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Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse

4.5 out of 5
139 Fernhill Road Queenstown
  • 5 hours drive from Aoraki / Mount Cook
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (556 reviews)
The staffs were very helpful and efficient. We loved the Soaking tubs. Comfortable beds and we could see the sun rise from our room.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Kamana Lakehouse
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

4 out of 5
24 Frankton Road Queenstown
  • 5 hours drive from Aoraki / Mount Cook
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
Room was very comfortable and Holly was super pleasant.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
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 Aoraki / Mount Cook
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! (1,411 reviews)
This was a great stay with fantastix views. The hotel could benifit from a resturant but the reception was well stocked with things that could be prepared in your room. Shops were around 30 mims walk away. Stuidos have every thing to cook and prepare food. They have the added bonus of a wadhing nachine ...

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 out of 5
118 High Street Dunedin
  • 6 hours drive from Aoraki / Mount Cook
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
Yes room was spotless maybe gettinf a little tired, and the staff were great, the breakfast was amazing

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

4.5 out of 5
123 Princes Street Dunedin
  • 6 hours drive from Aoraki / Mount Cook
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
Great hotel and value for money. Buffett breakfast was excellent. Friendly staff. Super convenient. Highly recommend.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 out of 5
165 Cashel Street Christchurch
  • 6 hours drive from Aoraki / Mount Cook
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Good hotel for business travel; centrally located, with a decent bed and shower. What else is really needed? Would stay again for sure

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Millennium Hotel Queenstown

4.5 out of 5
32 Frankton Road Queenstown
  • 5 hours drive from Aoraki / Mount Cook
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Room was great, beds ever so comfy. Bella in Reception was very helpful, brought me oat milk for my tea in the room and explained things clearly about parking. For the price it would be good if parking was included. And provided like Copthorne or in conjunction with them at busy times.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Millennium Hotel Queenstown
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 Aoraki / Mount Cook
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
Great staff. Efficient layout. Adjacent to the North Stanley St. Bus Atop

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

4.5 out of 5
77 Manapouri - Te Anau Highway Te Anau
  • 6 hours drive from Aoraki / Mount Cook
Stay at this holiday park in Te Anau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Very helpful staff

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport

4.5 out of 5
30 Durey Road Christchurch NZ
  • 6 hours drive from Aoraki / Mount Cook
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,046 reviews)
Great friendly helpful staff awesome restaurant Very clean rooms & a high standard of customer care & attention

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Novotel Christchurch Airport
LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch

5 out of 5
5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch
  • 6 hours drive from Aoraki / Mount Cook
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Very clean room and good value for money

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

LyLo Christchurch
Blue Peaks Lodge

Blue Peaks Lodge

4 out of 5
11 Sydney Street Queenstown
  • 5 hours drive from Aoraki / Mount Cook
Stay at this motel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (928 reviews)
The hotel is in a great location and well priced. The only negative we found was the room was very hot and there was no air conditioning.

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Blue Peaks Lodge
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