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### Novotel Christchurch Airport

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Novotel-Christchurch-Airport.h18258191.Hotel-Information)

Christchurch Airport

9.6/10

Exceptional

(1,046 reviews)

"Everything was excellent, superb stay."

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Christopher

CA $252

CA $289 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Novotel-Christchurch-Airport.h18258191.Hotel-Information)

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### Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Greymouth-Hotels-Punakaiki-Resort.h982476.Hotel-Information)

Punakaiki

8.6/10

Excellent

(783 reviews)

"Clean room with great view and alll the amenities were perfect."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Craig

CA $172

CA $199 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 2 - Mar 3

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Greymouth-Hotels-Punakaiki-Resort.h982476.Hotel-Information)

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### Sudima Christchurch Airport

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Sudima-Christchurch-Airport.h889383.Hotel-Information)

Christchurch Airport

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1,091 reviews)

"Excellent customer service, great rooms, responsive staff, wonderful location "

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

Edward

CA $168

CA $193 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 5 - Mar 6

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Sudima-Christchurch-Airport.h889383.Hotel-Information)

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### Woolshed Suites

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Tekapo-Hotels-Woolshed-Suites.h122191452.Hotel-Information)

Lake Tekapo

10/10

Exceptional

(4 reviews)

"Great location friendly staff large rooms"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

William

CA $313

CA $360 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 26 - Feb 27

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Tekapo-Hotels-Woolshed-Suites.h122191452.Hotel-Information)

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### Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Queenstown-Remarkables-Park.h69680960.Hotel-Information)

Frankton

9.2/10

Wonderful

(631 reviews)

"Very clean…lots of cafes etc. in the area! Great stop before or after the airport!"

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

sarah-jane

CA $234

CA $270 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 2 - Mar 3

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Queenstown-Remarkables-Park.h69680960.Hotel-Information)

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### Commodore Airport Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Commodore-Airport-Hotel.h54263.Hotel-Information)

Burnside

9.6/10

Exceptional

(1,003 reviews)

"Very nice hotel excellent pool "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Valeria

CA $218

CA $252 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 7 - Mar 8

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Commodore-Airport-Hotel.h54263.Hotel-Information)

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### GY Boutique Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Glenorchy-Hotels-GY-Boutique-Hotel.h105357956.Hotel-Information)

Glenorchy

10/10

Exceptional

(6 reviews)

"Had a fantastic stay! What really stood out was the spotless, comfortable room and the genuinely friendly, helpful staff who made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Location of motel is great. Room has mountain views with remote functional curtains. The amenities were great and everything was well maintained."

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Panthaka

CA $164

CA $190 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 12 - Feb 13

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Glenorchy-Hotels-GY-Boutique-Hotel.h105357956.Hotel-Information)

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### Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Blenheim-Hotels-Chateau-Marlborough.h2593061.Hotel-Information)

Blenheim CBD

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1,001 reviews)

"Clean room, helpful staff, good food in restaurant. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Marielle

CA $118

CA $137 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 7 - Feb 8

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Blenheim-Hotels-Chateau-Marlborough.h2593061.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3830000/3823000/3822947/8eee188a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

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### Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Airport-Gateway-Motor-Lodge.h3822947.Hotel-Information)

Burnside

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1,000 reviews)

"Clean and quiet Happy to stay again "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Andy

CA $140

CA $162 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 7 - Mar 8

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Airport-Gateway-Motor-Lodge.h3822947.Hotel-Information)

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### Mi-pad Queenstown

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Mi-Pad-Smart-Hotel.h30046767.Hotel-Information)

Queenstown City Centre

9.0/10

Wonderful

(901 reviews)

"Everything from staff to the rooms itself was amazing - thoroughly enjoyed our stay"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Sean

CA $247

CA $290 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Mi-Pad-Smart-Hotel.h30046767.Hotel-Information)

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### Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Heritage-Queenstown.h69589.Hotel-Information)

Queenstown

8.8/10

Excellent

(1,010 reviews)

