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Totara Lodge - Unwind, Relax & Enjoy - Mt Lyford
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Chalet in Canterbury, Mt Lyford · 266.83 km from centre

9.5

 

15 reviews

Set in Mt Lyford in the Canterbury region, Totara Lodge - Unwind, Relax & Enjoy - Mt Lyford has a patio. It is situated 9 km from Mt. Lyford and offers private check-in and check-out. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking chalet features an open-air bath.

The spacious chalet comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with mountain views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities.

Guests at the chalet can enjoy skiing nearby, or make the most of the garden.

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Residence du Parc Serviced Apartments by BCR Stays
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Hotel in Arthur's Point · 187.29 km from centre

7.0

 

1 review

Set in Queenstown, 7.2 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge and 14 km from Queenstown Event Centre, Residence du Parc Serviced Apartments by BCR Stays offers air conditioning. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is situated 19 km from Lake Wakatipu.

The spacious apartment is fitted with 2 bedrooms, a TV with cable channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a fridge. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

Skippers Canyon is 21 km from Residence du Parc Serviced Apartments by BCR Stays, while Shotover River is 30 km away. The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 15 km from the accommodation.

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Walk in and put your feet up
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Hotel in Dunedin · 222.44 km from centre

9.6

 

7 reviews

Walk in and put your feet up, a property with a garden, is set in Dunedin, 3.5 km from Taieri Gorge Railway, 3.5 km from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, as well as 4.9 km from Otago Museum. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.5 km from Saint Kilda Beach, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.2 km from Saint Clair Beach.

The holiday home is located on the ground floor and features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Forsyth Barr Stadium is 5.1 km from the holiday home, while The Octagon is 3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Dunedin Airport, 27 km from Walk in and put your feet up.

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Cottage on Aotea
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Hotel in Dunedin · 222.59 km from centre

9.3

 

19 reviews

Located in Dunedin and only 4.5 km from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, Cottage on Aotea provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is situated 5.6 km from Forsyth Barr Stadium, 6 km from Otago Museum and 4.3 km from The Octagon. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.6 km from Taieri Gorge Railway.

The spacious holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Dunedin Railway Station is 4.6 km from the holiday home, while NZSG Dunedin Research is 3.7 km away. The nearest airport is Dunedin Airport, 29 km from Cottage on Aotea.

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Sumner Bay Motel
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Motel in Christchurch · 185.64 km from centre

9.2

 

564 reviews

Set in Christchurch, 300 metres from Sumner Beach, Sumner Bay Motel offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 14 km from Canterbury Museum, 14 km from Hagley Park and 15 km from Christchurch Railway Station. The property is non-smoking and is situated 13 km from Christchurch Art Gallery.

The units come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, fridge, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a hairdryer, while certain units at the motel also provide guests with a terrace. All guest rooms will provide guests with a microwave.

Orana Wildlife Park is 32 km from Sumner Bay Motel, while Christchurch Gondola is 8.1 km away. Christchurch International Airport is 22 km from the property.

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Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park
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Hotel in Queenstown · 186.88 km from centre

8.8

 

2,378 reviews

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Located in Queenstown, 2.9 km from Queenstown Event Centre, Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can have a drink at the bar.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Each room is equipped with a kettle, while some rooms are equipped with a balcony and others also offer mountain views. Guest rooms include a wardrobe.

A buffet breakfast is available at Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park.

Skyline Gondola and Luge is 9.2 km from the accommodation, while The Remarkables is 17 km away. Queenstown Airport is a few steps from the property.

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The Carlin Boutique Hotel
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Hotel in Queenstown City Centre, Queenstown · 192.04 km from centre

8.7

 

35 reviews

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Featuring a bar and views of city, The Carlin Boutique Hotel is located in Queenstown, 1.2 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge. Providing a restaurant, the property also has free bikes, as well as a fitness centre and a sauna. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the allergy-free hotel features a hot tub and evening entertainment.

