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1. Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
4.5 star property
Queenstown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,039 reviews)
"Great stay, room was comfortable and breakfast was great"
Australia
SungEun
The price is CA $189
CA $217 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Interior

2. Adina Heritage Christchurch

Adina Heritage Christchurch
4.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,075 reviews)
"Great location but really could do with a modernisation"
Australia
Kevin
The price is CA $165
CA $190 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Adina Heritage Christchurch
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch served

3. Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel
5.0 star property
Inner City
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Cutest boutique hotel with hot springs, fireplace, large rooms and friendly staff that make you feel welcome."
United States
William
The price is CA $99
CA $114 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Prince's Gate Hotel
View from property

4. The Esplanade Hotel

The Esplanade Hotel
4.0 star property
Devonport
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (517 reviews)
"Everything was awesome! Great staff."
Australia
Davy
The price is CA $105
CA $120 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14
The Esplanade Hotel
Exterior

5. The Kentish Hotel

The Kentish Hotel
2.5 star property
Waiuku
6.8 out of 10, (122 reviews)
"What can I say?, it's an old historic propdty Like in Ireland - thin walls but heaps of characters and character! Bathrooms sparkle as they are newly remodeled"
Australia
Susan
The price is CA $86
CA $100 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 15 - Aug 16
The Kentish Hotel
Garden

6. Larnach Lodge

Larnach Lodge
4.0 star property
Larnachs Castle
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (608 reviews)
"We had a wonderful couple of days here and would definitely go back again. The ballroom Cafe was lovely with great food and atmosphere and the 5 course meal in the castle was amazing."
Australia
Elizabeth
The price is CA $127
CA $148 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Larnach Lodge
Terrace/patio

7. Baywick Inn

Baywick Inn
4.5 star property
Nelson City Centre
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
"Lovely B&B. Hosts were amazing"
United States
sherry
Baywick Inn
Exterior

8. Colonial House Motel

Colonial House Motel
3.5 star property
Kerikeri
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (220 reviews)
"It was a quiet setting away from the road which was nice."
Australia
Graeme
The price is CA $92
CA $105 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Colonial House Motel
Reception

9. Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel
2.0 star property
Addington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (374 reviews)
"Second time staying here, excellent as always."
United Kingdom
Caoilte
The price is CA $42
CA $49 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel
Terrace/patio

10. The Classic Villa

The Classic Villa
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (502 reviews)
"Lovely building and even better hosts. We felt at home and very comfortable during our stay."
United States
Andrea
The price is CA $226
CA $261 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
The Classic Villa
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