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Wynter Apartments

Wynter Apartments
4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (30 reviews)
"Warm and so comfortable. Was also lovely and quiet for our stay. Very clean and had everything we needed."
Australia
Laura
The price is NZ$657
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb
Wynter Apartments

Hanmer Apartments

Hanmer Apartments
4.0 star property
Hanmer Springs
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (329 reviews)
"Clean and tidy - beautifully presented "
Australia
Simone
The price is NZ$190
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Hanmer Apartments

Village Lake Apartments

Village Lake Apartments
5.0 star property
Hanmer Springs
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (178 reviews)
"Beautifully appointed room, super clean, and obliging staff. We had a lovely stay"
Australia
Anne-Marie
The price is NZ$325
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Village Lake Apartments

Central Chalets

Central Chalets
3.0 star property
Alexandra
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (175 reviews)
"Beautiful rooms, extra blankets, super friendly and helpful hosts, all in a gorgeous orchard setting."
Australia
Sabina
The price is NZ$177
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Central Chalets

Brookside Gem Modern 2 Bedroom Apartment

Brookside Gem Modern 2 Bedroom Apartment
3.5 star property
Queenstown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (31 reviews)
"Great view, quiet location, the main access road is a bit difficult when traffic is busy. "
Australia
Jess
The price is NZ$657
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar
Brookside Gem Modern 2 Bedroom Apartment

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
5.0 star property
The Wood
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,400 reviews)
"Excellent room....helpful staff"
Australia
David
The price is NZ$259
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

Quest on Cambridge

Quest on Cambridge
3.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (273 reviews)
"Great location, new and clean, comfy bed"
Australia
Rusty
The price is NZ$282
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Quest on Cambridge

Quest Queenstown

Quest Queenstown
4.0 star property
Frankton
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (459 reviews)
"It is really nice apartment, clean, sp"
United States
Danher
The price is NZ$377
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Quest Queenstown

Focus Motel And Executive Suites

Focus Motel And Executive Suites
4.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (475 reviews)
"Great location. Great Hosts "
Australia
Gavin
The price is NZ$221
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Focus Motel And Executive Suites

Longbourne Lodge

Longbourne Lodge
4.0 star property
Mosgiel
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (266 reviews)
"Check/in easy - staff very helpful. Lovely clean accommodation in a beautiful setting. Awesome to allow my dog to stay - thank you "
Australia
Sandra
The price is NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Longbourne Lodge

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
3.5 star property
Kaikoura Flat
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (414 reviews)
"Comfortable stay, friendly staff, clean, quiet, comfortable"
Australia
Blair
The price is NZ$225
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

Beaches Nelson

Beaches Nelson
4.0 star property
Tahunanui
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (229 reviews)
"Great stay"
Australia
Jason
The price is NZ$265
includes taxes & fees
13 Feb - 14 Feb
Beaches Nelson

Quest on Kilmore

Quest on Kilmore
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (217 reviews)
"Very clean room, friendly staff, and nice to have in-unit laundry. Would definitely stay again if we find ourselves in Christchurch!"
United States
Alexandra
The price is NZ$226
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Quest on Kilmore

Central Park Apartments

Central Park Apartments
4.5 star property
Cromwell
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (184 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay."
Australia
Trent
The price is NZ$242
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Central Park Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments
3.5 star property
Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (103 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, clean room, easy parking, good location."
Australia
YING
The price is NZ$247
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Coastal Ridge Apartments

Franz Josef Treetops

Franz Josef Treetops
3.5 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (37 reviews)
"The unit was as nice as it looks in the pictures. It took me a a bit to find where it is located but all in all i would highly recommend it to anyone going to that area."
United States
Eyal
The price is NZ$660
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Franz Josef Treetops

The Glebe Apartments

The Glebe Apartments
4.5 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (388 reviews)
"Property was excellent and very clean. "
Australia
Rae
The price is NZ$947
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
The Glebe Apartments

Quest on Manchester

Quest on Manchester
4.5 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (404 reviews)
"We had a very nice stay!"
Australia
Umer
The price is NZ$257
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Quest on Manchester

Clear Ridge Apartments

Clear Ridge Apartments
5.0 star property
Hanmer Springs
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (503 reviews)
"Great place to stay, host Alex made you feel welcome, room was nice and clean and spacious plus just a short walk into the township."
Australia
Jeffrey
The price is NZ$287
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Clear Ridge Apartments

Coronation Park

Coronation Park
4.0 star property
Netherby
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (173 reviews)
"Nice accommodation, friendly staff"
Australia
Jarrod
The price is NZ$97
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Coronation Park
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