All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a coffee machine. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, all units at The Carlin Boutique Hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms are fitted with a terrace. All rooms at the accommodation are equipped with a seating area.

Guests at The Carlin Boutique Hotel can enjoy an à la carte breakfast.

The area is popular for skiing and cycling, and car hire is available at this 5-star hotel.

The hotel can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area.

Popular points of interest near The Carlin Boutique Hotel include Queenstown Resort College, Queenstown Hill and Queenstown Lakes District Library. Queenstown Airport is 7 km away.

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Autoline Motel Queenstown
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Motel in Queenstown City Centre, Queenstown · 192.06 km from centre

8.6

 

1,782 reviews

Just 5 minutes’ walk from Lake Wakatipu, Autoline Motel Queenstown offers self-contained accommodation with a spa bath or a private balcony with mountain views. Guests enjoy free WiFi.

The air-conditioned apartments have under-floor heating and a well-equipped kitchenette with a stove, a microwave and a refrigerator. Each apartment has a 42-inch flat-screen TV and satellite channels.

Motel Autoline Queenstown is 5 minutes’ drive from the Skyline Gondola, and 20 minutes’ drive from Arrowtown. The Coronet Peak Ski Area is a 25-minute drive away.

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Hulbert House Luxury Boutique Lodge Queenstown
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Hotel in Queenstown City Centre, Queenstown · 192.09 km from centre

9.7

 

69 reviews

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Hulbert House Luxury Boutique Lodge Queenstown is a beautifully restored Victorian villa situated just 500 metres from the centre of Queenstown. Guests receive free WiFi and secure on-site car parking.

Hulbert House Luxury Boutique Lodge Queenstown has 7 luxury rooms all individually decorated and furnished, with views over Lake Wakatipu, Skyline Hill or the beautiful garden. Each suite features quality Hungarian goose down bedding, Egyptian cotton towelling and bathrobes. Each suite also has a commercial grade coffee grinder to go with freshly roasted coffee beans.

Guests can enjoy a full breakfast each morning, including homemade sourdough bread, raspberry and chia seed pots and free range bacon, eggs and a variety of other items. Homemade specialities can be enjoyed during the day and a selection of drinks and canapés are available before dinner.

Hulbert House Luxury Boutique Lodge Queenstown is within walking distances of Queenstown’s vibrant cafes, shops, and restaurants. It is 500 metres from the shores of Lake Wakatipu and an equal distance from the Skyline Gondola and Luge base. Queenstown Airport is 12 minutes drive away.

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Luxe Suites & Apartments
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Motel in Queenstown City Centre, Queenstown · 192.17 km from centre

9.2

 

194 reviews

Located in the heart of Queenstown's city centre, Luxe Suites & Apartments offers spacious motel rooms and self-contained apartments. Most accommodation offer lake or mountain views. Guests enjoy free unlimited WiFi.

Family-owned and operated, Queenstown Luxe Suites & Apartments is a few minutes' walk from Lake Wakatipu, as well as award-winning restaurants and cafes, pubs, night clubs, shopping, recreational and sightseeing events.

The Luxe Suites & Apartments staff are locals, and can provide all the knowledge you need to make your holiday to Queenstown fun-filled, exciting and worthwhile.

Each of the 12 self-contained apartments overlook the famous views of Queenstown. All are fully equipped to make your holiday in Queenstown rewarding and relaxing.

Luxe Suites & Apartments is easy walk from shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. Coffee, tea and fresh milk are provided on arrival.

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
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Hotel in Queenstown City Centre, Queenstown · 192.20 km from centre

8.5

 

2,303 reviews

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Featuring a free express start breakfast, free high-speed WiFi and a choice of pillows in your room, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown boasts views over the crystal clear Lake Wakatipu and out to the Remarkables Mountain Range.

