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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
3.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1008)
8.4/10
Very good
(1008)
"Excellent staff, clean room, convenient location"
"Excellent staff, clean room, convenient location"Murray
Travelling solo
Travelling soloThe price is AU$78
AU$78
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec




Hotel Give
3.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1007)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1007)
"Fantastic location and nice tidy room for family holiday"
"Fantastic location and nice tidy room for family holiday"Matt
Travelling with family
Travelling with familyThe price is AU$89
AU$89
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec




Kamana Lakehouse
4.5 star property
Fernhill
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (531)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(531)
"Fantastic hotel with great views of the hills and lake, lovely soaking tubs and excellent restaurant."
"Fantastic hotel with great views of the hills and lake, lovely soaking tubs and excellent restaurant."Lisa
Travelling for leisure
Travelling for leisureThe price is AU$491
AU$491
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec




Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1003)
"Rooms were good and clean, great location and close to everything."
"Rooms were good and clean, great location and close to everything."Gurlaljeet
The price is AU$322
AU$322
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec




Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
4.5 star property
Dunedin City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1004)
"the rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable"
"the rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable"Angela
Travelling for leisure
Travelling for leisureThe price is AU$152
AU$152
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec




Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau
3.5 star property
Te Anau
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (860)
8.2/10
Very good
(860)
"Beautiful scenery on the lake Very comfortable bed Nice shower Good was just ok"
"Beautiful scenery on the lake Very comfortable bed Nice shower Good was just ok"Dorothy
Travelling for leisure
Travelling for leisureThe price is AU$283
AU$283
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec




Sudima Christchurch Airport
4.5 star property
Christchurch Airport
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1062)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1062)
"Rooms are nice and clean"
"Rooms are nice and clean"Te Tapu
Travelling with partner
Travelling with partnerThe price is AU$211
AU$211
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026




Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
3.5 star property
Dunedin City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
8.2/10
Very good
(1003)
"Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room with nice views, and an excellent breakfast."
"Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room with nice views, and an excellent breakfast."Zenobia
Travelling solo
Travelling soloThe price is AU$157
AU$157
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec




Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
4.5 star property
Dunedin City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1000)
"Room was lovely and clean."
"Room was lovely and clean."Carolyn
Travelling solo
Travelling soloThe price is AU$147
AU$147
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec




Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
4.5 star property
Frankton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (591)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(591)
"the rooms are very nice & always clean"
"the rooms are very nice & always clean"Conrad
Travelling for leisure
Travelling for leisureThe price is AU$280
AU$280
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec




Bealey Quarter
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (416)
8.6/10
Excellent
(416)
"Great breakfast, bar handy, staff pleasant"
"Great breakfast, bar handy, staff pleasant"Lenore
Travelling with partner
Travelling with partnerThe price is AU$84
AU$84
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec




Fable Christchurch
4.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1001)
"The hotel is good, its clean and very accessible to restaurants and shops"
"The hotel is good, its clean and very accessible to restaurants and shops"Sheila
Travelling for leisure
Travelling for leisureThe price is AU$190
AU$190
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec




Rydges Latimer Christchurch
4.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1000)
"Excellent restaurant, friendly bar staff, comfy large room."
"Excellent restaurant, friendly bar staff, comfy large room."Claire
Travelling with partner
Travelling with partnerThe price is AU$225
AU$225
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec




Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
Kawarau Falls
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1003)
"the room was spacious, clean and a comfortable bed"
"the room was spacious, clean and a comfortable bed"Kaiden
Travelling with partner
Travelling with partnerThe price is AU$356
AU$356
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec




Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton
4.0 star property
Riccarton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1001)
"Very nice hotel, interesting architecture, lots of green gardens, food was excellent."
"Very nice hotel, interesting architecture, lots of green gardens, food was excellent."Thomas
The price is AU$214
AU$214
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec




Quest on Manchester
4.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (385)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(385)
"The room was a great size, the bed was really comfortable, it had a great kitchen."
"The room was a great size, the bed was really comfortable, it had a great kitchen."Mark
Travelling solo
Travelling soloThe price is AU$162
AU$162
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec




