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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, (1,095 reviews)
"Very peaceful, amazing location loved it with my family. "
Australia
Ramesh
The price is AU$197
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 June
Marsden Lake Resort Central Otago

Quest Queenstown

Quest Queenstown
4.0 star property
Frankton
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (499 reviews)
"Beautiful clean modern room. Handy to airport. Easy parking and a close walk to lovely cafes and restaurants."
Australia
Tracy
The price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
Quest Queenstown

Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation

Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation
5.0 star property
Hokitika
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (99 reviews)
"Beautiful historic building in great location. Easy walk to the beach and town. "
United Kingdom
Mark
The price is AU$208
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June
Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation

Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort
4.5 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (3,352 reviews)
"It has everything you need. Dedicated parking, spacious and clean. Breakfast is convenient but the food is so so. "
Australia
Susanti
The price is AU$189
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June
Peppers Bluewater Resort

Manata Lodge

Manata Lodge
4.0 star property
Lower Shotover
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (196 reviews)
"An exceptional place."
United States
Israel
The price is AU$157
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 June
Manata Lodge

Highview Apartments

Highview Apartments
3.5 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (668 reviews)
"Great accomodation and the spa pool was amazing."
Australia
Heather
The price is AU$139
includes taxes & fees
12 June - 13 June
Highview 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, (1,568 reviews)
"Great hotel!"
United States
Valerie
The price is AU$149
includes taxes & fees
12 June - 13 June
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

Akaroa Village Inn

Akaroa Village Inn
3.0 star property
Akaroa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (153 reviews)
"The room was everything it claimed to be, the staff, polite friendly and helpful. I had a really enjoyable 3 night stay."
Australia
Peter
The price is AU$124
includes taxes & fees
12 June - 13 June
Akaroa Village Inn

Picton Waterfront Apartments

Picton Waterfront Apartments
4.0 star property
Picton
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (270 reviews)
"Beautiful view, clean and well equipped apartment, very helpful with checking in. Loved our stay"
United States
Lee
The price is AU$191
includes taxes & fees
24 June - 25 June
Picton Waterfront Apartments

Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel
3.5 star property
Wanaka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (772 reviews)
"Great little motel. Well located. "
Australia
James
The price is AU$147
includes taxes & fees
12 June - 13 June
Alpine Motel

The Wheelhouse Inn

The Wheelhouse Inn
3.5 star property
Britannia Heights
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (238 reviews)
"Amazing views, had everything we needed. Wish we would have stayed longer, and would happily stay here again!"
United States
Kate
The price is AU$195
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June
The Wheelhouse Inn

Central Chalets

Central Chalets
3.0 star property
Alexandra
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (192 reviews)
"Great spot"
Australia
David
The price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 June
Central Chalets

Suncrest Villas

Suncrest Villas
3.0 star property
Cromwell
The price is AU$162
includes taxes & fees
11 June - 12 June
Suncrest Villas

Skyrim Lodge

Skyrim Lodge
3.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (336 reviews)
"Great location, fantastic room and outstanding communication with the host."
Australia
Vinay
The price is AU$156
includes taxes & fees
11 June - 12 June
Skyrim Lodge

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$167
includes taxes & fees
11 June - 12 June
Central Park Apartments

Longbourne Lodge

Longbourne Lodge
4.0 star property
Mosgiel
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (275 reviews)
"Rooms were well stocked, clean and super quiet. We had a great stay. "
Canada
Tammy
The price is AU$129
includes taxes & fees
11 June - 12 June
Longbourne Lodge

Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments

Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments
2.5 star property
Albert Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (152 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$158
includes taxes & fees
18 June - 19 June
Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments

Quest on Kilmore

Quest on Kilmore
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (292 reviews)
"Very clean and friendly service all employees were happy and smiling well run hotel "
Canada
Rob
The price is AU$142
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July
Quest on Kilmore

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$157
includes taxes & fees
4 July - 5 July
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson
3.5 star property
Nelson City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (507 reviews)
"Great location and room, with kitchen. Great restaruants around the corner. Will stay again."
Australia
Dina
The price is AU$113
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June
Quest Nelson
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