The hotel features spacious suites with a separate lounge area and a kitchenette. At the centre of the outdoor alfresco terrace is an inviting fire pit, where you can enjoy local craft beers or a central Otago Pinot Noir. Guests can also relax in the sauna or heated dryroom, and facilities include a gym available 24/7.

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Queenstown is located just a 5-minute walk from the city centre where you can enjoy shopping and entertainment. There are nearby popular ski destinations such as Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Mount Cardrona and Treble Cone as well as Jacks Point Golf Course, The Hills Golf Club and Central Otago’s famous vineyards, so guests can enjoy New Zealand’s great outdoors nearby their accommodation.

The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 7 km from Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown.

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Caples Court Motel & Apartments
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Motel in Queenstown City Centre, Queenstown · 192.25 km from centre

7.3

 

292 reviews

Only 2 minutes’ walk from the centre of Queenstown, Caples Court offers rooms with kitchenette facilities and 5GB of free WiFi provided daily on up to 10 devices. Free parking is available on site.

Caples Court Queenstown is only 5 minutes’ walk from the lovely Queenstown Gardens, a great place to relax and enjoy views of the surrounding area. Queenstown Airport is a 10-minute drive away and The Remarkables Ski Area a 40-minute drive from away.

Adventure seekers can book white water rafting trips, bungy jumping and canyon swings with the tour desk. A guest laundry, ski lockers, bike and luggage storage areas are available.

All rooms are heated and most rooms feature a private patio with views of the city and Lake Wakatipu. All include a refrigerator, microwave and a TV with satellite channels.

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The Spire Hotel
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Hotel in Queenstown City Centre, Queenstown · 192.41 km from centre

9.3

 

136 reviews

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The Spire Hotel is a stylish boutique hotel located in the heart of Queenstown. Just 2 minutes' walk from the shores of Lake Wakatipu, it offers rooms with free WiFi, a balcony and a gas fireplace.

The Spire Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Skyline Gondola and a 5-minute walk from Queenstown Gardens. It is a 20-minute drive from Millbrook Golf Course and Coronet Peak Ski Fields. Queenstown Airport is a 15-minute drive away.

All rooms offer a lounge area with a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom with a 2-person vanity, a bathtub and a separate shower.

Guests enjoy access to a nearby fitness centre, a 5-minute walk from the hotel.

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Crowne Plaza Queenstown by IHG
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Hotel in Queenstown City Centre, Queenstown · 192.77 km from centre

8.5

 

1,669 reviews

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The Crowne Plaza Queenstown is centrally located, being only a short walk to Queenstown’s main streets and a 4-minute walk to the beach. With views overlooking Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown’s Remarkable mountain range, you can enjoy the Queenstown’s beautiful scenery right from the doorstep of the hotel.

All rooms at the Crowne Plaza Queenstown have a balcony offering either a courtyard, mountain or lakeside view. The rooms are contemporary designed to provide comfort, with seating areas, dedicated desk and work space, flat-screen satellite TV, and complimentary WiFi.

With an on-site restaurant and bar, you can dine in the lobby restaurant, threesixty, in the comfort of the hotel. Enjoy international cuisine while soaking up the views of Lake Wakatipu or sit back and enjoy a locally renowned Central Otago Pinot Noir in the lounge and bar area.

The Sleep Advantage program helps to ensure guests get a good night’s sleep with aromatherapy kits, premium bedding, and a guaranteed wake-up call on request.

Guests can enjoy the fully equipped hotel fitness centre. There is complimentary, secure heated storage for skis, boards, and snow gear. During the summer months, guests can relax and enjoy a drink and live performances in the outdoor courtyard every Friday and Saturday. Valet car parking services are available for guests at an additional charge.

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Longbourne Lodge Motel Mosgiel
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Motel in Otago, Mosgiel · 217.68 km from centre

9.0

 

399 reviews

Set on 5-acres of picturesque grounds, Longbourne Lodge Motel is a 3-minute drive from Mosgiel Town Centre. It offers refurbished, self-contained cottages and studios with free WiFi and free onsite parking.

