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Top South Island 3 Stars Hotels

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"Great facilities, excellent food at restaurant."
The price is P4,437
P5,103 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Airport Gateway Motor Lodge
The Hotel Nelson
Seasonal outdoor pool, a heated pool, sun loungers

The Hotel Nelson

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"friendly staff, clean room, easy walking distance to town centre"
The Hotel Nelson
Hotel Give
Lobby sitting area

Hotel Give

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"Nice location and comfortable rooms for the price"
The price is P2,653
P3,051 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Hotel Give
Galaxy Boutique Hotel
Exterior

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (350)
"The property was superb! Clean and the staff were attentive to our needs. The views of the lake was amazing - especially with the snow! Will definitely book another stay here - hopefully in the summer!"
The price is P12,832
P14,757 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Galaxy Boutique Hotel
Heartland Hotel Queenstown
View from property

Heartland Hotel Queenstown

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Great location and views of the lake. "
Heartland Hotel Queenstown
ibis Christchurch
Interior

ibis Christchurch

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"Was in a great spot for my stay."
The price is P3,544
P4,075 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 18 - Jul 19
ibis Christchurch
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Balcony view

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room with nice views, and an excellent breakfast. "
The price is P5,926
P6,815 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Wanaka Hotel
Front of property

Wanaka Hotel

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (676)
"Great place to stay, close to eateries and shops."
The price is P8,010
P9,212 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Wanaka Hotel
Kelvin Hotel
Exterior

Kelvin Hotel

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (910)
"Great place to say. Location was awesome. Will be back again. "
The price is P3,938
P4,529 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Kelvin Hotel
The Godley Hotel
View from room

The Godley Hotel

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (555)
"Great location, with everything as you expect"
The Godley Hotel
Archway Motel & Chalets
Outdoor spa tub

Archway Motel & Chalets

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (354)
"Good location, clean tidy unit with freshly renovated kitchen and bathroom. "
Archway Motel & Chalets
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Front of property

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"$3 for breakfast was great"
The price is P2,921
P3,360 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 4 - Jul 5
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Quest on Kilmore
Living area

Quest on Kilmore

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (119)
"Lovely stay, great staff, clean and spacious. "
The price is P4,637
P5,332 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Quest on Kilmore
Beach lodge motel
3 bedrooms, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Beach lodge motel

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (174)
"Very comfortable, clean, reasonable prices, friendly helpful staff."
The price is P4,261
P4,901 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Beach lodge motel
Hotel St Clair
Balcony

Hotel St Clair

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (690)
"Great place to stay."
The price is P8,308
P9,555 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Hotel St Clair
Pinewood Queenstown
Exterior

Pinewood Queenstown

3.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (580)
"Basic accommodation BUT walking distance to town, great value, and very clean. Coffee and tea provided, super staff, and close enough to the gondola to walk. "
The price is P4,101
P4,716 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Pinewood Queenstown
Highview Apartments
LCD TV

Highview Apartments

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (538)
"Great spot, amazing room with a great view and close to town!"
The price is P6,164
P7,089 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Highview Apartments
Edit Picton
View from property

Edit Picton

3.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1000)
"Clean and comfortable with friendly staff."
The price is P4,318
P4,966 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 17 - Jul 18
Edit Picton
Lakeside Motel & Apartments
View from property

Lakeside Motel & Apartments

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Perfect stay with lake view"
The price is P5,211
P5,993 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Lakeside Motel & Apartments
ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments
Beach

ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (393)
"Great accomodation "
The price is P4,746
P5,458 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments
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Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG

CNR STANLEY AND SYDNEY STREET, Queenstown
The price is P9,500 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
P9,500
P10,924 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
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