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Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG
4 out of 5
CNR STANLEY AND SYDNEY STREET, Queenstown
  • 5 hours drive from Mount Cook National Park
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Wonderful property. Great location. Lovely customer service from Shay on arrival. Great staff all around. Great breakfast. Our daughter loved the kids club facilities and movie night program. Would stay again."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
4.5 out of 5
91 Fernhill Road, Queenstown
  • 5 hours drive from Mount Cook National Park
Stay at this 4.5-star 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! (1,003 reviews)
"I like the facilities amd very convenience."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Kamana Lakehouse
Kamana Lakehouse
4.5 out of 5
139 Fernhill Road, Queenstown
  • 5 hours drive from Mount Cook National Park
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (458 reviews)
"Friendly and very helpful staff; great amenities and facilities; excellent dining experience with exquisite meals and awesome meal presentation!"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Kamana Lakehouse
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
4 out of 5
24 Frankton Road, Queenstown
  • 5 hours drive from Mount Cook National Park
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Overall okay stay. There’s one unfriendly receptionist when we checked in. No perks given to VIP Expedia member"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Sherwood Queenstown
Sherwood Queenstown
4 out of 5
554 Frankton Road, Goldfield Heights, Queenstown
  • 5 hours drive from Mount Cook National Park
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (872 reviews)
"Great staff. Great food. Basic rooms."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

Sherwood Queenstown
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Novotel Christchurch Airport
4.5 out of 5
30 Durey Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, NZ
  • 6 hours drive from Mount Cook National Park
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
Great airport location and stay
"Rooms were clean and spacious and the staff were friendly and helpful. An easy one minute walk to the terminal made for an easy, early morning flight!"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Novotel Christchurch Airport
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
4 out of 5
88 Frankton Road, Queenstown
  • 5 hours drive from Mount Cook National Park
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Quiet, warm, very clean, beds super comfortable. Very easy access with convenient parking. Staff were lovely. It’s clear this hotel is a little dated but great value for money would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Sudima Christchurch Airport
4.5 out of 5
550 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch
  • 6 hours drive from Mount Cook National Park
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Courteous friendly staff who went out of the way to make our stay an enjoyable one"

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025

Sudima Christchurch Airport
Mi-pad Queenstown
Mi-pad Queenstown
4 out of 5
4 Henry Street, Queenstown, Otago
  • 5 hours drive from Mount Cook National Park
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (786 reviews)
"Very modern with helpful staff"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Mi-pad Queenstown
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
4 out of 5
Corner of Earl and Marine Parade, Queenstown
  • 5 hours drive from Mount Cook National Park
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, location amazing, have stayed at Novotel a couple of times now, love it!!"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
5 out of 5
110 Frankton Road, Queenstown
  • 5 hours drive from Mount Cook National Park
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,354 reviews)
"Was really happy with the property. No issues at all"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Fable Christchurch
Fable Christchurch
4.5 out of 5
166 Gloucester Street, Christchurch
  • 6 hours drive from Mount Cook National Park
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great service, good food, lovely room and helpful staff."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Fable Christchurch
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