This property is 2 km from A&P Showgrounds and a 15-minute drive from both Dunedin’s city centre and Dunedin Airport.

The spacious cottages and studios feature a patio where guests can have a barbecue while enjoying views of the rural surroundings. Some rooms have a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a stove and a fridge. Garden studios offer a kitchenette with a microwaves and refrigerator. Amenities include electric blankets and a TV with over 50 satellite channels.

Outdoor games including petanque, checkers and outdoor chess can be found on site. Guest laundry facilities are also available.

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Dunedin Leisure Lodge - Distinction
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Hotel in Dunedin · 217.78 km from centre

8.5

 

682 reviews

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Dunedin Leisure Lodge - Distinction is a 4-star hotel set in landscaped gardens overlooking Dunedin’s Botanic Gardens. The hotel is a 5-minute drive from the city centre.

The hotel has 76 spacious guest rooms, each of which has a balcony or an outside patio. All rooms are furnished in a contemporary style and include a modern bathroom.

McGavins Restaurant is located on the former site of McGavin Brewery, one of Dunedin’s original and at one time, New Zealand’s largest breweries.
Open daily for breakfast 6:30am-9:30am Monday-Saturday and 7am-10am Sunday.
Dinner is served from 6pm-8:30pm
Our on-site bar is open for beverage service from 4pm daily.

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - Distinction is a short drive from Dunedin’s main shopping streets and is within walking distance of Otago University. The hotel is easily accessible from State Highway 1.

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Commodore Motel
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Motel in Dunedin · 217.92 km from centre

8.8

 

134 reviews

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Overlooking the Dunedin Botanical Gardens, Commodore Motel offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. Just a 5-minute drive from Dunedin city centre, all rooms feature living areas and breakfast making facilities.

The studios and apartments of Motel Commodore include a kitchen or kitchenette with a microwave. Each has a private bathroom and satellite TV.

As well as a guest laundry and dry cleaning service, the Commodore Motel offers a BBQ area and DVD library.

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Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel
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Hotel in Dunedin City Centre, Dunedin · 219.76 km from centre

9.4

 

38 reviews

Located in Dunedin, 1.2 km from Taieri Gorge Railway, Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 2.9 km from Forsyth Barr Stadium, 1.1 km from Dunedin Railway Station and 500 metres from St. Paul's Cathedral. Some units at the property include a balcony with a sea view.

At the hotel, each room has a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, certain rooms at Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel also offer a city view. Guest rooms in the accommodation are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

Guests at Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast. The restaurant at the hotel serves local cuisine.

You can play billiards at this 4-star hotel.

Popular points of interest near Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel include Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, Otago Museum and The Octagon. Dunedin Airport is 28 km away.

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Delightful 1 bedroomed tiny house with sauna
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Chalet in West Coast, Punakaiki · 220.05 km from centre

9.1

 

28 reviews

Delightful 1 bedroomed tiny house with sauna provides a sauna and free private parking, and is within 200 metres of Fox River Beach and 14 km of Punakaiki Scenic Attraction. The property features garden and inner courtyard views.

The chalet is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided in the chalet. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Westport Airport is 47 km away.

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Bonnie Knights Motel Mosgiel
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Motel in Otago, Mosgiel · 221.46 km from centre

8.4

 

433 reviews

Just a 10-minute drive from both central Dunedin and Dunedin Airport, Bonnie Knights Motel Mosgiel offers BBQ facilities. All rooms offer a microwave, a fridge and a satellite TV. Free WiFi is provided.

Bonnie Knights Motel Mosgiel is a 4-minute drive from Gladfield Golf Club. It is a 10-minute drive from Island Park Recreation Reserve.

All heated rooms offer ironing facilities and a private bathroom. Some rooms offer a desk, a seating area or a kitchen with an oven.

Guests have access to a shared laundry. Breakfast in your room is available.

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