Distinction Luxmore Hotel
4.0 star property
Te Anau
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1001)
"The room was spacious and clean."
"The room was spacious and clean."Emily
Travelling for leisure
Travelling for leisureThe price is AU$308
AU$308
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec




Edit Hanmer Springs
4.5 star property
Hanmer Springs
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (571)
8.6/10
Excellent
(571)
"Clean room, lovely view of the beautiful gardens and pool"
"Clean room, lovely view of the beautiful gardens and pool"Tarnia
The price is AU$182
AU$182
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec




Drifter Christchurch
3.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (126)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(126)
"Great location close to The Riverside Market and Bus Terminal."
"Great location close to The Riverside Market and Bus Terminal."Pui Sze
Travelling for leisure
Travelling for leisureThe price is AU$157
AU$157
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec




Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel
4.0 star property
North Dunedin
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1001)
"Great spacious super clean rooms"
"Great spacious super clean rooms"Philippa
Travelling with family
Travelling with familyThe price is AU$182
AU$182
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
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Ratanui Lodge
4.5 star property
Pohara
10/10Exceptional (151 reviews)
Price is AU$1,035
AU$1,035
for 2 nights, 1 room
AU$517 per night
includes taxes & fees
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Sudima Kaikoura
5.0 star property
Kaikōura
9.4/10Exceptional (447 reviews)
13% off
Price is AU$458
AU$458
for 2 nights, 1 room
AU$229 per night
includes taxes & fees
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The St James
5.0 star property
Hanmer Springs
9.8/10Exceptional (503 reviews)
Price is AU$547
AU$547
for 2 nights, 1 room
AU$274 per night
includes taxes & fees
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Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa
5.0 star property
Gibbston
9.6/10Exceptional (103 reviews)
Price is AU$1,560
AU$1,560
for 2 nights, 1 room
AU$780 per night
includes taxes & fees
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The Vicarage Geraldine
5.0 star property
Geraldine
9.8/10Exceptional (69 reviews)
14% off
Price is AU$562
AU$562
for 2 nights, 1 room
AU$281 per night
includes taxes & fees
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Westwood Lodge
4.5 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.2/10Wonderful (124 reviews)
21% off
Price is AU$919
AU$919
for 2 nights, 1 room
AU$460 per night
includes taxes & fees
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Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas
4.0 star property
Te Anau
8.4/10Very good (678 reviews)
18% off
Price is AU$791
AU$791
for 2 nights, 1 room
AU$395 per night
includes taxes & fees
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Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts
4.0 star property
Wānaka
9.0/10Wonderful (797 reviews)
22% off
Price is AU$836
AU$836
for 2 nights, 1 room
AU$418 per night
includes taxes & fees
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Longbourne Lodge
4.0 star property
Mosgiel
9.6/10Exceptional (262 reviews)
9% off
Price is AU$288
AU$288
for 2 nights, 1 room
AU$144 per night
includes taxes & fees
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Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch
5.0 star property
Christchurch
8.6/10Excellent (937 reviews)
Price is AU$249
AU$249
for 2 nights, 1 unit
AU$125 per night
includes taxes & fees
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Sudima Christchurch Airport
4.5 star property
Christchurch
9.2/10Wonderful (1,062 reviews)
6% off
Price is AU$479
AU$479
for 2 nights, 1 room
AU$239 per night
includes taxes & fees
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Quest on Cambridge
3.0 star property
Christchurch
9.6/10Exceptional (248 reviews)
13% off
Price is AU$471
AU$471
for 2 nights, 1 room
AU$236 per night
includes taxes & fees
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Westport Spa Motel
3.0 star property
Westport
9.0/10Wonderful (410 reviews)
11% off
Price is AU$259
AU$259
for 2 nights, 1 room
AU$129 per night
includes taxes & fees
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Palazzo Motor Lodge
5.0 star property
Nelson
9.6/10Exceptional (540 reviews)
13% off
Price is AU$295
AU$295
for 2 nights, 1 room
AU$147 per night
includes taxes & fees
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Kaikoura Quality Suites
3.5 star property
Kaikōura
9.2/10Wonderful (371 reviews)
Price is AU$376
AU$376
for 2 nights, 1 room
AU$188 per night
includes taxes & fees
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The Halswell Accommodation
3.0 star property
Christchurch
9.4/10Exceptional (3 reviews)
22% off
Price is AU$217
AU$217
for 2 nights, 1 room
AU$109 per night
includes taxes & fees
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Taylors Motel
3.5 star property
Ashburton
9.6/10Exceptional (371 reviews)
12% off
Price is AU$289
AU$289
for 2 nights, 1 room
AU$145 per night
includes taxes & fees
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Brydone Hotel Oamaru
3.5 star property
Oamaru
8.6/10Excellent (558 reviews)
13% off
Price is AU$372
AU$372
for 2 nights, 1 room
AU$186 per night
includes taxes & fees
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Novotel Christchurch Airport
4.5 star property
Christchurch
9.6/10Exceptional (1,020 reviews)
15% off
Price is AU$495
AU$495
for 2 nights, 1 room
AU$247 per night
includes taxes & fees
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Off The Beaten Trail Accommodation & Bike Tours
3.0 star property
Murchison
9.0/10Wonderful (180 reviews)
10% off
Price is AU$293
AU$293
for 2 nights, 1 room
AU$146 per night
includes taxes & fees
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Geraldine Motels
3.0 star property
Geraldine
8.8/10Excellent (339 reviews)
10% off
Price is AU$297
AU$297
for 2 nights, 1 room
AU$149 per night
includes taxes & fees
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The White Morph - Heritage Collection
4.5 star property
Kaikōura
9.0/10Wonderful (626 reviews)
15% off
Price is AU$622
AU$622
for 2 nights, 1 room
AU$311 per night
includes taxes & fees
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Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
5.0 star property
Blenheim
9.2/10Wonderful (1,002 reviews)
21% off
Price is AU$265
AU$265
for 2 nights, 1 room
AU$132 per night
includes taxes & fees
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Riverlea Motel
3.0 star property
Gore
9.4/10Exceptional (89 reviews)
11% off
Price is AU$325
AU$325
for 2 nights, 1 room
AU$163 per night
includes taxes & fees
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Larger, less populated and harder to reach than the northern “Main Island,” this area features New Zealand’s longest glacier, its highest mountain and much more.

