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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 hot springs on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (593 reviews)
Our favourite stay in NZ!! Gorgeous property and lakeside view! Well trained and pleasant staff - fantastic, overall.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Our studio suite was excellent. For a week of hiking and biking the inroom laundry and kitchen were perfect. Super comfy king bed and pillows. The shower pressure was wonderful! It was a quick walk to town and so close to Queenston park for frisbee golf and sunsets. Staff are great. Restaurant has ...

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

4 out of 5
88 Frankton Road Queenstown
  • 5 hours drive from Aoraki / Mount Cook
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
No air conditioning, room was very warm and street noise loud so leaving the window open at night was problematic. We didn’t see that there was a fan in one of the closets until we were leaving which would have been helpful.

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

4.5 out of 5
91 Fernhill Road Queenstown
  • 5 hours drive from Aoraki / Mount Cook
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Looks great but isn’t

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Everything at the BreakFree is excellent…food, location, amenities….location! Love this place and will always recommend and stay here

Reviewed on Mar 23, 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 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! (1,496 reviews)
Reception female staff were arrogant, not helpful and unfriendly. Male receptionst was lovley, cheerful and polite.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter

5 out of 5
247 Bealey Ave Christchurch
  • 6 hours drive from Aoraki / Mount Cook
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (503 reviews)
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Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Bealey Quarter
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Airport shuttle would have been useful

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

LyLo Christchurch
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,055 reviews)
Very clean room, super comfy bed & 5min walk into airport

Reviewed on Mar 23, 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 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
We were there in summer and were underwhelmed by the location. The atmosphere was stunningly high-volume, impersonal. But, if you want in-and-out, sure. It's clean and paid parking works well enough. Staff seem to follow protocols, but the whole "Hi, guys" thing doesn't work well on 60-something-year-olds. ...

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street

Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street

4 out of 5
64 Kilmore St Christchurch Canterbury
  • 6 hours drive from Aoraki / Mount Cook
Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (433 reviews)
2-bedrooms apartment is spacious, well-equipped, very comfortable for the stay. The location is close to all the tourists spots in the city center.

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street
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! (1,003 reviews)
There are no business facilities but the Internet was good.

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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