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La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
4 out of 5
16 - 18 Mountain Ash Drive, Remarkables Park, Queenstown
  • 3 hours drive from Picton Ferry Terminal
The price is $147 per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
$147
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Stay at this 4-star ski aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a ski shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (917 reviews)
Honeymoon
"The biggest downfall to this property is that there is limited parking. Other than that, very clean, beds were comfortable, and centrally located."

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2024

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
CNR STANLEY AND SYDNEY STREET, Queenstown
  • 3 hours drive from Picton Ferry Terminal
The price is $154 per night from Dec 8 to Dec 9
$154
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
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! (936 reviews)
"Up and down a hill to reach town center otherwise great location. Parking unavailable as lot was full. Very difficult to find parking in immediate area they said due to New Zealand marathon weekend. No drawers or area to place luggage so no ability to unpack at this hotel"

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2024

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown, an IHG Hotel
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Novotel Christchurch Airport
4.5 out of 5
30 Durey Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, NZ
  • 5 hours drive from Picton Ferry Terminal
The price is $169 per night from Dec 31 to Jan 1
$169
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2025
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! (794 reviews)
"Hotel lacks spa/sauna/hot tub."

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2024

Novotel Christchurch Airport
Kamana Lakehouse
Kamana Lakehouse
4.5 out of 5
139 Fernhill Road, Queenstown
  • 3 hours drive from Picton Ferry Terminal
The price is $235 per night from Dec 3 to Dec 4
$235
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 spa tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (362 reviews)
"I love the soak. It’s perfect"

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2024

Kamana Lakehouse
Heritage Queenstown
Heritage Queenstown
4.5 out of 5
91 Fernhill Road, Queenstown
  • 3 hours drive from Picton Ferry Terminal
The price is $175 per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
$175
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Cute and well looked after property with clean and spacious pool and jacuzzi."

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2024

Heritage Queenstown
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
5 out of 5
Kawarau Village, 79 Peninsula Road, Kawarau Falls
  • 3 hours drive from Picton Ferry Terminal
The price is $253 per night from Dec 3 to Dec 4
$253
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kawarau Falls. Enjoy a full-service spa, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Had a room on the bottom floor with a hot tub which also gave us easy access to the ferry into Queenstown and the same level as the breakfast buffet!"

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2024

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
4.5 out of 5
77 Manapouri - Te Anau Highway, Te Anau
  • 10 hours drive from Picton Ferry Terminal
The price is $68 per night from Dec 8 to Dec 9
$68
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified holiday park in Te Anau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"It is a great place to stay great Views & highly recommend to stay"

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2024

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Sudima Christchurch Airport
4.5 out of 5
550 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch
  • 5 hours drive from Picton Ferry Terminal
The price is $99 per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
$99
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
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)
"Very modern and stylish hotel. They provided a 3:00 AM shuttle to the airport for my early morning flight. Service was excellent."

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2024

Sudima Christchurch Airport
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
4 out of 5
24 Frankton Road, Queenstown
  • 3 hours drive from Picton Ferry Terminal
The price is $186 per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$186
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
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! (993 reviews)
"The staff were great and the room had a view of the lake. The hotel has a bar/ restaurant so you can get food drink and coffee. Bus stops are very close and using the Bee card makes travel cheap."

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2024

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Rydges Latimer Christchurch
4.5 out of 5
30 Latimer Square, Christchurch, Canterbury
  • 5 hours drive from Picton Ferry Terminal
The price is $93 per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
$93
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Very clean, lots of parking spaces, property a little outdated"

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2024

Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
4 out of 5
Corner of Earl and Marine Parade, Queenstown
  • 3 hours drive from Picton Ferry Terminal
The price is $188 per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
$188
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Very friendly and great location"

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2024

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Heartland Hotel Queenstown
3 out of 5
27 Stanley Street, Queenstown
  • 3 hours drive from Picton Ferry Terminal
The price is $170 per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
$170
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Nice hotel.
"Older hotel. Nice staff. Good breakfast. Conveniently located. However, shower curtain mounted inside a beam, making the shower very narrow. Curtain sticks to you. Hotel sits atop a decent hill. No a/c in some rooms."

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2024

Heartland Hotel Queenstown
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