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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, (1385)
"Location was quiet and convenient."
United States
Doug
The price is NZ$334
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1447)
"Great location on edge of town, easy access and parking, great room with lovely Lake view. Very helpful staff."
Australia
Sharleen
The price is NZ$332
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park
4.0 star property
Frankton
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1111)
"Very spacious, clean and comfortable room, good amenities in room, close proximity to Queenstown airport, friendly and helpful staff."
Australia
Colette
The price is NZ$290
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park

Quest Queenstown

Quest Queenstown
4.0 star property
Frankton
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (428)
"Clean and comfortable, friendly staff and close to the airport. "
Australia
Shiree
The price is NZ$373
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Quest Queenstown

Quest on Kilmore

Quest on Kilmore
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (180)
"Perfect place to stay, excellent facilities "
Australia
Marilyn
The price is NZ$190
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Quest on Kilmore

Garden Court Suites And Apartments

Garden Court Suites And Apartments
4.5 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1051)
"Friendly staff. Beautiful lake view. Well equipped. Comfortable stay. "
United States
Kit Yee Karen
The price is NZ$261
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Garden Court Suites And Apartments

Quest on Manchester

Quest on Manchester
4.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (387)
"Great amenities, good clean and modern room and great location to the city."
Australia
Gary
The price is NZ$207
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Quest on Manchester

Wyndham Garden Remarkables Park Queenstown

Wyndham Garden Remarkables Park Queenstown
4.0 star property
Frankton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (866)
"Great stay."
Australia
DEAN
The price is NZ$291
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Wyndham Garden Remarkables Park Queenstown

Oaks Queenstown Shores Resort

Oaks Queenstown Shores Resort
4.5 star property
Queenstown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1449)
"Excellent property with responsive staff at a great location."
United States
Kostya
The price is NZ$329
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Oaks Queenstown Shores Resort

Highview Apartments

Highview Apartments
3.5 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (602)
"Great place to stay when in Queenstown "
Australia
Brian
The price is NZ$270
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Highview Apartments

Southwark Hotel & Apartments

Southwark Hotel & Apartments
4.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2022)
"great spot and great facilities, easy to get to and walking distances to CBD"
Australia
Francisco
The price is NZ$138
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Southwark Hotel & Apartments

Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel
3.5 star property
Wanaka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (723)
"Friendly hosts, convenient location. Loved the family suite with two rooms."
United States
Erika
The price is NZ$284
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Alpine Motel

Quest on Cambridge

Quest on Cambridge
3.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (249)
"Very pleasant staff"
Canada
Lyle
The price is NZ$196
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
Quest on Cambridge

Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort
4.5 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (3245)
"Excellent place in a fantastic location. "
United States
Kostya
The price is NZ$497
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026
Peppers Bluewater Resort

Abba Court Motel & Apartments

Abba Court Motel & Apartments
3.5 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (258)
"Small kitchen was much appreciated - lovely rooms and views and short walk into town. bus stop for arrowtown right outside plus a supermarket. "
Australia
Sian
Abba Court Motel & Apartments

Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts

Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts
4.0 star property
Wanaka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (798)
"We picked this condo for the facilities for the day. Everything was fine but you do need to drive into town"
United States
Mike
The price is NZ$404
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts

Iconic Historic Seaside Cottage

Iconic Historic Seaside Cottage
Purakanui Inlet
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (449)
"We spend a lot of time travelling the East Coast, getting away with our two dogs. This was by far our favourite accomodation we’ve ever booked. Thanks so much for sharing your magic spot, we will definitely be booking again!"
New Zealand
Nick P.
Iconic Historic Seaside Cottage

Terra Vive Luxury Suites & Apartments

Terra Vive Luxury Suites & Apartments
4.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (764)
"Comfortable bed + pillows. Walkable to city centre and park"
Australia
lizzie
The price is NZ$158
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Terra Vive Luxury Suites & Apartments

Adina Heritage Christchurch

Adina Heritage Christchurch
4.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1028)
"Everything was perfect. Old hotel with apartment set up. Large rooms and bed. Great health club. Would definitely reccomend and come back."
United States
Karen
The price is NZ$278
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Adina Heritage Christchurch

Hurley's of Queenstown

Hurley's of Queenstown
3.5 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (553)
"The staff was very friendly and the sauna was a bonus. Room was clean, a bit on the smaller side. "
Canada
Sabrina Quan Quan
The price is NZ$314
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
Hurley's of Queenstown
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Whenever you want to travel, a warm welcome awaits you in South Island. If you’re looking for a little peace, consider booking during the quieter months, such as  . For more hustle and bustle, you may prefer to visit in . 

Prices vary throughout the year and depends on the property type. Your chosen location and amenities will impact the cost of your trip, too. A South Island holiday rental often works out to be a fantastic, cost-effective option for groups and families visiting for a few nights or longer. And if a hotel room is just too small, get a holiday rental with multiple bedrooms and shared living spaces to kick back in.  The selection of South Island holiday rentals we have selected for you start as low as NZ$138 per night. Entering your travel dates in the search wizard you might find even better deals!

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