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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! (539 reviews)
Clean room, excellet staff, good amenities

Reviewed on Dec 19, 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 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! (1,005 reviews)
Great staff, basic but very functional kitchenette, awesome location, quiet rooms, great beds.

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

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! (1,000 reviews)
Wonderful view and very friendly staff! Highly recommended, we’d stay here again.

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025

Copthorne Hotel & 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (429 reviews)
(I didn't have the breakfast as I had to leave early) nice kitchen and communal areas, bunk was fine but I was by the door and was disturbed by the slamming, and the mirror kept directing the room light into my bunk!

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

Bealey Quarter
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)
Staff, beautiful room, great shower.

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025

Millennium Hotel Queenstown
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! (1,390 reviews)
Clean and comfortable room. The laundry in room was great. Parking is a little iffy, but does work, and the staff is super nice. There is a little store, but no restaurant on site so if you’re hungry after your flight, stop and eat first. Absolutely beautiful views!!

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
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! (1,002 reviews)
Good sized rooms, fridge was old and noisy. Bed was comfortable

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

4.5 out of 5
22 Grant Rd Queenstown Otago
  • 5 hours drive from Aoraki / Mount Cook
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (650 reviews)
Staff amazing and so lovely - only gripe is the room bins are small and no rubbish bags available

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
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! (1,001 reviews)
Everything was great

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Sudima Christchurch Airport

Sudima Christchurch Airport

4.5 out of 5
550 Memorial Avenue Christchurch
  • 6 hours drive from Aoraki / Mount Cook
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,060 reviews)
Close to airport. Friendly and helpful staff

Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025

Sudima Christchurch Airport
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! (1,029 reviews)
Polite, helpful staff. Very clean room, with all the amenities one needs. Comfortable bed/mattress, but large pillows gave me a sore neck. Why do you not supply an option of a softer, flatter one?

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

Novotel Christchurch Airport
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! (1,004 reviews)
Up on a hill north end of town. Beautiful lake views and quiet. Can walk into town, with bit of hill climb on the way back.

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
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