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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 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! (1,012 reviews)
"Great location. We enjoyed terrific views from the 2 bed apartment on the top floor. Friendly staff, comfortable beds etc. Would pay the extra and book an underground parking spot as tricky to find free street parking (also meant you were saved de-icing the car every morning!) Our room got quite ..."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
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! (652 reviews)
"This property is stunning and luxurious. Staff are awesome and friendly. The food was devine, we had the breakfast and tried the set menu for dinner. Get in early for your spa bookings. Stayed for 3 nights to celebrate my partners birthday, not somewhere that I’d normally stay due to cost but was ..."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

Kamana Lakehouse
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! (1,582 reviews)
"Loved the room size even as a studio it was spacious. Loved the view. Comfortable bed and linens. Shame about the lack of cutlery in the room. 1 tea spoon. At least put 2,for a double room and a knife. there’s no facilities ( no bar or cafe on the property) the market doesn’t have cutlery or plate ..."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay for one person on a budget, everything I needed and clean. Basic rooms might be a bit tight for a couple but for one person it was perfect. I had to do a few hours work on my laptop and was able to sit and work at the small desk. Staff were great, breakfast good value as well. ..."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

BreakFree on Cashel 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,069 reviews)
"Room and bedding seemed to be clean but was itchy all night and had a suspected spider bite on side of face in the morning. Had a room service salad, but chicken was like leather. Upset stomach the following day. Disappointed overall as supposed to be 4.5 star and quite expensive."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026

Novotel Christchurch Airport
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! (985 reviews)
"Everything was very good, from the room to the location."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026

Blue Peaks Lodge
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Space is a little too small"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel

3 out of 5
2 Rapuwai Lane Lake Tekapo Canterbury
  • 1 hour drive from Aoraki / Mount Cook
Stay at this hotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (681 reviews)
"Clise to restaurants and walks"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

The Godley Hotel
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel and 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! (1,004 reviews)
"Excellent views,helpful staff,breakfast was okay.onsite parking was great."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
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! (560 reviews)
"Excellent location, good parking, spacious basic rooms but warm, clean and everything you need."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

Bealey Quarter
LyLo Christchurch Airport

LyLo Christchurch Airport

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! (1,000 reviews)
"The first thing when I walked into the room was the smell, the moldy smell with the very dirty carpet made me feel anxious and I was scared that the bed was going to be just as bad. The wall had a loose flap hanging and the shower was definitely not clean. I couldn't sleep because of the constant ..."

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2026

LyLo Christchurch Airport
Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 out of 5
State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo
  • 1 hour drive from Aoraki / Mount Cook
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! (3,360 reviews)
"Reception staff were so accommodating and helpful"

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026

Peppers Bluewater Resort
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