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Jun 26 - Jun 27
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Jun 27 - Jun 28
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Jun 27 - Jun 29
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Jul 4 - Jul 6

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, (1005)
"Great facilities, excellent food at restaurant."
The price is P4,448
P5,116 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 26 - Jun 27
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, (1001)
"Nice location and comfortable rooms for the price"
The price is P2,660
P3,059 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 26 - Jun 27
Hotel Give
Galaxy Boutique Hotel
Bathroom

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (348)
"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 P12,865
P14,795 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Galaxy Boutique Hotel
Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Exterior

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
Daily buffet breakfast (NZD 29 per person)

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 P3,553
P4,086 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
ibis Christchurch
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Balcony view

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room with nice views, and an excellent breakfast. "
The price is P5,822
P6,695 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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 P8,031
P9,236 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, (909)
"Great place to say. Location was awesome. Will be back again. "
The price is P3,948
P4,541 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Kelvin Hotel
The Godley Hotel
Outdoor dining

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
Bar (on 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 P2,929
P3,368 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Beachfront Hotel
Sundeck

Beachfront Hotel

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
"Beachfront and nicely appointed"
The price is P4,304
P4,950 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 27 - Jun 28
Beachfront Hotel
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 P4,648
P5,346 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
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, (170)
"Nice place, had everything we needed for a family of 4, Nice location and very nice staff Will definitely come back Thank you Beach lodge! "
The price is P4,272
P4,913 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 25 - Jul 26
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 P9,225
P10,609 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 26 - Jun 27
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 P4,111
P4,728 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 17 - Jul 18
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 P8,061
P9,270 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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 P4,329
P4,978 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 17 - Jul 18
Edit Picton
Lakeside Motel & Apartments
Private kitchen

Lakeside Motel & Apartments

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Perfect stay with lake view"
The price is P5,224
P6,008 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Lakeside 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 P8,927 per night from Jun 26 to Jun 27
P8,927
P10,266 total
Jun 26 - Jun 27
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
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