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LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch

5 out of 5
5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$84 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
$97 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Close to airport, easy check in and out. Comfy. Nice common area. Good kitchen facilities. My first pod needed some fixing but nothing major .

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

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Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter

5 out of 5
247 Bealey Ave Christchurch
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$49 nightly
The price is $58 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$58 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
A restaurant and a bar/lounge are featured at this motel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (494 reviews)
Convenient

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

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Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo

5 out of 5
5 Motuariki Lane Lake Tekapo Canterbury
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$171 nightly
The price is $197 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$197 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (407 reviews)
Beautiful view from kitchen but everything else was awful. Never been so hot in a dorm. Why air conditioning in the whole hostel but not the rooms? No towel included. And one of the 2 fridges was out so groceries stuffed in one fridge. Super expensive.

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

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Quest on Kilmore

Quest on Kilmore

5 out of 5
93 Kimore Street, Christchurch
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$109 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$126 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Total with taxes and fees
This apartment features self parking and free WiFi in public areas. Express check-out and luggage storage are also provided.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (236 reviews)
Clean and spacious apartment with good amenities including washer and dryer. Requested parking but no spaces available on arrival so parked in adjacent paid parking lot (for lower cost).

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

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Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$118 nightly
The price is $135 total per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$135 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Enjoy the gym and perks like free self parking and free WiFi. A garden, dry cleaning, and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (520 reviews)
Sunny room

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

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LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown

5 out of 5
47 Camp Street Queenstown
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$111 nightly
The price is $127 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$127 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
This hostel features a rooftop terrace and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage are also on ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (731 reviews)
Everything about Lylo Queenstown was awesome!

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

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Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
Kawarau Village, 79 Peninsula Road Kawarau Falls
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$177 nightly
The price is $203 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$203 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Beautiful hotel. Breakfast is lovely

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

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The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

5 out of 5
377 Frankton Road Queenstown
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$329 nightly
The price is $378 total per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
$378 total
Apr 10 - Apr 11
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
The room was fantastic. We loved the space to relax and really loved the washer/dryer. Views were amazing

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

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QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown

5 out of 5
30 Brunswick St Queenstown
$269 nightly
The price is $310 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$310 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
A restaurant and a bar/lounge are featured at this hotel. Self parking, dry cleaning, and luggage storage are also offered.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
friendly staff

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

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Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch

Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch

5 out of 5
39 Meadow Strêt, Papanui Christchurch
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$68 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$79 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Total with taxes and fees
An indoor pool is featured at this holiday park, along with a garden and a library. There's fun for all ages with a waterslide and a playground, and families ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (970 reviews)
Safe clean friendly place

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

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South Island Resorts & 5 Star Hotels

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