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La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, staff, great sheets, crisp and cotton. "

Pinewood Queenstown
10/10 Excellent
"Overall it was very good except the check in time needs to be 2pm, not 3pm"

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
10/10 Excellent
"Staff including dining staff were extremely helpful and warm. Rooms were very clean. Location is convenient."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
10/10 Excellent
"Good option with small kitchen and seperate living area. Easy short walk to main town area but up a big hill. Parking was expensive. "

Kamana Lakehouse
10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful views, lovely room"

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
10/10 Excellent
"We had a king room with a view of the lake. It was not a large room, but it was very comfortable. It was very convenient to have a washer and dryer in the room. We could walk to shops and restaurants and tourist attractions, which was a big plus in a busy town with limited parking."

Sherwood Queenstown
10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, nice staff. Very nostalgic room decoration. Walking distance to the lake . We enjoyed our stay. "

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
10/10 Excellent
"Great location."

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
10/10 Excellent
"The view from the suite is gorgeous! The big window panes are spotless and we enjoyed sitting in the spacious living room looking out to the lake and mountains. A short walk into town and Queenstown Gardens.
I would definitely stay here again in future trips."
More cheap accommodation in South Island

Lakes Edge Holiday Park
2 Lakeside Dr Lake Tekapo Canterbury
The price is AU$495 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
AU$495
9 Dec - 10 Dec
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (370 reviews)

Fiordland Great Views Holiday Park
129 Te Anau Milford Highway Te Anau
7.6/10 Good! (310 reviews)

High Country Motel and Backpackers
23 Mackenzie Drive Twizel
The price is AU$104 per night from 20 Dec to 21 Dec
AU$104
20 Dec - 21 Dec
includes taxes & fees
7.6/10 Good! (260 reviews)

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Wanaka
212 Brownston Street Wanaka
The price is AU$126 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$126
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very Good! (42 reviews)

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
5-11 Church Street Queenstown
The price is AU$189 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$189
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very Good! (732 reviews)

The Brownston Hostel
73 Brownston St Wanaka Otago
The price is AU$139 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
AU$139
11 Dec - 12 Dec
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (103 reviews)






