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A rustic cabin with stone walls, a metal roof, and wooden deck seating.

1. Cardrona Hotel

Cardrona Hotel
3.0 star property
Cardrona
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (830 reviews)
"Gorgeous room in historic pub, the food at the bar and bakery was excellent."
Australia
Emilla
The price is £71
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Cardrona Hotel
A modern hotel with a prominent 'NOVOTEL' sign, featuring a sleek, contemporary design with large windows and a structured facade.

2. Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport
4.5 star property
Christchurch Airport
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,114 reviews)
"Great room, and restaurant, very clean."
Australia
Raymond
The price is £153
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Novotel Christchurch Airport
A modern lobby with grey upholstered chairs, a round wooden table, and a vase of flowers on a black side table.

3. Sudima Christchurch Airport

Sudima Christchurch Airport
4.5 star property
Christchurch Airport
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,168 reviews)
"Great hotel"
Australia
Crystal
The price is £121
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Sudima Christchurch Airport
A modern building with large windows and a stone pathway leading to it, situated on a pebbled beach with driftwood in the foreground.

4. Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
4.0 star property
Punakaiki
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (855 reviews)
"The staff were very welcoming and helpful from the moment we parked."
Australia
Karen
The price is £60
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
A group of people seated on wicker furniture facing a lake with mountains in the background.

5. Edgewater

Edgewater
4.5 star property
Wanaka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"My second time staying here. Everything about this place is amazing. Comfortable rooms, great restaurant, breathtaking views, wonderful grounds. I will be back again for sure"
Australia
Kim
The price is £128
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Edgewater
A modern bar area with seating, a counter with a logo, and a view of the outside.

6. 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, (747 reviews)
"Parking was provided.room was clean and I liked the proximity to the airport for my early flight"
Singapore
debbie
The price is £105
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
A building labeled 'HOTEL HARI HARI' with a signboard indicating amenities like bar, meals, rooms, power sites, tent sites, and Wi-fi.

7. Hotel Hari Hari

Hotel Hari Hari
3.0 star property
Hari Hari
The price is £22
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Hotel Hari Hari
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the beach and ocean.

8. Beachfront Hotel

Beachfront Hotel
3.5 star property
Hokitika
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Room with a view, nice bar to relax in and the staff were very helpful"
Australia
Andrew
The price is £65
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Beachfront Hotel
A terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a town and mountains.

9. Mi-pad Queenstown

Mi-pad Queenstown
4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Really neat and tidy stay - great location and always clean and well presented. Staff were great and always available - highly recommended"
Australia
Luke
The price is £108
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Mi-pad Queenstown
A lodge with a prominent mountain backdrop, a large entrance, and solar panels on the roof.

10. Alpine Lodge

Alpine Lodge
3.5 star property
St. Arnaud
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (497 reviews)
"Wonderful spacious room, clean, great dinner and breakfast!!"
United States
Karen
The price is £59
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Alpine Lodge
A large wooden house with a stone wall and a pond in front.

11. Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort
5.0 star property
Arrowtown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (779 reviews)
"Beautiful views and very quiet great facilities"
Australia
Layne
The price is £248
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Millbrook Resort
A modern bathroom with a wooden bathtub, a wooden shelf with towels, and a view of mountains and a lake.

12. Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse
4.5 star property
Fernhill
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (686 reviews)
"Loved staying here Great spot by the fire in the restaurant after a day out in the cold. Staff were lovely"
Australia
Jazmind
The price is £148
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Kamana Lakehouse
A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, and a chair. There is a large window with a view of mountains.

13. Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
4.5 star property
Frankton
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (864 reviews)
"Great convenient hotel"
Australia
Gerhard
The price is £113
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
A modern building with stone facades and large windows, a clear sky, and a mountain in the background.

14. DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown

DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown
4.5 star property
Kawarau Falls
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"We stayed here for a long weekend, it was very convenient to The Remarkables skifield. Great view and had everything we needed in the room."
Australia
Sophie
The price is £105
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown
A modern house with a glass door entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.

15. Heartland Hotel Haast

Heartland Hotel Haast
3.0 star property
Haast
7.8 out of 10, Good, (746 reviews)
"Fabulous staff, lovely food, great value and very clean. "
United Kingdom
Fiona
The price is £56
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Heartland Hotel Haast
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the garden through large windows.

16. Commodore Airport Hotel

Commodore Airport Hotel
4.5 star property
Burnside
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Great staff and facilities"
Australia
Chris
The price is £135
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Commodore Airport Hotel
A riverside hotel with modern architecture, a walking path, and a view of mountains.

17. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
Kawarau Falls
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Good location."
Singapore
Zujian
The price is £170
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
A modern hotel entrance with a stone facade, large potted plants, and a well-lit interior visible through the glass doors.

18. Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
5.0 star property
Blenheim CBD
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,006 reviews)
"Great staff and very clean. The restaurant was also great"
Australia
Bradley
The price is £55
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
A wooden deck with a large white bathtub, two cushioned chairs, and a round wooden table.

19. Coronet Ridge Resort

Coronet Ridge Resort
5.0 star property
Arthur's Point
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (48 reviews)
"Great location and beautiful hotel and view. Would definitely stay again."
Australia
Kimberley
The price is £360
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Coronet Ridge Resort
A room with a circular window overlooking a beach, a lamp, and a bed with pillows.

20. The Sea Breeze

The Sea Breeze
2.0 star property
Timaru Central
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Great hotel, close to town and very modern."
United States
Kurt
The price is £105
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
The Sea Breeze
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