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Marsden Lake Resort Central Otago

Marsden Lake Resort Central Otago
5.0 star property
Mount Pisa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,088 reviews)
"Very peaceful, amazing location loved it with my family. "
Australia
Ramesh
The price is AU$199
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Marsden Lake Resort Central Otago

Punga Grove

Punga Grove
3.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (279 reviews)
"Great location,nice rooms. "
Australia
Milena
The price is AU$118
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Punga Grove

Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort
4.5 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (3,325 reviews)
"Best option in town. Rooms nice and clean, would recommend."
Australia
Stephen
The price is AU$197
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Peppers Bluewater Resort

Quest Queenstown

Quest Queenstown
4.0 star property
Frankton
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (494 reviews)
"Comfortable and well appointed rooms."
Canada
Douglas
The price is AU$144
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
Quest Queenstown

Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments

Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments
2.5 star property
Albert Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (149 reviews)
"This was all we needed for a one-night stopover near to Wānaka. The room was clean and bed was comfy."
United Kingdom
Claire
The price is AU$117
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments

Manata Lodge

Manata Lodge
4.0 star property
Lower Shotover
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (194 reviews)
"An exceptional place."
United States
Israel
The price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Manata Lodge

Central Chalets

Central Chalets
3.0 star property
Alexandra
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (190 reviews)
"really lovely place to stay . 5 minutes drive from Alexandra or Clyde , lots of biking options near by with the rail trail about 1 km away . fruit trees ,pool, spa pool all you need for a peaceful stay"
Canada
Leslie
The price is AU$149
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Central Chalets

Picton Waterfront Apartments

Picton Waterfront Apartments
4.0 star property
Picton
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (269 reviews)
"Beautiful view, clean and well equipped apartment, very helpful with checking in. Loved our stay"
United States
Lee
The price is AU$227
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Picton Waterfront Apartments

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
4.0 star property
Frankton
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,533 reviews)
"Really great hotel and staff!"
Australia
Katie
The price is AU$164
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

Hanmer Glamping

Hanmer Glamping
3.5 star property
Hanmer Springs
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Great location "
Australia
sharn
The price is AU$276
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Hanmer Glamping

Swiss-Belvillas Coronet Peak

Swiss-Belvillas Coronet Peak
4.0 star property
Arthur's Point
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (9 reviews)
"Nice stay"
Australia
Roneel Saten
The price is AU$197
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Swiss-Belvillas Coronet Peak

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
3.5 star property
Kaikoura Flat
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (421 reviews)
"Nice location and very well maintained property. Service is also amazing "
Australia
Ankush
The price is AU$158
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

Skyrim Lodge

Skyrim Lodge
3.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (332 reviews)
"Great location, fantastic room and outstanding communication with the host."
Australia
Vinay
The price is AU$204
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Skyrim Lodge

Glencairn Beauty

Glencairn Beauty
3.5 star property
Twizel
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"A nice place to stay!"
Hong Kong SAR China
Yee Man
The price is AU$310
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Glencairn Beauty

Lakeside Apartments

Lakeside Apartments
5.0 star property
Wanaka
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (230 reviews)
"Fantastic venue! Great views! Walking distance to everything. Clean and comfortable. Lovely respectful staff. Wish I had more time to stay. Really want to come back. "
Australia
Sharyn
The price is AU$382
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Lakeside Apartments

Highview Apartments

Highview Apartments
3.5 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (655 reviews)
"I moved from another apartment hotel in Queenstown and this apartment at Highview was far nicer for a much better value. The staff was very friendly and the view was amazing!"
United States
Barbara
The price is AU$142
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May
Highview Apartments

Central Park Apartments

Central Park Apartments
4.5 star property
Cromwell
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (205 reviews)
"Great location, very clean and well appointment. The staff is wonderful and very helpful..would definitely stay there again. "
United States
Joseph
The price is AU$170
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
Central Park Apartments

Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel
3.5 star property
Wanaka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (761 reviews)
"Great little motel. Well located. "
Australia
James
The price is AU$168
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Alpine Motel

Quest on Kilmore

Quest on Kilmore
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (267 reviews)
"Great hotel and location, spacious and washer and dryer were a huge plus!"
United States
Shanna
The price is AU$123
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
Quest on Kilmore

Hanmer Apartments

Hanmer Apartments
4.0 star property
Hanmer Springs
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (333 reviews)
"Very friendly hosts who patiently guided us through the possibilities in the area. The room is clean and tidy and everything seems to be maintained to a high standard."
United States
Avihoo
The price is AU$155
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Hanmer Apartments
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