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A lakeside view with chairs and a picnic table, surrounded by trees and mountains.

1. Lakes Edge Holiday Park

Lakes Edge Holiday Park
2.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (445 reviews)
"Great location next to the lake. Very good for family groups. About a quarter of an hour‘s walk to the town centre with supermarket."
Australia
Declan Dechawut
The price is NZ$225
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
A neatly made bed with a dark headboard, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

2. Aorangi Motel

Aorangi Motel
4.0 star property
Fairlie
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (486 reviews)
"This is the second time I have stayed here on the way to Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo. The apartments are always well presented with beutiful plants and houseware. Very nice place to stay and great location."
Australia
Daniel
The price is NZ$190
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Aorangi Motel
A bedroom with a large window, a bed with a blue throw, and a nightstand with a lamp.

3. Aoraki Court Motel

Aoraki Court Motel
4.5 star property
Mount Cook
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean rooms and assigned parking spot. Very pleasant stay."
United States
David
The price is NZ$730
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Aoraki Court Motel
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in dishwasher, a stainless steel refrigerator, and wooden shelves above the sink.

4. Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

Alps Motel Apartment Twizel
2.0 star property
Twizel
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (162 reviews)
"Spacious room. In-room laundry is very helpful & convenient (washer & dryer two-in-one, need about 2hr to dry, so plan the time accordingly). Have everything we need. A nice stop between Tekapo & Wanaka/Queenstown."
United States
Jasmine
The price is NZ$338
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Alps Motel Apartment Twizel
A wooden bench outside a building with a view of a road and mountains.

5. Alpine Glacier Motel

Alpine Glacier Motel
3.5 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (804 reviews)
"What a view. Lots of great walking trails nearby. Great hotel if you are going to be spending your days tramping locally."
United States
Neal
The price is NZ$129
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Alpine Glacier Motel
A modern building entrance with a glass door, a small outdoor seating area with metal chairs, and a gravel pathway.

6. Andorra Motel

Andorra Motel
3.0 star property
Geraldine
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (318 reviews)
"very clean quiet place to stay"
Australia
Jim
The price is NZ$172
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Andorra Motel
A hotel room with a bed, two pillows with text, a wall-mounted light, a wardrobe, and a folded towel.

7. Rayya Suites Invercargill

Rayya Suites Invercargill
2.0 star property
Hawthorndale
The price is NZ$89
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Rayya Suites Invercargill
A person standing by a balcony with a view of a lake and mountains.

8. Radfords on the Lake

Radfords on the Lake
5.0 star property
Te Anau
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (396 reviews)
"Great location and very comfortable stay. The service was also very attentive and accommodating. Thank you!"
Australia
Benny
The price is NZ$384
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Radfords on the Lake
A row of modern, single-story buildings with flat roofs, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and flowering trees.

9. Ahuriri Motels

Ahuriri Motels
2.5 star property
Omarama
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (560 reviews)
"Great spot! Very clean. Lots of space. Everything you need. Friendly staff. And the night sky right out back was incredible."
Australia
Allyson
The price is NZ$146
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Ahuriri Motels
A coastal landscape with waves crashing onto the shore, a clear sky, and distant mountains.

10. Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel

Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel
4.5 star property
Greymouth
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (445 reviews)
"nice, quiet and clean accommodation"
Australia
jignesh
The price is NZ$235
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel
A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel refrigerator, and wooden shelves.

11. Sierra Motel

Sierra Motel
2.5 star property
Omarama
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (365 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay at Sierra Motel. Our room was spacious, very clean, and had everything we needed. The owners were so kind and helpful, which made us feel welcome from the start. We would happily stay here again and recommend it to anyone visiting the area."
United States
Lisa
The price is NZ$239
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Sierra Motel
A neatly made bed with a green throw, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand.

12. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef
5.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (670 reviews)
"great location and nice spacious accommodation"
Australia
jignesh
The price is NZ$300
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef
A serene lake with ducks, surrounded by autumn-colored trees and houses.

13. The St James

The St James
5.0 star property
Hanmer Springs
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (561 reviews)
"Fabulous stay, friendly helpful staff. Amenities spotlessly clean. Views spectacular."
Australia
Lisa
The price is NZ$259
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
The St James
A modern outdoor seating area with metal chairs and tables, a well-maintained lawn, and a building with large windows in the background.

14. Airport Delta Motel

Airport Delta Motel
3.0 star property
Burnside
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (664 reviews)
"Beautiful, tidy and comfortable"
Australia
Gabriel
The price is NZ$190
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Airport Delta Motel
A modern motel with a sign indicating it is the Airport Palms Motel.

15. Airport Palms Motel

Airport Palms Motel
4.5 star property
Burnside
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Handy to the airport & easy to find Will definitely stay again"
Australia
Michelle
The price is NZ$191
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Airport Palms Motel
A room with a waterfall mural, a flat-screen TV, a dining table with chairs, and a small desk with a computer.

16. Aden Motel

Aden Motel
3.0 star property
Te Anau
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (529 reviews)
"Great stay. Clean, comfortable, and recommended!"
Australia
Kelvin
The price is NZ$210
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Aden Motel
A modern two-story building with a balcony, large windows, and a view of snow-capped mountains.

17. Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites
3.5 star property
Kaikoura
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (519 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay with you and would highly recommend staying here.. When we checked in the lady at the front desk was so helpful..🙂"
Australia
vicki
The price is NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Kaikoura Quality Suites
A glass table and chairs with a view of a lake and mountains.

18. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

The White Morph - Heritage Collection
4.5 star property
Kaikoura
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (660 reviews)
"Great property, stunning views, fantastic locations just off the restaurant/shop section and super helpful staff."
Canada
Monique
The price is NZ$276
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
A balcony with a round table and two chairs, overlooking a street and mountains.

19. Broadway Motel

Broadway Motel
4.5 star property
Picton
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (719 reviews)
"Great staff, cleanliness, space, amenities and location. The perfect stopover before taking the morning ferry."
New Zealand
Peter
The price is NZ$199
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Broadway Motel
A hotel with a mountain backdrop, featuring a red-tiled roof and a sign indicating it is Bella Vista Hotel.

20. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier
4.0 star property
Fox Glacier
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (598 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
United States
Scott
The price is NZ$129
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier
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