"Great location amazing staff very clean"

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

luisa

CA $401

CA $461 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 8 - Feb 9

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Heritage-Queenstown.h69589.Hotel-Information)

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### Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Te-Anau-Hotels-Kingsgate-Hotel-Te-Anau.h12869.Hotel-Information)

Te Anau

8.2/10

Very good

(885 reviews)

"Room, common areas, and grounds were clean and tidy, staff was friendly and helpful, and the location was perfect. We had a great stay!"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Jennifer

CA $264

CA $303 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 3 - Mar 4

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Te-Anau-Hotels-Kingsgate-Hotel-Te-Anau.h12869.Hotel-Information)

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### Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Sudima-Queenstown.h67277771.Hotel-Information)

Frankton

9.4/10

Exceptional

(709 reviews)

"Great room and handy location. "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Nicole

CA $246

CA $283 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 3 - Mar 4

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Sudima-Queenstown.h67277771.Hotel-Information)

![Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120540000/120534600/120534542/d7e1280b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

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### Driftaway Queenstown

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Driftaway-Queenstown.h120534542.Hotel-Information)

Frankton

CA $154

CA $181 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 3 - Mar 4

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Driftaway-Queenstown.h120534542.Hotel-Information)

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![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122120000/122115800/122115765/f3802f17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

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![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122120000/122115800/122115765/3779326e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Limetree Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Wanaka-Hotels-Limetree-Lodge.h122115765.Hotel-Information)

Wānaka

9.0/10

Wonderful

(2 reviews)

"Lovely little hotel - more of a B&B than a hotel - 5kms outside of town but they had a kitchen you could use.. no TV in the room - but a lovely room overlooking the garden with a table and chairs...charming hosts…"

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Martin

CA $267

CA $308 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 9 - Feb 10

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Wanaka-Hotels-Limetree-Lodge.h122115765.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2200000/2193300/2193285/049c0a81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2200000/2193300/2193285/ac91c652.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Spa Suite | Living room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2200000/2193300/2193285/7e0bb4c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Spa Suite | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2200000/2193300/2193285/b9e44c44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Braemar Lodge And Spa

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Hanmer Springs

9.0/10

Wonderful

(729 reviews)

"Great accommodation in a fabulous location with touches of luxury."

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Wendy

CA $216

CA $249 total

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Kawarau Falls

8.6/10

Excellent

(1,004 reviews)

"Outstanding hotel, would return!"

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Megan

CA $310

CA $357 total

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Dunedin City Centre

9.8/10

Exceptional

(43 reviews)

"Unique room, close to town and great breakfast"

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Bryan

CA $179

CA $208 total

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Hokitika

8.4/10

Very good

(1,005 reviews)

"Great location "

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Linda

CA $149

CA $172 total

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Queenstown

8.6/10

Excellent

(978 reviews)

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Renee

CA $276

CA $317 total

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Mar 3 - Mar 4

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## Top South Island Hotel Reviews

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### Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Yes"

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10/10 Excellent

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### Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, friendly staff and nice location"

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### Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel great location"

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### Millennium Hotel Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely staff & comfortable beds. Good location & delicious breakfast included. "

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### Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

10/10 Excellent

"Great rooms"

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### Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious, modern accommodation in a central location. We had a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment and it was super clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Great supply of toiletries, comfortable beds, functional kitchenette and laundry facilities including a dryer, that was a bonus. The only thing that wasn’t great is a fan that was connected to the light in both bathrooms. It was extremely noisy and given bathrooms are very close to beds it was inconvenient at times. "

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### Sudima Christchurch Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were helpful especially when they saw I was on crutches. They adjusted things without me asking to help accommodate me. I'm extremely appreciative and cannot recommend them enough "

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### Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"Good sized room & bathroom. Comfortable beds. Staff very efficient and friendly Good location and easy 15 min walk to town or there was a bus which stopped right outside the hotel. We didn’t use the pool or spa or restaurant so can’t really comment but it looked good. "

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