as well. Self parking, dry cleaning, and luggage storage ...

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Kawarau Village, 79 Peninsula Road, Kawarau Falls

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$177 nightly

$203 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

Total with taxes and fees

A full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant are all featured at this luxury hotel. Enjoy the gym and perks like free WiFi. You'll appreciate the a rooftop ...

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

110 Frankton Road, Queenstown

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$118 nightly

$139 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Total with taxes and fees

This aparthotel features free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and self parking. There's a ski shuttle, and ski rentals, ski passes and ski storage ...

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

377 Frankton Road, Queenstown

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$248 nightly

$285 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour gym, and a bar/lounge. Families will appreciate the onsite laundry facilities, kid-friendly dining, and in-room childcare. ...

The Mayfair

155 Victoria St, Christchurch, Canterbury

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$172 nightly

$199 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel features a restaurant, a gym, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Valet parking, a coffee shop, and dry cleaning are also offered.

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

9 Hereford Street Christchurch, Christchurch, Canterbury

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$112 nightly

$129 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Total with taxes and fees

A 24-hour gym, self parking, and concierge services are featured at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the laundry ...

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South Island Resorts & 5 Star Hotels

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