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Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

4 out of 5
24 Frankton Road Queenstown
  • 5 hours drive from Lake Tekapo
Stay at this hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"Everything good"

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse

4.5 out of 5
139 Fernhill Road Queenstown
  • 5 hours drive from Lake Tekapo
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (639 reviews)
"Great stay!!!! Will definitely be back :)"

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026

Kamana Lakehouse
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 out of 5
165 Cashel Street Christchurch
  • 6 hours drive from Lake Tekapo
Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"I stayed in one of their smaller rooms. It was SMALL, but completely functional. The bar served great drinks and the food was fantastic. I'd definately stay here again!"

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

4 out of 5
16 - 18 Mountain Ash Drive Queenstown
  • 5 hours drive from Lake Tekapo
Stay at this aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,566 reviews)
"A little bit out of the way but ideal for what I needed. Clean and tidy property. Great shower. Will definitely stay here again"

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport

4.5 out of 5
30 Durey Road Christchurch NZ
  • 5 hours drive from Lake Tekapo
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,053 reviews)
"No shower caps or facecloths in bathrooms was slightly annoying"

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026

Novotel Christchurch Airport
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

4 out of 5
CNR STANLEY AND SYDNEY STREET Queenstown
  • 5 hours drive from Lake Tekapo
Stay at this hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"The entire hotel is under construction, the foyer is a construction zone, you’re eating breakfast next to someone using power tools and another painting the walls.. one of the two washing machines/dryers is out of order, the tv has about 3 free view channels only, rooms aren’t sound proof like other ..."

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 out of 5
State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo
  • 21 min drive from Lake Tekapo
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,350 reviews)
"It definitely was a good stay and customer service was amazing."

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026

Peppers Bluewater Resort
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

4.5 out of 5
91 Fernhill Road Queenstown
  • 5 hours drive from Lake Tekapo
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,031 reviews)
"Our room was lovely and clean. I recommend staying on the lakeside as the views were incredible. The spa and sauna was a perfect way to end a busy day! would stay here again!"

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch

5 out of 5
5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch
  • 5 hours drive from Lake Tekapo
Stay at this hostel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"We checked in late due to traveling and decided to stay here since we have an early flight the next day. Reception Staff was dismissive and can only say the wifi details and handed over our keys (not even checking an identification for a prepaid booking) Our room was next to the lift, which we do ..."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026

LyLo Christchurch
Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge

3.5 out of 5
45 Roydvale Avenue Christchurch
  • 5 hours drive from Lake Tekapo
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"Time for a definite refurbishment,"

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge
Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

3.5 out of 5
53 Darchiac Dr Lake Tekapo Canterbury
  • 21 min drive from Lake Tekapo
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (454 reviews)
"Amazing location and beautiful scenery"

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026

Galaxy Boutique Hotel
Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

4 out of 5
840 Colombo St Christchurch Canterbury
  • 6 hours drive from Lake Tekapo
Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (893 reviews)
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Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
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