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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
  • 9 hours drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $143 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$143
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,114 reviews)
"The room was spacious and the view was incredible, including the mountains, water, and bunnies!"

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2025

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
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
  • 9 hours drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $218 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
$218
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
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! (1,008 reviews)
"We stayed at this property two times during our time in New Zealand. It is a really nice property; it is very stylish, clean and comfortable, the rooms we were in had great views of the lake too. The staff was friendly and so helpful, we were doing a couple of the great tracks and they stored our ..."

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2025

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Novotel Christchurch Airport
4.5 out of 5
30 Durey Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, NZ
  • 33 min drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $162 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$162
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
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! (915 reviews)
"Beautiful new 4 star hotel! Can walk to airport! The rooms are totally soundproof! You cannot hear any of the planes coming or taking off. You cannot hear any noise from any of the other rooms either. Fantastic hotel!!!!"

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2025

Novotel Christchurch Airport
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
4.5 out of 5
91 Fernhill Road, Queenstown
  • 9 hours drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $222 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$222
includes taxes & fees
Apr 9 - Apr 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! (1,005 reviews)
"The staff was helpful and friendly. We stayed in a Lakeview room and our balcony view was gorgeous! We always appreciate a good restaurant onsite and this one was excellent!"

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2025

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Pinewood Queenstown
Pinewood Queenstown
3 out of 5
48 Hamilton Road, Queenstown
  • 9 hours drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $75 per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
$75
includes taxes & fees
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Stay at this 3-star lodge in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (533 reviews)
"Booked last minute and was very pleased with this facility. The front desk was so accommodating. Would recommend as a less expensive place to stay near the Centre District of Queenstown."

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2025

Pinewood Queenstown
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
4 out of 5
24 Frankton Road, Queenstown
  • 9 hours drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $223 per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
$223
includes taxes & fees
Apr 3 - Apr 4
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! (1,017 reviews)
"Love the soft thick bath towels, heating rack and large drawer below the sink in bathroom"

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Kamana Lakehouse
Kamana Lakehouse
4.5 out of 5
139 Fernhill Road, Queenstown
  • 9 hours drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $256 per night from Mar 28 to Mar 29
$256
includes taxes & fees
Mar 28 - Mar 29
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! (413 reviews)
"Beautiful property ina gorgeous location"

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2025

Kamana Lakehouse
Fable Christchurch
Fable Christchurch
4.5 out of 5
166 Gloucester Street, Christchurch
  • 18 min drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $112 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$112
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Very pleasant staff"

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2025

Fable Christchurch
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
4.5 out of 5
77 Manapouri - Te Anau Highway, Te Anau
  • 7 hours drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $66 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
$66
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
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! (1,005 reviews)
Great view!
"Very spacious with one of the best views in Te Anau. An older building but renovated to a comfortable standard. The lake across the road has a walking path to the town. The road in front of the property was not busy and parking was directly in front of the room. I would stay be again."

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2025

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Sudima Christchurch Airport
4.5 out of 5
550 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch
  • 33 min drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $123 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$123
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
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! (1,011 reviews)
"Easy acces to airport. Comfortable and xkean"

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2025

Sudima Christchurch Airport
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
5 out of 5
110 Frankton Road, Queenstown
  • 9 hours drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $162 per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
$162
includes taxes & fees
Mar 13 - Mar 14
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! (1,297 reviews)
"Wow. Amazing views and really nice, clean modern space. We only stayed one night, but once we got there wished we had booked more."

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2025

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park, an IHG Hotel
4.5 out of 5
28 Red Oaks Drive, Frankton, Queenstown
  • 9 hours drive from Lyttelton Harbour
The price is $123 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
$123
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (419 reviews)
"Very close to bus stop"

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2025

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park, an IHG Hotel
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