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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 review

Breakfast available

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 review

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 review

Breakfast available

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 review

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 review

Breakfast available

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 review

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 review

Breakfast available

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 review

Breakfast available

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 review

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 review

Breakfast available

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 review

Breakfast available

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 review

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 review

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 review

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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Milford Sound Overnight Cruise - Fiordland Discovery
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Cruise in Southland, Milford Sound · 221.51 km from centre

9.7

 

233 review

Fiordland Discovery offers a scenic overnight boat cruise around New Zealand's iconic Milford Sound. Guests can enjoy spectacular views of the towering peaks and waterfalls, and spot local wildlife, including seals and penguins, from the boat.

You can enjoy a soak in the on-board hot tub, or relax in your private heated cabin. Continental or cooked breakfasts and a 3-course dinner are provided. Additional beverages are available from the cash bar and complimentary tea/coffee is available throughout your cruise.

Guests can also enjoy a variety of additional activities, including kayaking or tender-boat excursions. You can view the fascinating sea life beneath the surface with underwater footage captured by their Remote Operating Vehicle (ROV).

Each cabin has an en suite bathroom and is individually climate controlled with both heating and air-conditioning.

Round trip land transfers from both Queenstown or Te Anau are available upon request, for an additional charge.

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Bayfield Motel and Apartment
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Motel in Dunedin · 222.14 km from centre

8.5

 

284 review

Bayfield Motels boasts a quiet location, a short 2-minute walk from Bayfield Park. It offers free parking on site and unlimited free WiFi usage daily.

Heated guest rooms feature a full kitchen with a microwave, a fridge and a stove. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV. The en suite bathroom offers free toiletries and a hairdryer.

The staff at the tour desk can assist with arranging local activities such as gold mining tours, penguin watching trips and sea kayaking. A guest laundry service is available.

Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast in the comfort of their own rooms.

Motels Bayfield is within a 10-minute drive of Dunedin City Centre and the Dunedin Train Station. The Dunedin Airport is a 35-minute drive away.

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Bella Vista Hanmer Springs
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Motel in Hanmer Springs · 242.67 km from centre

8.2

 

407 review

Bella Vista Hanmer Springs is located on the right as you enter Hanmer Springs Village. It offers modern studios and family units with access to an on-site tennis court.

Each unit at Bella Vista Hanmer Springs has 50 satellite TV channels. All studios have a kitchenette with tea/coffee making facilities and microwaves.

The property is just 10 minutes' stroll to the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa and the cafes and bars in the centre of the village.

There is an 18-hole golf course close by. Forest walks and Tarndale Reserve are directly behind the motel.

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Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge
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Motel in Hanmer Springs · 242.90 km from centre

9.3

 

92 review

Breakfast available

Featuring a garden, Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge is set in Hanmer Springs and also provides a bar and barbecue facilities. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

At the motel every room is equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchenette, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a shower and a hairdryer. Every room comes with a kettle, while selected rooms include a patio and others also provide guests with mountain views. All units will provide guests with a fridge.

At Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge you will find a restaurant serving local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hanmer Springs, like hiking and skiing.

Christchurch International Airport is 130 km away.

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The St James Premium Accommodation
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Motel in Hanmer Springs · 243.54 km from centre

9.1

 

614 review

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The St James Premium Accommodation is a 5 minutes’ walk from the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa, restaurants and shops. Most accommodation overlooks Chisholm Park with views towards the mountains.

All accommodation has double-glazed windows, balconies or patios, under floor heating, heated towel rail, heat-pump, air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. Executive units and 1-bedroom suites have a spa bath. The Mt Isobel and St James suites have a gas fireplace.

Other facilities include a guest laundry, a free DVD library and free use of towels for the thermal pools.

Smoking Free Property (No Cigarettes or Vaping inside the property or in the balcony/ patio of the rooms)

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St Johns court motel
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Motel in Otago, Milton · 250.25 km from centre

8.7

 

143 review

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Just 750 metres from Milton Railway Station, St. John's Court Motel offers self-contained accommodation with flat-screen satellite TV and a DVD player. It features free wired internet and barbecue facilities.

St Johns court motel is 4 minutes’ drive from Toko Golf Club, and 10 minutes’ drive from Lake Waihola. Dunedin Airport is a 30-minute drive, and central Dunedin is a 45-minute drive away.

A kitchenette or kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator is standard in all apartments. Each apartment is heated, and has a desk and a seating area. Many apartments also have a spa bath.

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