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Punga Grove

Punga Grove
3.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (277 reviews)
"Great location "
Canada
Doug
The price is NZ$146
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Punga Grove

Marsden Lake Resort Central Otago

Marsden Lake Resort Central Otago
5.0 star property
Mount Pisa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,084 reviews)
"Nice lake view, large parking space, good food, friendly staff."
Australia
Boyang
The price is NZ$226
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Marsden Lake Resort Central Otago

Highview Apartments

Highview Apartments
3.5 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (649 reviews)
"The view was exactly as shown and the room is great with seating and the kitchen off to the side as you enter. Free parking Up a hill from down town but not bad and more quiet. "
Canada
Carina
The price is NZ$171
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Highview Apartments

Quest Queenstown

Quest Queenstown
4.0 star property
Frankton
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (492 reviews)
"Comfortable and well appointed rooms."
Canada
Douglas
The price is NZ$209
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Quest Queenstown

Central Chalets

Central Chalets
3.0 star property
Alexandra
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (187 reviews)
"Great location, very peaceful and relaxing. Gardens are beautiful. Our chalet was very spacious and comfortable. The owner made us feel very welcome and was super helpful on any requests."
United Kingdom
Lawrence
The price is NZ$182
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Central Chalets

Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort
4.5 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (3,319 reviews)
"great location clean friendly "
United States
Monina
The price is NZ$256
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Peppers Bluewater Resort

Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel
3.5 star property
Wanaka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (757 reviews)
"Excellent accommodation clean and tidy with good facilities."
United Kingdom
EDWARD
The price is NZ$201
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Alpine Motel

Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments

Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments
2.5 star property
Albert Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (146 reviews)
"Clean apartment and very quiet and peaceful surroundings. Easy check in and check out. Definitely would book again and highly recommend. "
Australia
Simrit
The price is NZ$149
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments

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, (1,525 reviews)
"Lovely helpful staff .Great location for airport and Queenstown"
United Kingdom
gary
The price is NZ$227
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

Central Park Apartments

Central Park Apartments
4.5 star property
Cromwell
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (204 reviews)
"Great location, very clean and well appointment. The staff is wonderful and very helpful..would definitely stay there again. "
United States
Joseph
The price is NZ$207
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
Central Park Apartments

Swiss-Belvillas Coronet Peak

Swiss-Belvillas Coronet Peak
4.0 star property
Arthur's Point
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7 reviews)
"Everywhere spotless,covered all for kitchen needs. Bedrooms and bathrooms well equipped and a good size. Would throughly recommend a stay here. Convenient for bus routes as well."
United Kingdom
Susan
The price is NZ$235
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Swiss-Belvillas Coronet Peak

Quest on Kilmore

Quest on Kilmore
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (261 reviews)
"Great hotel and location, spacious and washer and dryer were a huge plus!"
United States
Shanna
The price is NZ$150
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
Quest on Kilmore

315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments
3.5 star property
Dunedin City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (829 reviews)
"Perfect location, room very clean with great facilities "
Australia
Karina
The price is NZ$151
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

Hanmer Glamping

Hanmer Glamping
3.5 star property
Hanmer Springs
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Great location "
Australia
sharn
The price is NZ$342
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Hanmer Glamping

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, (832 reviews)
"We absolutely loved this place !!!"
Australia
Natalie
The price is NZ$385
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts

Akaroa Village Inn

Akaroa Village Inn
3.0 star property
Akaroa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (149 reviews)
"Our room had an ocean view & view of the main wharf"
Australia
Suzy
The price is NZ$180
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Akaroa Village Inn

A quite gateway in the mountain! Cass cottage 1 - Lake Pearson, Authur's Pass

A quite gateway in the mountain! Cass cottage 1 - Lake Pearson, Authur's Pass
Lake Pearson
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"great little place in the middle of nowhere. "
United States
Philip
The price is NZ$200
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
A quite gateway in the mountain! Cass cottage 1 - Lake Pearson, Authur's Pass

Longbourne Lodge

Longbourne Lodge
4.0 star property
Mosgiel
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (272 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$164
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Longbourne Lodge

Wyndham Garden Remarkables Park Queenstown

Wyndham Garden Remarkables Park Queenstown
4.0 star property
Frankton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (912 reviews)
"Easy access to airport, we were able to walk from the hotel with two suitcases no problem."
United Kingdom
Julie
The price is NZ$184
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
Wyndham Garden Remarkables Park Queenstown

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park
4.0 star property
Frankton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,163 reviews)
"One night stay was easy"
Australia
Kerry
The price is NZ$196
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park
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