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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1006)
"A good location, clean, safe, good restaurant and bar, engaging and helpful staff."
United States
Bronson
Travelling for leisure
The price is AU$78
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
1 Bedroom Apartment | Balcony
Hotel Give

Hotel Give

3.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Cheap and nice accomodation with kitchen facilities available"
Australia
Denise
Travelling with partner
The price is AU$93
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Hotel Give
Building design
Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse

4.5 star property
Fernhill
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (531)
"Loved the views from the restaurant and our room."
United States
Larry
Travelling for leisure
The price is AU$521
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Kamana Lakehouse
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Clean room friendly staff breakfast great atmosphere good"
Australia
Aria
Travelling for leisure
The price is AU$322
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
Local cuisine
Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau

Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau

3.5 star property
Te Anau
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (860)
"Also convenient tasty restaurant within also with friendly staff."
United States
Linda
Travelling for leisure
The price is AU$283
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau
Reception
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

4.5 star property
Dunedin City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Very nice and clean room and surprisingly quiet"
Australia
Peter
The price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Sudima Christchurch Airport

Sudima Christchurch Airport

4.5 star property
Christchurch Airport
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1061)
"Excellent hotel very close to airport."
Australia
CHRISTINE
Travelling for leisure
The price is AU$211
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Junior Suite | Balcony view
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

3.5 star property
Dunedin City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Thr hotel is close to the centre and was in a quiet area."
Australia
Richard
Travelling for leisure
The price is AU$157
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Exterior
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 star property
Dunedin City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"The room was warm and reasonably spacious."
Australia
John
Travelling for business
The price is AU$141
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Exterior
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

4.5 star property
Frankton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (590)
"Really nice and clean hotel away from the main city."
Canada
Alycia
Travelling for leisure
The price is AU$280
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
Porch
Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter

5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (414)
"Good points, central, clean sheets thankfully and daily towels."
Australia
Julie
Travelling for leisure
The price is AU$84
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Bealey Quarter
Lobby sitting area
Fable Christchurch

Fable Christchurch

4.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Great service, good food, lovely room and helpful staff."
Australia
Kristine
Travelling for leisure
The price is AU$190
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Fable Christchurch
Breakfast and dinner served
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Kawarau Falls
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Such a beautiful hotel with amazing views overlooking the lake."
Australia
Linda Louise
Travelling for leisure
The price is AU$354
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool loungers
Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton

Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton

4.0 star property
Riccarton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"The room was very clean."
Australia
Paul
Travelling with partner
The price is AU$214
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton
Exterior
Rydges Latimer Christchurch

Rydges Latimer Christchurch

4.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Good clean room in a quiet neighborhood."
Canada
Jan
Travelling with partner
The price is AU$241
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Lunch and dinner served
Drifter Christchurch

Drifter Christchurch

3.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (124)
"Great place to meet other people and very convenient location to get around Christchurch."
Canada
Nina
The price is AU$157
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Drifter Christchurch
Seasonal outdoor pool
Edit Hanmer Springs

Edit Hanmer Springs

4.5 star property
Hanmer Springs
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (570)
"Rooms were great and had loads of space in the garden suite."
Australia
Desmond
Travelling for leisure
The price is AU$182
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Edit Hanmer Springs
Reception
Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Rutherford Hotel Nelson

4.0 star property
Nelson City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (588)
"Well located, very easy walk to many restaurants and shops."
Australia
Heather
Travelling with partner
The price is AU$188
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Distinction Luxmore Hotel

Distinction Luxmore Hotel

4.0 star property
Te Anau
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Its fully renovated, modern bath & bed and very spacious."
Australia
Arul Thangadurai
Travelling for leisure
The price is AU$308
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Distinction Luxmore Hotel
Remarkables View King
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

4.5 star property
Frankton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (635)
"The views from the hotel are some of the best we have seen"
Australia
Savannah
Travelling for leisure
The price is AU$256
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
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Ratanui Lodge

4.5 star property
Pohara
10/10Exceptional (151 reviews)
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AU$517 per night
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Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand

Mount Cook National Park

4.7/5 (11 reviews)
Ski on a glacier, enjoy hot springs and tackle the peak where Sir Edmund Hillary trained for Everest in this spectacular part of New Zealand.
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Aoraki / Mount Cook

4.7/5 (407 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Aoraki / Mount Cook and enjoy the stunning glacier views during your trip to Mount Cook. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.
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Learn more about South Island

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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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

10/10 Excellent
"Staff including dining staff were extremely helpful and warm. Rooms were very clean. Location is convenient."
Qingyi 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

More cheap accommodation in South Island

Lakes Edge Holiday Park

Lakes Edge Holiday Park

2 Lakeside Dr Lake Tekapo Canterbury
The price is AU$700 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$700
8 Dec - 9 Dec
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (370 reviews)